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Block Shot

by Kennedy Ryan · Hoops #2 · 370 pages · Published June 2019
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.13 / 5 across 15K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)

A emotional, steamy Adult sports romance built around basketball, second chance, single mom. 370 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Emotional. Steamy. Sweet.

Emotional Steamy Sweet

Mood Match

Emotional Steamy Sweet
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Skip this book if…

  • You prefer completely clean, fade-to-black romance
  • You haven't read the earlier books in the Hoops series

Content notes

Sexual Content
Basketball
Second Chance
Single Mom
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
4/5
Core elements
Genre
Sports Romance
Moods
Emotional
Steamy
Sweet
Key Tropes
Basketball
Second Chance
Single Mom
Ending
Satisfying
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FAQ

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How spicy is Block Shot?

Spicy (4/5) — explicit content is a significant part of the story.

Do I need to read Block Shot in order?

Block Shot is book 2 in the Hoops series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy Block Shot?

Readers who love emotional and steamy stories with basketball and second chance. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Block Shot?

A emotional, steamy Adult sports romance built around basketball, second chance, single mom. 370 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Block Shot?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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