The Cheat Sheet: A Novel (The Los Angeles Sharks duology)

I used to despise reading and hated just the thought of it really. But after I found out about this book I was very intrigued. From the first chapter I knew I was hooked! The humor and adorable love story of Bree and Nathan is so heartwarming! I couldn’t wait to turn the page and see what happened next. I’ve never been so invested in reading something in my entire life and I dreaded the moment when I would have to finish the book. I just wanted the sweet love story to go on forever. I also cannot tell you how many times I physically laughed out loud at this book! The love story was beautiful and the way their story was written was perfect! But I think my favorite part was the fact that I literally couldn’t stop smiling the whole time I read this book! It was so funny and quirky and fits my personality to a T! Overall the best book I’ve probably ever read and I would definitely recommend a 100% if you love cute, quirky, sweet, heartwarming, love stories!And…….NO SMUT!

I'm not a contemporary romance reader, but I'd seen this book around so much that all the positive reviews and quotes piqued my interest. One day, I was just in the mood for a light, fluffy love story that would make me laugh and fall in love with the characters. And this book delivered on every point!I instantly fell in love with Bree and Nathan. Bree has such a fun personality, and Nathan is so sweet! Their banter and interactions made me laugh so many times. I loved how they supported and cared for each other throughout not only their struggles but also their everyday lives. Nathan's teammates were great, and I enjoyed every scene with them. Seriously, I laughed so much during this book.There was one side character who annoyed me and I could've done with less innuendo, which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Everything else was really good!Despite being outside of my typical genres, I had a great time with this book. I recommend The Cheat Sheet to anyone looking for a friends-to-lovers romance with great banter, low spice, and all the feels to make a romantic heart happy!Content:Romance - closed door/fade to black with kisses and make-outs; frequent innuendoFoul Language - infrequent strong languageViolence - none

SO GOOD!!! MUST BUY!!!! My favorite book by Sarah Adams. Love the character and wish this became a 4 book series!

The Cheat Sheet is a lighthearted, friends-to-lovers romance with a charming setup and plenty of sweet moments. The story follows Nathan, an NFL quarterback, and Bree, a ballet studio owner, who have been best friends since high school. Their chemistry is undeniable, but neither has dared to confess their true feelings—until a viral drunken confession forces them into a fake dating arrangement.This book had a very YA feel, despite the characters being adults. Bree’s antics, in particular, felt very high school-ish at times, making her seem a bit immature for her age. That said, the story was undeniably cute, and even when it veered into cheesy territory, it remained an easy, enjoyable read.The audiobook narration was well done, with Renee Dorian and Teddy Hamilton bringing the characters to life. Teddy, did a fantastic job capturing Nathan’s personality, and Renée gave Bree a fun and energetic voice that matched her character. Their performances made the story even more engaging, adding warmth and personality to the narrative.Overall, The Cheat Sheet is a fun, fluffy listen, perfect for those who love low-angst, feel-good romance. While the immaturity of the characters held it back for me, the undeniable chemistry, humor, and solid narration made it a pleasant experience. If you’re in the mood for something light, sweet, and a little cheesy, this is a great choice!

I was 20% of the way into the book & feeling disappointed. It was following the cookie cutter friends-to-lovers pattern. In fairness, though, I must admit that it's one of my least favorite tropes. One of the reasons it isn't a favorite is because the plot is so limited: lifelong friends who secretly love each other but don't want to say anything lest they ruin the friendship. There are so few variations available within that, so it's like reading the same story almost every time.Happily, at 21% we meet Nathan's awesome teammates, & it's a new ballgame! So to speak. Nathan's teammates as his romance advisors were pretty hilarious. Bree's sister Lily is fun, too - and it really helps that she gets to say the things to Bree that the reader badly wants to.Nathan knows Bree went thru some dark stuff, but he's not entirely sure what happened, & he doesn't want to shake up her world too much. And it's a smart approach because Bree is frustratingly fragile.And that's the main problem with this otherwise fun book - Bree's issues are dragged out to the point that she looks like she shouldn't have stopped therapy. The constant fear & foot dragging are overdone. The actual forward development is regularly pushed into the background by her constant lusty obsession with his body competing with her nearly schizophrenic effort to keep him friendzoned long past the point where it's even remotely reasonable. It makes it difficult to believe how quickly she seems to move past those fears & into the strong confidence she displays once she fiiinally decides to chance it.Thankfully, the storyline takes another turn as we discover that Nathan is struggling with some things, too. When the focus is on their love for each other, it's a really touching story.Frankly, in the hands of a less competent author, this would've been a 3 or 3.5 star rating, & like others, I was disappointed that the tone of this book is a bit more lowbrow than her previous efforts, but Sarah Adams does write entertaining dialogue, so I'm giving it a 4.*Romance level: passionate kisses, nothing graphic - though there are references to sex, impotence, celibacy, "dingaling", boobs, nude photos, a stereotypical gay hair dresser, + a wedding night scene with some undressing before things fade-to-black*Language: about 3 dozen of the common swears

