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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Michelle Austin

Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great steamy 5 star read. I really liked these two characters. Their story drew you right in. He was the star football player and she is a determined student. As these two spend time together, you can feel the chemistry growing. And of course we had some drama with people who don’t support their relationship. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you right in. If you are looking for a great sports read, 1-click and get started today.

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up one of this author’s books. I enjoy their writing skills and their attention to details that make their story pop. The characters are full of heart and romance. This book is no different. This is a well written story about Callahan and Jamalca. One is a player and the other just doesn’t have time for games or one hot football player. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their story. They are strong, connectable characters that kept me engaged until the end. I enjoyed what they brought to the story and their chemistry is off the charts. Their growth throughout is one you don’t want to miss. This is a fast paced, romance story that is hard to put down and easy to read. I enjoyed the entertainment these two gave me. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book.

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Shelly Kittell

Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, how I loved this story. Callahan and Jamaica have the chemistry. He knows it. She knows it but doesn’t want to acknowledge that he’s her type. That irritating twit, Torey and the Jersey Chasers just keep getting the way along with Callahan’s teammates. I loved watching this relationship develop. The little blurb of hearing Balefire’s music didn’t go unnoticed. Nice mention there. This was a nice, fun and entertaining college romp that stomped prejudices. Jamaica found out that Callahan had brains. The story is a fantastic read. I didn’t want to put it down. I kept waiting for Jamaica to stab Torey with a pen from her hair. Like Callahan, I wanted to know how many writing utensils were hidden in her hair. The characters were quirky, unique and sometimes just plain dorks. This is a fun romp with a little steam. The library steam had my glasses fogging. Well done!

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Finding the End Zone is the first book steamy in the Game Time series. It is a new adult sports romance tale. I have enjoyed every book I have read by Tam and this one is no different.
It is written in multiple POV which makes the story that much more interesting because you get to see inside the characters which makes the story fuller. It’s easy to fall for the characters and enjoy their journey.
It is a contemporary romance, with love, drama, humour, emotion and angst.
Sparks fly in this sexy, hot, seductive, passionate and intense tale.
Callahan is a star player both on and off the field but when she walks into his life, she is all he sees.
Sassy and independent Jamaica has one thing on her mind and that is her education. When she finds herself with the star football player for a project, she doesn’t have time for his antics. But those sexy eyes can’t be ignored.
To find out what happens you will need to read it for yourself. Happy reading! You won’t be disappointed.

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson

Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson

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Genre – Football Romance, Opposites Attract, New Adult Romance

Page Count – 634

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Never date a player.

Football god Callahan O’Reilly can keep his blazing blue eyes to himself. I have a scholarship to maintain, and I do not have time to babysit a jock through a make-or-break class project. Even if one smoldering glance from him sets my panties on fire.

Time to change her mind.

Jamaica Winslow opens her mouth and spews sass like a volcano. One look at her uptight package and I want to coax the genie from the bottle, unleash all the passion she hides beneath a mop of unruly curls and a smart-ass attitude. She’s not my type, she doesn’t know one damn thing about the game that rules my life, and I can’t stop thinking about her.

Who said anything about love?

Jamaica does her best to keep me at arm’s length, but I’m not a pro prospect because I let the plays come to me. With the game on the line, I always want the ball. When an alum with deep pockets and delusions of grandeur makes demands that threaten my NFL chances and Jamaica’s scholarship, I have no choice but to man up and do the right thing no matter the cost.

It started as fun and games. Now I’m playing for her heart—and my own.

Game Time.

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Tam DeRudder Jackson’s love of all things Celtic led her to write the Talisman Series. Steeped in Celtic mythology, these steamy, fated mates, fantasy romance adventures are set in the mountains of Tam’s native Montana and the Highlands of Scotland. Rogue, the most recent book in the series, was named a best book read in 2022 by the Independent Book Review.

An avid fan of rock music, Tam never misses a chance to see a live show. Her love of rock music inspired her contemporary rock star Balefire Series, a sexy fun ride following the lives and loves of the members of a fictional mega-band. Play For Me, book one in the series, was a finalist for the 2023 Amor Book Awards.

