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A Rival's Kiss (Fulton U Rivals) Kindle Edition

by Maya Hughes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,356 ratings

Walking away would be the smartest decision, but no one’s ever accused me of being smart. Cold, determined, brutal, but never smart.

Willa’s mine from the moment I rescue her. I protect her from a brawling crowd and she stares up at me like I’m her prince charming. No one’s ever looked at me like that. No one has ever dared to come that close.

I didn’t know she was the little sister of one of my biggest rivals. Her brother and I have both drawn blood on the field, dislocated joints, broken bones, but I’ll never want to show her that side of me.

I long to be the man she believes I am, but there’s only one way I know how to win—how to survive—and that’s ensuring my enemies lose.

Once he finds out who his sister has been dating it’ll be all-out war, and I might lose the only woman who’s ever looked at me like I’m not built only for destruction.

Changing my ways won’t be easy, but I’m willing to risk it all for her.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09PLC6ZPM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 5, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
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Maya Hughes, that's me!, can often be found sneaking in another chapter while hiding in the bathroom from her kids! :-) I’m a romance writer who loves taking inspiration from everyday life, namely my husband and biggest fan. Inspiration also strikes when I hear a song, meet someone new or daydream while at soccer practice.

I’m the mom of three little ones, the wife to an amazing husband and also work full time. Some of my favorite things are cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, white wine, laughing until I can’t breathe, traveling with my family and Jeff Goldblum.

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Customers find this book to be a fabulous YA/NA romance with an emotional roller coaster plot and great chemistry between the characters. They appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting how the author authentically portrays Ezra's poverty, and another noting the meet-cute between Ezra and Willa. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer describing it as a very easy light story.

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30 customers mention "Emotional content"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as an emotional roller coaster with gut-wrenching moments and enough drama to keep readers invested.

"...It might be helpful to point out that the timeline of these stories is concurrent, rather than sequential, so there will be some familiar events...." Read more

"...Emotional well written storyline with some college angst and drama and some steam with a HEA" Read more

"...This story was one part angst, one part steam, and one part pure feeling. It’s my favorite of the Fulton U Rivals series so far. “..." Read more

"...A Rival's Kiss was just so deliciously angsty, and I loved every minute of the story!..." Read more

20 customers mention "Romance"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a fabulous YA/NA romance with much love throughout.

"...Charming, humorous, touching, and heartfelt, this fabulous YA/NA romance is one of my favorites and one you definitely won’t want to miss!" Read more

"...All she saw was a sweet, sexy, sensitive guy who she wanted to get to know better.....and ultimately love...." Read more

"...sweet, opposites attract and yet there is so much more to this awesome love affair." Read more

"...The story is emotional, sweet, and hard to put down. It has light angst and some drama, and it felt like just the right amount...." Read more

16 customers mention "Value for money"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth every minute spent with it and consider it one of the best in the series.

"...Now I can’t wait for the next book in this amazing series." Read more

"...That is the crux of this wonderful book. Then there’s Willa whose whole family has been so protective of her it has become suffocating...." Read more

"...and series without having read the Fulton U series, but they are fabulous reads...." Read more

"...He truly is a dream guy! Definitely worth it especially if you've read the others. On to the next." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the meet-cute between Ezra and Willa, while another notes how the author authentically portrays Ezra's background.

"...Willa is so wonderful, kind and good-hearted...." Read more

"...Ezra is an enigma. He’s so quiet and shy but on the football field at St. Francis U, he’s take-no-prisoners dangerous...." Read more

"...The meet-cute between Ezra and Willa was great, it happens at a football game because that is a big part of their story...football, who he plays..." Read more

"...I've never had someone choose me." Ezra character is so endearing. He's so lost and lonely and feels worthless. He's never had anything...." Read more

6 customers mention "Feel"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's emotional content, describing it as gentle and pure.

"...Charming, humorous, touching, and heartfelt, this fabulous YA/NA romance is one of my favorites and one you definitely won’t want to miss!" Read more

"...This story was one part angst, one part steam, and one part pure feeling. It’s my favorite of the Fulton U Rivals series so far. “..." Read more

"...Ezra is probably my favorite guy from this series, he’s strong but gentle, determined, focused and a complete marshmallow of a man for Willa...." Read more

"Such a book. Really put me in the feels and I actually felt like I could understand the characters decisions throughout the book!" Read more

6 customers mention "Strength"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, describing them as fierce and determined, with one customer noting how they are secured behind an impenetrable wall.

"...This boy is an enigma wrapped in secrets, secured behind an impenetrable wall...." Read more

"...He’s also caring and protective from the moment he saves Willa at a football game...." Read more

"...Willa is such a strong young woman, she’s in a constant battle with her family to set free and show them she’s old enough to make her own choices...." Read more

"...It was amazing how she supported him and kept him stable. If I could get this book 10 stars I would that’s how amazing it is." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"4 positive1 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one describing it as a light story and another noting its beautiful writing.

