This book was a good one where Connor and Gia shared a moment a few years back but when they find out that they work pretty much side by side they try to put feelings aside. Sometimes though chemistry and attraction is too much to withstand. Connor and Gia both had a troubled past at times it seemed they both overcame them but Connor’s family held him back. I wish Gia stood up for herself more to Connor but she also should have minded her own business when things weren’t willingly shared. Connor didn’t always treat Gia the best and his sister was the worst but Gia keeps coming back so Connor keeps up the pattern until it finally breaks. This story was a good one that kept me intrigued throughout and I will definitely read more. ( )

Hard and Fast by Kathy Lyons

Sports contemporary romance, written in first person with alternating chapters between Connor and Gia. Third in the Locker Room Diaries series. Can be read as a standalone.

Poor, confused Connor. He doesn’t understand what he did wrong. Gia is no longer in his arms or bed. So he hides with the team in the locker room hoping to figure it out.
Gia is mad. How can Connor compare her job to what his sister Sophia does? Yes, they are both in marketing as publicists, but spin is in no way the same as outright lies. But she can’t resist his advances. Her body needs override her head when they are together.
Connor needs to figure it out or he is gong to lose it all. He never felt as centered and at ease as when he’s with Gia. Plus it’s the best sex of his life.

In an explosive twist, Connor finally steps up to do the right thing. It’s about time.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to keep. ( )