Sibling Goals by Nichole Rose: Body-Positive Sports Romance Series Review

Series Overview

Sometimes I want a big, complicated romance that takes me days to finish. Other times, I want a quick read with a curvy heroine, a professional athlete who falls hard, and a happily ever after.

That’s what drew me to Nichole Rose’s Sibling Goals series.

The books follow a family of professional athletes, mixing hockey and football romances with body-positive heroines, protective heroes, and plenty of family connections.

I usually prefer longer books because I like having time to really get to know the characters and watch their relationships develop. But shorter romances have their place, especially when I want something fun between heavier reads.

What I particularly appreciated about this series was the body positivity. These women aren’t projects waiting for someone to change them. They’re deserving of love exactly as they are.

I enjoyed the series overall, although I definitely had my favorites.

Book 1: Dare You to Make Me Stay

Snapshot

This was a fun start to the series. I wasn’t completely sold on the hero’s behavior at first because he came across as a little dismissive, but as the story developed, I understood him better. And once he fell, he fell hard. I loved seeing a curvy heroine get the sports superstar, and the cute epilogue was a great way to finish.

Final Thoughts: One I’d happily reread when I’m in the mood for a quick, feel-good sports romance.

Book 2: You Are So Not My Type

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This one was a favorite contender for me. I loved the body positivity and especially appreciated how supportive the MMC was while the FMC dealt with her mother and learned to stand up for herself. The fake dating might have been fake in her mind, but he was never treating it that way. I also appreciated that the sibling conflict didn’t turn into chapters of unnecessary secrecy or angst.

Final Thoughts: One of my favorites in the series. Give me a man who knows what he wants and supports his woman while she finds her own voice.

Book 3: Shut Up and Kiss Me

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I really appreciated the representation of a plus-size ballerina, but this was my least favorite of the four. There was more misunderstanding and miscommunication than I wanted, especially in a series I’d been enjoying for its relatively easy, feel-good romances. I wanted to watch the characters grow together rather than get caught up in avoidable relationship angst.

Final Thoughts: I liked the body-positive representation, but the relationship drama made this one less enjoyable for me.

Book 4: You Had Me at Get Lost

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This one brought me right back around. I loved the virgin MMC and the way the couple supported each other. Their relationship felt natural, even within the shorter length of the story. It was exactly the kind of romance I was hoping to find when I started the series.

Final Thoughts: Another favorite, and a great reminder of why I enjoy these quick romances in the first place.

Would I Recommend the Series?

Yes, particularly if you’re looking for body-positive sports romances with protective heroes and quick happily ever afters.

I wouldn’t say every book worked equally well for me. Books two and four were my favorites, book one was a strong start, and book three had a little too much relationship miscommunication for my taste.

But overall, I enjoyed spending time with these characters. And sometimes a quick romance with a curvy heroine and a man who’s completely gone for her is exactly what I want to read.