Tam earned her BA in English from Montana State University and her M.Ed. in literacy from Lesley University. After a short teaching stint in Bath, England, she settled in the wilds of Wyoming where she taught adolescents all about the Celts and a bit about writing before she stepped out of the classroom to pursue her writing career full time.

When she’s not writing, you can find her working her way through her mountainous TBR piles, alpine skiing, or traveling to some new place on her ever-expanding bucket list. To stay up to date on her adventures, connect with Tam on her website www.tamderudderjackson where you can subscribe to her newsletter.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Heather Bass

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and she continues to blow my mind on how she writes her characters. My favorite genre is sports romance and she always exceeds my expectations. This book could be read as a standalone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I was excited for this book and I started reading it right away. It only took me a full day to read this awesome story. I can’t wait to see what she will write about next.

Wyatt Tompkins is a very well known goaltender. He is a huge player who has no problem with it at all. Wyatt thinks he can’t be touched but he finds himself not playing for a year. He then goes to cool off and hears a woman in trouble. Wyatt goes and helps right away and when he finds out who he saved he is in shock. He helps the PR woman that probably got him in this mess in the first place. Wyatt needs all the help he can get and Serena now owes him one. Will they be able to get what they have wanted all along or will they be too different from another?

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Christie Mitchum

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady is one of my favorite opposites-attracts romances. It was full of all the things I love…sweetness, spiciness, the feels, and a fantastic, wonderful ending!!!

Wyatt and Serena are complete opposites. He is a playboy who seems intent on wrecking his career. She is extremely good at her job and takes it very seriously. He has a mother who seems intent on telling him he is worth NOTHING despite his success. She has a loving and supportive family. Plus, the two don’t really like each other very much either. Basically, they should never work, but somehow they do.

Serena is a victim of an attack when the last person she expects to be her savior is her biggest pain in the neck, Wyatt, the disgraced NHL goaltender. He not only doesn’t leave her side, but he makes sure she makes it home safely. But, Wyatt being Wyatt, thinks he can use this to his advantage and get Serena to help him out in two ways: as a wedding date and getting his spot back on the team. As these two spend more time together, a sweet friendship develops with a lot of underlying chemistry that sizzles. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed seeing a bad boy fall so hard!

Wyatt is like a puzzle piece she can’t quite figure out. He has a horrible partying playboy reputation, but he also has a sweet, caring side as well. Trying to figure out what makes this man tick now playing with her own feelings. There is something special that continues to draw her towards him.

Serena isn’t like any woman Wyatt has ever been with. She’s not only beautiful, but she is intelligent and works really hard at her job in the PR Department. Plus, she doesn’t fawn all over him because he is a professional athlete. She points out his selfishness but not in a way that demeans him, only in a way that allows him to see who he really is and become a better person. Although she does have one thing in common with him, her love of Legos. What could be sweeter than that!!!!

The romance isn’t the only plot happening in the book. There is still danger lurking around the corner for Serena, and she wants to handle it herself. Thank God Wyatt doesn’t agree. He literally is a knight in shining armor, even if that armor is a little bit dinged.

If you love flawed hockey heroes and strong, quirky, and smart heroines, along with an opposites-attract novel with all the feels, this book is definitely for you! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!!

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Trisha Cargile

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever had a one night stand go sideways in the most colossal way? Well, this book may just have you beat. Kia had a typical one night stand, and ended up with a gift from it 9 months later. Fast forward to t-ball, and her son will finally meet his dad… aka: his coach.
This book has all the right feel good moments, and endearing story line, and a real life ‘this could’ve happened to me’ situation. The story, the love, the courage is unremarkable and is definitely a feel good book that will leave you feeling like you read a victory!

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady is a great sport romance.

Wyatt requires Serena’s clever PR skills, and he’s not above manipulating the payback. He’s even willing to overlook her prickly exterior in order to win her over. After all, she’s already acquainted with his brand of lunacy, and it doesn’t hurt that she’s attractive. Serena is determined to propel her career to new heights and become invaluable to the team—as soon as she overcomes a devious teammate. Helping Wyatt will simply divert her attention and energy away from her main purpose, but she can’t deny that more sizzles beneath his roguish smile. Serena slowly pulls back the layers to expose the true heart pulsing beneath the goalie gear.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique sports romance series. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down.

