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Beneath the Stands (Sugarlake, 2)

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From 1 New York Times bestselling author Emily McIntire comes an angsty, best friend's brother, second chance romance and the second interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series.Elliot Carson left Sugarlake and has never looked back. Revered as the next big thing in basketball, Eli's a star until an injury ends his career, sending him spiraling with no direction.But he won't go home.He can't.Instead, he accepts a coaching gig at Florida Coast University, determined to leave his past behind. But fate has other plans when Becca, his sister's best friend, shows up as a student and, even worse, becomes the new team manager.Rebecca Sanger is the preacher's daughter and the town's disappointment. When she ignores her family's demands to come home, she's cut off and needs a job so she can stay enrolled at FCU. She thought she had everything figured out, until Eli Carson―the person she hates more than anything in the world―ends up being her new boss.Forced together, Becca and Eli's hatred turns to heat, and they start an affair. But disaster quickly strikes, ripping them apart.Years pass, and Becca's back home, under her parent's thumb, and living a mundane life. When Eli shows up out of the blue with a fiancée in tow, Becca is tasked with planning their wedding.There's only one problem.Becca still loves Eli.And he hates her.For the second time in their lives, they're forced together, and they'll find out just how thin the line is between hate... and a love that lasts a lifetime. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloom Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2025


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1464229724


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 25


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.08 x 8.5 inches


Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Sugarlake Series


Best Sellers Rank: #16,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,060 in New Adult & College Romance (Books) #1,573 in Contemporary Romance (Books) #8,950 in Literature & Fiction (Books)


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  • Beautiful Love Story??💗💗💗
Format: Kindle
Beneath The Stands is a beautiful love story that spans years as Becca and Eli face so many obstacles on their way to finding out what their hearts are really telling them. Two people who have known each other their whole lives but don’t really know each other. Two people who fight to not get involved but are overwhelmed by their intense chemistry and attraction. Two people who live inauthentic lives for so many understandable reasons. Will they ever admit their secrets and find the courage to set themselves free so they are able to truly give their hearts to each other? Their love story has many ups & downs that will make you have to take a deep breath and forge to the end of this story without crying. The story is breathtakingly beautiful and I was completely enraptured from the beginning. There will be moments that will make you angry with Becca and/or Eli but overall you will love and root for them every second of reading. It’s a story about overcoming guilt, insecurity and family secrets & lies on the way to fight for that HEA. Overall I adored this book and it put me in a book hangover so I would definitely recommend to everyone. I don’t like super angsty romances where the situations are unrealistic or 3rd parties are heavily involved but here I felt the drama and situations were very realistic. A few of the family situations were so relatable that it made me very emotional. Cue all the tears. Overall, I really loved this book. Real-life relatable situations, two flawed characters that you will love and a love story that just hits you in the heart. Highly recommend. I can’t wait for Jax’s story! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020 by @DearBooksLoveSkye

  • loved it!
Format: Kindle
love me a romance with some sports and small town drama! very fun but also thought provoking read. Will definitely be reading more from this author!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025 by Jay B

  • A shot to the heart!!!
Format: Paperback
I love interconnected stand alone novels and Emily McIntire scores a winning goal with the Sugarlake series. I loved Beneath the Stars, but Beneath the Stands spoke to me on so many levels. The effect family has on your psyche and your outlook on your future cannot be overstated. Grief, manipulation, crushing expectations and lack of communication all add up to an inability to truly live a meaningful life. Watching Becca and Eli navigate feelings and desires that they really aren’t prepared to handle was gut wrenching. Understanding the reasons behind their issues brought sadness, anger and disgust at how manipulative people can be. The dual perspectives allow the reader to see how two people view the same circumstances through the eyes of their own experiences. I hurt for Becca and Eli as they navigated the highs and lows of building a relationship with no true idea how to build a foundation. We as parents hold the keys to so much for our children. We can let our own experiences poison their future or we can choose to see things differently from our own lives and champion theirs. Though I was affected by a parent’s addiction to alcohol and experienced betrayal as a child and as an adult, I have worked hard not to poison my children regarding the opportunity for truly meaningful relationships. It takes willingness from both parties to want to move forward from hurt and loss. I appreciate that Emily doesn’t gloss over the struggles of life. When we walk together through the fire, we can come out stronger. Loved seeing the honesty and healing between Eli and Alina. I so admire a person’s willingness to change. No one can make that decision for you. Thank you for this book!!❤️💔❤️ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2025 by Shawn B. Felder

  • Eli and Becca
Format: Kindle
I enjoyed the characters. There was some growth although we didn't get much at the end. I understand seeing another pov but most of the book was a retelling of the first.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025 by jazzy

  • Nice Second chance romance
Format: Kindle
I like Becca and Eli’s story, but wish we had gotten more. Maybe we’ll get glimpses in the last two books. All the miscommunications was a little tedious but still enjoyed it.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025 by Sandra G.

  • The basketball star and his girl
Format: Paperback
A great love story that is slow burn, time lapse, and a lot of angst! I enjoyed reading it, only thing I would warn against is, that there is a mention of a death of a parent and alcoholism. So if that is not a trigger for you, dive in this great book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2025 by Ballysgirls

  • ❤️
Format: Kindle
Is the best friend’s brother trope taking over my life? I think so… and I’m not even mad about it! Eli moved away from home first chance he got, but when an injury occurs and he can no longer play basketball he does the next best thing… Coach. It just so happens that he is the coach at the college in Florida where his younger sister’s best friend, Becca, attends 👀. Cue the dramaaaaa. I absolutely loved this book! It’s definitely smuttier than Beneath the Stars and these two are just so dirty! I caught myself smiling at my kindle on more than one occasion due to their banter. But when they come together, it’s magic. The problem? He’s a coach and she’s a student… oh and the fact that she led Lee to believe that she has absolutely no contact with Eli. Sheeeeesh! And tack on her parents being absolutely terrible and these two have obstacles around every corner! Emily DID NOT MISS with this book! She had me hating Becca’s dad with a passion, and I was ready to throw hands throughout the whole book. I cannot waittttt to get into Jackson’s book! • • This book has both enemies to lovers and best friend’s brother tropes… and together, they make a perfect book. I love Emily’s writing style. She’s able to have spice and smut while still having plot and that’s super important to me. I would recommend starting with Beneath the Stars, but either way… pick up this series! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025 by Dominique Jackson

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