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Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr

Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3)Saving the Bellydancer by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 3 of The Green Brotherhood series. They can be read as a standalone as each book focuses on a different member of the brotherhood. This is a romance story where the Seal is handsome and charming and definately a man who isn’t ready to settle down. Our leading lady in this story has just got out of an abusive relationship and her ex isn’t quite finished with her yet.

You can’t help but fall in love with Cutter and Zarifah. There has never been a woman that could hold Cutters attention for long until he met Zarifah.
Zarifah on the other hand loves how supportive he is towards her dancing and the chemistry between them grows and sizzles.
However there is one shadow lurking in the background. Zarifah’s abusive ex.
When he turns up to her dance show can Cutter be the man to protect her from the danger her ex is planning?
Will their attraction grow into something more? Will Cutter’s granny finally see him settle down with a nice girl?
These books are short reads but they are action packed and full of sizzling chemistry.

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Hot For Me (The Balefire Series Book 4) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Ashly Renner

Hot For Me (Balefire, #4)Hot For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cristy and Adam are like gasoline and matches, their chemistry is palpable. She is a mega pop star with a past, and he is one of the stars of the rock band Balefire. Together they make more than fire! This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I must say she did not disappoint! I cannot wait to read more, I appreciate that I didn’t have to read the other books in the series first to understand what is going on, but I must say I definitely want to read the rest and see if they are truly a standalone series or if they all tie together like I suspect (even subtly).

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Rayne East

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Strong characters and baseball
Really enjoyed this sports based romance. The author has put a little bit of everything in this book about a fake relationship turning into something more. The banter between Ryan and Peyton was brilliant and their chemistry was well written. My favourite character obviously would have to be Rayne – lol! Highly recommend.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams
Genre – Romantic Comedy
Page Count – 280

Amy Highgate always looks on the bright side and she’s determined to make her live-in nanny job a success, despite her new boss being the brooding silent type.

Noah Pierce is a confirmed bachelor who prefers numbers to people. But after the unexpected death of his close friend, he’s now the sole guardian of a baby girl, only he has absolutely no clue how to be a dad. To make matters worse, no one knows who Amelia’s father is.

While Noah is determined to find Amelia’s dad, Amy believes that Noah’s more of a family man than he realises—if only she can help him to see it. Except she hadn’t planned on falling for her boss in the process. Or what they both stand to lose if their working relationship crosses the line from business to pleasure…

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Ashley Westerman

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This has been a great series so far. With baseball being one of my favorite sports to watch, this book is easy for me to read and enjoy. This author really has a way of telling a story. I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. This was quick and easy read for me, but it was missing nothing. If you like sports romances then I suggest you pick up this series and check it out, I really think you’ll like it.

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines

Grace Under Fire is the second book in The Anderson Sisters series and is a Contemporary Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. I devoured this book in one sitting. This story will definitely take you on a emotional rollercoaster ride. My emotions were all over the place . There is some sensitive content but its mentioned in a very delicate way. I absolutely loved this story and the characters are relatable, well developed and raw at times. Grace is artisan cheese maker and fifth generation to work on the family farm. Her mother’s health declines and Grace finds herself buying out her parents dor the farm. Ryan suffered something tragic in the past and finds himself flipping farm properties for the last eight years. These two both have pasts but can they each work through to have a relationship? Can Grace get over her mistrust and teach Ryan to care again? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Peyton is confronted with the truth, that the man she has just started dating is actually married with children, she needs to find away out of the situation…fast. When Ryan takes her home, along with an announcement by one his teammates, the story begins to spread that Ryan and Peyton are dating. Little do they know…they can’t stand each other. But, they agree to continue the fake-dating arrangement because it would look bad for Peyton’s foundation and Ryan’s career. These two continue to deny their feelings…but when things start tearing them apart, they must decide if they will acknowledge what is really going on or if they are going to continue to live their lies.

I enjoyed both of these characters. They both had strong personalities in their professional lives and their chemistry together was off the charts. Their strong-willed refusal to admit their feelings, even though it was obvious to everyone around them, was frustrating at times. The both had their reasons to keep their hearts protected…but could they be the ones that the other has been waiting for to make them believe in love? (You have to read it to find out)

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Daryian Lucas

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.3/5 Stars
This was my 2nd book by this author and I enjoyed it! It’s always cool to read books that are set in other countries. This book is well written and easy to follow along. The dynamic between Grace & Ryan is such a beautiful thing to see play out. The story definitely pulls on your heartstrings when addressing the grief between the two.

