Always More by Nicole Pyland

Always More (Sports #1) by Nicole Pyland

• Publisher: Pyland Publishing LLC, 2020
• Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
• Format: Ebook
• Page Count: 225 pages
• My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

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Pyland did it again! I was kind of in a reading rut a few days ago, so I started this one to cheer myself up. And it totally worked!

Wyatt Wicked is the most sought-after volleyball player in the world. When the US is starting a professional women’s league, she joins the Los Angeles Legends. Dr. Everly Holman is a former pro player and sports psychologist for Wyatt’s team. The two women shouldn’t be together due to conflict of interest. But when their friendship turns into something more physical, neither wants to stop.

I love this idea of a women’s professional volleyball league. Wikipedia told me that there were past leagues but were all discontinued. I spent a lot of time playing volleyball in undergrad despite being 5’1″ and used to watch international games sometimes. Revisiting the sport in Always More is wonderful, and I can feel both Wyatt’s and Everly’s love for volleyball.

Both mains are not only likeable but extremely lovable. I love how their relationship started with a lot of teasing and that they continue to be playful with each other when things turn serious. The excitement in Wyatt and tenderness of Everly are a joy to read. Given my avoidance of anything too angsty, I love that there is virtually no angst regarding their relationship but only some from Wyatt’s absent father, who is horrible.

“I make you feel alive?” Wyatt asked.

“Yes, you do. How do I make you feel?”

“Like I have no idea what I’m doing,” Wyatt answered honestly.

The relationship development is smooth and goes pretty fast but very believable and sweet. I usually avoid instalove stories because they don’t translate well on page, and while Wyatt and Everly got intimate fairly soon (in the first half of the book), it was not instalove and never felt rushed or confusing for me. Wyatt and Everly support each other so well I root for them all the way.

I wish we had gotten more of Everly’s personal stories as we did with Wyatt’s though. I also wish we could see Wyatt kiss all of Everly’s scars because we only hear Everly’s own recount and never get to see them through Wyatt’s eyes.

There are minor mentions of Peyton and Kenzie from the Celebrity series. I have not yet read it but I can guarantee there are no spoilers of neither Peyton’s nor Kenzie’s story in this book.

This is the shortest novel I have read by Pyland. While I love her longer books because the length provides space for more character developments, Always More is perfect for a quick read that will put a smile on your face. And maybe prompt you to watch some women’s professional sports. [29 Jul 2020]