REVIEW: The Friend Zone by Sariah Wilson

The Friend Zone by Sariah Wilson: Logan sees football as his way out of a life in construction and a way to finally prove his stepfather wrong. He had a rough childhood and he’s trying to build the life he wants. He’s sexy, charming, talented, and quick to anger. He thought he was set until getting kicked off his former Division I football team, so he’s very determined to make the most of this second chance.

Jess is working towards getting into the right grad school program for math and tutoring other students is a great addition to her resume. She’s smart, independent, competitive, and not a fan of the football players. She’s also the daughter of the her college’s football coach.

Logan is intrigued by the sexy and sassy Jess. She’s a delightful surprise, until he learns all the new rules that he’ll have to abide by if he wants to stay on the team. He plans to stay away until Jess is assigned as his math tutor. Meeting in the math lab seems simple enough, until Logan suggests a new arrangement that will mean spending more time together.

“I don’t know if I remember how to flirt.”
“What are you talking about? You flirt with me all the time.”
“Um, no.” She shook her head a little too hard. “And I don’t think you’re clear on our dynamic, but I appreciate the effort.”

They banter and needle each other. Logan loves to make Jess blush. They end up becoming good friends, but struggle to keep a lid on their attraction to each other. Jess is surprised to see another side to Logan and one that doesn’t fit with her preconceptions. Logan never wanted a relationship, but Jess understands him and he wants to be a better man for her.

“So, going forward, especially as we engage in non-dates, I think maybe we should set up some ground rules.”
“I already have a lot of rules in my life,” I reminded her with a groan.
“If we’re going to stay friends and just friends so you don’t break any of those rules in your life, we need to have some boundaries.”

The Friend Zone is a sexy slow burn. Sariah Wilson provided tension, anticipation, rivalries, banter, friendship, and forbidden romance. Ms. Wilson developed a fun cast of characters that I’m looking forward to following in this series. Fans of Rachel Van Dyken and Kim Karr will enjoy The Friend Zone.

Book Info:

Publication:  June 11th 2019 | Montlake Romance |

From the bestselling author of the #Lovestruck novels comes a rousing romance about following your dreams, second chances, and playing the game of love.

Disgraced college quarterback Logan Hunt was on his way to NFL stardom when he messed up big-time. Now the Texas star player with a bad temper has a new option: Seattle’s EOL College—as in End of the Line, to his fellow misfit recruits. It’s Logan’s last chance. If he can follow the rules. No parties, no fighting, no swearing, and oh, no dating the coach’s daughter, Jess. Simple. Yeah, right. For Logan, there has never been a rule he’s more tempted to break.

The deal is “just friends.” The pretty, confident, and fiercely smart math whiz is fine with pizza, tutoring, and keeping Logan in line. But the closer Jess gets, the more receptive she is to his warm heart and spirit—not to mention his irresistible off-field passes. With defenses down, they’re both heading into the danger zone.

It’s more than thrilling. It’s love. It’s also a game changer that could sideline Logan’s NFL goals—and more important, a future with Jess. But dreams are worth fighting for, right?