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

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

Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady’s great romance series.

Beckett Miller’s hedonistic lifestyle has just been cooled. Following a high-profile fall from grace due to a drug scandal, the elderly pro hockey superstar is without a team, has been withdrawn from endorsements, and is absolutely bankrupt. Desperate to sell his house, the league’s bad boy is forced to work with a real estate agent with a dazzling smile and with whom he’d just made a tremendous fool of himself. Paige Anderson’s success in sales has not translated into relationships. Paige is going out all the stops to keep her marriage together as her husband grows more distant, and the last thing she wants is a scandal-plagued playboy athlete as a client. However, the hefty commission she’ll receive from the sale appears to be worthwhile.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique sports romance series. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178999783-guarding-the-crease” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687024677l/178999783._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178999783-guarding-the-crease”>Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance</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/5757102153″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />

Wyatt Tompkins has had one too many bad days. His PR team has had their work cut out for them with all his antics, but Serena Lambert has become a pro over the years at spinning things in a better light. Wyatt’s only goal is to be a goalie in the big leagues, but he is currently swimming in the minors. Serena is the only one who can help him climb back to the top. Will she be willing to help him? Even though she has only ever seen him in a bad light he does seem to be a changed man. This was a good book. I think I have read one or two others in this series but I will definitely be reading the rest. The author put together a great cast of character who showed a lot of development. I can’t wait to dive into the other books in the series.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by April Smith

Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another great book in this hockey series. I have not been a fan of Wyatt in the other playmaker series books, but the author did a great job changing my mind with this story line.
You get to see Wyatt grow and change throughout the book as a love story evolves with Serena. Great read, it doesnt disappoint!

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Shannen Kern

Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have enjoyed other books in this series so it should come as no surprise that this one raises the bar a little bit more. I thought that creating an image for Wyatt that was anything close to loveable was going to be a challenge. Somehow the author not only carved him into a redeemable man but had me rooting for him! I love Serena’s character as she is strong but gracious. The chemistry flies off the pages eventually, but will it be enough? I recommend picking up any book in this series, but this one is absolutely a very enjoyable read!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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

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

I have read my fair share of sports romance books, but this one takes the cake! I happened to see the cover and grabbed a copy but wasn’t sure what I was getting into with this author as they are new to me. I’m so glad I took the chance because I was absolutely addicted to the story. Beckett starts off not so loveable and makes you wonder why he’s making these choices. Paige is oh-so-relatable, and I found myself invested in both of them rather quickly. The flow of the story is incredible, and it had me racing to the end of each page to figure out what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this book even if you aren’t a huge fan of sports romances because I think this one will catch you pleasantly off guard.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Robin Rankin

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)

Serena and Wyatt couldn’t be more opposite. She is hard working career driven and he is a giant party boy who seems to be unable to stay out trouble which ends up costing him his job and hanging out with the owners son.

Wyatt was in the right place at the right time and that started a chain of events that slowly start to get his life on track.

I really enjoyed this book, there were so many little things that added to the characters and story and I couldn’t put it down. I hope I’m able to catch up with Wyatt, Serena & family some day.

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Guarding the Crease(The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady-Review by Heather Knalls

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wyatt Tompkins is a former NHL player who is trying to get back into the league by sucking up to the owner of his former teams son. Serena Lambert is the PR director for the team that Wyatt happens to run into at an event. He didn’t recognize her at first but he saves her life in the parking lot as she is being attacked. He had not set his mind on having her help him get back on the team. He is wanting her to help him clean up his image so that they feel he has changed his bad boy ways. Will she help him out after he saved her life or will she leave him hanging in the wind?

