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

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

Fantastic book! I knew I was going to love it because I just loved the second book of this series. Peyton is dating a guy named Andy who’s living a double life. She goes to this party with him and finds out he’s married. Andy pretends she’s actually there with his teammate Ryan..when really she came here with him. Peyton has no idea and is absolutely crushed. The guy she’s apparently dating (Ryan) thinks Peyton knew Andy was married and just didn’t care. Ryan instantly judged Peyton and they don’t start off on the right foot. They have to keep pretending they’re dating but is that all it’ll stay as? Fake dating? Will real feelings come into play? Ryan tends to react on things before thinking but he really is amazing. The drama, the intenseness, the romance, THE SPICE? Absolutely amazing. The characters were great, there’s characters that are absolutely AWFUL I’d love to smack them but that’s what makes a great book. You need different kinds of people. This author knows how to captivate you and keep you interested. There’s humor but there’s also some pretty dark topics discussed in this book. I loved the entire thing. I wish I could read it again for the first time. I love a sexy spice read and I loved the hot tub scene 🥵 edging is so 🔥 10 stars for me.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74579488-throwing-the-curve” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Throwing the Curve” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1671641551l/74579488._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74579488-throwing-the-curve”>Throwing the Curve</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3291840.Lauren_Fraser”>Lauren Fraser</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5271422542″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Ryan and Peyton have found themselves in quite the predicament thanks to one of his teammates. Peyton is unknowingly dating a man with a wife and children. In order to save face his teammate says that Ryan and Peyton are dating. These two can’t stand one another but go along with the sham for the sake of not only Peytons reputation, but the team. Will they be able to get it together enough to make everyone believe in their fake love?
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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jess Engel

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

Loving this series! This can be read as a standalone, though it is the second in the series; it is oh so good!

The author writes an entertaining story with a fun concept. I really enjoyed the main characters, Peyton and Ryan, as well as their story. Peyton finds herself in a terrible situation with her so-called boyfriend and ends up in a fake relationship with Ryan, the star pitcher! They often don’t see eye to eye, but their attraction and chemistry is undeniable. Can they really see each other and turn their fake relationship into a real one?

This was page-turner with all the right things: sports, drama, steam, tension, and romance! A great read!

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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

An enjoyable and entertaining sports romance, which kept me happily turning the pages. For star pitcher of The Hawkes, Ryan Graves’ his teammates are the most important thing to him, until he meets Peyton. When Peyton Sharp finds herself at a party with a married man she’s horrified, even though she had no idea that he was married. In being a good teammate Ryan helps out his cheating teammate, only to find himself with a fake girlfriend. Peyton somehow finds herself in a fake relationship with Ryan and she’s not happy. However, Ryan soon finds himself falling in love with Peyton, but she appears to hate him. This was a heartwarming and fun romance with likeable characters and a storyline which held my attention. The chemistry between Peyton and Ryan sizzles off the page, and I was hoping they would both get their HEA.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Christine Baranek

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

Throwing the Curve
By Lauren Fraser

This is the third book in the Playing for Keeps series. It contains some of the same characters that were featured in the second book, but it definitely functions as a standalone.
I loved watching the dynamics between Ryan and Peyton play out. From the fact that they were pretending being together for a party to actually developing feelings. I think it is an accurate portrayal of those situations where everyone tells themselves that it is a one time thing but inevitably someone ends up feeling something. I also liked Ryan this time around. He was a character in the second book and I wasn’t a fan of his, but this time around he definitely seemed like more human and relatable.
This is the second book I have read by Lauren Fraser and It most definitely will not be my last. I truly love her writing and her ability to develop characters. Her books are not to be missed.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Christine Baranek

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everything to Me
By Lauren Fraser

I loved this book so very much. The characters were so well written and their story was so believable. I loved how well the author portrayed Pete. How he was feeling just jumped off the page. Kendall is one of the most likable characters I have ever read. I truly wish there would be a spinoff about her and her job. I loved everything about her, her complex relationship with her family, her situation with Pete, and her job. I definitely recommend this romance to everyone! It is so good and I cannot wait for the next book in the series.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Trish Ann

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

I really liked this books! I appreciate a good romance story and this did not disappoint. I also enjoyed the baseball elements. I loved that he coached the kids and that just added more appeal. I’d read more by this author.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Kerry Carr

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

This is sports romance. It is the 2nd book in the Playing For Keeps series. It’s is an enjoyable read. I felt so sorry for Peyton. She starts the story finding out the guy she is dating is a married man and to keep this secret she is forced to pretend she is dating another member of the team Ryan.

