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MY REVIEW: This was a fun sports romance! It is part of The Love Playbook Series and it’s a great addition to it There are some moments that were so sweet and slightly awkward that I loved between Charlotte and Taysom little Miley was definitely a highlight of the book
Chapter 13 had me laughing and reliving my own early teenage years loved that! But it also broke my heart for little Charlotte
The self loathing from Charlotte did get a little tiring and old, but I can understand it.
Side note: reporting to the police department that you found a stray kitten just doesn’t quite seem logical. The police are not concerned with cats lol they have much bigger things pay attention too, no offense to kittens

Sports Romance
Child Occupational Therapist FMC
Brother’s Best Friend
Second Chance Romance
A Secret Heist
Chronic Illness Rep
Slow Burn

: Kisses Only
: None

OVERVIEW: Falling for my brother’s best friend was a terrible idea.
Falling for him again? Catastrophic.

Pro quarterback Taysom Reed was my first crush—and my first heartbreak. I learned the hard way that wanting things—wanting him—can be dangerous. So when he shows up out of nowhere at my workplace just minutes after I lose my job, the timing feels cruel.

With funding cuts, my career—and my young clients’ access to treatment—hang in the balance. Desperate, I ask Taysom for help. He can’t give it, though, and suddenly things are even more awkward between us.

Except, he keeps showing up in unexpected ways, and the feelings I swore were long gone come rushing back. I don’t trust his foundation, the university’s politics, or my own heart—especially after how badly things ended before.

Unfortunately, my rescue kitten, Miley, has already decided she loves him.

The little traitor.

Second chances are risky. But when Taysom starts proving he’s in this for real, I have to wonder…
What if some plays are worth running twice?

First Down, Second Chances is a closed-door sports romcom featuring a golden retriever hero, brother’s best friend tension, and second-chance chemistry that sizzles without the spice.

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MY REVIEW: An embarrassed cat?!? That’s cracking me up

Too much use of ‘growling’ to describe Logan talking in my opinion also every other scene was someone swearing under their breath but not actually saying the swear word. If you’re wanting the character to swear that badly, that much,  just fully commit to that and do it. 

I am just struggling to get into this one for some reason. Beef Wellington was my favorite part of the entire story loved all of his moments!

Honestly I kinda fell in love with the side characters more than the actual MCs

They just were not clicking for me.

Sports Romance 

Grumpy/Sunshine

Opposites Attract 

Slow Burn 

Opinionated Cat 

Reluctant Allies

: Kisses Only 

: 1 use of d*ck, 1 use of h*ll, 1 use of p*ss

OVEDRVIEW: One season. One deal. One very inconvenient love story.

International rugby star Logan Callahan doesn’t do roots or relationships. California is just a detour: answers, rugby, and then it’s back to Australia where he belongs. Nothing will get in his way.

Savannah Blair can’t afford distractions. If her meal prep business is going to survive, she needs to prove to her family that defying generations of tradition wasn’t a mistake. But her oversized, opinionated cat isn’t making it easy to stay focused.

And neither is the grumpy rugby player who stumbles into her life.

When the cat decides Logan is his soulmate, the pair reluctantly form an alliance. Logan needs Savannah’s help to reach his birth mother. Savannah needs Logan’s connection to the rugby team’s owner to catch a big break.

No feelings. No complications. Completely temporary.

But the cat has other plans, and the more time Logan and Savannah spend together, the more they start to notice things only feel right when they’re side by side. Now they have to decide whether sticking to the plan is worth losing what they never expected to find, when walking away might break more than just a deal.

Try for Love is a standalone no-spice sports romcom full of witty banter, reluctant allies, and slow-burn chemistry. It’s perfect for readers who love independent women, cocky athletes, and happily-ever-afters worth fighting for.

Have you read this one yet? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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MY REVIEW: This was a super cute read and a great addition to the Love Playbook Series. Both MCs have moved to a new city and are facing the challenges of being away from the people they know and love and having to “start over” in a sense. After a meet cute disaster and a few other disastrous moments, Dom and Nicole form a friendship. There were some really sweet moments that had me swooning I loved this story so much! A great read

Sports Romance
Neighbors to Lovers
Slow Burn
Opposites Attract
Meet Cute Disaster
Adorable Puppy

: Kisses Only
: None

OVERVIEW: An NBA star just moved in across the hall.
He hates LA, hates noise, and hates me—probably.

