Becoming Selfish

Liz Tomforde — 2021

ELI This is it. My senior year. My last shot to get called up to play in the National Hockey League. This season is about me. Though every season is about me. I'm the captain of my university's hockey team-the top scorer both on and off the ice-and everyone on campus knows my name. I feel the pressure every single day. I can't afford to get distracted. At least, that's what I keep reminding myself because my mind keeps straying to a certain redhead-my brother's best friend. She is nothing like I had expected. She's beautiful, smart, and too sweet for her own good. But I can't think about her. This is the year to focus on myself and my dream. I need to be selfish like I always am. So, why can't I get her out of my head? LOGAN This year is all about me. I've never put myself first, but for once, I'm going to. I'm in a new city, at a new school, and with my best friend. Everything will be different here. Minnesota is a fresh start for me-I can finally leave my past behind. I don't have to think about anyone else. I shouldn't be thinking about anyone else. Except I've finally met my best friend's brother. He's tall, athletic, and the most gorgeous man I've ever laid eyes on. He's sex on legs and charming as hell. His reputation, though? A glaring red flag, telling me to stay away. But no matter what I do, I just can't stop thinking about him...

Reviews

Keira 💫@dirtyhandssidechick

Jul 22, 2024

Honestly didn’t think Eli could redeem himself.

Panic attacks don’t make you snap at your gf but apparently in this book they do. He’s got some anger issues.

Logan, sweet sweet Logan. She’s been through too much it’s heart breaking.

Can’t wait to continue their story though.

á@marya

Jan 13, 2024

oh wow. the last chapter of this book completely shattered my heart 🥲💔 but also one of the best chapters, to be honest. to a mini review, this book has some childish bits and monologue honestly especially from eli's pov at the beginning, felt like i read from a high school na romance male lead's pov. but he's gradually improved as a person, and his inner monologue too becoming better and better. as for logan (my new favorite na romance girl), she caught my heart since the first time i read her pov. logan is such a kind girl who's hyperindependent and got several degree of abandonment issues. she's so selfless, and yet she's keep thinking she's a burden to everyone in her life. it breaks my heart, especially, well, the last chapter. there's one thing odd #tome thought, the way one chapter eli was asking stupid question, about ones ability of having a kid if you're only having one kidney. i mean seriously? i feel like it's kinda out of character for him and the author meant no harm but still. beside, not everyone wants to have kids. it's not that big deal, but i don't know it was kind of icky i guess. despite that, i was enjoying this book, and the whole short chapters format is so nice! and the most important part: i love logan ❤️❤️ 4/5 ⭐ (originally i wanted to give this 3/5 but one (1) star is fully for logan only).

Nabeelah Hassan @nablaa_22

Nov 29, 2023

Sports Romance Novel. The sports: he's a hockey player 👍 Both the male and female lead are boring and have zero personality. The insta love and "babe/baby" name calling was just cringe. Definitely not reading the second book.

Corey’s Books@coreysbooks

Oct 28, 2022

Becoming Selfish - Liz Tomforde

solid 3.75 ⭐️

Early twenties me would have scored this higher, almost thirties me I was expecting a little more maturity after reading Mile High, but that’s on me for not reading the synopsis! Miss Ma’am I wasn’t ready for this ending ! Liz, I yelled at my Kindle wrapping up Book 1. Warning you without giving you spoilers it ends on a cliffhanger as it’s a two part series. Thankfully they’re both sitting on KU so there’s no waiting. It’s a longer one, but honestly I enjoyed the fact it was longer. IT IS the precursor to Mike High (following Zander’s and Stevie) which is why I personally gave it a chance. I saw rumors book 2 to this series is better so I’m excited and already started it. 🫣

sports romance 🏒
college romance
brothers best friend
mutual trauma
Instant Love

Possible triggers ⚠️

anxiety
panic attacks
death

Joya Straus@joyals

Dec 30, 2021

My absolute favorite. Eli and Logan are such a powerful and realistic couple. Liz wrote books with great characters, great mental health rep and with diversity!! Scoring 4,5/5 because SS scored a bit higher than BS for me ;)