Love's Ineligible Receiver by Love Belvin

Love's Ineligible Receiver Reviews

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  Tamara

  Can we unpack this?
  
  There's plenty to do so! Parker was a formidable match for Rut... but Rut, gosh..... this book was all him - it was the Rutledge Kadar Amare show all the way. His transition, growth, and acceptance of himself was something powerful to experience.
  
  For anyone who doesn't know by now, anything written by LB is going to have you in your feelings rather you want to be or not. Strangely, Parker's role in this almost felt we were witnessing the entire thing from strictly her POV, so many of her feelings felt like "Sis, I feel you!" Whereas, everything from Rut was like a release of raw emotion... it was very heavy.
  
  I almost don't even have the words to fully articulate the truths and impact made by Rut & Parker. I will say if you want to read something that's more than just surface area, easy, and light-hearted... this is the book for you. You will not be disappointed and you will probably need a hug when you're done! LOL
  
  After you're done, come back and unpack what you thought about Love's Ineligible Receiver!
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  Deena

  Let me start by saying I absolutely LOVE the Connecticut Kings series. Ditto for Love Belvin. But I initially had concerns that this would be the first book by LB that I wouldn't like. See, I read CCJs book first because I wanted to participate in the book discussion, since I missed the discussion for this book. I was not really feeling Rut in that book. Hated his real name, his nickname and his attitude. But I knew LB was going to make me love him. Happy to say I was right!
  
  While I never warmed up to the name Rut, I ended up loving the man himself. His views about women were awful, but after repeatedly being called out on this, he listened, learned and eventually grew up. Miss Parker kind of blindsided him, but he was so good to and for her.
  
  Parker was a treasure. The devotion and care she showed for Jimmy was nothing short of amazing. His kids were the absolute worst and I was actually glad when they put her out, but only because it freed her of a life and responsibilities that she shouldn't have had. Loved the scenes where she was able to get out of the house and enjoy herself. She deserved it.
  
  So much going on in this book. Rut and his Five Percenters thing. The parents, who were a whole trip. I was prepared to dislike inga, but the forgiveness that takes place between her and Parker was beautiful. I was so happy that they reconciled. Ms. Paula was a mess. And largely responsible for much of Rut's views about women. I liked that she and Kadar were able to maintain their relationship all those years. Glad Rut and his dad were working things out, because that man was too much. And Azmir. That scene at the cookout was beyond intense. And that documentary had me worried. I did not want to see him go out like that. Glad everything was resolved - at least I hope it was. Those damn Ercegs were back, irking my very soul. As was Brielle.
  
  So why 3 stars? Listen, I never, ever thought I would be giving a LB book anything less than 4 stars. I agonized over what to rate this one, but this book wasn't up to LB's usual level of excellence. The storyline was on point, but there is no way that the book was proofread or edited because there were way too many missing words, typos, etc. Not sure what happened here, but I have every confidence that LB will fix it.
  
  Anyway, football season is upon us, so I’m off to buy a Connecticut Kings t-shirt so I can rep my team. I’m also going to do a re-read of Love’s Inconvenient Truth because I fell a little bit in love with Candace after that scene with Emily Erceg, but I can’t remember her and I’m guessing she was in that book.
  
  Oh, and don’t get it twisted: despite the 3 stars, I still stan for Love Belvin. She is the bomb.com!
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  Kameel

  WOW
  
  LB continues to shock me with her stories….CREATIVE….Rutledge is the type of character that you don’t like, usually…but, there was something about him….I liked him and was eager to get to know him immediately….Now, Parker on the other hand took some getting use to for me….her back and forth got on my nerves….but, the bottom line is the two of them really grew together and that’s really what I enjoyed….excellent read for me….on to Book 6.
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  Jahda

  I won't lie; I don’t like the name Rutledge🤣🤣, but I began to like the man . Rut learned a lot about himself from Parker, and vice versa. My favorite aspect of the plot, I believe, was Rut's character growth.
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  Bunny Robinsonfuller

  Wow
  
  I usually read books twice before I give a review, especially a LB novel because I want to make sure I didn't miss anything but this here book I don't need to do that. I loveeeee this novel by Love Belvin. I love the drama, the sarcasm from the heroine. I love the chemistry between the hero and the heroine .I love. The laughs in this book. I love the story line the sub characters and the hero had me at the door.
  
  Rut is a jerk and that's putting it mildly. He has views about women and what they are good for that make you want to smack him so hard. But I like it, not his views of course but his character, his swag, his authenticity. Parker is a independent, low key vulnerable chick. She is semi sarcastic, strong, selfless and caring. Her dynamics for me is one of Love Belvin best heroines. Parker does not take any mess from Rut and is not afraid of putting him in his place. Their journey together is superbly written and beautifully woven. I don't know but this book is different from Love Belvin novel. I don't know if it the wit of the characters or the dynamics and roles of the sub characters. You get everything from a traditional LB novel but their is something extra special about this book.
  