I’m Nicole Farrarah, an entrepreneur whose life is currently held together by optimism and caffeine.
The first time I meet Dominic Neelson, he’s standing in the hallway with a key in his hand, my dog at his feet, and a look that suggests this was not how he imagined his first day in Los Angeles going.
But somewhere between chance encounters, messy afternoons, more dog related disasters, and a few borrowed eggs, things begin to shift.
Glances last a beat too long.
Smiles come easier.
And being near him starts to feel like my favorite part of the day.
But I want to build something in LA, and his career has never stayed in one place.
And I can feel the moment coming when one of us will have to decide.

The Neighbor Playbook is a grumpy sunshine sports romcom full of lots of swoon and no spice. It’s the fifth standalone novel in The Love Playbook Series.

Have you read this one yet? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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MY REVIEW: I don’t know. This one just didn’t seem to click for me.  I’m not sure why but the story didn’t really seem to flow and the MCs just didn’t really have any chemistry. I did love Laney’s Grandparents so much though, they were so adorable. 

This is the 4th installment in The Love Playbook Series which can all be read as stand-alones or in order or release! 

Sports Romance 

Neighbors to Lovers

Slow Burn 

Lacrosse Attack 

Golden Retriever MMC

Pearl The Fainting Goat 

: None

: None

OVERVIEW: Some lines are painted on the field. Others are drawn around your heart.

Laney Zelinski knows how to keep things professional. As a sideline reporter, she thrives in the chaos of game day—but off camera, she wishes for someone steady beside her.

Burton knows how to play the game. On the field, reading lines comes easy. Off the field, crossing into anything serious doesn’t. Not when his life feels anything but stable.

After a chaotic fan event, a fainting goat named Pearl, and an unexpected kiss under fireworks pull them together, neither of them stops to define what’s happening. It’s easier not to ask. Easier not to name it.

Until the feelings start to matter.

Now they have to decide—stay safely undefined… or risk crossing the line for something real.

Have you read this one yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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MY REVEW: Ok this book was so sweet, the messages between the MCs were everything and the fish naming scene…so cute the flirty banter between them and all the honest and vulnerable moments just make my heart swoon!
It’s giving Cinderella Story just a bit and I 100% love it
This is the 3rd installment of The Love Playbook series which can all be read as stand-alones or in order!

Hidden Identity
Opposites Attract
Slow Burn
Sports Romance
Romcom
Fun Friend Group

: Kisses Only
: 1 use of p*ssed

OVERVIEW: What if the stranger who knows your secrets is the one standing right in front of you?

Talon Everhart has spent his whole life swimming toward one goal—the Olympics. Now, with his final chance on the line, the pressure is more intense than ever. Everyone sees him as the golden boy in the pool, but no one knows about the words he hides behind under an anonymous writing account … or the girl whose comments have become the one thing keeping him afloat.

Livvi Dayton has made a career out of working harder than everyone else. If she can just keep pushing forward, maybe she can outrun the shadows of her parents’ mistakes and finally achieve the success she’s been dreaming of. But when the town’s swim celebrity keeps showing up in her life, his easy charm and quiet intensity have a way of making her wonder what she truly wants out of life. Except with every message she shares with an anonymous writer who knows her heart too well, untangling the truth of her feelings only gets harder.

As their connection deepens both on the page and in real life, Talon and Livvi discover that the dreams they’ve been chasing might not be the ones that matter most.

Will the truth drown them—or teach them how to finally breathe?

Every Breath You Take is a closed-door sports romcom featuring secret identities, slow-burn tension, and a quirky blue tang fish that steals the spotlight.