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an enemies-to-lovers hockey romance. Wyatt Tompkins use to be a star goalie in the NHL. However, his bad-boy reputation has gotten him into more trouble than he can count. He is trying to make his way back onto the team, but in the process is keeping up his old ways. That is until he comes to a rescue of a woman being attacked. While he saves her, he realizes he knows her. Serena Lambert is the woman he comes to save, but he is also her worst nightmare because she is the head of his former hockey team’s PR. She was the one in charge of covering up all his indiscretions, so she is not fond of him. However, they start to help each other out – her teaching him better PR so he can get back on the team, and also through a “fake dating” experience, they actually start to get to know each other. She is surprised by the person he is and vice versa. Is there more there? Can she get over his Playboy background no matter what her feelings are?
I enjoyed this story. There was great banter, movement of the plot, character development, and the ability to fall in love with the characters. I didn’t want to really give anything away, but I will say there is a lot of plot and character development. This is a quick-moving romance which I love. Serena is a great character, strong, intelligent, and open minded. Wyatt, while at the start you will think he is pig-headed, he actually becomes a really great character. His progress throughout the book was great. In the end, you can just feel the change and how much Serena means to him. There was even some spice, but nothing over the top.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/172690123-guarding-the-crease” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1686602925l/172690123._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/172690123-guarding-the-crease”>Guarding the Crease</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/5755578711″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Wyatt is in a slump and taking advantage of his goalie privileges. He no longer has a team to work for and no drive without sports what’s he to do. Serena Lambert is PR director of one of the top NHL teams. When Wyatt meets Serena, he asks for his help to clean up his image. And try to get him back with a good team. Serena is hesistant to help Wyatt. But she also needs his help as well.<br />This was such a good read and of course the romance is a bonus!
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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Kerry Carr

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 9th book in The Playmakers Series. This is a sports romance with an element of the couple being opposites that attract. The author does a great job with the characters. At first Wyatt is definately someone I couldn’t like. He was arrogant and thought he was gods gift. He just expected things to go his own way and when they didn’t he looked to other people to fix problems he made. He has got a reputation of being the teams bad boy and that has led him to be dropped from playing the game he loves. He is desperate to find a way back into the coaches good books and to repair his reputation but he needs help.
The person who normally has to clean up his mess is Serena who works the PR for the team Wyatt is part of. She is very career focused and what’s to go far in her career.
When an incident occurs and Wyatt came to her rescue she knew he would call in a favour at some point, but when he tells her he wants her to rebuild his reputation and get him back on the first team she is shocked and also annoyed as this will take her away from her primary goal of advancing her career.
Now she has the challenge which will get all of her PR skills. How does she changes the reputation of the biggest PR nightmare she has ever known?
As they start to work together the chemistry starts to sizzle. Both of them have things to learn. As Serena starts to uncover the real Wyatt she sees a side to him she didn’t realise existed. Maybe Wyatt isn’t so bad after all?
Wyatt meanwhile is learning how to be a bit more appreciative of his team and teammates.
As both of them learn to grow and change can they get what they in both their careers and blossoming relationship or will the pressures of their jobs and the forces that are trying to bring them down succeed in stopping them.
This was a really good read. And the character development was amazing. I went from not liking Wyatt at all to find him a strong and protective person who will protect those he cares about. As he realises that things are just about him, I loved how this realisation enabled him to improve his relationships not only with his team mates but with Serena the girl he wants.
This story is a slow burn romance and I loved how our main characters grew together and that growth made them more connected and attracted to each other.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Jules Herbert

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yet again this wonderful author has brought us a captivating storyline with complex characters…I think that’s the word I want… who you may well love to hate at the start, well Wyatt at least lol but who will draw you in to their story and maybe even worm their way into your heart. Do yourself a favour and get reading this series.

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

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

Wow just wow!! What an amazing start to what I just know will be a fantastic series. It truly is so very much more than I expected from a contemporary sports romance. Beckett and Paige are wonderful characters who go through so much, especially Beckett, but with the hard times comes a lot of personal growth. All the trials and tribulations are so well written by this talented author that you will be hooked from start to finish just like I was. When I first started reading this book I had definite perceived ideas of who these characters were going to be but oh boy was I so wrong because they were so so much more than I could ever have imagined.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Angela Shirley

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jeff is living his best life, the one he was made for. Playing for a top baseball tam and not having to worry about anything. Although part of his job is coaching at the local community centre which always makes him happy especially the young kids who he can see the enjoyment in their eyes just as he had as a kid. While coaching one day, one of the kids Max who deep down is one of Jeff’s favourites drags him to meet his mom. When there eyes meet Jeff realises it’s the woman who got away all those years age.