  Rut has something to prove to the NFL ,team coaches and all the haters. Parker has some issues to fight though but she but she helps Rut journey into becoming a better man in the process.
  
  This is an awesome read!!!! If this review could be a standing ovation to Love Belvin and he pen then lets do it. Bravo Love Belvin Bravo.
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  Samona

  I waited to read this book because I knew I was gonna need time to take all in.
  
  Rut...I thought I had finally found a hero I didn’t like! Everything about him screamed no. Seeing his growth, was amazing and real!
  Parker...her loyalty, was everything, the changes she endured and how she maintained it all my goodness.
  Reading this book almost felt like I was invading someone’s privacy, or listening to a conversation between friends. Rut being raw and Parker being real.
  
  Love does that to you. The real, raw and emotional feeling you get when reading her work is what keeps coming back over and over again. This book was again amazing, don’t just take my word for it, get it, read it and tell us all about it.
  Another great one.
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  Hez

  This book had me tearing up… Jimmy made me cry. Jimmy. Yes. I felt how Parker felt despite of their history. Rut had to grow on me… I loved Parker from the jump. She was just doing her, doing her own thing.
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  Nay

  Rut and Parker was too cute. I loved seeing Ruts growth. Parker was dealing with a lot ( she low key should have let ole dude die or did him how Helen did Charles IYKYK 🤣🤣). I liked Rut being there for her when she didn’t have anyone. Parker finding love and happiness with Rut was well deserved.
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  Katheryn

  5 Course Meal⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  
  This book is EVERYTHING...
  Honestly, it’s layered and complex and you can’t eat it all at once. You have to take it 1 course at a time and let Chef Love Belvin serve up this masterpiece of a unforgettable multi course meal.
  
  Rut was a mess, and had me shaking my head and side eyeing him from the first moment we were introduced to him. Parker, Parker, Parker...baby girl had been through too much and was living in a situation that I couldn’t fathom, but she was doing it with grace. I love that a friendship developed out of Rut’s curiosity to find out if she was just another “female”. Parker proved herself to be one of the most loyal characters that I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. She’s a real one! Their journey was messy in spots but their growth was tremendous.
  
  This story has to be consumed slowly. I couldn’t inhale this like I do most books, but I took my time and let the complexities of the two lives that Love was merging together. I had to pay attention to the supporting characters that added so much to Rut and Parker. Those characters seasoned and enhanced their growth and highlighted why they were the way the were. Love served up a complete meal, from start to finish it all came together so well. I loved seeing Azmir in his full glory running things-that was a treat!
  
  It’s a must read, go ahead and sit down at the table and let Love serve you a story of exceptional growth and maturity. You’ll be full and satisfied when you finish!
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  Wilina

  Rutledge is a very complex jerk...however he has the capacity to become a great person with the right one. He develops this routine with Parker that causes him peace but yet is stressed about her situation and the underlining feelings of why is he like this with her.
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  Parker is a woman who decided to make her own twist and turns early in her life. And had dedicated most of her twenties caring for another man. She developed a responsibility that wasn’t hers yet showed her loyalty to her promise.
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  Parker and Rut together was just amazing. Their chemistry and routine is just HOT HOT AND MORE HOT!!!!!! And the bond that they created was tested due to Ruts views about women. Rut learn and grows thru therapy which I love when any one sits on Love’s chair. The break down and put together have you thinking about yourself.
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  Let’s just say it’s another 5 star book from Love Belvin! And if you haven’t gotten into her...you better get on it!
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  Dawn Higgs |BeachReadsTCI

  Stuck on Rut!
  
  So she's done it again people. She yet again managed to make me fall in love with two broken people lucky enough to find themselves on her couch. Love has once again made me the biggest fan of an arrogant, rude and broken man. I was #TeamRut from page one to the very end because Love managed to make him human in his flaws and loveable in his imperfection. Thanks again for sharing your genius with us. Thanks for updating us on our faves. #SheCo tinuesToMakeUsLoveHer #FiveStarsAlways
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  Malaika

  When coal turns into a diamond
  
  I wanted to hate Rut so bad from the very beginning of this book. Well, I actually did. He was crass, rude and had the most demeaning views of woman. Parker was damaged from trying so hard to prove her mother wrong that she backed herself into a corner, living in isolation and has no life. Both of them were pieces of coal and their worth was not evident. But in each other, they found that how they were perceived was not their genuine self. They brought out the best in each other and found love in the process.
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  Lindaisa

  Love Belvin and I have had a rough relationship but with Loves Ineligible Receiver, I can see the growth in her writing and character development. I love how she weaved religion and spiritualality throughout this book without it sounding preachy or overbearing.
  
