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The Tip-Off: A College Sports Romance (Smart Jocks Book 3) Kindle Edition

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I’ve spent years hiding in the shadows.
He’s spent his whole life chasing the bright lights of the NBA.
We have nothing in common, except for the fact our friends ditched us for spring break.
I have a bucket list for my senior year at Valley U.
He’s the only person I know on campus.
I’m ready to start checking things off my list.

Frat party: Check.
TP the baseball house: Check.
Goat yoga: Check.
Skinny dipping: Check.
Falling for Zeke Sweets, Valley U’s MVP: Not going to happen.

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"Holy slow burn Batman. The Tip-Off has it all. Zeke and Gabby have such a beautiful story, it's one I know I'll revisit often." LK Farlow, author of Best Laid Plans

"Seriously adored this book!!! I
binged it one late night session staying up til almost 3am to get my hard fought HEA. My favourite of the series so far - soooooo good!" Michelle Goodreads Reviewer

"The Smart Jocks series just gets better and better!! The Tip-Off is a wonderful slow-burn novel with a
perfectly matched couple." Kay Daniels Romance

"I loved every second of their story. It was amazing watching them help each other grow as individuals, forming a friendship that after a while turned into something way bigger then either of them expected to find.
The Tip-Off is sweet, funny, sexy NA sports romance you do not want to miss out on!" Author Anna B. Doe

"
So many stars. I have been anxiously waiting for this book and it did not disappoint....like at all. It was everything and so much more. This is my favorite couple in this series, I honestly don't think anyone could possibly top these two for the favorite spot, they were just perfect together." Book Snob Sue

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VGYKMGD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 25, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3828 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,327 ratings

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Rebecca Jenshak is a USA Today bestselling author of sports romance for teens and adults. When she isn't writing, you can find her cheering on local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, or curled up with a good book.

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the story engaging and well-crafted. The characters were praised for being sweet, fun, and easy to connect with. The romance was described as sweet and intimate. Many readers found the book filled with laugh-out-loud moments and enjoyed the good character development. Overall, they found the book to be a pleasant, enjoyable read that kept them hooked until the end.

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30 customers mention "Readability"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They found it engaging and enjoyable, with a nice storyline and happy ending. The book was described as a good read for an airplane ride.

"This one is freaking amazing! That was my first thought when I finished it. Gabby is Blair‘s best friend from her hometown...." Read more

"...They had great chemistry. This book was just the sweet, steamy fun read I was looking for and with such a great friend group I could totally see..." Read more

"...This book was perfect in so many ways and I fell in love with them" Read more

"Not going to lie this one wasn’t my favorite. It was good but i kind of trouble finishing it...." Read more

22 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the story engaging with sweet endings and a happy ending. The author does a good job of bringing Zeke and Gabby's story to life. The book holds their interest from the beginning with no cliffhangers and a happily ever after. Readers appreciate the main characters and side characters, as well as the lack of unnecessary drama.

"...The end is just perfection. I love the way both his Valley teammates and his new teammates tease him about Gabby...." Read more

"...Sweet, sweet love blooms between them. Loved how the story developed. Looking forward to thee next book in the series." Read more

"...Jakobi Diem and Savannah Peachwood did a good job bringing Zeke and Gabby’s story to life...." Read more

"This is by far my favorite story yet. It’s endearing and funny. I feel like it could have been twice as long. I need more Zeke and Gabby." Read more

17 customers mention "Sweetness"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's sweetness. They describe the characters as sweet, fun, and a perfect combination of sweetness, hotness, and tenderness. The relationship between Gabby and Zeke is enjoyed by readers, from getting to know each other as friends to their eventual love.

"...There’s a bit of spice and a whole lot of friends to lovers and grumpy sunshine. The end is just perfection...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the relationship between Gabby and Zeke, from them getting to know each other as friends to them as a couple. They had great chemistry...." Read more

"...Sweet, sweet love blooms between them. Loved how the story developed. Looking forward to thee next book in the series." Read more

"...I like that gabby brought out Zeke’s personality and made him have more fun but the story was also very cheesy at times and i almost got second hand..." Read more

15 customers mention "Romance"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic story. They find the couple's relationship sweet and intimate, with a strong friendship developing into love. The book is described as everything readers need in a basketball romance, from self-love to finding love in unexpected places.

