The final book in the Chicago Grizzlies series, “Something Like Love,” is here, and it’s time for Cooper and Ellery to (finally!) get their own happily ever after.

What is Something Like Love (Chicago Grizzlies #3) by Piper Rayne about?

I want to.
I can’t.

I’ve been friends with Cooper Rice from the moment we met. He was just as famous a decade ago on our college campus as he is now being the star quarterback for the Chicago Grizzlies.

But he’s not only talented on the field, he’s also the gorgeous football star women fawn over, posing in underwear and razor ads.

Here’s a secret those women don’t know—Cooper Rice isn’t a playboy. He’s the kind of man who wants to settle down with a family. He’s content ordering pizza and massaging my feet after my long shift as an emergency room doctor. He listens to me as if he’s as invested as I am in my patients. He has never let me down.

This is exactly why I refuse to live without Cooper in my life. Eight years ago, I made him promise me that we’d never cross that line. And just like I knew Cooper would, he’s held to that promise.

Despite our best efforts, our relationship is evolving, shifting into new territory and I find myself unsure if I want Cooper to keep that promise. Ignoring the obvious could tear us apart, but so could giving in, meaning there’s a chance I’ll lose Cooper forever no matter what decision I make.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Review:

Ever since we got to read the prequel story that led into the Chicago Grizzlies, I’ve been not so patiently waiting for Cooper and Ellery’s love story. These two best friends have sat and watched their other best friends find their happily ever after while sitting on the sidelines, but with “Something Like Love,” they’re finally in the spotlight. 

This book is actually told in dual timelines, we get to see how Ellery and Cooper first met, and see quite a few flashbacks to the two of them (and Bryce!) when they were in college, which added more layers and context to the story. Not everything in the book is super realistic, but I didn’t expect it to be, and I’m more than willing to forgive not completely realistic situations just because they add more fun and interest to the story as a whole. (Plus, reading it right around the Super Bowl when everyone is excited about Taylor and Travis doesn’t hurt either!) 

Despite all of their friends convinced that the two of them belong together, it takes a bit for them to get on board. The characters from the previous books that we know and love are also in this book, and it was cool to see how their lives have changed since we first met them (especially Bryce). 

Overall, this is a great addition to the series, and I had a lot of fun reading it. It’s a relatively quick read, and it’s perfect for your Super Bowl football hangover. As sad as I am that this trilogy is coming to a close, I’m looking forward to the next story in the Piper Rayne universe (no spoilers, you’ll have to read this book to find out who). 

Special thanks to Piper, Rayne, and Valentine PR for providing me with an early copy to review — the book is available now! 

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