Ryan has some preconceived ideas about who he things Peyton is. Namely just a women who threw herself at a famous baseball player just to make herself look good and hes not scared to tell her that.
Even though they hate each other they need to put on a good show to convince everyone they are a happy couple.
But what happens when pretending turns real. When anger and hate turned to attraction and want. Will Ryan see how wrong his impressions of Peyton are or will they continue to fight and push away from each other denying their attraction.

This is a story full of angst, friendship, and finding love when you least expect it.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jules Herbert

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

Filled with wonderful characters, plenty of heart and some steamy moments this is a book you don’t want to miss. It is the second book in this particular series and can be read on its own and enjoyed but why do that when you could read more from this talented, creative author.
Peyton and Ryan really do not like each other when they first meet but they are then forced into faking a relationship that all too soon starts to feel very real. Neither of them actually wants a relationship which is why it is so much fun seeing them totally fall for each other. No path to true love runs smooth of course and the storyline created in this book is such fun to explore. Some of the side characters really had me wanting to kick their butt! I can’t wait for the next book in this fantastic series.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book #2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Angela Hayes

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Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Throwing the Curve is the third book in the Playing for Keeps series by Lauren Fraser. It is a contemporary sports romance (baseball) with a bit of an enemies to lovers element, fake dating, finding love unexpectedly, opposites attract, friendship, team dynamics, drama, chemistry, and angst.
This is Ryan and Peyton’s story, and although I liked the premise of the story, it didn’t ‘blow me away’ like I had hoped it would. And as with the last instalment, I thought it was an ok read- again, this just missed the mark or me.
I really had trouble connecting with the characters, and so that prevented me from fully immersing in the story and/or investing in the characters and the outcome of their tale. I have also read similar stories in the past, which made this quite predictable.
But, having said that, if you are looking for a quick and easy sports romance that has just enough angsty drama to keep things moving, then this might be the book for you.
The series contains:
-Too Far (Book #1)
-Everything to Me (Book #2)
-Throwing the Curve (Book #3)
-Sliding Home (Book #4)  (releasing in July 2023)

Happy Reading…

Thank you, Lauren Fraser.

 

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Terrific sports romance. Peyton dumps first class loser for an all-star. Peyton finds herself in a predicament with Ryan and has to go through fake dating with him for a bit. This story was quite entertaining because deny it (as they tried), the chemistry was there. They fell in love. The drama, hijinks, and watching Andy get whats coming to him is worth it. My favorite part is seeing Ryan help at the center. These two are wonderful. It’s a book worth reading. There’s action, baseball, and loads of fun. The characters are exciting. The writing is modern and keeps you engaged.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser

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Nothing is more important than the team. Until her.

How is this her life? Peyton Sharp prides herself on being a good person and doing the right thing. So how the heck did she end up at a party with a married man? Sure, she hadn’t known he was married, but still. Apparently, all her life experience didn’t prevent her from being an idiot when it came to men. And don’t even get her started on Ryan Graves.

Being a good teammate has been drilled into star pitcher Ryan Graves’ head since he first picked up a glove. Somehow, he never thought that would extend to helping his cheating teammate out of a jam. he avoids relationships for a reason. Now he’s fake dating a woman who hates him. Thinking about her more than he should and questioning everything he thought was important. This was not what he signed up for.

Falling in love with his fake girlfriend was never part of the plan. But when life throws you a curve, sometimes all you can do is swing for the fences.

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Lauren has always been a dreamer, weaving stories to keep herself entertained. Through her stories, she can travel anywhere in the world and money is not an object. Now, who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, the demands of the real world pushed her dreams to the side for a while.

