Filthy Forward by Kelsey Cheyenne is one of the many great novels coming from the Cocky Hero Club! I’m finding these novels to be very addicting! I need them all!
When I first read the synopsis to Filthy Forward, I instantly had that gut feeling I needed this book in my hands and I needed it right now. Kelsey Cheyenne being a new to me author was an added bonus.
I’m fairly new to the athlete/coach trope. In my time spent reading, this is the trope I haven’t really had the chance to dive fully into yet. It’s not that I’m against it, but if told the wrong way, this trope can be really cringe worthy and it can go against the one thing I keep close to my heart, my morals. So with that being said, I loved the fact this novel takes place in college with adult characters getting into adult situations.
College years is a rough time, you’re just beginning to find yourself and you just started traveling down the path your journey consists of. Whether you’re a freshman in college or a senior, life is hard. And then you throw in relationships into the mix and life as we know it can be downright confusing. Bria shows this aspect perfectly. She’s at the cusp of her college career, and where to go from here is in the air. I loved Bria and her fighting spirit. She’s an example of what it looks like when someone rises above their past. Her past was tragic, but it’s her past that gives he the fight and determination to be the best.
Tatum’s story is somewhat of a cliche. Soccer god, playboy status and manwhore vibes with the world in his hands is suddenly brought down to ground level when rumors have the ability to ruin his career. It’s in his best interest to stay underground, don’t talk to press, and lay low until everything blows over. His coach gets him a job as an assistant soccer coach.
I adored Bria and Tatum’s relationship. I loved their continuous banter and the fact that Tatum wasn’t afraid to push Bria to her full potential. These two are FIRE! And if i’m being honest, I want more Bria and Tatum in my life. From Bria’s spitfire personality and her need to push Tatum’s buttons, to Tatum’s drive to see Bria succeed and live up to her full potential, these two are the IT couple. They were everything I love about this trope!
Now onto why I rated this a 4 star instead of a full 5 star read. One of my biggest pet peeve’s in romance novels is the ‘miscommunication, trope that is often the result for a climatic moment in the love interest’s lives. There was a moment in this novel, Bria was upset and her reasoning behind being upset was understandable. However, if you truly love someone the way you say you do, you don’t turn your back on them during their hard time. You stand by their side and support them. My respect for Bria went down a notch during this scene.
Overall, I adored these two. I loved the endless banter, the thrive to be the best, and the relationship between Tatum and Bria. I loved the slow buildup that resulted in an explosion of lust. I enjoyed this story and I can’t wait to read more from Kelsey Cheyenne in the future!
Peace Love and Happy Reading,
