Who doesn’t love a romance featuring a hottie single dad football player and his best friend he’s secretly been in love with for 13 years? This book offered up great “it’s always been you” energy. I enjoyed Rhodes and Elle’s relationship. Rhodes was very steadfast in ensuring that Elle would finally see that he was in love with her. His affection was so open and direct, leaving no question of his feelings.  They had a beautiful and supportive friendship that was the perfect foundation for romance. I will say at times the story did drag a bit as there was low angst. The flashbacks at times felt that they were not adding to the story. Despite this I did enjoy the book and would recommend it for fans of single dad and friends to lovers romances.