"...Sweet, sweet love blooms between them. Loved how the story developed. Looking forward to thee next book in the series." Read more

"...I loved their friendship and supportive relationship!" Read more

"...’re the perfect balance for one another and make the perfect pair of best friends and lovers...." Read more

"...I love that it development as a strong friendship and that they value each other even before it turns serious...." Read more

11 customers mention "Laughter rate"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's laughter. They find the story filled with laugh-out-loud moments and a great playlist. The heroine is described as sweet, fun, and joyful.

"...I really enjoyed this book. Gabby was such a sweet, and fun heroine...." Read more

"This is by far my favorite story yet. It’s endearing and funny. I feel like it could have been twice as long. I need more Zeke and Gabby." Read more

"...Also, I loved Gabby’s joy for life." Read more

"...She even has a list of things she want to do. She's funny, outgoing, has an infectious personality and is just a nice person...." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-written characters. They find the main characters easy to connect with and appreciate Zeke's depth as a character. However, some feel the story lacks focus.

"...Good main and side characters, no unnecessary drama, a couple lol moments. Overall, it was good." Read more

"...And Zeke, I loved him too. By far he is my favorite hero of the series. Whereas Gabby was outgoing, Zeke was not...." Read more

"So this was every bit as good as the first book. RJ writes characters that you just want to know...." Read more

"...a miss for me... Honestly I would only give it 2 1/2 stars as the writer is good but story was lacking...." Read more

5 customers mention "Burn rate"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's slow burn.

"...But holy slow burn. Gabby and Zeke were so sweet...." Read more

"Loved the story and the slow burn. Such a good one and can’t wait to see who’s next to settle down from valley u" Read more

"Zeke and Gabby’s story was a little slower going but the slow burn is worth it!..." Read more

"...I might love this one the most! Such a sweet, slow burn. Well done!!" Read more

5 customers mention "Quietness"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's quietness.

"Ahh Zeke. The quiet, stoic, serious guy that is focused on one thing and one thing only. The NBA...." Read more

"...Slow burn What a great story. I love Zeke and his quiet determination. I think Gabby's wildness balances him out...." Read more

"...He’s quiet, she’s charismatic, and they both bring out the most wild and best sides of each other...." Read more

"I love how he is the quiet jock that has devoted his entire life to getting a professional spot. Everything is centered on getting to his goal...." Read more

