Publication Date: July 25, 2019
Available Formats: EBook, Paperback
Is this book part of a series?: Yes. Book 2.
One Last Shot is book two of six in the Nymphs & Trojans Series, a collaboration with Nicole Falls. Each book is considered a standalone novel, but it is recommended that you read them all for the full Nymphs & Trojans experience.
About the Book:
“I’ve always trusted you with the ball in your hands. But can I do the same with my heart?”
As a professional basketball player, Selena “Sharpshooter” Samuels seemingly has everything going in her favor. Playing for her hometown, playoff-bound team, the Nashville Nymphs. Playing under a knowledgeable coach who she adores. Playing for a franchise that’s well respected and family-owned. But the potential dynasty she’s trying to build comes under threat when a new assistant coach is hired; an assistant coach who she may or may not have had a huge crush on growing up.
DeAndre “Dre” Leonard hasn’t had it easy. After being banned from the league as a player for violating the drug policy, his world came crashing down. But now he’s back and ready to rebuild his reputation, starting with a coaching opportunity with the sister team of his beloved Trojans that includes one of the best women’s players in the game; and arguably the finest woman he’s ever seen.
Selena and Dre both want the same thing; to have a successful season. But as they spend more time together chasing a championship, that shared goal slowly begins to change from a title… to each other.
Set in “The Athens of the South” Nashville, Tennessee, The “Nymphs & Trojans” series is a sports romance collaboration by Nicole Falls and Alexandra Warren that follows two fictional professional basketball franchises – the Nashville Nymphs Women’s Team and the Tennessee Trojans Men’s Team.
Book 1 – Shots Not Taken
Book 2 – One Last Shot
Book 3 – On The Rebound
Book 4 – Bounce Back
Book 5 – Power Forward
Book 6 – Full Court Press (coming soon)
Where To Purchase:
The Paperback is also available for request at your local library.
One Last Shot Playlist Links:
Samples and Related Blog Posts:
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- March Madness Reading Recommendations from Hopeful Heartbreaker’s Book Blog
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- Trope Rec Tuesday: The Season of the Sports & Athlete Heroines! from Frolic
Praise for One Last Shot:
- Full Write-Up from Ms. Berry
- Review + Visuals from @AriesReadToo
- Full Write-Up from Brown Girl Book Geek
Related Interviews:
- Whitney’s Escapes Book Club Chat (May 2023)
Awards and Recognitions:
- Winner of the Black Girls Who Write Award for “Best Black Sports Romance Book 2019”
- Winner of the Black Girls Who Write Award for “Best Black Collaborative Book Series 2019”
- Black Girls Who Write Award Nominee for “Best Black Book Series” (2019)
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