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Hot For Me (The Balefire Series Book 4) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Hot For Me (The Balefire Series Book 4)Hot For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this book was well written. This is the first book I’ve read by this author. The story about Adam and Cristy started when Cristy was invited to tour with the guys of Balefire.
Everyone seemed to welcome her with open arms especially Adam. The two of them hit it off right away and flirted like crazy. Adam isn’t like one of Cristy’s usual hookups during a tour. He had real feelings for her and she for him.

Cristy had a horrible past that no one would ever want to even think of let alone endure. The things she was subject to is disgusting. All at the hands of people who were supposed to protect her. Even with Cristy’s past, she is still the life of the party and knows how to have an awesome time no matter what she does.

While Adam and Cristy get closer and closer, Cristy’s past comes looming and she is scared of all the what ifs. Will Cristy let the boys of Balefire help her or will she do what she does best when the going gets rough and RUN?!?!

This was a very good read.

review by @xchellex

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Michelle Austin

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled right into this story. The characters were great and I loved the connection they had. Peyton finds herself in a situation that Ryan ends up helping her out of. Because of Ryan’s career he has a hard time finding a woman who is real. When they decide to keep up the facade will feelings get in the way?

Overall I enjoyed the read. You could feel the characters’ connection coming off the pages. My emotions were all over the place. The author does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her and the series. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Robin Rankin

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2)

I now can’t wait for baseball season! This book not only got me excited about the season but I enjoyed reading it.

Peyton is the absolute best person. She does everything possible to serve as a good example to the kids she works with and is just a genuine person. If she could only read people a little better.

Ryan is very judgey, but after finding out about his past it sort of make sense, though I think he went a little too far. Overall he is a pretty amazing guy and just as genuine as Peyton.

I think I have found a new series to follow and see which guy falls next.

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Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by Candida Hopper

Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3)Saving the Bellydancer by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick read but very entertaining. I enjoyed the character growth in both main characters Cutter and Zarifah. Zarifah is trying to recover from being in an abusive relationship and Cutter dates strippers and has no intention of getting into a serious relationship. As the story progresses things change about how they feel about relationships and the opposite sex. The author did a great job pulling me into the story and keeping turning pages. You must read to find out how it turns out for Cutter and Zarifah.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve
This is the second in the Playing for Keeps series. Although it’s the second book you can read it as a stand alone with ease. Our couple are forced together

Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage start was so so good! I hardly put it down, finishing the same day I began. The author is wonderful at creating a story, characters and a bit of mystery with the plot. We don’t know much about either of the main characters, Riley or Cole. But it’s enough to have sucked me in. They both have a lot of baggage with their family, and a bit of mystery surrounding their life. The ending was such a cliff hanger, it was frustrating… but the author did warn us of that! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I am sure this will be a series I love!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Chrissy Spulak

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an LGBT thriller that will intrigue you from the very start! Fenimore James dreams of becoming an outlaw and moves west. There, he joins the gang of Red Evans, and he begins to question his recent life choices. He find himself having feelings for another member of the gang and is haunted by a strange figure in his dreams – the man in black. This book will have you on the edge of your seat and begging for more. It is a well-written story, and the characters are vivid. If you love a story with a little bit of everything – and don’t mind a some violence and colorful language, I highly recommend this one! This is the author’s debut novel, and I am excited to see where she goes from here!

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Brittany Angel

AbsolutionAbsolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay surprise paranormal(esque) romance! This one took me by surprise. The boy from the wrong side of the tracks falls for the rich suburban princess but ends up in a really sticky spot when she goes missing. Years pass by and all of a sudden a woman named Whitney, starts hearing a voice in her head telling her to find the boy who is now a self made man, to help him overcome his loss and pain. This takes you on a whirlwind of anger, grief, vengeance, sex clubs, spirits and more.

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Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by Gabrielle

Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3)Saving the Bellydancer by Debra Parmley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Seal Team XII series. It can be read as a stand alone but you would enjoy it more if you read the earlier books. Each of the books in this series give readers a story of each Seal finding love. This story is about the Seal named Cutter. He is a man who enjoys life and women but his latest date leaves him dismayed and doing some inner perspective. A chance meeting with beautiful dancer named Zarifah changes the direction his life is going in and soon he finds himself doing what he swore he never would do again. Their story is a fast paced one that contains not only romance but action as well. The pace is quick and the plotline was interesting but I would have enjoyed more of a storyline. The characters needed a bit more depth for me to connect with them. I do like seeing the camaraderie between all the men on the seal team. It is nice to see how they all enjoy being together and work well not only as a team but as friends.