After talking to her children about going after what they wanted and not letting fear stand in their way, she realized she needed to lead by example and chase her own dreams. She enjoys going hiking, camping and paddleboarding with her husband and two daughters.

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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was very awesome. I liked it so much. When Austin found his love I was so happy, Casey is so great. A normal girl for a not so normal boy. Ots what Austin really needed. He needed a bit of normal in his life. They really do well together, they are a great fit for each other. How everything worked out for them both. But when it comes to Mavis, we’ll I didn’t like this character as much. But maybe they settled who knows. When it comes to Josh and his brother I don’t think she did the choosing very well. She needed time with Austin until the rehearsal, but I don’t know if thats what she really wanted. I know it was for closure but I think it was extremely selfish of her. My heart broke for Lauren. I really hope everything works out for her in the last book. Maybe Her and Mitch will rekindle their love? Hopefully things will go the right way. Susan Is well something. I kind of want more background on her and John. Seems like there may be some hidden secrets. It was a great book.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Taming Beckett was an enjoyable romance with complicated and complex characters. If this book is any indication, then I predict this is going to be a great series!

The book took off right from the very first pages. Beckett is a talented and skilled hockey player, but he doesn’t seem to have control off of the ice. Now, he finds himself in a lot of trouble, something that could put an end to his successful career. Paige is successful as well, but like Beckett, not so much in her personal life. Although her problems aren’t created by her but by her husband who has no idea how lucky he is to be married to her. She and Beckett met years ago in college, and she was the only girl who didn’t fall for him. She wasn’t much of a fan of his then, and when they meet again, she still isn’t a fan. However, as they find themselves spending more time together when she becomes his realtor, they begin to form a friendship with the promise of so much more if they can overcome the obstacles standing in their way.

Both Beckett and Paige are complicated characters. The author, G.K. Brady, did a fantastic job of revealing their complexities with each chapter. I wasn’t quite sure how I would feel about Beckett when I read the first chapter. I was not his biggest fan, to say the least. On the other hand, I was a big fan of Paige. I felt like she deserved so much more than her husband was giving her. I was hoping Beckett would find the strength to turn his life around, and I was hoping Paige would have the strength to stand up for herself. I liked the fact that Brady didn’t rush that aspect of the story, and she didn’t really rush the romance. It was a slow burn, and I liked that their relationship was built on the foundation of a strong friendship. I’m not saying there weren’t bumps along the way to their HEA, because there were quite a few. In my opinion, that strong foundation helped them find their way to each other.

I LOVED the epilogue. It was many, many years later, and I liked that a lot. I always like to see how characters are doing in the future before having to tell them goodbye. Brady is a new writer to me, and I’m looking forward to reading more books written by her.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Kiana Corley

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is hard to put down book is a must-read. It follows the story of Beckett and Paige. Beckett is a pro hockey player that is known more for his exploits off the ice than on the ice. While Paige is a hard-working woman that has started her own business.

How would you react if one of the most talked about players in the hockey world runs into you and tells you something shocking on accident? That’s not how this story starts but it’s how the fun part begins. Paige works hard for all her money and tries to make time for her globe-trouting husband. While Beckett loves all the ladies. Can the bad boy really learn anything from a good girl like Paige?

What happens when bad meets good? Can a tiger really change its stripes? What happens when a spiteful ex intervenes and causes problems? Can you trust a man that has a hard time trusting himself? Read this amazing book to find out!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everyone loves a story about a woman “taming” a bad boy right? Beckett has gotten himself a nasty reputation. Paige is stuck in a loveless marriage. The writing is witty and charming. It’s a great romance story with a lot of twists and turns. I highly recommend. I cannot wait to read more in the series.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

If you love a great sports, second chance romance that was a slow burn (for me) I would definitely recommend this book highly! This author is new to me and I love sports romance books, especially a hockey romance.

