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Execution

Off Balance, Book 2

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Execution

By: Lucia Franco
Narrated by: Sarah Puckett
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The move to World Cup Academy of Gymnastics is the greatest challenge Adrianna has encountered. Punished for Coach Kova’s overwhelming desires, she’s reeling with resentment while she sits out the first meet of the season. As Adrianna fights to regain her focus, he pushes her body to the extreme, leaving her mentally and physically exhausted.

Kova underestimates Adrianna’s endurance, and gravitates more toward her, despite his internal battle raging within to stay away. They try to disentangle themselves, but the tension between coach and gymnast mounts, engulfing them both in a forbidden world of deception and passion.

The one place where they should never feel alive is where they find complete absolution. But one slip, one wrong landing, a missed grip, and everything they built can come tumbling down, damaging both their professional and personal lives.

©2020 Lucia Franco (P)2021 Lucia Franco Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Sports

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Execution by Lucia Franco is a forbidden gymnastics romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Sarah Puckett. This is the second book in the Off Balance Series.

All I can say is WOW! This series just keeps getting better and better. The relationship between Adrianna and Kova took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I can't wait for the next book in the series Release to be available on Audio so I can get more of their story.

Sarah did an amazing job on the narration. She really knows how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.

I would highly recommend this book if you like sports romances, forbidden romances, age gap romances, or contemporary romance.


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Forbidden Gymnastics Romance

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I was convinced that Kova must have a identical twin brother Yurgi or split personality or somethung (love those tropes and is totally here for it btw) ffs he gave me whiplash in this book! Not a fan of his nope, nope, not one bit! grrrrr. Adrianna, you poor thing. I was so proud of her reaching her goals professionally, and then for everything, every little thing to go to shit in the end! F#ck everyone girl (except Haydon, LOVE that boy) you don't need no one. Cry and get back up, but stronger!

omg talk about hot and cold

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This book was just as unputdownable (yes I know that isn't actually a word) as the first in the series.

Kova and Adrianna's relationship continues to be turbulent, angsty and full of a whole lot of back and forth that quite frankly could give anyone whiplash. There are times when Adrianna is quite literally the more mature of the two of them, which is deeply troubling at times. But then there are moments when Kova is caring, compassionate and invested and you can sense that he has a heart and is struggling. When he really teaches Adrianna about being a gymnast and encourages her about her future, I feel like you can get glimpses of his true character.

There are definitely a lot of moments in this book that caused me to shake my head and wonder what the two of them are thinking, as their behavior across the board is very reckless. Definitely steamy, but very very reckless.

In addition to Kova and Adrianna's relationship woes, Execution also sheds some light on some of the reasoning behind Adrianna's mother's hatred for her, as well as her best friend's recent avoidance and the mystery man she has been dating. One thing is definitely clear...there are still lots of questions left to be answered in book three!!!

I have read this series a a couple times now, and I absolutely love it. I will never pass over a chance to dive back into Kova and Adrianna's world. Their love is messy but raw and real. This audiobook is steamy and so fantastically done. Sarah Puckett is truly amazing at what she does, and the fact that she can narrate a Russian man flawlessly proves that. She is definitely a favorite of mine. This story evokes so many emotions across the board and definitely requires someone as wonderal as Sarah Puckett. I would highly recommend both this book and the narrator. #PinkFlamingoProductions #TheFlock #AudiobookObsessionReviewer

The Angst and Chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS!!!!

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Amazing listening to this series on audible. Sarah Puckett does both parts justice. Can’t wait listen to the rest.

Love love love

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I enjoyed the narration of Sarah Puckett

The forbidden romance between the student and the coach who is 16 years older. Adrianna’s journey is tough. her family is full of secrets. As everything begins to unravel, she still leans on Haden. The cliff hanger at the end of this book leaves you wanting more,

balance

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Okay I love this series. The raw emotions this makes me feel is just crazy. The ending though, I feel broken for her. There's obviously more going on here and I cannot wait to read more! Love this!!

Love this

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Book 2 has me reeling and in fear for the future. The author uses words in an amazing way to make these insane situations that stress me out. Oh my, I am eagerly waiting for the next book. The narration was incredible and made the characters come alive.

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The ANGST!

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Wow! I love this book. There are so many secrets & lies as well as twists & turns in this story. It does end in a big cliffhanger. Unfortunately, the next book isn't out on audio yet but I'm hoping it will be soon.

Sarah Puckett does an incredible job narrating this story. Her voice and accent for Kova is just amazing!

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Loved it!

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Execution, book 2 in the Off Balance Series was something else!!!! This book I feel is only the beginning of the rollercoaster ride we will continue to be on while reading this series.

Adrianna is really going through it in Execution, secrets are everywhere. Betrayal…everywhere. Who can she trust anymore? Her BFF isn’t talking to her as much and is hiding something. A major family secret surfaces that no one wants to be on teh receiving end of. And Kova, well Kova commits the ultimate act of betrayal.

Will Adrianna find solace in Hayden? I am so afraid for Hayden at this point, he truly cares for her, but will she just use him to get over Kova or to be her person when she’s hurt.

Can’t wait to continue on this epic journey and see how it pans out.

Sarah Puckett did an amazing job narrating this story. She played Adrianna perfectly and was perfect with her accent so we knew when Kova was speaking.

Audio ARC received and I decided to leave an honest review.

Adrianna & Kova

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