Mouthful

C.R. Grissom

Mar 2020 · Gladiators of the Gridiron Book 1 · Tule Publishing

4.5

11 reviews

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Life after high school still blows

Between a judgmental beauty advice columnist mom who sends clothes several sizes too small, and social media sex-shaming her senior year of high school, Faith Lacerna needs a self-confidence boost. Being a freshman at Fortis University in Silicon Valley will be fine, as long as she doesn’t attract attention. Except wearing oversized hoodies in sunny California isn’t the best choice for blending in.

When football jock Caleb St. John shows interest, she recommits to studying anything but the hot tight end. Caleb wants to lose himself in football, avoid his unfaithful ex-girlfriend, and – unlike his cheating dad – live his life with integrity. He knows there’s more to Faith than baggy clothes. Her humor and audacity spark more than Caleb’s competitive nature.

Faith doesn’t want to be interested, but Caleb’s kindness and sense of adventure has her hooked. She soon realizes she needs to confront her hurts and fears if she wants to embrace a relationship with Caleb and not let the past intercept her future.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

11 reviews

Nicole's Book Musings

20 March 2020

I really enjoyed this one. It has plenty of heart and humor, but it also has serious tone. The characters go through some tough situations. I'm not gonna lie reading the first part of this book was tough. I hate bullying and I can relate to Faith a bit. I loved Faith and Caleb. She deserves the people she has met in her first year of college. She needs that support system. There are several secondary characters that I hope get their own books at some point. They added a lot to this book themselves. This a book I gobbled right up. It made my heart happy to see where the characters end up.

Shari Bartholomew

9 March 2020

Debut author, C. R. has a touchdown that touches so many topics that young adults are facing now. It deals with self acceptance, social bullying and trust. This book pulled me in from the very beginning, told in different voices between Caleb, Faith and Beau. Loved the friendship between Faith and Beau. Beau really helped Faith with accepting who she is and beauty is really what is on the inside. The relationship between Caleb, football jock and Faith was perfect. Caleb was so patient with Faith and her lack of self confidence with her baby image. Loved watching their relationship progress through out the story. I identified with many of these topics growing up, so it really hit home. I can't wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend.

Donna Panzardo

9 March 2020

Mouthful by C.R. Grissom. A new to me author that I look forward to reading more books by. This book had me from the first chapter and didn't want to let me go. I totally enjoyed what I called a New Adult storyline. The story of moving on, family issues, college, friends, taking chances and possible love. C. R. Grisson knows how to write a great book. I would totally recommend this book.

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