Kia having just moved to be closer to her sister and her new job is happiest when making time for Max, picking him up from practice is the best he is always full of energy and constantly talking about his coach “Smitty”, but when they finally meet Kia is taken back to the time of there meeting and the inevitable news she needs to break to this man who has never really left her heart.

Can Kia and Jeff rekindle there lost love or will the secret she has been keeping for six years be enough to break them apart?

This is the third book in the Playing for keeps series and it just keeps getting better and better. Kia is a strong and sassy woman who against all odds has raised her son and the is her world. Jeff as a character is full of emotion and surprise when finding out he has a son but the way he embraces both of them s lovely to read.

The writing as always is engaging and flows with the story brilliantly and makes you want to keep turning the page to see what happens next. The secondary characters are a great edition to the story and we definitely need Gonzo’s story and see who can tame that man. I can’t wait to read the next book and please, please don’t let us wait too long.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80342799-sliding-into-home” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687288103l/80342799._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80342799-sliding-into-home”>Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance</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/5752079785″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />

Jeff and Kia are in for a big surprise when they get introduced by Max, Kia’s son. Jeff is coaching Max’s t-ball team and the last thing he expected was running into a one night stand from six years ago. When she drops the bomb on him that Max was a a result of their unforgettable night together he is thrown for a loop. How could she not have sought him out to let him know? Their chemistry is still there, but Kia has reservations about being with Jeff due to his celebrity status as a baseball player. As with any relationship these two had their ups and downs. They both only want what’s best for their son, but will that include Jeff & Kia rekindling their romance? This book, like the others in the series, can be read as a stand alone. It can be read in one sitting and once you start you won’t want to put it down.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by M Policicchio

Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers #9)Guarding the Crease by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

WOW!! Can I have me a Wyatt?? I think he is my new book husband. I get that he has some baggage and a few issues but he is working on them. 😉

Wyatt is a troubled elite goalie. He has been acting out for his mother’s attention for so long he is not even sure if he likes his own antics. He is trying to reclaim his job and be the #1 again, but for him to do that he has to face some harsh truths about himself.

Serena is the PR Director that has been in charge of spinning Wyatt’s wild ways for the last several years. When Wyatt got sent to the minor league team, Serena was able to breathe for a minute. Now Wyatt is back. To Serena’s surprise, Wyatt doesn’t honestly seem like the d-bag that his antics portray him to be. Maybe he has grown up, maybe he can change.

After Wyatt intervenes during a situation with Serena, they start spending time together as Wyatt cons Serena into being his date for a family wedding so that his mother doesn’t saddle him with a social-climbing, status-seeking debutante. A friendship grows. Feelings get real.

This book is funny with real characters. There were scenes where I just wanted to shake the character and say, “I can’t believe you just said that!” Totally hooks you. Read this book if you love hockey, hot guys, and second chances.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jess Engel

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series continues to deliver! This third installment is just as good as the first two and I loved Jeff and Kia’s story!

The story and characters were both well developed, something I’ve come to expect from this author. She thinks of everything and fills out the story well with all of the little details. I love how their child (of course unknown to Jeff) brings them back together, though not seamlessly. The tension, romance, and resilience between them keeps the reader engaged. Jeff may be one of my favorite characters from the entire series; I loved his patience and dedication to their relationship as well as with Max. If you’re looking for an entertaining, page-turner, this is it!

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Shannen Kern

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great sports romance! I read this as a standalone and wasn’t lost at all, but I am definitely heading back to pick up the previous books in the series now. I am addicted to this author’s writing! Their flow is marvelous, the characters are instantly loveable, and I need more. Kia and Max are both wonderful, but Kia is definitely my favorite. She has this grit that is just trying to do best by her son, and it’s incredibly endearing. Though Max is great as well because he isn’t afraid to be vulnerable and stick out the tough stuff. This is really an all-around amazing read, and I highly recommend picking it up and giving it a chance!

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Donya Pedigo

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sliding into Home is the third book in the Playing for Keeps Series by Lauren Fraser, and to be completely honest, I didn’t think that you could get much better than book two was, but book three has now become my favorite. You can read this amazing tale as a standalone, but you would truly be doing yourself an injustice as this is a wonderful series with tantalizing characters who face some pretty interesting situations in their day-to-day lives. As I’m not much of a sports fan I almost passed on this series, but boy am I glad I gave it a try.