"...Beautifully written." Read more

"This was a good light read I wish there was more background info but I enjoy the story and thought it was a fun read" Read more

"...Fulton u and Fulton u rivals story’s , I thought this was very easy reading light story with fascinating story and the other opposite side of..." Read more

"Really liked getting Ezra’s story but there were quite a few typos, misspellings and grammar errors throughout the book...." Read more

3 customers mention "Chemistry"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry in the book, with one describing it as electric.

"...Their conversations flow naturally and their chemistry is electric. I loved how they both supported each other and showed up for one another...." Read more

"...Romances, College Romances, or are looking for a read that has great chemistry and all the feels I would definitely recommend this book to you...." Read more

"...My heart aches for both of them. They have serious chemistry and I absolutely adore them both...." Read more

This story Gutted me, have the tissues handy!
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This story Gutted me, have the tissues handy!
Ezra Johannsen is a complex character, he's like an onion that you have to peel back multiple layers in order to get to the center. But once you do I promise you he is a person that you will want to wrap up in a huge hug and protect from the wicked people in his life. This story gutted me and it was more than just Ezra's story, Willa's family may love and protect her but there is so much more going on there that you will wonder how she is the strong independent woman that she is. The meet-cute between Ezra and Willa was great, it happens at a football game because that is a big part of their story...football, who he plays for and who her brother is, and yes they are Rival's as the title implies. The chemistry is great but what I really liked was the way they cared for one another and were there to help each other when they needed it. Be prepared for the emotional rollercoaster I would highly recommend keeping a box of tissues handy. If you enjoy Steamy New Adult Romances, Sports Romances, College Romances, or are looking for a read that has great chemistry and all the feels I would definitely recommend this book to you. Happy Reading!!!
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  • BookAddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars “With you, I’m not just surviving. With you I’m living…”
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022
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    Ezra Johanssen. This boy is an enigma wrapped in secrets, secured behind an impenetrable wall. And hold on to your hearts, ladies, because Ezra is a heartbreaker and you’re going to need to keep the tissues close by.

    Willa Goodwin has grown up in a loving family, with parents who dote on her and an over-protective older brother who is also a Fulton U football player. When a gentle giant rescues her from an out-of-control crowd at a football game, they instantly click. It doesn’t matter that he plays for St. Francis U, their team’s biggest rival, but rather, how he makes her feel.

    Ezra has had me intrigued since the first book. He's the strong, silent type, watching out for his friends and keeping the parties from getting too crazy. But those deep waters are anything but still, and the more I learned, the more I loved him. It wasn’t quite utter ruination and complete destruction of my heart, but I certainly came away with several Ezra-shaped bumps and bruises to it.

    Willa is so wonderful, kind and good-hearted. Maybe a little too kind, because if my brother behaved the way Walsh did towards Ezra, said brother would be on indefinite time-out until he could behave appropriately. But Willa is more kind than me, and she's exactly what Ezra needs.

    I got a kick out of the football rivalry, having grown up in a state that has a beef with an entire other state in the name of this college sport. And while Ezra and Willa's journey to forever is challenging, to say the least, I loved seeing the commitment, healing and forgiveness that happened along the way.

    It might be helpful to point out that the timeline of these stories is concurrent, rather than sequential, so there will be some familiar events. I love all the guys of S T F U (and Fulton U, but shhh, don’t tell Ezra and his buddies) but this story is especially amazing. I loved the crossover between the two schools, but I loved Ezra and Willa even more. Charming, humorous, touching, and heartfelt, this fabulous YA/NA romance is one of my favorites and one you definitely won’t want to miss!
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  • Raerahn2201
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ezra and Willa
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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    Always two sides to every person. Ezra, the abandoned young boy that made it through foster care is very guarded and tries his best to leave the anger on the field. He’s also caring and protective from the moment he saves Willa at a football game. Willa has been living in her deceased sisters shadow for as long as she remembers and while Ezra protects her he doesn’t treat her like glass. Emotional well written storyline with some college angst and drama and some steam with a HEA
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  • AEW
    5.0 out of 5 stars ”I’ve never had someone choose me.”
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022
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    A Rival’s Kiss was another wonderfully emotional and character driven story by Maya Hughes. This story was one part angst, one part steam, and one part pure feeling. It’s my favorite of the Fulton U Rivals series so far.

    “He watched me with his unfiltered intensity. An intensity bringing me new awareness of every part of me. Every blink, every breath, every beat of my heart.”

    Willa is a ball of pure sunshine and heart. She has a loving family that is a bit too overprotective due to a tragic incident in the past. Willa yearns for independence while also wanting to make sure her family doesn’t worry. She falls quickly for Ezra and sees through his defenses. She’s a calming force to him and she fights for both him and herself. She’s amazing.

    “When the fibers of my soul ignited and charred, she was there to keep me from disintegrating.”

    What can I say about Ezra? He broke my heart and I absolutely loved him. His past has broken him yet he’s still one of the kindest, gentlest and genuine individuals. He hides from the world because it’s easier for him that way and he’s reluctant to get to close to anyone, but Willa won’t let him hide. She opens up a whole new world for him and shows him that he is worth fighting for. Even when he wants to give up on himself, she won’t let him.

