The Fadeaway

Smart Jocks, Book 2

De: Rebecca Jenshak

Narrado por: Teddy Hamilton, Summer Morton

This college jock is a total player. He's used to getting who and what he wants. Until her....

Katrina

The hottest guy on campus won't stop asking me out. I know that sounds like a good problem to have, but this guy...this guy has no idea how complicated my life is trying to juggle being a single mom and college student.

Every Thursday, he shows up at the café where I work. His cheesy pickup lines and arrogance should have me completely annoyed. I'm not. I can't say yes, but Thursday is my favorite day of the week.

Joel

The hottest girl on campus won't go out with me. I know, I know, that sounds presumptuous, but this girl...this girl has gotten under my skin, and I can't seem to walk away.

Every Thursday, I show up at the café where she works. She's fed me every excuse in the book. I should give up and bang one of the many girls blowing up my phone. I'm not. Even when she says no, Thursday is my favorite day of the week.

©2019 Rebecca Jenshak (P)2019 Rebecca Jenshak

The Player falls for the single mom!

After listening to The Assist (Smart Jocks, Book 1), I'll admit I was dying to listen to Zeke's story and The Fadeaway was just a stepping stone to get me there. I am usually not a fan of the hero being a manwhore, but Joel completely surprised me and I loved his and Katrina's (sorry, I just can't get behind calling her Kitty) story. We saw a new side of Joel in The Fadeaway and it was great, his sweetness and thoughtfulness was perfect for winning over the single mom. Katrina is pretty much a super hero in my eyes, she is a strong single mom that is following her dreams while also giving her son the life he deserves. I thought Katrina invited Joel into Christian's life rather fast, but after the first interaction there was no way you could keep him away... Joel and Christian were completely adorable together! I am loving the Smart Jocks series so far, normally the NA books I read are full of angst and while I do enjoy that, it is nice to read some that make me happy without having my heart twisted first. I cannot wait to finally learn more about Zeke!

As always, Teddy Hamilton did an amazing job narrating! His voice and attitude for Joel were spot on and his spanish was swoon worthy! Summer Morton did a great job voicing Katrina, and I look forward to hearing more books done by her!
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Loved Getting to Know Joel and Katrina

Title: The Fadeaway
Author: Rebecca Jenshak
Format: Audio
Narrators: Teddy Hamilton, Summer Morton
Genre: Romance - NA, Sports (Basketball), Single Mother
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: Yes Book 2 of the Smart Jocks series
POV: Katrina and Joel
Steam Level: Slow Burn
5/5

I'm really, really liking this series. I love the guys and getting to know the real Joel. You don't have to have read Book 1: The Assist prior to reading The Fadeaway but if you do you'll recognize some scenes. Joel, the epitome of a play boy, falls hard. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. Rebecca Jenshak knows how to draw readers in.

I received this audiobook for free. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Love this Series! ♥️

Being a fan of the Smart Jocks Series I couldn't wait to listen to all of the audiobooks! I really enjoyed this listen!


This was my first time listening to Summer Morton and I loved her narration as Katrina! Teddy Hamilton as Joel was so awesome!

Great sports romance with very likable people

This is a great sports romance. I didn't read the first book in the series but I had no trouble following along, even though the couple in the first book did make appearances in this book.

It's a good sign when I find myself smiling within the first few pages. It's obvious from the beginning that Joel is a definite playboy. He’s rich, privileged, and not used to failing with the ladies. But Katrina teaches him a lesson. And he comes back for more. He’s pretty hilarious, egotistical but kind of sweet. Katrina is a great character- loving, loyal and a great mother. It is so fun that the play she wrote is based on Coco, the Disney movie. The two together are wonderful and the relationship is especially compelling when Joel interacts with Christian, her son. It’s also a wonderfully believable story given that there’s a slow burn because Katrina is rightfully concerned about moving too fast. But Joel plays the friend/boyfriend part perfectly. He may fight being labeled as someone in a relationship but in action, he’s an awesome boyfriend. He has a reason for his hesitancy- a difficult romantic past. So he has to overcome his past to open his heart on the way to an HEA with Katrina.

