The cheat sheet Paperback – April 12, 2022

I used to despise reading and hated just the thought of it really. But after I found out about this book I was very intrigued. From the first chapter I knew I was hooked! The humor and adorable love story of Bree and Nathan is so heartwarming! I couldn’t wait to turn the page and see what happened next. I’ve never been so invested in reading something in my entire life and I dreaded the moment when I would have to finish the book. I just wanted the sweet love story to go on forever. I also cannot tell you how many times I physically laughed out loud at this book! The love story was beautiful and the way their story was written was perfect! But I think my favorite part was the fact that I literally couldn’t stop smiling the whole time I read this book! It was so funny and quirky and fits my personality to a T! Overall the best book I’ve probably ever read and I would definitely recommend a 100% if you love cute, quirky, sweet, heartwarming, love stories!And…….NO SMUT!

The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams is a fun, sweet, happy, closed-door sports romance. This book is the perfect feel-good, rom com! Additionally, the plot was refreshing because *spoiler* there was no third act breakup.Bree and Nathan are longtime best friends who are too afraid to communicate their feelings for one another. Tequila shots and a drunken confession later, Bree and Nathan end up fake dating each other. Sarah compiles a loveable cast of side characters that provide comedic relief and genuine moments, such as the professional footballer players' love advice turned strategy cheat sheet. The cast of characters and their backstories provide the right amount of tension coupled with excellent pacing. I truly adore this book and highly recommend it!

Perfect friends-to-lovers, and I'm dying to see this made into a movie! Bree is quirky, ambitious & delightfully relatable. Nathan is protective, thoughtful and HOT. Need I say more? READ IT! All the stars!

The Cheat Sheet is a lighthearted, friends-to-lovers romance with a charming setup and plenty of sweet moments. The story follows Nathan, an NFL quarterback, and Bree, a ballet studio owner, who have been best friends since high school. Their chemistry is undeniable, but neither has dared to confess their true feelings—until a viral drunken confession forces them into a fake dating arrangement.This book had a very YA feel, despite the characters being adults. Bree’s antics, in particular, felt very high school-ish at times, making her seem a bit immature for her age. That said, the story was undeniably cute, and even when it veered into cheesy territory, it remained an easy, enjoyable read.The audiobook narration was well done, with Renee Dorian and Teddy Hamilton bringing the characters to life. Teddy, did a fantastic job capturing Nathan’s personality, and Renée gave Bree a fun and energetic voice that matched her character. Their performances made the story even more engaging, adding warmth and personality to the narrative.Overall, The Cheat Sheet is a fun, fluffy listen, perfect for those who love low-angst, feel-good romance. While the immaturity of the characters held it back for me, the undeniable chemistry, humor, and solid narration made it a pleasant experience. If you’re in the mood for something light, sweet, and a little cheesy, this is a great choice!

I was 20% of the way into the book & feeling disappointed. It was following the cookie cutter friends-to-lovers pattern. In fairness, though, I must admit that it's one of my least favorite tropes. One of the reasons it isn't a favorite is because the plot is so limited: lifelong friends who secretly love each other but don't want to say anything lest they ruin the friendship. There are so few variations available within that, so it's like reading the same story almost every time.Happily, at 21% we meet Nathan's awesome teammates, & it's a new ballgame! So to speak. Nathan's teammates as his romance advisors were pretty hilarious. Bree's sister Lily is fun, too - and it really helps that she gets to say the things to Bree that the reader badly wants to.Nathan knows Bree went thru some dark stuff, but he's not entirely sure what happened, & he doesn't want to shake up her world too much. And it's a smart approach because Bree is frustratingly fragile.And that's the main problem with this otherwise fun book - Bree's issues are dragged out to the point that she looks like she shouldn't have stopped therapy. The constant fear & foot dragging are overdone. The actual forward development is regularly pushed into the background by her constant lusty obsession with his body competing with her nearly schizophrenic effort to keep him friendzoned long past the point where it's even remotely reasonable. It makes it difficult to believe how quickly she seems to move past those fears & into the strong confidence she displays once she fiiinally decides to chance it.Thankfully, the storyline takes another turn as we discover that Nathan is struggling with some things, too. When the focus is on their love for each other, it's a really touching story.Frankly, in the hands of a less competent author, this would've been a 3 or 3.5 star rating, & like others, I was disappointed that the tone of this book is a bit more lowbrow than her previous efforts, but Sarah Adams does write entertaining dialogue, so I'm giving it a 4.*Romance level: passionate kisses, nothing graphic - though there are references to sex, impotence, celibacy, "dingaling", boobs, nude photos, a stereotypical gay hair dresser, + a wedding night scene with some undressing before things fade-to-black*Language: about 3 dozen of the common swears

Super cute story! Really enjoyed it.(It is closed door romance BUT as a conservative Christian I would say 18+. There is a decent amount of references to sex and nudity, so maybe not for your young teen if that’s important to you.)

This book had me kicking my feet and giggling at all the cute swoony banter - and I’m usually a dark romance no giggling kind of reader. I LOVED this. Adding everything she has to my tbr and signing up for a meet and greet brb