I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. This is the second book in the Big Men on Campus series. Each book can be read as a standalone.Ben is an all around good guy. He wants to follow in his dad's footsteps and become a doctor. Only thing stopping him is the sight of blood. He's really good at hockey and has a possibility of being drafted into the NHL. He just has to decide which is a better fit for him.Jazzy has dark demons from her past teams. She's just working her way through g...

My thoughts at the beginning of this book are quite different than what I’m thinking at the end. It also should really come with a trigger warning. At the start, this book found a bunch of my hot buttons and then proceeded to jump up and down on them. If Jazzy’s character had been male, this would have been labeled “dark romance” and we’d all be screaming “dubious consent”. Because, Jazzy revels in not being a ‘nice’ person. I suspect this is where the bully romance description was supposed to c...

I received a free ARC from Hidden Gems for the promise of an honest review. It was good. I was not sure I was going to like the book but I ended up smiling at the end. The story to me started confusing/jumbled. The timeline from 15 to junior in college was quick and confusing. One minute Jazzy is 15 and being introduced to her foster mother then the next thing I know she is in a bar meeting Ben. I had to reread the beginning to get the timeline straight. Ben is a a unicorn like Jazzy calls him.

This is a 2.5 star book review.How do I say this?...The book was fine. But really intense. And quite triggering especially for victims of sexual assault or those suffering from depression.Jazzy was messed up. She experienced a really traumatic childhood and adolescence that culminated into a bit of a sex crazed and completely messed up young woman. She’s in college and she, a singer, has a job singing in a local bar. She also likes to hook up with random guys. It’s at one of these bar jobs that

Best Man on Campus is the story of Jazzy, a college student and singer/songwriter who is broken by the demons of her past, and Ben, the unicorn college hockey player who feels compelled to save her.So I had to reread the blurb to see what made me download this book in the first place. I thought I was misled, but the blurb was really clear on this being a "reverse bully" story, although I guess I didn't quite know what that meant. It was also clear on how Jazzy was broken and Ben was going to be

I feel like I was expecting this book to be more on the rom-con side but then it surprised me with some very dark aspects, so check tw before reading. The author had a special way of navigating between the popular tropes but not quite fitting into them. Because to me it really wasn't enemies to lovers and not quite friends with benefits but more I-am-attracted-to-you-duh-but-i-don't-wanna-hurt-you type of situations. I did like the overall story and characters mostly because it was an easy read

I typically love Stephanie Queen books and I had enjoyed the first book of the series, unfortunately I was not the biggest fan of Best Man on Campus. Best Man on Campus follows university hot shot hockey player and do-gooder Ben Weaver and hot mess, tortured soul Jasmine (Jazzy). Their connection is trouble from the start! Ben is fighting the urge to help Jazzy with her problems and Jazzy is fighting with herself to let it happen. She's tormented by her past and the truths that haunt her dreams

Wow. I felt so emotional reading this book.Jazzy clearly has a lot of issues and Ben can't stay away from her, even though he really has enough on his plate. There was an intense chemistry between Ben and Jazzy, but more importantly, he was so super supportive and protective of her. He was willing to do what he can to help her. And I really felt for Jazzy, and can't imagine all that she went through. Warning: There are some pretty hard triggers in this book so it might not be for everyone. I fou...

I loved this book. An emotional story, the tale of Ben and Jazzy is one of overcoming one’s past. The two attend the same college and end up spending the night together after a bet with friends. He’s a star on the school hockey team and she’s a music student with an amazing voice. But she is haunted by the demons of her past. Ben is determined to get through her walls but it is a tough go. When he finally gets the story of her past from her, Ben will do everything he can to help Jazzy move forwa...

Ben is a good guy. No, like seriously good. He is kind, caring, understanding, yes, he sounds annoying but he's not (mostly not, anyway). Jazzy is a hot mess. She is loud, rude, over the top, yes, she sounds annoying but she's not (mostly not, anyway). These two should not be a good couple but they work in the end. My first impression of Ben is that he is too good to be true. I would have thought that but my daughter went to school with a guy like Ben so I know they exist. He is truly a unicorn!...

