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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flynn is a motivational speaker returning from her book tour. Little do her fans know, there is a lot she is hiding from the world. A chance encounter with a hottie at her therapists’s office changes the course of the future she was planning out. But, when the past catches up with her, will she be able to face it and be honest…or will she run…again.

Chavez left the game of tennis at the peak of his career. He is doing his best to hide the drama going on in his family. When he meets Flynn..there are sparks. When he asks her to be his new coach as he returns to tour, he believes they are laying the foundation for a solid future. But…a life built on lies is easily crumbled. As he opens up to Flynn…she can’t seem to do the same. When the fight or flight response kicks in…will they fight for their relationship? Or is letting her run away the best for both of them?

I enjoyed these characters. They are both broken in their own ways and are trying to fix themselves. However, preaching honesty is the best policy and following that rule are two very different things. Flynn is hard-headed and strong-willed….but also scared and tired of the lies that seem to be compounding. Together these two are navigating a lot…an age-gap…two broken souls…a combustible connection that can be felt coming off the pages…a stalker…(the list goes on). It kept my attention from beginning to end. A good book!

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Jessica Stone

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Challenger
By: Rowan Rossler

This is such a good book! I loved that this was about tennis. I know nothing about tennis but the author was good about including enough information that I was able to follow along and that I feel like I actually learned something (a nice added bonus). I loved Chavez. I felt like he was a really well written character who was flawed in a really believable way. He was a tennis star who quit at the height of his career. When he bumps into Flynn everything changes. In so many different ways. This book has everything: suspense, drama, romance. I definitely loved this story and recommend it!

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Ashley Sugar

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t realize this book was a series and I can’t wait to read the others because I LOVED this read so much. The chemistry between Flynn and Chavez is amazing and I loved reading it!! Phenomenal character development, hands down. I enjoyed the romance and just the entire damn book. This book was a good way to keep my mind off of things lately and I deeply appreciate the author for writing something that grabs my attention. I love how books just captivate you. I will definitely be reading the other books to this series! ASAP.

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5429864044″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Chavez Delgado was at the height of his career when he abruptly walked away from it all. Appearing in the Challenger Circuit has people questioning his career move. Then also showing up with an all new coach to boot? Flynn Dryden is a self help guru that is on her way to becoming a household name through her books. These two strong willed individuals have a chance encounter that is about to send them on a rollercoatser ride of emotions. They both have skeleton in their suitcases waiting to burst out. Chavez is willing to share his but will Flynn do the same? This is a good book that flows very well from beginning to end. The sparks between the characters jumped off the pages and has you rooting for them to get a happily ever after.
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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book #2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga is the second book in The Hustlers Trilogy by Rowan Rossler. It follows on from book one- The Cruiser, but this story’s focus is on a different couples’ romance- each book promises to be a standalone, but with interconnected details, elements, and a few recurring characters shared within the trilogy.
Chavez was at the top of his game, making an impressive mark on the tennis world when he just up and disappeared off the scene. Flynn is a sought-after motivational speaker and professional coach who works wonders in her clients’ lives, but is weighed down by her own demons. When a chance meeting brings these two together, Chavez is making his comeback and decides he wants Flynn to be his coach and keep him on track— focused and motivated. But soon the sparks are flying, and the ‘professional’ lines become blurred. There is as much ‘action’ off the courts, as there is on…. But both have their own personal demons to deal with, so when you add in a blemished reputation, secrets, emotions, an age gap, and unresolved issues between the two, it really makes for a great read… you won’t want to miss this book as Chavez and Flynn have quite the story to tell.
This is a superb sports (tennis) romance, with a reverse age gap, opposites attract, interracial romance, chemistry, sparks, banter, intrigue, unresolved issues, suspense, angst, drama, forced proximity, taking a chance on love, overcoming challenges, and more.
The characters were developed superbly, and the story not only had an intriguing plot, but it also sizzled off the pages…. the author definitely managed to weave an unputdownable read.
Bring on Book #3!!!
Happy reading…

Thank you, Rowan Rossler!

