Homecoming King

Three Kings, Book 1

By: Penny Reid

Narrated by: Joy Nash

Rex “TW” McMurtry’s perpetual singlehood wouldn’t bother him so much if all his ex-girlfriends didn’t keep marrying the very next person they dated, especially when so many of those grooms are his closest friends. He may be a pro-football defensive end for the Chicago Squalls, but the press only wants to talk about how he’s always a groomsman and never a groom. Rex is sick of being the guy before the husband, and he’s most definitely sick of being the best man at all their weddings.

Bartender Abigail McNerny is the gal-pal, the wing-woman, the she-BFF. She’s dated. Once. And once was more than enough. Privy to all the sad stories of her customers, "contentment over commitment" is her motto, and Abby is convinced no one on earth could ever entice her into a romantic relationship...except that one guy she’s loved since preschool.

The guy who just walked into her bar.

The guy who doesn’t recognize her.

The guy who is drunk and needs a ride home.

The guy who has a proposition she should definitely refuse.

©2021 Cipher-Naught (P)2022 Cipher-Naught

I love Penny Reid!

I fell in love with Penny Reid’s writing in her Knitting in the City series and the Winston Brothers. Homecoming King was just as good… with a sweet tie back to Knitting in the City. I cannot wait until December when the Drama King is released! And Joy Nash is once again fantastic!

Some sloppy research

From someone who lives in Central Texas, the snowstorm is highly improbable. And because snow in the quantity portrayed in the book is a once in a century occurrence, there would be no snowplow businesses in the area. Have you been to Texas?

Laugh out loud funny

I’ve been in an audible funk lately and keep trying different books. This book caught me immediately from the fun and witty writing to the performer. Everything about this book was a yes for me.

Loved This

This actually made me want to watch football.
Loved the characters and narration.
A feel good story.

Another Penny Reid win

How does she do this EVERY TIME?! Seriously - always something I love. This is a bit of a slow burn, but great payoff. I’m a sucker for the Fake dating/marriage of convenience, but throw in Professional Athlete and it hits next level. Abby had a crush on Rex since they were kids… but seeing him as a brooding-yet-caring man? Yes, please! The banter is perfect and 🌶️🌶️ once the spice hits.