This is definitely like no other story this author has ever written and what an emotionally packed masterpiece it ended up being! The rollercoaster of feelings and overcoming of past demons, has left me feeling completely overwhelmed. The obstacles both characters are faced with to overcome are completely separate yet has the same emotional impact. Jazzy, the FMC, comes from tragedy in itself and appears in her demeanor. She has past demons that are difficult to overcome, causing her to act out

The reader starts by knowing that Jazzy is the foster daughter of Majik, the cook at the BOMC house where the male characters in this series live. Jazzy has had a decent, but not great life, until her uncle, with whom she lived, is killed. Then she becomes a foster child. She is damaged goods, and she is a loose gun. She is well known for her temper and bad behavior.When she badly cuts her hand, Ben bandages her up and so starts their relationship. He's a great guy, always trying to make things

Goodness, this book is a little dark at times. Jazzy has demons that she needs to address from her past, Ben is there to support her when she needs him. Although a hockey star, he’s more interested in medicine. How will everything pan out? Will Jazzy be able to fight her demons and move on? There are quite a few twists and turns in this story but, wow, it certainly is an interesting and well written story.I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC and this is my fair and honest review.

**trigger warning**Well this is a pretty good story however there were a few things that I was not fond of but it is what made the story come together. So lets meet Ben and Jazzy. Ben is a sweet guy and he has a good head on his shoulders. He has dreams of being a doctor but he is also really good at playing hockey. Like good enough for the NHL draft. His family background is not bad. Then we have Jazzy and let me say that this girl has a lot of issues. She has been struggling since she was a ki...

Jazzy has had a rough upbringing, and while she doesn't realize it at first, her landing in Majik's care was probably one of the best things that could have happened to her. Majik helps get her on a good path and into a good college, one where she works as the cook at the BMOC house. She just knows that Ben and Jazzy would be good for each other. But will Jazzy let her guard down long enough to find out? Will Ben be able to keep his focus and get what he's been working so hard to achieve? Or wil...

Talk about demons & issues from the past, this one takes the cake. Suppressing past sins does not lead to healthy relationships, burying the past & the future. The do better tries to help you thru as that is what he does. Will he help you move forward or keep you bound up in the past?

I received a free digital copy from Sirenbooks in exchange for an honest review.Jazzy and Ben are nothing alike. He is a hockey player, a nice guy. And she is too bitter to be that young.But surprisingly when she dares him to go home with her and spend the night, Ben accepts.Ben feels an immediate attraction for her. He soon realises that Jazzy is a very complicated girl. A girl with baggage. And he wants to help her.But he, and I, could have imagined the truth.I admit I was not a Jazzy's fan in...

WOW – this story had my emotions all over the place. I just wanted to reach into the book and give Jazzy a hug and tell her she was enough. This is the story of Jazzy and Ben. Jazzy has a lot of demons from her past that is holding her back from really being happy and believing that she deserves anything good. She believes she is broken and that no one would want her. Jazzy is her own worst enemy. Ben is a senior at St. Paul University and a member of the hockey team. He is basically a good guy

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and all opinions are my own. This certainly isn't a happy, feel good kind of book, it is rather dark and deals with trauma. There is course language and intense sex. Jazzy was a hard character for me to like, even though I knew she had a lot to deal with from her past. She has a lot of demons she is fighting, she comes across as very brash and has a lot of walls built up around her. Ben is such a caring, compassionate guy and he sees throu...

I read an arc copy of this book and what an emotional rollercoaster of a book it was Jazzy is beautiful with an amazing voice and a secret buried so deep she doesn’t even remember it but what she does remember is that she had to go in to foster care aged 15 because her uncle and only interested relative was murdered in front of her which causes her untold personal pain and the inability to fully connect with anyone while simultaneously not wanting to be alone She flies off the handle one minute