Branch Best has turned my whole world upside down! I sent Adriana so many PMs and Gifs while I was reading this amazing book I think she’s going to block me. I just couldn’t help myself! This book and Branch evoked so many emotions for me. From his cocky swagger to his swooning romantic moments and all that sexiness in between, Number Eleven just made me happy! I hated to see this one end. I wanted to keep turning the pages for more of this forbidden romance.

Layla James Miller has had it with athletes. She claims she is done after she is blindsided by her breakup with a star quarterback. She’s determined to find solace in her work, her family and her friends. A trip to the family lake house was supposed to clear her mind, give her clarity and focus so she can face the reality of being single and ready to mingle. She never expected a weekend of solitude to change her life forever. She never planned on Branch Best entering her orbit and tilting the axis so much that north is south and east is west.

Branch Lucky Best was the one of the best in football. Known for his talents on and off the field, he never had known more peace, more rest or more fun than the weekend he spends with Layla in Linton. The problem? She’s off limits. Totally forbidden fruit no matter how beautiful, how down to earth or how good she is. She’s the protected little sister of his very best friend and teammate, Finn. He was warned by Finn to stay away. His reputation as a love ’em and love ’em guy only makes the situation that much worse. But the chemistry and instant attraction between Branch and Layla won’t be denied. What’s wonderful to see between these two is the genuine like they have for each other. They may burn the sheets but more importantly, they are friends and what better way to build a love relationship than to be friends first? They need that bond, that like for each other, because together they have to face a rather unforeseen obstacle.

Truly one of the most awesome things in an Adriana Locke story are the secondary characters. They almost always steal the spotlight or make themselves so integral to the plot that without them there would be no story. Everyone wants a best girlfriend like Poppy. Her mouth is foul. She’s sexy, sassy and so incredibly loyal. Her football analogies had me in tears I laughed so hard! She’s not in any way afraid to tell it like it is or put Finn Miller in his place. Finn is the big brother that every girl wants. A fierce protector, loving and absolutely devoted to his sister’s happiness. I’m excited to see Finn and Poppy get their own story!

Lucky Number Eleven was perfection! So funny, steamy with a side sweet. Angsty and just amazingly good! One confident and absolutely charming wide receiver finally brought to his knees by a beautiful woman who is simply being herself. No over the top designer clothes, ill intentions or a womanizer set on bedding the hottest athlete. I cannot stop saying how much I enjoyed my time in Linton. I finished it a few days ago, and I am still smiling. This was FANTASTIC! One of Addy’s best!

Great job, lady!