What would you do if you just happened to run into the one-night stand you had six long years ago? Oh and that one night stand which produced your son is the same man whom your son has been talking about nonstop, his new coach. This is exactly what Kia faces in this story.

Jeff and Kia’s story is written so well that I felt like I was a part of their ups and downs. I absolutely love that Kia is a strong, proud mom with tattoos, whose unconventional lifestyle and job has caused her to be judged, but she has overcome these criticisms. Enough good things can’t be said about this story without giving more away, so just take my advice and read it.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sliding into Home is book 3 in this series and while this book could be read as a standalone I very highly recommend reading this series in order as I loved every book in this series…….but this book is my favorite! The chemistry between Jeff and Kia……off the charts…but their son, Max….he was such a hoot. Baseball, drama, trust, passion and just the love of family that Jeff and Kia create. I loved their story so much.

Jeff and Kia had connected years ago having a sizzling night together, but then have never seen each other since. In that time, Kia ends up pregnant with Max but never caught Jeff’s last name nor where he moved to since he left town. Kia raises Max and does all she can as a single mom for years until Kia runs into Jeff as Max’s tee ball coach and having the courage to finally speak the truth and tell Jeff that he is Max’s father.

Jeff steps up and tries to be the dad that Max deserves and the family he always wanted were right in front of him having Kia and Max come into his life again. Kia tries at arms length at first, protecting Max and herself from any hurt that might ensue, especially when the father of her child is a star baseball player. Will Jeff be able to protect Max and Kia when lies come to light and try and disrupt this new family?

I highly recommend this book…….it was very hard to put down and I loved every page. I am already looking forward to more from this author.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)

As much as I loved Jeff and Saskia, I think I loved Max at least three times as much. I have definitely developed an appreciation of little boys and their craziness now that I have a grandson.

There were so many ups and downs for all of then but I think they impacted Kia even more with all her insecurities due to her upbringing.

I love these boys, they way they embraced Max and Kia without blinking an eye or getting mad due to less guy time.

I found this series a little later but now that i know I will be reading the rest of the series.

I’m really excited about the next boy. I’m going to enjoy seeing that big boy fall.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jenique Bornman

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Sliding into Home” by Lauren Fraser takes readers on a heartwarming journey through the complexities of love, parenthood, and second chances. In this engaging romance novel, the author skillfully weaves together the lives of Kia and Smitty, two characters who find themselves facing unexpected challenges as they navigate the twists and turns of life.

Kia, a resilient single mom and talented tattoo artist, is the epitome of strength. As the story unfolds, readers witness her struggles and triumphs, empathizing with her as she tries to maintain the facade of having it all together. However, fate has different plans when a chance encounter with Jeff disrupts her carefully constructed world. The chemistry between Kia and Jeff is palpable, and their emotional journey is a testament to the author’s ability to create relatable and multidimensional characters.

Smitty, the San Diego Hawks’ centerfielder, is not just a professional athlete but also a man grappling with unexpected fatherhood. Fraser skillfully portrays his transformation from a competitive athlete to a devoted father who is willing to go to great lengths for his son. Jeff’s determination to win Kia’s heart is endearing, and readers can’t help but root for him as he faces the challenge of convincing her that their connection is not merely a game.

The narrative is filled with humor, heart, and moments of vulnerability that resonate with readers on a personal level. The authors writing captures the essence of modern relationships and the complexities of blending families. The pacing of the story keeps the reader engaged, as they follow Kia and Jeff’s journey toward building a meaningful connection despite their past.

“Sliding into Home” is more than just a romance novel; it’s a story about finding courage to let go of the past and embrace the uncertainties of the future. Lauren Fraser’s masterful storytelling, combined with well-drawn characters and a compelling plot, makes this book a captivating read for anyone seeking a blend of romance, family dynamics, and personal growth. Whether you’re a fan of sports-themed romance or simply enjoy stories that tug at the heartstrings, “Sliding into Home” is a home run that will leave you cheering for love’s triumphant victory

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