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Juls Dick

AbsolutionAbsolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books by Anise Storm in the past so was really looking forward to this book and wasn’t disappointed. Her collaboration with Taylor L Ray was a success! The story follows Dominic, a successful self-made man, who is living in the shadows of his past after the disappearance of his girlfriend Juliana, and Whitney who apart from having an uncanny resemblance to Juliana, also has some hidden paranormal talents that she finds impacting on her life. This book was really enjoyable, there was a good mix of tension, mystery and steamy moments. I would highly recommend to lovers of a good romance.

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Kay Stritesky

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really struggled to find the hook that would bring me into this book so I didn’t want to put it down. The characters are nice but the story felt slow and forced! I hope to find another book by this author that really brings me in!

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Titanian Warrior (Titanian Chronicles Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lisa Helmick

Titanian Warrior (Titanian Chronicles #3)Titanian Warrior by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another masterfully woven story for this series! There is a lot of action, suspense an interesting love story. This story drew me in and I held on til the end. While this is a stand alone I highly recommend reading the others in the series first. There is good background information in them about the different people in the stories that comes into play here.

The characters have some deep stories. My favorite thing is how the author weaves everyone together. This is Hagen’s story but we met him in previous books. I liked him then and even more now. Fazia is a different leading lady and I admired her thought process and what she has accomplished in her life.

Overall this is a good story. The author does a good job projecting the characters and their intent making this a fun read.

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Titanian Warrior (Titanian Chronicles Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lisa Helmick

Titanian Warrior (Titanian Chronicles #3)Titanian Warrior by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another masterfully woven story for this series! There is a lot of action, suspense an interesting love story. This story drew me in and I held on til the end. While this is a stand alone I highly recommend reading the others in the series first. There is good background information in them about the different people in the stories that comes into play here.

The characters have some deep stories. My favorite thing is how the author weaves everyone together. This is Hagen’s story but we met him in previous books. I liked him then and even more now. Fazia is a different leading lady and I admired her thought process and what she has accomplished in her life.

Overall this is a good story. The author does a good job projecting the characters and their intent making this a fun read.

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Taylor’s Law (The Anderson Sisters Book 1) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Tonya Merritt

Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Telling the story of Ella Anderson and her fight for her niece in a riveting manner. Will Ella find love and keep her niece or will her whole life fall apart? Jennifer Raines writes her book about life events that can happen to any of us. She shows us what the good and bad of the situation can be. The outcomes always end in happiness.

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Tonya Merritt

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story is easy to follow. Very much written like a real life story. There is heartache, love, family, friends, betrayal and more. Grace is fighting to keep everything and maybe she’ll save it all and gain so much extra in her life.

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Vaughn’s Xena (Dirty Rockhard Billionaire Book 1) by M.I. Rosegold – Review by Anna Hirsch

Vaughn's Xena (Dirty Rockhard Series, #1)Vaughn’s Xena by M.I. Rosegold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vaughn’s Xena (Dirty Rockhard Billionaire Book 1) by M.I. Rosegold
5 Stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and wow, it blew me away. It is absolutely for mature audiences. It is scandalously, sexually explicit; book porn for women. There are a lot of kinks in the story e.g. bondage, edging, domination and humiliation. If you are into these things it just curious, you should enjoy this book.

Vaughn is unquestionably an alpha male. He is sexy, good looking with abs of steel. He likes to be in control. He is a man who knows what he wants and is not afraid to take it. He sets his sights on Xena. The only problem is that she’s his baby sister’s best friend. Xena is a good girl but deep down she’s sex crazed and likes it dirty. The kinkier the better. The only man she fantasizes about is her best friend’s brother. Never in a million years did she think fantasy would become reality.

This book is sizzling hot! It is not often that I give a five star review but this one deserves it. It put me through a wide range of emotions that left me panting. Towards the end there is a 180 degree twist that I never saw coming. It left my head spinning. When it ended, I was left stunned and speechless.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Kerry Carr

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this contemporary romance. The author does an amazing job with their characters. They are both well developed and are written in a way that makes the reader feel every emotion they go through. I love Grace’s determined spirit and how she let’s nothing stop her from her dreams.
Grace and Ryan have both has losses in their pasts which has left them feeling Wounded and at a loss. When Ryan’s brother passes away it should have been a tragedy that brought them together. Instead Ryan ran and that forced a wedge between Ryan and Grace.