 

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Challenger was so much more than a sports romance. Was there tennis, yeah. However I feel like this was one of the subplots to the main story.
The saying is “you can’t fix what isn’t broken.” Unfortunately the two main characters the author presents in this book are extremely broken. I don’t mean physically but mentally and emotionally. Which could be a trigger for someone looking for a book to read.
I’ve read sports romances in the past, and I decided to read this one because of my husband. He’s a tennis lover, I was curious as to how this would differ from the baseball, hockey, and football ones. Well being those are team sports that’s one way. Less of a support system, however I’m glad I read it. It was pretty good.
Flynn and Chavez are two people who need to let things go, to move forward. The problem is they are both in therapy because they don’t know how. Their meeting was by chance, but continuing to communicate took effort. Neither one of them likes opening up. Neither one of them is that trusting of anyone. But for some reason they push each other in a way that brings them together. Flynn agrees to be Chavez’s tennis coach to help him rebuild career. What she does is help him discover who he wants to be. Unfortunately at the same time keeping who she is tight lipped.
So the question is when does the other shoe drop? Things aren’t perfect but they are getting by, till it all comes crumbling down.
Will they survive it?
What about Chavez’s tennis career?
Well to get those answers, I’d say it’s time to give this book a chance. I enjoy sports romances but this one has some darker undertones that are intriguing. In saying that, what are you waiting for?
Enjoy!

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! This is the second book in a series but to me it felt like a full standalone and I do believe it can be read by itself without missing anything from the previous book. I loved the banter between the two main characters and the spice was really well done in my opinion. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Challenger (The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)Challenger by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Rowan Rossler If you love tennis and sports romance stories, then the Challenger is your next book to read. It is the second book in The Hustlers trilogy. I really enjoyed this story. I think I need to go back and re read and revise the first book.
Rowan has written a beautiful love story that will have your emotions going haywire and pulling on your heartstrings. The characters are easy to fall in love with and have you believing in love.
The story is sexy, filled with drama, a little angst and chemistry and let’s not forget a little mayhem. Rowans descriptive writing style is good at building the anticipation in you on what’s to come.
Game, Set, and Match all in the name of love!
Looking for an escape from the real world for a little while then put this on your TBR list.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Jules Herbert

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This truly was an intriguing and captivating read. Both the fantastic main characters, Chavez and Flynn, have secrets, past demons and an unbelievable chemistry with each other which all come together to keep you turning page after page. You simply have to know what’s next! This is the second book for this series and is where I started so I will definitely be going back and reading book 1 as well. My enjoyment of this book was not effected by not having read the first book but when an author gives us something so enjoyable why not read more!

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Hustlers Triology. The characters are really well written. You can’t help but feel invested in their story and their romance. The author does an amazing job of giving us our character and then making them deep and realistic by evolving their backstories which make the people they are today all the more understandable and in ways relatable.
This story is about Flynn and Chavez.

Flynn is a professional coach and motivational speaker. If only her life was as positive and good as the lives she’s trying to create with her work.
Chavez is a talented tennis player who has a reputation of having a hot temper.
When a chance meeting throws them together there is no denying the attraction between them is electric.
However they are both working through their demons. Chavez has left his career, just upped and disappeared so when he plans to return he asked Flynn to join him as his coach to keep him motivated and focuses.
But how will that work out for them when their attraction becomes more and more intense. Will Flynn become even more of a distraction than a motivation? Will giving into their attraction spell trouble for Flynns already challenged mind? With both of them working through their pasts can they move forward in a positive way?
This is a great read about romance, taking a chance, fighting for what you want along with secrets which need to be revealed.

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve never been into tennis but really enjoyed the idea of it in this book. It had plenty to tell you about it but not too much to make you feel like you are dumb about the game. The Challenger had a good suspense plot, along with the romance and love story. There is much to follow in this story but it is very easy to read and follow.

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story of Flynn and Chavez is a bit of thrill, mystery and spicy romance. These two set of sparks that steam up the Kindle window just a little bit. They both have some emotional baggage that they need to deal with and that’s what makes this really kind of an exciting story. I enjoyed The Hustler but I think this story sure did give it a run for the money. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us with the final one in this trio.

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Barbara Bohls

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing!!! It has everything you could possibly want in a book and then some. It has an intriguing story line that will keep you guessing about what is going to happen, what happened to who, and the best question is can they save each other. The characters of this book have suffered throughout their life. Being a professional athlete has it tolls and other things that happen in life all compound into the very best story. The chemistry between the main characters is amazing and the banter that the author indulges the reader on is spot on. It felt as though I was there listening to these people in real life. I did cry while reading this book so please make sure you are prepared. This book was so well written that every emotion the characters felt, I felt. This is the second book in the series but you can read this book as a stand alone and be completely fine. However, if you are like me you are going to want to read the first book because of the way this book made you feel.

