His football days might be over. But the game is just beginning…
Forced out of the game by a career-ending injury, Dylan Sullivan is busy drowning his sorrows in the local bar. Slumped a few stools down, Izzy Brooks knocks back another bourbon. Her grandpa is selling the horses she loves, meaning she’s out of a job—and a home.
The next morning, Dylan wakes groggily to the sound of horses’ hooves—with zero memory of the night before. Unlucky for him, there’s a tougher-than-nails, sexy-as-hell ranch hand with a scowl the size of Texas to fill him in… Last night, Dylan bought eighteen horses to fill his family’s empty ranch. Izzy’s horses.
Izzy’s future relies on Dylan becoming the rancher he never planned to be. As she puts him through his paces, competitive sparks—and something even more sizzling—fly. And stolen moments amongst the haystacks start to feel like a new beginning for both of them.
But when Dylan gets a chance to rejoin the world of football, the hope in Izzy’s heart flatlines. Will he prove every misgiving she had about him true? Or will he realize the path he never expected to walk is the one leading to the happy ending he was looking for?
Game Over is a steamy but heartfelt enemies-to-lovers cowboy and sports romance, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Stephanie Archer and Liz Tomforde. The second in the Oakwood Ranch series, it can also be read as a standalone.
Forced out of the game by a career-ending injury, Dylan Sullivan is busy drowning his sorrows in the local bar. Slumped a few stools down, Izzy Brooks knocks back another bourbon. Her grandpa is selling the horses she loves, meaning she’s out of a job—and a home.
The next morning, Dylan wakes groggily to the sound of horses’ hooves—with zero memory of the night before. Unlucky for him, there’s a tougher-than-nails, sexy-as-hell ranch hand with a scowl the size of Texas to fill him in… Last night, Dylan bought eighteen horses to fill his family’s empty ranch. Izzy’s horses.
Izzy’s future relies on Dylan becoming the rancher he never planned to be. As she puts him through his paces, competitive sparks—and something even more sizzling—fly. And stolen moments amongst the haystacks start to feel like a new beginning for both of them.
But when Dylan gets a chance to rejoin the world of football, the hope in Izzy’s heart flatlines. Will he prove every misgiving she had about him true? Or will he realize the path he never expected to walk is the one leading to the happy ending he was looking for?
Game Over is a steamy but heartfelt enemies-to-lovers cowboy and sports romance, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Stephanie Archer and Liz Tomforde. The second in the Oakwood Ranch series, it can also be read as a standalone.
Title: Game Over (Oakwood Ranch #2)
Author: Bella North
Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
Expected Publication Date: September 8, 2026
Review:
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
My bad in not realizing this is part of a series. Though it can be read as a stand alone, I always think even books with interconnected characters need to be read in order. This way nothing is spoiled. Unfortunately, I didn't do that.
I loved the tropes in this one. Pro athlete turned cowboy, grumpy-sunshine, forced proximity, and grief. Each was addressed well by the author.
I enjoyed the chemistry between Dylan and Izzy. I could definitely feel it on the page. They fit very well together. There was some miscommunication trope worked in to their romance. This drove me a bit nuts, to be honest.
The story has tons of emotion and heart felt grief associated it. Plus family dynamics that might drive you a bit crazy and make you understand the main characters so much better.
Overall this was a fun read. I hope to get to the first book some time in the future.
Author:
Bella North writes spicy sports romances with equal parts heart-racing chemistry and heartfelt emotion. Her debut series, Oakwood Ranch , introduces readers to the sizzling lives of three gorgeous brothers who play for the NFL, blending the thrill of the game with the heat of romance. When she’s not writing, Bella enjoys walking her dog or hitting the gym and dreaming up new swoon-worthy stories.
Bella also writes twisty psychological thrillers as Lauren North.
You can find Bella on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.
Bella also writes twisty psychological thrillers as Lauren North.
You can find Bella on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.
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