Hoop Session Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
In Hoop Session by Aubry J., the story centers on Mercy DeCorte, a celebrated WNBA star known for her wins, her spotless image, and her two championship rings. Then there’s Givens Robbins—a notorious NBA bad boy with a reputation for stirring trouble on and off the court. When their worlds intersect, lines blur, and whispers grow loud. Mercy doesn’t need chaos in her corner. Givens doesn’t want to mess with her image. But sparks fly, rumors flare, and everything feels amplified. It’s a sports romance with high stakes, strong personalities, and a line between control and desire that gets crossed.
Why I Love This Book
I love the pull between them. It’s sharp and electric. I love how Mercy is grounded, disciplined, and fierce. And Givens? He’s rough around the edges, unpredictable, but still magnetic. I enjoy how the tension builds with every encounter. I love when opposites collide and it doesn’t feel forced. Their dynamic is messy and real. I feel the emotional weight in their struggles with image, expectations, and want. I love that it doesn’t feel sugar-coated. There’s heat, there’s conflict, and there’s depth. I love how Aubry J. balances sports, fame, and passion in a way that feels authentic.
Who Will Like This Book
If you like sports romance—especially where one hero is a public image standout and the other is a rebel—you’ll find a powerful connection here. If you’re drawn to tension, ambition, and emotional stakes that go beyond just steamy scenes, this will hook you. If you enjoy a heroine who knows what she wants and a hero who breaks rules to find what he needs, this hits that sweet spot.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book includes themes of fame pressure, public scrutiny, and possessive behavior. There’s intensity and emotional friction that might be heavy if you’re sensitive to those dynamics. Please approach with care.
Tagged As
sports romance, basketball romance, contemporary romance, enemies to lovers (sort of), bad boy hero, strong heroine, fame and image, interracial romance, high-stakes romance, urban fiction, independent publisher, steamy romance, HEA
Steam Level
There’s clear sexual tension and attraction, but it’s not over the top. Scenes are steamy, yes, but balanced with emotional beats and character focus. It feels like the kind of spice that fuels the story without taking it over.