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler

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Genre – Sports Romance
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Chavez Delgado should come with a warning label: Caution explosive material. A volatile tennis prodigy once tipped to win majors, this wildly unpredictable fan favorite never quite lived up to all the hype. So when he leaves the tennis tour without explanation during the best year of his career, no one expects him to grind out a comeback on the second-tier Challenger circuit eight months later.

I’ve met my share of hot messes. Call it collateral damage of being Flynn Dryden—motivational guru to struggling millennials. But I have never met anyone like Chavez. Young and yummy with complications written all over him, he pushes all my right buttons. But when he asks me to join him on tour as his mental fitness coach, I say yes for all the wrong reasons.

As it turns out, we both have unresolved issues.

And playing a game called love puts us both in danger of getting burned.

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Genre – Sports Romance
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Chavez Delgado should come with a warning label: Caution explosive material. A volatile tennis prodigy once tipped to win majors, this wildly unpredictable fan favorite never quite lived up to all the hype. So when he leaves the tennis tour without explanation during the best year of his career, no one expects him to grind out a comeback on the second-tier Challenger circuit eight months later.

I’ve met my share of hot messes. Call it collateral damage of being Flynn Dryden—motivational guru to struggling millennials. But I have never met anyone like Chavez. Young and yummy with complications written all over him, he pushes all my right buttons. But when he asks me to join him on tour as his mental fitness coach, I say yes for all the wrong reasons.

As it turns out, we both have unresolved issues.

And playing a game called love puts us both in danger of getting burned.

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Genre – Sports Romance
Page Count – 311
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Chavez Delgado should come with a warning label: Caution explosive material. A volatile tennis prodigy once tipped to win majors, this wildly unpredictable fan favorite never quite lived up to all the hype. So when he leaves the tennis tour without explanation during the best year of his career, no one expects him to grind out a comeback on the second-tier Challenger circuit eight months later.

I’ve met my share of hot messes. Call it collateral damage of being Flynn Dryden—motivational guru to struggling millennials. But I have never met anyone like Chavez. Young and yummy with complications written all over him, he pushes all my right buttons. But when he asks me to join him on tour as his mental fitness coach, I say yes for all the wrong reasons.

As it turns out, we both have unresolved issues.

And playing a game called love puts us both in danger of getting burned.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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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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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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

Throwing the Curve is a sports romance between Peyton and Ryan. Peyton is a director of a community center who will be working with the Hawks, a professional baseball team. She meets one of the players, Andy, and really hits is off, however he is hiding some important information. This deceitful behavior leads Peyton to have to use Ryan, the star player on the team, to save her from embarrassment. This joint union ends up being one of the best things to happen, once the two of them stopped making assumptions about each other. What is suppose to be a business transaction ends up becoming all to real. However, each of them, especially Ryan, have some major insecurities around relationships. Hopefully he can get it together before everything is ruined.
I really enjoyed this sports romance with a little enemy to lovers motif. Each of the characters were loveable, but Ryan you had to get to know a little before that happened. By the end, he became one of my favorite characters and you could really see love develop over the page. I enjoyed how the book had male figures standing up for female rights and defending a positive treatment for them (but with that comes some negative treatment of women too). Peyton was a great character. She was strong, feminine, intelligent, but also realistic. I enjoyed her strength throughout. Overall, it was a good, fun read.

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

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

Swoon! I am not sure that I have fully recovered from this book. I am on that amazing high from reading a book that puts you through all the emotions with twists and turns throughout. This book totally works as a stand alone, but if you are like me you will run out and get the first one as well! Seriously, this book is fake dating at its best. Ryan is a super hot major league pitcher with no use for the baseball groupies that hang around. Peyton finds herself in a situation she never thought she would be. Ryan and Peyton start “dating” to save face and keep the peace for a few weeks. The chemistry pouring off these two is palpable.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Maria Colon

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

This book started off with all the drama! Peyton was shocked and her counterpart – the true one – is revealed and the “second inning” begins.

The characters develop throughout the plot and the author throws in plenty of curve balls that I didn’t expect. This wasn’t just a sports romance…there were real life situations in it.

An fake romance with a small twist of enemies to lovers.
Lauren created a world within the book that draws the reader in and you don’t want to put it down.

I am looking forward to reading more books from her.

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