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False Start (Ballsy Boys Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Shandi Boyes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 322 ratings

Sporty in any way that won’t make him an academic, Cash ‘Milo’ Mancini is living the good life. He’s popular, well-liked, and when he isn’t failing mathematics, the star basketball player for the South Harmon Hawks.

Needing to either improve his grades or be benched for the season, Cash seeks assistance from a supposed shy, demure wallflower.

When McKayla Jones turns out nothing like he’s anticipating, Cash realizes he’ll need more than a cocky demeanor to convince her to tutor him.

He’s set for the game of his life, and for once, it won’t be played on the court.

False Start is a fake dating, friends to lovers sports romcom that will give you all the feels. It is not tied to any of my books so it can be read as a complete standalone.

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  1. Book 5 of 5
    Ballsy Boys
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  5. Publication date
    November 20, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BN2J3QBD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skye High Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 963 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Ballsy Boys
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 322 ratings

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Shandi Boyes

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Shandi Boyes is a Top 10 Amazon US seller and USA Today Bestselling Author who was an avid reader for many years before she discovered the love of writing in February 2016. Her first penned novel 'Saving Noah' is a new adult rockstar romance that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last word.

In September 2016, her focus shifted to hot alpha men in steamy contemporary reads that sizzle off the pages. Shandi's novel 'Enigma' is an award-winning story about an FBI agent and the subject she was assigned to investigate. Her men are swoon-worthy, devoted, and alpha; and her heroines are strong-willed, determined, and loveable. You should start her stories first thing in the morning, or you may not sleep.

You will laugh and you will cry, but Shandi's characters will stay with you for a lifetime!

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Customers find the book entertaining and well-written, with engaging characters. The story receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as making their heart full. They appreciate the book's attention-grabbing nature.

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Customers find the book really good and super entertaining to read.

"...Very imaginative character s and plot for each one and always super entertaining and hard to put down. Hats off ten times over!" Read more

"...But neither of them are planning know this ending. So good! I admit I've read a LOT of Shandi Boyes books. They have all been fantastic...." Read more

"...Thank you, Shandi, for your good reads! I look forward to reading more, and I'll try to write a review more often to help you out ;)." Read more

"...Love this trope and how they differ from writer to writer. This was a good one. Don’t miss out!" Read more

5 customers mention "Story quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one mentioning it made their heart full, while another describes it as a fun and predictable narrative.

"...Very imaginative character s and plot for each one and always super entertaining and hard to put down. Hats off ten times over!" Read more

"...aspects of the writing that felt a little confusing, the overall story was really good and touching...." Read more

"...dialogue, the two main characters were so funny and the story just made my heart full." Read more

"Another sweet romance from Shandi. I found myself wrapped up in the story and couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend" Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the dialogue and another noting it's a quick read.

"...I really enjoyed the characters flaws and charm. It was a quick read too. Flowed well" Read more

"I have read nearly every book by Shandi recently. I absolutely love everything she writes. Thank you, Shandi, for your good reads!..." Read more

"...I have read and looked forward to each and every book. Please keep on writing!!! Looking forward to every thing up and coming" Read more

"Well written and fun. Love this trope and how they differ from writer to writer. This was a good one. Don’t miss out!" Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters engaging, with one mentioning that the two main characters were particularly funny.

"...Chuckling throughout. I really enjoyed the characters flaws and charm. It was a quick read too. Flowed well" Read more

"Ballsy Boys Series from Amanda Boyes were all great! Very imaginative character s and plot for each one and always super entertaining and hard to..." Read more

"...They have all been fantastic. Her characters are so engaging. They grab your attention and don't let go...." Read more

"...She’s fantastic! What a story! Loved the dialogue, the two main characters were so funny and the story just made my heart full." Read more

3 customers mention "Attention span"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it's boyfriend material.

"...Her characters are so engaging. They grab your attention and don't let go...." Read more

"Well written and fun. Love this trope and how they differ from writer to writer. This was a good one. Don’t miss out!" Read more

"...Cash is for sure book boyfriend material. ❤️❤️" Read more

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  • Sarah Chestnut
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
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    Couldn't put it down, laughed out loud repeatedly. Even the kids had to ask what I was doing, they didn't think I was reading!
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  • H. Cochrane
    4.0 out of 5 stars quick nice entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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    The book was a cute romcom that had me
    Chuckling throughout. I really enjoyed the characters flaws and charm. It was a quick read too. Flowed well
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! 5 stars all the way!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
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    Ballsy Boys Series from Amanda Boyes were all great! Very imaginative character s and plot for each one and always super entertaining and hard to put down. Hats off ten times over!
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  • Birdiola
    3.0 out of 5 stars fun predictable story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
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    The spicy level was a very long build…like 75% through the book. it was a good story of growth and building platonic friendship.
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  • andrea j. carney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Congratulations Shandi
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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    I loved this book. The nerdy girl. The hot jock. He needs her and she needs him. But neither of them are planning know this ending. So good!
    I admit I've read a LOT of Shandi Boyes books. They have all been fantastic. Her characters are so engaging. They grab your attention and don't let go. Please...if you haven't read one of her books let this one be your gateway into her world. You won't want to stop there. I recommend the Nicolai series. Enjoy!
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  • Robin Shawn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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    I was really surprised at this book. What started off as a premise that’s been done a bunch (though the jock/tutor trope IS one of my favorites) quickly turned into g much deeper. While there were aspects of the writing that felt a little confusing, the overall story was really good and touching. I really enjoyed the unexpected ups and downs and definitely recommend this book.
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  • sweetcakes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love everything by this Author!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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    I have read nearly every book by Shandi recently. I absolutely love everything she writes. Thank you, Shandi, for your good reads! I look forward to reading more, and I'll try to write a review more often to help you out ;).
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well done!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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    Not matter the book being mobsters or basket ball. I have read and looked forward to each and every book. Please keep on writing!!! Looking forward to every thing up and coming
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  • Ann-Marie White
    5.0 out of 5 stars always a winner!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 5, 2022
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    I’ve never stumbled across a book by Shandi that didn’t draw me in - she writes sweet and dirty with the same level of flair and everyone keeps me engaged from front to back cover.

    This story is sweeter than a lot of her other books, though that doesn’t mean it lacks heat, witty dialogue or captivating relationships. I sniggered and lol’d through this one, McKayla’s sass is hilarious!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting storyline
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2024
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    I liked that the subject of the story was different. How it represented neurodiversty. The relationship between Cash and Kamil, how they understood one another. Mykla and Cash relationship showed how different can be good.
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  • jack
    5.0 out of 5 stars breath of fresh air
    Reviewed in Australia on December 7, 2022
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    Absolutely loved this. Have read most books by this author and without fail, a fantastic read.
    Loved all the Australian references scattered throughout the story and can’t wait to see if we get another book in the ‘ballsy boys’ series.
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  • CHM Lan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2022
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    Not as angsty or trauma led as some of Shandi's books. The Ballsy Boys series are a great rainy afternoon read with a blanket over your knees and a hot chocolate drink to hand. Yummy but not too challenging. For angsty spicier Shandi read her Perception series followed by Bound series the the Enigma series . Love all Shandi's books. Great Author.
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