Beauty in Imperfection!!
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Beauty in Imperfection!!
🌶🌶🌶Sports RomanceBasketballCollegeFriends to LoversSlow burnWhat a great story. I love Zeke and his quiet determination. I think Gabby's wildness balances him out. Deep down, they are very similar. I love that they talk to each other through music. There is a deep connection with Zeke and Gabby that makes you want to root for them.I think one of my favorite scenes is when they go to the tattoo parlor. How strong Gabby is for covering part of her scars and how Zeke is there to comfort her and opens up about his tattoo.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
    This one is freaking amazing! That was my first thought when I finished it. Gabby is Blair‘s best friend from her hometown. She was injured in a car accident and carries the scars with her. She’s learning to come out of her shell and embrace in college life when she meets Zeke Zeke is the college basketball superstar destined for the NBA. His whole world revolves around basketball until he meets Gabby. He helps her complete things off her college to do list before she starts classes in the summer. Their friendship grows the longer they get to know each other. There’s a bit of spice and a whole lot of friends to lovers and grumpy sunshine. The end is just perfection. I love the way both his Valley teammates and his new teammates tease him about Gabby. I also adore the way the express their feelings with playlists.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022
    I stumbled across this book while searching for books to complete my fifty state challenge. I was really hoping for a quick book, with audio that I could listen to while I was working. This book did just that. I'm not always a fan of new adult, but I was interested in reading a basketball romance. While there wasn't a whole lot of basketball happening in this book it does come up a lot with talks about Zeke's future playing basketball post college. I was concerned starting at the third book of the series I may feel like I was missing something, but I did not. I really enjoyed this book. Gabby was such a sweet, and fun heroine. I loved the premise of Gabby and her list, and I love that Zeke wanted to help her check off as many things as he could. Zeke was great, he was so focused, and determined to reah his goals, he knew how good he was, but he was humble about it and so gentle and sweet. I enjoyed the relationship between Gabby and Zeke, from them getting to know each other as friends to them as a couple. They had great chemistry. This book was just the sweet, steamy fun read I was looking for and with such a great friend group I could totally see myself reading more in this world.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
    Ahh Zeke. The quiet, stoic, serious guy that is focused on one thing and one thing only. The NBA. Four years in college and he has his friends, his brothers, his teammates, but a girlfriend? No. He doesn’t have room in his life for basketball and a relationship. He can only give his all to his sport. Gabby has been hiding out for three years. After a terrible and horrific car accident in high school, she put all her dreams on hold while she healed. Having scars both inside and out don’t lend yourself to do much socializing. Over time her best friend has encouraged her to come out and finally experience college life instead of doing all her classes online. But she’s quiet and self conscious. Still, she has a bucket list she’s wanting to do for her last year of college so she bravely joins her friend on campus. Zeke is intrigued by this girl. She’s a breath of fresh air and has him realizing that maybe he wants a little more in life than just basketball. Gabby finds strength in Zekes focus and dedication. Together these two bring out the best in each other and bring a balance to their lives they didn’t know they wanted and needed. Sweet, sweet love blooms between them. Loved how the story developed. Looking forward to thee next book in the series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
    Omg so I have secretly loved the quiet Zeke always in the background and I just knew his story would be amazing. Gabby has been through so much with her accident and finally getting out of her room. This book was perfect in so many ways and I fell in love with them
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    Not going to lie this one wasn’t my favorite. It was good but i kind of trouble finishing it.
    Gabby is coming out of her shell and finally joining Blair at Valley U for junior year after getting in a bad car accident their senior year of high school that left her with some scars on her face and body and lots of insecurities. Zeke is the star Valley U basketball player who is getting drafted to the NBA and is so quit and focused. I like that gabby brought out Zeke’s personality and made him have more fun but the story was also very cheesy at times and i almost got second hand embarrassment. I think the point of gabby is that she’s supposed to be kinda crazy and out going but painting her boobs as basketballs was way too far and so cringy for me lmao and the fact that that was what made him propose to her is crazyyy. Not my favorite Rebecca Jenshak book and honestly probably the lowest ranked.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Maguie75
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
    Reviewed in France on April 25, 2024
    Five stars because I liked a lot the heroin: she is the perfect mix of strength and vulnerability. Survivor of a car accident, she is definitely willing to enjoy most of her college years. The heroes Zeke is really focused on basketball and really introvert. But they work as a couple. They bring the best in the other. A nice story.
  • Jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2020
    This is my third book and they are just getting even better. I loved this storyline that gave just enough emphasis to the physical scars but maintained a fun young dynamic for both characters. I loved the ending. The Kobe back references will always made me sad now too ❤️
  • LOVED THIS BOOK
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in Australia on July 20, 2023
    Okay this book has taken the lead for the my favourite in the series 🥰❤️ loved it!!! So funny and so real!!
  • L beaver
    4.0 out of 5 stars A college romance.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2023
    This is a college love story were Gabby has just joined and is finding her feet with the help of her friend Blair. She had been in a car accident and was finally able to persuade her parents that she needed to do this. She has a check list of things she wants to do and she wants to enjoy the full college experience. Zeke is in his final year concentrating on his ball skills as he is likely to be called up in the draft to the NBA. He has no time for anything else but basketball, training and eating. He doesnt have time for a girlfriend but Gabby starts getting in his way with her fun. She persuades him to help her with her list and he starts to relax a bit more. Nicely written.
  • LAMac87
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Slam Dunk!! 🤩
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2019
    Zeke and Gabby are amazing!! Their personalities bring out the best in each other and push each other outside their comfort zones. There are lots of laugh out loud moments and craziness with tender and sweet moments that melt your heart and bring tears to your eyes!!
    I love all the characters in this series and can’t wait to read more! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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