    “Rejection and I had been sewn together for as long as I could remember. But I had to push past it. The glimpses of the sun I’d experienced when I was with her were worth it.”

    Willa and Ezra come from two very different worlds, but somehow together they make sense. She’s the light to his dark and he helps her get the courage to confront change. They connect almost immediately in an emotional sense. Their conversations flow naturally and their chemistry is electric. I loved how they both supported each other and showed up for one another. These two are everything together!!

    A Rival’s Kiss is a fantastic addition to this series. Maya Hughes seamlessly weaves the timelines together of all the books in this series plus the Fulton U series and it was brilliant. I was thinking about this book long after I put it down and that’s a mark of a fantastic story. Now I can’t wait for the next book in this amazing series.
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  • Purple pumpkin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2022
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    A wonderful mix of heartache and love,a uplifting romantic story. As always Maya Hughes hits you in the soul with the perfect story
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  • Kyre
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved every word of this book! 💖
    Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2022
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    Ahhhh! I read this entire story in one sitting, that’s how excited I was to dive into this fabulous new Fulton U Rivals novel by the incredible Maya Hughes. I seriously couldn’t put it down!
    The dynamic between main characters, Ezra and Willa, leaves you wanting more after (and during) every chapter. 😩💕 This angsty, passionate, and incredibly emotionally charged romance, was truly breathtaking. The obstacles the two characters faced along the way just made their happy ending all the sweeter, not to mention the fact that they came out all the more strengthened and bonded because of them.
    Maya is and always will be a must read author for me, and this book is a perfect example of why that is. She depicted a perfect balance of strengths and vulnerabilities in these characters, giving them real life emotions, pains, heartaches and struggles. A truly fantastic job of making these characters come alive on the page. Plus, the chemistry between Ezra and Willa was present from the first moment these two main characters shared a page! Such a brilliant combination!
    This entire novel was written with such deep tones and emotions embedded into every scene but all the ache that accompanies the story leads to an incredible ending that really leaves the reader wanting more. I only just finished the book and I’m already missing it! 😩🥰 Although, I’ll be honest, any book Maya writes will automatically be absolutely phenomenal in my mind!
    Like I said before, I more than enjoyed every word of this book and couldn’t put this story down from the second I received it. It has absolutely lived up to the utter perfection that usually encompasses all of this author’s other work! Absolute perfection! 👌🏻❤️
    Long story short, Maya Hughes (once again) did such a fantastic job and I cannot wait for my physical copy of “A Rival’s Kiss” to arrive in the mail! I absolutely need to have this masterpiece physically reside on my beloved bookshelf.
    This book is absolutely going down as one of my top reads of 2022!
    Love, love, love this book, and love, love, love this author! “A Rival’s Kiss” gets five very well deserved stars from me! (No surprise! 😂💖 Lol) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • Hailstorm3113
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Australia on June 16, 2022
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    I absolutely loved this story. Definitely a roller coaster of emotions but thats what makes it amazing. It was beautifully written.
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  • Mz T-Bash
    4.0 out of 5 stars Learning to live
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2022
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    A Rivals Kiss
    Fulton Rivals, St.Francis U #3
    Maya Hughes

    POV:Dual
    Ezra & Willa                           

    Willa, is smiles and sunshine. She wants to experience life, make her own decisions and make her own mistakes. But having over bearing, protective parents, her older brother included. She doesn't want to rock the boat.
    When she's in rival territory, at a football game with her best friend, Maggie. She's never felt freer. No parents or brother breathing down her neck. When a boy saves her from a brawl in the stands, they strike up a conversation and maybe a bit of a connection.

    Ezra, is a private guy. Keeps his guard up all the time. Being bounced around the system since he was little, he can't remember if his mother got seperated from him, or she lost sight of him. Ezra hides, blends into the background. He's never felt that he belongs anywhere. No one watches his games, no one's there for him. The closest thing he has to family is football and his housemates/teammates.
    He literally saves this girl who lands on top of him when a brawl breaks out in the stands. He can't believe this girl, the way she fusses over him, when they realise he's hurt too. He's never had anyone act this way over him.

    With the going to different schools, they meet up, make things work. Even though Willa is a rival team players sister.
    With determination Willa transfers closer to her best friend, Maggie which is also closer to Ezra.
    Ezra doesn't think he deserves Willa. Keeping her at arms length, he's protecting her from his troubled side. She calms him. He let's his guard down around her.
    Willa loves him, she wants to help him.

    Will they tackle the hurdles that come their way?
    Will being opposites work in their favour?

    My heart broke for Ezra, for what he's been through. Thinking that he only had himself to count on, also thinking that no one was there for him. He was surviving, not living... Until Willa

    Such an emotional read.
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  • Samantha Lynn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Good One!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2022
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    I really enjoyed the story of Willa and Ezra. It was definitely a strong and emotional read for me. The character development was really good. And my heart broke for the both of them quite a few times. I wish there was a bit more build up, but this was still good in a lot of ways.
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