Beckett Miller is a hot shot NHL player who loves hockey, booze, drugs and women. When Beckett’s life spins out of control off the ice, his hockey career is threatened. Paige Anderson has it all….successful business, loving husband and wonderful life….or so she thinks. When Beckett initially meets Paige to sell his house to make money, putting two and two together they knew each other in their college years. Paige’s marriage is in shambles and Beckett’s hockey profession and they are there to lean on each other through the ups and downs…and sparks fly hard in that process between Paige and Beckett…but when an ugly scandal shows its head…will Paige and Beckett survive knowing the past can come back and haunt Beckett?

This book was so much a roller coaster of emotions. I was rooting for Beckett and Paige and their story..but I can say at times I wanted to shake Paige! This book has romance, scandal and a second chance for love and true happiness. I am looking forward to the next book in this series!!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Robin Rankin

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taming Beckett: A Bad Boy Sports Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1)

I love almost all sports. For some reason I haven’t gotten into hockey, but have enjoyed every hockey book/series I have read.

When reading a series I always see how the first book grabs me and make my decision from there if I’m going to invest the time I’m the series or not. I decided I was fully invested pretty early on.

I love bad boys and if they can find the girl to change them it’s even better for me. I certainly wasted way too much time on the bad boys.

Paige Anderson “Andie” is exactly what Beckett needed and found her when he had no intention of a relationship. She was far from perfect and had her issues, but don’t we all? She had no clue events from her childhood clouded the way she saw things as an adult.

Beckett was on the hot mess express and heading straight towards a wall. He took everything he had for granted and learned an important lesson the hard way.

They were total opposites but worked together. I’m already hooked and can’t wait to get a chance to read the next book in the series.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While this was an easy read it just felt like something was missing! I was waiting for that hook to pull me in and make me not want to put the book down. While the characters are nice I think the development could have been better. As far as sports go the storyline stayed true to the genre of book!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Taming Beckett is book one in G.K. Brady’s series The Playmakers. Beckett is a pro hockey player with quite the reputation. He’s losing everything due to a drug scandal and it’s kind of humbling him. Finally. Paige is a real estate agent who is going through a divorce and could really use a big paycheck to get her life back together. Though I admit I really liked Paige’s character, I wasn’t a super fan of Beckett. He needs a reality check which he eventually realizes but I wasn’t interested in the reasoning of his troubles. The story itself was a slow burn and though it did finally “get there,” it just felt like it took forever. The pair did have quite the chemistry and their friendship was rather solid throughout. I will be interested to see how the rest of the series plays out overall.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Vanessa Estrada

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I loved this book, and I’m not really a fan of sports romances. The chemistry and wit between the two characters was amazing. The spicy scenes were HAWT. I felt like they got together too soon but it’s ok but they are so good together. I am so glad they got their HEA! Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61257878-taming-beckett” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1654809672l/61257878._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61257878-taming-beckett”>Taming Beckett</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19488321.G_K_Brady”>G.K. Brady</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5195291767″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Paige Paulson, formerly Anderson, has loosely followed the career of Beckett Miller. They knew each other back in college before he became a hotshot NHL star. He’s the last person she expects to run into when she’s meeting a client about selling his house. As she gets to know Beckett on a more personal level she unknowingly starts to fall in love with him. With her marriage falling apart she is trying to keep things professional, but how much longer will that last?<br /><br />Beckett has been tearing it up in the NHL for the last several years, but his days just might be numbered. He has had one too many problems that no teams want him for fear of him bringing down their image. Now that he has found himself out of a job that he loves he must come up with money to cover his debts. In comes Paige, or Andie as he affectionately calls her, to save the day. He knows he needs to change his ways for not only himself but his career. He has never been one to make a commitment when it came to relationships but Paige is making him want to settle down. Will she be willing to be more than friends?<br /><br />I enjoyed this book as well as the writing style of the author. It was nice to see how much Beckett changed over the course of the book and how he saw he could be a much better person being sober. The banter between the characters was fun as well.
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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Maria Colon