I love Teddy Hamilton- he has the perfect voice to play the playboy type of character. Great modulation of his tone so he plays multiple people, even men in conversation, well. And his softer “female” voice is great. And the Spanish, oh the Spanish…hah

Summer is great too- perfect for Katrina and she plays different voices well too.

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Fantastic 2nd Book!

I was super eager to read Joel’s story and it definitely met my expectations. Jenshak’s writing keeps you wanting more and both Narrators nailed it! It was an awesome build up and I’m excited to listen to another book from this series. I sure hope to see more from these group of friends and possibly more into their futures?!

Sweet, Heartfelt and Steamy Romance!

I loved this second book in the Smart Jocks series. Joel is so much more than his cocky, player persona he wears on campus. But hardworking, single mom, Katrina only sees a hot, sexy jock looking for his next conquest. So when he visits her while she's working at the coffee shop every Thursday and asks her out on a date, she turns him down repeatedly. Her life is more complicated than she believes he would want to get involved in. But she soon learns that Joel has a sweet, thoughtful side that makes her imagine having more, and not having to do everything on her own. Unfortunately Joel has been burned before, and he is afraid to risk his heart again. Once again I love how Jenshak takes her time building their relationship, giving them a strong foundation for a HEA. I loved catching up with their friends who made this story even more fun but heartrending at times as well. Joel and Katrina are so perfect together, balancing their strengths and vulnerabilities. I totally swooned over Joel when he spoke spanish but mostly because of how sweet and genuinely thoughtful and attentive he was to her adorable son. I loved how strong Katrina is, wanting to be successful and a good mom. Narrators, Teddy Hamilton, and Summer Morton are so perfectly cast as Joel and Katrina. I easily felt all the fun, passion, heartbreak, and love these characters felt. I loved the chemistry between Hamilton and Morton, and think they compliment each other beautifully. They did a great job bringing this sweet, heartfelt and steamy story to life.

College Sports Romance

This is my first time reading/listening to this author and I loved it! It’s a great new adult college sports and single parent romance.

Besides being a star basketball player, Joel is also player, is ya know what I mean. But he meets the one girl who says No. The interaction between Joel and Katrina had me laughing out loud!!!! I had my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 that Joel has what it takes to be in Katrina’s life!

Teddy Hamilton and Summer Morton did a fantastic narrating!

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Great read

I love Joel as a book boyfriend. He was so sweet and caring to Kitty and her son. Well- written and super narrators. Love Teddy Hamilton’s voice!

Sweet Sports Romance

I absolutely adored this. This is delivering everything you want in a NA sports romance. Swoon worthy basketball star with a hankering for coffee. A tough as nails heroine who is totally self sufficient. She doesn’t need the hunk she wants him and it’s refreshing.

If getting the story wasn’t enough Teddy Hamilton is knocking it out of the park as the H. Summer Morton is also wonderful.

If you like NA and sports romance this is an easy listen. You will have a great time with well developed characters. Totally worth a credit!

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Thursday Cafe Fun!

The Fadeaway (Smart Jocks Book 2) is a new adult sports romance with a single mom twist. I listened to book one and actually enjoyed listening to book two even more than book one. I absolutely loved Joel Moreno's character and his reasonings behind his thoughts. Katrina was a compelling & sweet-natured character. Christian, Katrina's three year old son was adorable and his interactions with Joel were unforgettable. I relished the flash backs to Joel's high school years. An entertaining listen that I revel in. Looking forward to listening to the next audiobook in this NA Sports Romance Series.

Narators Teddy Hamilton and Summer Morton did a crackerjack of a naration. Teddy Hamilton did well in changing his timbre with different characters. His Spanish was fun. His voice is smooth and flowed through flawlessly. Summer Morton brought out all the passion and just the right sentiments in the right places. Together these two brought the narrative and character's to reality.


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