  I enjoyed these characters and following along on their journey of growth and maturity. Parker and Ruts relationship and friendship is a very unorthodox one, but it was very entertaining and completely engrossing. 400+ pages finished in a single read. YOU GOT ONE LOVE. Also loved the Paterson shouout. 😁
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  Assia

  Not my favorite. Loved Rut and Parker, but I think at the time I wasn't as focused on it as I needed to be? I read it when I was crazy involved with work, and maybe I need to reread. I know I disliked the religious aspect, because I always do, but that has never affected my rating.
  
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  Dee Cherry

  Rut & Parker's connection made an interesting read as it took some time for their journey. Good addition to the series
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  Byron Washington

  A little rough around the edges, but still enjoyable.👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
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  Lette Reads

  LB know she can write a book. Rut was making mad for a lot of the book. Of course I ended up liking him. Lol. I wanted more of their story. Hopefully I’ll be updated in another book. I also liked how she touched on mental health and the advantages of therapy.
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  Mybookscafe

  Loved every minute
  
  Oh em gee!!! This is what books are supposed to do , make you !!!!!!
  I loved every minute of this book. The way Love Belvin tells a story is so satisfying, her story lines are always fresh and entertaining.
  
  Rut and Parker are so freaking cute!!!
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  Kat

  She never disappoints. Loved it
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  martha fountain

  Such a great read. Love Rut and Parker's story of friendship, love, and evolutionary transformation.
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  Teresa Mcmillian

  Love’s ELIGIBLE Receiver
  
  When this book started out I did not think I would ever love anything about Rutledge. By the end, I was singing a different tune. This is a favorite series of mine. Love and CCJ blend the stories so seamlessly and they flow so well! I hope we get more in the future.
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  Lisa

  A thug love!
  
  Rut was a mess, using women like garden tools but he met his match with Parker! This one was a little hard for me, much more foul mouth trash talk. You could tell Rut was about that life frfr! Overall I enjoyed it, loved the cameo of Trent and Jordan. The Wright children were a trip! Looking for even more in this series.
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  Olivia

  So I obviously came to this book with an understanding that the mailman character was going to be extremely misogynistic, however it was just so how do you say not resolved. Like if you’re going to put an extremely misogynistic main character you have to have some sort of resolution and the relevant solution cannot be oh he’s sort of stops calling all women females and respect some woman kinda when they’re doing something for him. Like that’s not a redemption arc. It simply is not. There are a multitude of quotes I hope this is worth but I’m just gonna put this one here.
  
  “I had little desire for sex. Rut would be his usual needy self, always teasing, prodding my new body, and pulling down my panties. I complained little, understanding it was a part of my duties if I wanted to keep this thing monogamous. I put on my best efforts but had very little orgasms and was often left unsatisfied.”
  
  Literally when he supposed to have been redeemed or whatever this woman is still saying I kind of have to put up being like having sex with him because it’s the price I have to pay for him to be monogamous because he can’t be monogamous with that me having sex with him even though I’m not turned on at all and I’m pregnant and I’m kind of uncomfortable like is it supposed to be a reformed man where’s the reformation.
  
  Another thing is the author does that I do not like is every single character she writes is in all of her books and the issue is if you haven’t read all of her books you’re just confused like it is this very clear there’s a backstory that you’re supposed to know if they don’t read a standalones at all. It’s just very irritating and just like it makes the book harder and it’s kind of cool to see some connecting characters but like you’re just confused are these for me I’m just confused. I think this authors writing style is just I think it’s not my fan I don’t enjoy the way she will import certain beliefs onto these characters to make them “flawed” but not this demonstrate any backlash against those obviously flawed beliefs. Like you can’t introduced for example racist behavior by your main character never correct the race behavior and then be like oh but like it’s here to create character depth or tear to create flaws of the main character like it just doesn’t work.
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  Natalya | TheIslandReader

  The Connecticut Kings are BYKE! -word to Plies-
  
  
  
  Let’s begin with Love Belvin’s Love’s Ineligible Receiver, shall we?
  
  
  
  Let me tell you something, Love definitely had the perfect title for this book. It was PERFECT.
  
  If I had the will of Rutledge Kadar Amare, I would have knocked him upside his damn head. Whew! Love got me calling this man by his entire name. He was a pain in the ass, to say the least. That’s how you know I’ve read a good book when I have these many emotions about a character during and after reading this novel.
  