Bree Camden is a struggling ballet instructor determined to make things happen all by herself while her best friend is the popular and very wealthy starting QB for the LA Sharks, Nathan Donelson who is ready to come to her rescue at every turn.When Bree accidentally spills her biggest secret to a gossip reporter and it goes viral, they will get roped into a fake relationship to milk the moment and it will put the couple at a crossroads in their relationship given their hidden feelings for each other.This is just my second ready by Ms. Adams and I loved it even more than the first one. It’s a great, wholesome and super fun story with amazing characters one can’t help but love. Bree, Nathan, his teammates and her sister, make for a great group to drive the story and I really liked them all.As many readers, I enjoy a good, flirty friends to lovers and the author certainly knows how to put together a heartwarming and romantic story. I love her writing style and her books thus far have proved engaging and easy to read.5 amazing stars

I so enjoyed this - binged it actually. Couldn't put it down. The characters were endearing, the internal thought dialogue of Bree cracked me up out loud multiple times, it was so very sweet. Was really sad when it ended.

LOVE! I absolutely adored this book and have read it more than once. The opening chapter alone is hilarious and makes you fall in love with Bree. She's hilarious, sassy, and a fiercely loyal friend. It was easy to connect with her character. She worked hard to make ends meet and follow her dreams. Meanwhile her best friend is a famous football star. I thoroughly enjoyed their relationship and the way they interacted/treated each other. You could feel the longing. Friends-to-lovers, yes please! I also appreciated how the author covered the topic of anxiety. It was handled well and showed how it can happen to anyone, famous or not. Fantastic read you should add to your TBR! Enjoy!

This book made me laugh a lot. Well written and so worth reading.

I absolutely adored The Cheat Sheet. This book had me giggling like an actual crazy person while reading it, and honestly? I loved every second of it.Bree and Nathan were such lovable characters, and their relationship felt so wholesome, sweet, and genuinely romantic. I also really appreciated that this was a closed-door romance—it proves that you don’t need spice for a story to have chemistry, tension, and heart.Nathan is basically book boyfriend material from start to finish. The way he constantly asks, “Are you with me, Bree Cheese?” 🥹 Absolutely melted me every time.And Dylan? Everybody needs a Dylan in their life. End of discussion.I also loved all the millennial pop culture references, especially the Friends references—they made the characters and conversations feel even more fun and relatable.The romance in this book is so ridiculously sweet that at times it almost feels unreal, but in the best possible way. It’s comforting, funny, easy to read, and just makes you happy while reading it.Safe to say, I’ll definitely be reading more books by Sarah Adams

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Purée, je n'avais pas lu le résumé quand j'ai acheté ce livre, je le découvre seulement, et je le trouve vraiment génial et très fidèle au ton du roman, ça me donne même envie de le relire, alors que je l'ai terminé dimanche !Si je vous dis que ce livre m’a collé le smile tout du long et mis des papillons dans le ventre, ça vous laisse une bonne idée de mon degré de kif non ?J’ai vraiment été conquise par cette très jolie comédie romantique, avec des tropes que j’aime beaucoup : (best) friends-to-lovers & fake dating (yessss please ! ♥).À travers une double narration, on découvre Bree et Nathan, meilleurs amis depuis le lycée. Lui est quarterback pour les Sharks de L.A. Elle, ballerine dont la carrière s’est brisée avant même d’avoir réellement commencée, donne des cours de danse classique dans une salle un brin miteuse au-dessus d’une pizzeria.Ils sont inséparables et leur amitié fait partie de leur quotidien. En tant que lecteur, on a une place privilégiée car on sait dès le début qu’ils sont tous les deux amoureux l’un de l’autre depuis toujours, mais évidemment, chacun croit être le seul à avoir ces sentiments-là.C’est à la suite d’un curieux concours de circonstances qu’ils vont devoir feindre d’être en couple, et c’est là que la grande page des « et si ? » peut s’ouvrir … Quel délice de les voir se regarder en coin et profiter de cette fausse relation en partie sous l’œil des caméras pour explorer un nouveau type de relation ! On est dans le slow burn, chaque geste, si minime soit-il, est du coup très mignon, doux, romantique même, et c’est vraiment le genre de truc que j’adore lire et qui me donne des papillons dans le ventre. J’ai adoré la façon dont leur relation évolue, j’ai aimé qu’il n’y ait pas de rebondissements artificiels, et qu’en somme tout soit très simple, et qu’ils communiquent !C’est une clean romance, donc cela reste chaste, MAIS la tension sexuelle est quand même très présente, et cela rend le moindre petit truc qui sort de leur ordinaire d’autant plus swoonant.Et en bonus, on a les coéquipiers et amis de Nathan qui sont excellents et qui unissent leurs forces et leurs idées pour aider leur pote à conquérir sa belle, ce qui donne lieu à de savoureux passages.Un joli petit coup de cœur donc, le genre de romcom délicieuse, tendre et swoonante qui fait vraiment du bien !

absolutely loved this book and how this was written and shown from both sides. Their story is the cutest ever, read it all in 1 sitting