BLURB ➞
Bentley Mendoza is making a name for himself as the only rookie on the Austin Rattlers basketball team. He’s living the dream life. A new house, a different woman every night of the week. What more could he want? Except the brunette flight attendant that refuses to go out with him.
Jolene Haines is swearing off men after her failed fling with a pilot. All she needs is her best friend and her bed. Now that International Airlines is partnering with professional basketball teams, she’ll be surrounded by sexy athletes. One in particular who gets under her skin and doesn’t like to be turned down.
Can the two of them fight the chemistry between them? Or will Bentley own Jolene’s heart and the court?
As much as I don’t do relationships, this woman was made for me.
ARC REVIEW ➞
Bentley is an arrogant, rookie professional basketball player. Jolene is a flight attendant for International Airlines. They meet while Jolene is working and it is Bentley’s first time on a plane. The attraction was instant for Bentley, however, he is the type who doesn’t really date, never seen with the same girl more than once. Jolene has several walls up, she isn’t interested in Bentley, especially after the fling she had with Carter Clynes.
Bentley had to work hard to get Jolene to go on a date with him, she really didn’t make it easy. Jolene’s judgement of Bentley was a little frustrating at times, because she judged him based on her past and based on what she found online about him. I just wanted to yell at her and tell her to give the man a chance and let him prove you wrong. However, from the first date there was plenty of chemistry. There was a lot of chase between them, but once Jolene finally gave Bentley the chance sparks really started to fly between these two.
I loved getting a little Derrick cameo, who is featured in Katrina’s story Remember that Night. I loved all the second characters in this story and I’m definitely wanting a story for Ross (Bentley’s teammate) and Lana (Jolene’s best friend and coworker), because there was a little connection there.
Big Baller is full of banter, chemistry, heat and a little drama. It is a great addition to the Cocky Hero club.