  Rut is a recent college graduate and a rookie for the Connecticut Kings. He’s arrogant, selfish and to be honest, a downright chauvinist. He’s told pretty early on that he needs to keep the antics to a minimum, listen to his coaches, and don’t flirt or bring his sexist ways anywhere around the organization. So what does he do? Well, I could tell you but that would ruin half the fun.
  
  Enter Parker Grayson; a woman with a past of her own and commitments she can’t and won’t disentangle herself from. These commitments have put a strain on her and she’s in a bubble; not really living and enjoying life. These two meet one night and their rendezvous should have been the end of it. However, that’s not the case and they soon enter a friendship phase that’s equal parts soothing and awkward. Not everyone is happy with these two being close and they not only have to work out their feelings for one another but the feelings of the outside world peering in.
  
  While this book was definitely about Parker and Rut’s love, I feel that the main focus was the evolution of Rut. Now he didn’t turn into a perfect gentleman overnight or by the end of the book. However, we saw growth. Rut was deeply flawed but Love got readers to see past that as he examined his own behavior as well. Whether you hated him, loved him, or hated to love him, you’ll appreciate the character and the effort he put forth, even if ill-advised, at the end.
  
  
  
  Pick it up, and let’s discuss these Connecticut Kings!
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  October Readsss

  Rut x Parker
  
  I went into this with low expectations. Especially with Rut continuously calling women bitches & females 😑 I was like, ughhh okay. But as I read more, he really had the underlying sweet side. He consistently surprised me with his charitable actions & thru his therapy sessions I really was starting to understand his hesitation with women to a degree. It was still some things that I felt like he was immature on. I hated how he felt like he was the center of the world, but a lot of that was his family fault. I hated how his mama used him for money & encouraged others in his family to do the same. It really hurt my heart because that's where his distrust of women started. But he met his match with Parker. Parker didn't care nothing about the potential rumors that were started or anything that anyone had to say about her, because she knew herself & her heart was so pure. At first I was looking at her sideways when her history was revealed, but then when she started explaining everything I had so much respect for her. I loved the different dynamics that they brought out of each other & how they found solace in each other. I loved how Rut reminded Parker that she was young. He really tried it towards the end & I didn't think that they would get back on track, but once they did my heart was so full.
  
  I'd given LB a hard time with her first two installments of the CK series. But I'm thinking that I just couldn't connect fully with Trent & Jade. I really loved Rut & Parker tho. Can't wait to dive into the next book 🥰
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  Heather Taylor

  Male Chauvinist gets Encounters the Right one
  
  Let me say this, I’m have not been big into this series like others by these authors. Just so you know Christina Jones has books in this series as well. She’s a great author as well, but Love is one of my favorites all time.
  
  Rut is a start athlete and already a made man with expectations for his future.
  
  Parker is in a commitment that requires her full time help and attention.
  
  They have chemistry. They act on that chemistry and their lives change.
  
  Rut is a male chauvinist and holds horrible views of women. Some because of how he was raised and preyed on by the women in his family. He is the provider and it’s a lot he has on his shoulders.
  
  Parker is independent and doesn’t want a husband. Rut appears to not be able to help himself when it comes to Parker. He is set straight by Parker. She lets home see a side of women he was missing. The side that many women have around him, like his coach.
  
  Rut and Parker face many emotional battles, which is the staple of this author. The grit and real concerns we face in relationships.
  
  Pros:
  Rut is alpha.
  Parker is a grown woman.
  Steamy love scenes.
  You’ll turn the pages and not realize it’s over before it is.
  
  Cons:
  None outside of a few missing words. Very minor grammar mistakes.
  
  
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  Korei

  #Makeyouloveher and her Characters
  
  One of this author's tag lines is that "She is going to make you love her", and I have learned that, that is an undisputed fact! But what I did not count on is loving some of these jacked up characters. The chapter introducing us to Rut, I swallowed hard not knowing if I could stomach a young, disrespectful, arrogant athlete for more than a few seconds but what transpired in the pages that followed was a young man that was half baked due to his circumstances and upbringing that consequently tainted his outlook and skewed his worldview.
  
  Rut grew on me and I be darn if I didn't become a fan. He still had a few missteps but all in all, we saw that his heart was always in the right place. Parker, poor Parker had faulty decision making and struggled with issues of self worth. She too was a product of unfortunate circumstance and upbringing but like Rut, still managed to have a pure heart with good intentions.
  
  What really made this story endearing was their friendship. It was the friendship that anchored them and kept them coming back to each other. It was also the friendship that enabled their transparency and freed their hearts to love. This was anything but a conventional love story but it totally worked!! Another great offering from one great author that has made me love her and her characters! ❤️❤️