Amy's ARC review of Jock by C M Foss

CLICHES
She can't stand them.
Hates them.
Refuses to be one.
But...

Tessa Brooks is strong-willed, sassy, and determined, on the brink of dominating in the testosterone-fueled sport of horse racing. She’s spent her life avoiding the norm, staying true to herself to achieve her ultimate goals.

Her relationship with Jace Hitchen, her brother's best friend, just might be the biggest cliche of all. Over the years, he’s been her protector, her annoyance, her confidante, her crush. But giving in to what she's really wanted for the last ten years could be the very thing that destroys everything she's worked for and wanted. Can Tessa achieve her dreams for the future, but still hold on to the past?

3.5 stars

So this was different for me. Not bad by any means just different. I'm more of a high intense type of style reader so reading something that calms was a change. Again not bad … just different and that’s good to branch out. 

Tessa Brooks is the youngest of the Brooks family. She is a spunky, sassy and a no shit taking girl. Anything that Tessa gets a “no” to she wants to do it more and she does. Being the best is what her life is about. This little thing is a go getter. 

Tessa’s brother’s best friend Jace Hitchen has been her defender since birth. He gives her a silly nickname and vows to shelter her from anything that may harm her. Jace believes that Tessa needs protection from outsiders or those that may want to harm her. He doesn’t want her brilliance dulled by anyone. Breaking into the life of being a jockey as a female is brutal. Playing honest and Tessa’s innocent is something that he wants her to keep in view. 

Tessa is determined to stand on her own. Jace is so focused on keeping her safe from harm he doesn’t see what she needs is his support. She knows the life of a female jockey is hard but she also knows she will fight to be at the top. 

The family ties in this book are very well written. It’s a true account of how a family should function along with tears, laughter and love. Tessa and Jace’s story is a nice one. If you like romance and easy reads this book is for you. 

I was provided an ARC for an honest review. Review to post on Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets. Thank you CM. I enjoyed it!