The Right Move
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after a rough time in her life, she moves into her friend’s brother’s place, but the busy pro basketball player isn’t exactly thrilled about the unexpected roommate.
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book boyfriend:
Ryan Shay
genre
sports romance
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verdict
ryan shay is the standard. that's the review.
okay, fine, a little more than that.
after going through a difficult breakup, she finds herself needing a place to stay. he isn't looking for a relationship. she isn't looking for one either. but somewhere between sharing a home, sharing their lives, and showing up for each other in all the small ways that matter, they build something neither of them expected. sweet, funny, comforting, and home in book form. easily one of my favorite sports romances ever written.
vibe
if i had to recommend one sports romance to someone who has never read sports romance before, there's a very good chance i'd hand them the right move.
and if i had to recommend one fictional boyfriend?
ryan shay.
this man has genuinely ruined the dating pool for an entire generation of readers.
what starts as two people sharing a space after life throws a few unexpected punches quickly becomes one of the most comforting, romantic, and emotionally satisfying relationships i've ever read. there's no unnecessary drama. no games. just two people slowly becoming each other's safe place.
spice
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reader fit
you love forced proximity, roommates, healthy communication, and men who show up every single time they're needed. if you want a romance that'll have you smiling at your kindle like an idiot, this is it.
you need lots of spice or constant drama to stay invested. this book shines because of the relationship, not because of chaos.
content warnings
past relationship trauma, emotional recovery, brief references to controlling ex-partner behaviour. this is a lighter romance — nothing graphic.
standalone + hea
book two in the windy city series and my personal favorite. the books can absolutely be read as standalones, but i'd recommend reading the entire series because every single one is worth your time. and yes, this one has a happily ever after.
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The Right Move quotes
‹ all quotes“I’m not easily distracted, but if I could manifest my perfect distraction, it’d look a lot like her.”
— The Right Move by Liz Tomforde
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