Melanie Smith, diehard California Wildcats Football fan, is numb and empty after her underdog team loses the world championship game by four points. The weather also decides to show its fury by snowing harder. Deciding not to go straight home, she heads to her favorite bar for a drink. It doesn’t take her very long to recognize the only other patron drowning his sorrows, Wildcats quarterback, Derek Fox. Deciding to take her chances, Melanie invites Derek to a party going on at her house – a pity party. Will he accept the invitation and what will happen if they are snowed in?

Sometimes you want a book that has no pretense of romance. One that the characters have an attraction that is so strong that it’s all about hot, steamy, consensual sex. Fumble Recovery was just that book. Ms. Espinoza’s fast-paced quickie did not beat around the bush. Melanie seemed to be a “Go-getter”. Knowing what she wanted and not afraid to go for it. Derek was used to being in charge but giving Melanie the reins seemed to be in his best interest. The characters were very realistic because life is not always about romance but the little exciting detours along the way that are just as exciting. Be warned that reading this quickie will have you in the mood for a quickie.

Reviewed by: Shira