Enjoy the other full-length books in The Love Playbook series, which can be read in any order:

Tackle My Heart by Marion De Ré (Football/Soccer)

Love Catch by Laura Langa (Baseball)

Every Breath You Take by Larissa Hommes (Swimming)

Don’t Crosse the Line by Britney M. Mills (Lacrosse)

The Neighbor Playbook by Kristine W. Joy (Basketball)

Try for Love by Dana LeCheminant (Rugby)

First Down, Second Chances by Deb Goodman (American Football)

Faking Fore-Ever by Abby Greyson (Golf)

• Have you read this one yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comment!!

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MY REVIEW: This is a ‘can’t stop reading till it’s over’ type of book! I absolutely loved this book so much! It immediately pulls you in and it’s impossible to put down. I promise you will fall in love the characters! Kenzie had me cracking up, especially at that press conference, I’ve always wanted to do that, iykyk
I highly recommend picking up this book as soon as possible, you won’t regret it

My internal thoughts while reading

• Wow, Aaron is such a tool!!
• Chapter 2 has me falling over swooning
• A man who yearns is TOP TIER
• Mallory is such a sweet friend, love her
• He went to the top of a LIGHTHOUSE for he?!?! I LOVE the lighthouse scene!!
• The pool scene is now my favorite
• Just when I thought I found Lu dislike Aaron anymore, I’m proven wrong
• This is a favorite

Sports Romance
Roommates to Lovers
He Falls First
Yearning
Age Gap
Protective MMC
Touch her and die moment

: None
: Kisses Only

OVERVIEW: Jilted at the game. Roommates by chance. Catching feelings by accident.

Humiliated after my MLB fiancé called off our engagement—in the middle of a baseball game, I did what any rational, rule-following girl would do: I climbed on top of the dugout to give him a piece of my mind.

I just didn’t expect to slip—or fall straight into the arms of Trevor Chapman.

Awkward? Totally. Except the team’s veteran catcher also happens to be my roommate. Trevor’s protective, patient, and ten years my senior—but I’m the one sharing custody of his rescue calico and handling the personal taxes for half of the Waves lineup.

To shake off my post-breakup funk, I make a list of adventures—and rope Trevor in. With every item we cross off, it’s harder to ignore that I’m catching feelings faster than Trevor snags fastballs.

I’ve already been burned by a Waves player, so letting myself fall again feels risky—even when Trevor has always been there to catch me.

Love Catch is a closed-door sports romcom featuring a jilted bride, her protective MLB roommate, and one very sweet calico rescue cat. 
It’s perfect for readers who love playful banter and sizzling kisses with no third act breakup!

Enjoy the other full-length books in The Love Playbook series, which can be read in any order:

Tackle My Heart by Marion De Ré (Football/Soccer)

Love Catch by Laura Langa (Baseball)

Every Breath You Take by Larissa Hommes (Swimming)

Don’t Crosse the Line by Britney M. Mills (Lacrosse)

The Neighbor Playbook by Kristine W. Joy (Basketball)

Try for Love by Dana LeCheminant (Rugby)

First Down, Second Chances by Deb Goodman (American Football)

Faking Fore-Ever by Abby Greyson (Golf)

Have you read this one yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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MY REVIEW: This is a fun, sweet sports romance that will make you fall in love in love with the characters – especially Fergie
This is the first book in The Love Playbook Series

Grumpy/Sunshine
Sports Romance
Fake Dating
Opposites Attract

: None
: Kisses Only

OVERVIEW: I’m determined to rock this new job.
Managing the London Regents Football Club’s socials? #CareerGoals. 

Except there’s one major glitch in my perfect feed: Callum Murray.
He’s the team’s grumpy Scottish fullback, known for red cards, a permanent scowl, and headlines that call him football’s bad boy. The guy is allergic to anything social or media-related, and turns my job into the mission of the century.
He dodges me like a post-match interview, but when I finally corner him at his place, I discover he’s a bird dad to a rescue parrot named Fergie.
Not only do I stumble on a new social media star—you should see Fergie’s rendition of Shake It Off—but I also catch a glimpse of the softer side of the man who swore he didn’t have one.

Now I’m starting to wonder if my biggest challenge isn’t getting him online—but keeping my feelings from going viral.

Have you read this one yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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