So now we fast forward. Grace is planning on taking her family’s farm over but when her mother’s health deteriorates she needs to make the move sooner than she planned. Which causes a problem. She needs to buy her family out sooner or risk losing the farm forever.
Ryan has now arrived back into her life. After being successful in selling property he’s back to sell his parents place. Should be straight forward. But he didn’t plan on the feelings Grace awakens in him.
When Grace is desperate cause she seek help from the one person that broke her trust all those years ago?
This story is about finding a romance when you least expect it. Their is sadness and happiness, lies and deceit, love and loss. Its a very emotional story and fate definately play a part but will it be enough this time?

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Barbara Bohls

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series and it doesn’t disappoint. It can be read as a stand alone so don’t fret. If you enjoy this book as much as I did, you will definitely want to read the first book in the series. To start this book took some turns that I didn’t see coming. The way that the leading female character in the book is introduced to her love interest, completely caught me off guard. It was an amazing twist that you don’t typically see in the sports romance genre. The way that the characters build their interest in each other is by “using” the other person. They each had something to gain from their fake relationship. The leading female hates that she has been put in this situation and is angry with everyone including herself. The leading man is just trying to be a good team mate, so he steps up to help when a teammate tries to hide the lies and save his marriage. What starts as an enemies agreement turns to something else. The slow build in this book is everything. It helps builds the feelings, helps the characters to have growth, and makes for a dang good story. This is an easy to read story that will keep you interested in the plot the whole time. It is all fun and games until a fake relationship isn’t so fake anymore.

Reviewed by: @bbohls
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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is book two of the series. You don’t need to read book one to follow along but I would because both are so good!

Peyton has always strived to do the right thing. How she found herself in this pickle she’ll never know? How did she not know he was married? Ryan has always been told the team comes first. When his teammate makes a mess of things, he steps in to help, begrudgingly. He doesn’t believe for a second that Peyton is innocent in all this. Ryan and Peyton’s fake dating wasn’t supposed to be a whole thing but now they need to keep up the facade. Is it a facade though or do they develop feelings for each other (other than hate)? Will the team always come first or will Ryan’s priorities shift?

I really enjoyed this book! Ryan was a bit harsh at first but I get why. His character evolved well throughout the book. Peyton is also a great character. Their chemistry was wow! I couldn’t put this book down! I can’t wait to read book three!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristan Anderson

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Start is the prequel to Isla Vaughn’s Hidden Valley Elite series. I have to say I really should have paid attention because just when stuff really got me hooked, it ended. It was short, a very fast read that leaves you curious about the teens at this school. I will say I have a lot of questions which I’m sure is the point but a lot of them stem from Riley. I am extremely interested in reading the rest of the series as I’d like to know what happens to this pair as well as some of the other popular and not so popular kids in this story. I do think this laid some decent ground work for the series but felt that there were some things that could have been either explained better or omitted altogether.

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Everything to me (Playing for Keeps Book 1) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Donya Pedigo

Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In all honesty, I’m not much into sports romances, but the concept of these books had me so intrigued that I had to read this series and wow, am I glad I did. Lauren Fraser has written this series so well that I truly connected to the characters and was invested in their stories.

What do you do when you invite your friend’s little sister to stay with you only to realize she’s nothing like you remember? Do you break bro code and have a little fun? Do you risk your friendship for something you’re sure will only be a passing tryst? Can true love actually be real? This is an entertaining read that definitely packs some steam along with all the feels. Kendall and Pete are great characters and this is a fast, fun read.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Donya Pedigo

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In all honesty, I’m not much into sports romances, but the concept of these books had me so intrigued that I had to read this series and wow, am I glad I did. Lauren Fraser has written this series so well that I truly connected to the characters and was invested in their stories.

When I read the description of this book I was like a moth to a flame. I had to know how two people who were thrown together because of the actions of a selfish jerk were gonna pretend to be a couple and why would Ryan (the main hero) even bother to help out this stranger?

Peyton finds herself at a party with a married man, which completely baffles her that she could be so stupid as to not have known. Ryan, the star pitcher, goes above and beyond for his teammates, so he ends up trying to help his cheating teammate by fake dating the girl he was cheating with. Peyton and Ryan are now thrown together and neither is that happy about it, though as time goes on they can’t deny the chemistry they have. Will a fake relationship turn into a real one that neither of them could see coming, or is it safer to move on and forget this whole ordeal? Even if you’re like me and not so much into sports books, I’d definitely say check this out, because if you like a book with drama, romance, chemistry, and enemies to lovers, then you are in for a treat.

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