Intercepted

By: Alexa Martin

Narrated by: January LaVoy

Series in development with Starz & G-Unit Films and Television by 50 Cent and La La Anthony

One of NPR's Best Books of 2018
An Amazon Best Romance of 2018 Pick
An iBooks “Best of September” Pick
A GoodReads Best of the Month pick for September
One of Booklist's Top 10 Romance Debuts for 2018
One of BookBubs Best Fall Romances of 2018

Marlee thought she scored the man of her dreams only to be scorched by a bad breakup. But there's a new player on the horizon, and he's in a league of his own...

Marlee Harper is the perfect girlfriend. She's definitely had enough practice by dating her NFL-star boyfriend for the last ten years. But when she discovers he has been tackling other women on the sly, she vows to never date an athlete again. There's just one problem: Gavin Pope, the new hotshot quarterback and a fling from the past, has Marlee in his sights.

Gavin fights to show Marlee he's nothing like her ex. Unfortunately, not everyone is ready to let her escape her past. The team's wives, who never led the welcome wagon, are not happy with Marlee's return. They have only one thing on their minds: taking her down. But when the gossip makes Marlee public enemy number one, she worries about more than just her reputation.

Between their own fumbles and the wicked wives, it will take a Hail Mary for Marlee and Gavin's relationship to survive the season.

Critic reviews

Praise for Intercepted

“Martin scores a touchdown of a debut with Intercepted, a witty rom-com set in the world of professional football players and their wives.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Drama abounds in Intercepted, a fun and sexy romance novel set in the sports world.”—Bustle

“[Marlee's] love story isn't about which football player is The One for her, it's about a woman claiming her independence on her own terms, even when a hunky guy keeps coming to the rescue.”—NPR

“If you like steamy romance with a side of sports, this fun, fast-paced novel is for you.”—HelloGiggles

“The writing is snappy, the pacing is quick, the romance is sublime, and the humor is off-the-charts. Alexa Martin delivers a stellar love story, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next.”—USA Today

“Intercepted was so much fun to read! For anyone who has been yearning for a great, hilarious, and thoughtful romantic comedy about a black woman in the world of the NFL, you need this book...I finished this book with a big smile on my face and that gooey, good book feeling in my chest.”—Jasmine Guillory, USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date

“Fast, fun and absolutely engaging. A smashing debut!”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of Good Luck With That

“Reading Intercepted is like drinking wine and gossiping with your best girlfriends. It’s fast-paced, flirty, and laugh-out-loud funny, without the hangover the next day.”—Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient

“Love it! All the hot sports and romance action you could hope for.”—Kylie Scott, New York Times bestselling author

“Fresh voices and strong multicultural characters from every rung of the social ladder make Martin’s debut novel a must-read for fans of contemporary romance with a sporty twist.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Narrated in an irreverent first-person voice, this story about a betrayed woman who finds the courage to once again seek love is a cut above the usual sports-themed romance. Martin’s debut is fast-paced, fun and promising.”—Book Page

“The ups and downs of love in the NFL are well portrayed with a heavy dose of humor and snark in Martin’s sports romance...Perfect for readers looking for a fun contemporary.”—Publishers Weekly

“The spouse of a former NFL player, Martin weaves a clever, nuanced, and deeply funny story about fighting to be strong among a group of guys who live by their muscles.”—Amazon Book Review

Perfect Escapism Romance

I love this book. It is sweet and cheesy with a little more angst than I’d want. But that’s what makes a great romance. I really like how complete this story is. It doesn’t end when they get together. We get to see their journey And how they deal with different challenges to find and recommit to each other. Gavin is an absolute dream of an unrealistic man. He is my romance novel boyfriend and so perfect. I love that he is always concerned with how the heroine is doing and extremely emotionally available. I can’t wait to see this as a series since it’s been picked up by STARZ. I hope he remains true to his character. Marlee was a little irritating but I’ve read much worse. Loved this cheesy perfect contemporary romance.

Fantastic!

This is a fantastic book. The perfect mix of romance and edge-of-your-seat drama! It is a mixture of Gossip Girl and All American tv shows in the NFL world. I swear Marley is me! An independent, sassy, outspoken hot mess of a woman. The narrator was perfect! The tones and accents used made me feel like I was in the book.

Oh wow

Im so glad I bought this book to listen to on my drive. It was well written, funny, they characters were well rounded...I bought the audible—and it was READ WELL...with expression. I love it

#nomorehashtags

I enjoyed the story and was intrigued as the story progressed. But the hashtags! I could have really done with out that. I also don’t think the narrator depicted the true voice of the character. Overall pretty good.

Cute story

But leave out “hashtag” hashtag this hashtag that… overall cute story. Typical storyline girl meets boy