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I first started this book I didn’t know what to expect. Beckett Miller was the star hockey player back in college when he met Paige Anderson his senior year. Andie as he liked to call her. He then went pro and their friendship never went anywhere. After 10 years their paths finally cross. Paige is married and working hard to grow her own business. Her marriage is not all it is cracked up to be but we learn more as the story unravels. Beckett Is now a pro NHL player who is eye candy, into drugs, alcohol, and is always making bad decisions off the ice. You learn how his choices cost him so much. This book was a great second chance book. One apparently I didn’t know I needed in my life. I stayed intrigued throughout this book. I wasn’t sure if the author would give us a HEA but we do get it. I am so excited to read the next book in this series. Definitely happy I took a chance on this book.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for a great romance novel and when it is about hockey that makes it even better!! The athletic nature and the romances make for a much better read. This book was phenomenal and left me almost at a loss for words. The chemistry between these characters was one that had me laughing and clinging to the phone needing to know what would happen next. The way the book was written had me loving every second of it. I was sad when I was finished with the book! I cannot wait until I get to read more of the books written by this author and continue reading these novels.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Christine Baranek

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taming Beckett
By: G.K. Brady

I am a sucker for a good romance. I am even more of a sucker for a bad boy romance. This is possibly one of the best bad boy romances I have ever read. And I completely recommend reading this one, because I could not put it down. I loved Paige “Andie” and her attitude, temperament and behavior. She is one of those girls everyone knows. The one who has tried her best to fight past the cards that life handed her and she did it on her own terms. However, I related to her character so much because she was married to an older man hoping that he would give her the stability she never had in childhood. Beckett, is the best type of bad boy – the kind who has a party boy image but really has one girl that he holds a flame for, and even he may not realize it. I love that they have a history from college and that neither really has changed one bit. I love that they changed and evolved but in the end really stayed true the essence of who they were when they met. I found myself rooting for them every step of the way. I also loved the plot point of Beckett and his hockey career. You could feel him fighting for redemption in every aspect of his career.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read from this author. If you like slow burn steamy romance with second chances and a “bad boy” then keep reading this review. We are met with our former NHL star Beckett Miller who is the middle of his career and life spiraling down due to his terrible life choices. Then our leading lady Paige.

Paige has kept up with Beckett’s debacle from afar because they seemed to have prior connection and was her what if.

When everything starts to hit the fan for the both of them, they seem to find each other again. Their chemistry seemed to never dwindle and this was steamy and slow burn. Just an overall good read.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckett’s latest scandal is a doozy…he has lost his money, his friends, his restaurant, and his career is on the line. Trying to figure out what to do next leads him to see his house. Through the process, he builds a friendship with his realtor. However, she is going through her own struggles. Will they be able to help each other heal and move forward?

Paige is a realtor with broken relationship with her cheating husband. After she is hired to sell Beckett’s house, their past comes to light and they begin to form a friendship of helping each other. Due to her husband, she has a hard time trusting the men in her life. But, when the time is right, can she take a chance on Beckett? Or is the notorious bad boy not the man for her?

I enjoyed this story because both Beckett and Paige had their own storylines that were interesting…and the way they came together was enjoyable to read. There is no cheating in this book…so don’t worry about that. I feel that each of the characters grew on their own while being able to be the help that the other needed. Overall, a good story!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Jess Dimmock

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great novel of friends to lovers. I really loved how Brady took the time for the characters to grow. The two leads grew as individual characters in their own storylines, then as friends, then as lovers. The progression and growth were really spectacularly done without getting lost, bogging down, or getting boring. Just an all-around well written book!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Bethany Rollins

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckett is stumbling downward into a life he is unfamiliar with. A once high ranking hockey player finds himself broke and lacking many friends. In the sale of one of his many properties, he reconnects with
Paige, a former college acquaintance. Paige has always crushed on Beckett but he’s always been out of her reach for the relationship she wants in life. When they reconnect, Paige is suffering from her own battles of a broken marriage and leans on Beckett to support her through.
Most of the book is set with their friendship which is very nice to see a deeper connection for the characters. We are given years of history for these two characters which makes the developing romance seem plausible. Through friendship, support, humor and honesty, can these two from the lasting bond we all want for them? This was a great read and loved the flow of the then and now for our main characters.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. Even with all of Beckett’s faults and mistakes, I still wanted to see him succeed. I felt for Paige and I was glad to see her and Beckett connect. The characters grow throughout the story, and I liked who they were at the end.

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