Ryan - Block Shot By Kennedy

: Banner and Jared were once close friends in college, spending hours together at a laundromat.

: The book specifically highlights mental health struggles regarding body image and food, featuring a curvier female protagonist. Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan

: Now rival sports agents in Los Angeles, they find themselves competing for the same clients. : Banner and Jared were once close friends

: While Jared is convinced that their professional rivalry is just foreplay, Banner is determined to "block" any advances he makes. Themes and Style : While Jared is convinced that their professional

: A successful sports agent in a male-dominated field. She is known for her resilience and professional strength.

: As with much of Kennedy Ryan's work, the story focuses on women who are "firmlly at the center" of their own destinies.

: Their relationship ended abruptly ten years ago after one "epic failure of a night" that left Banner's heart broken.