The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon (The Boyfriend Project #2)

 

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Loved it with my whole heart! This was the perfect fake dating story between an NFL star and a personal trainer. If you're looking for a great romcom to end your summer, this is the one you want.

Taylor has debt coming out of her ears, so when Jamal offers her an insane amount of money and the opportunity to get her business off the ground, in order to get him back into shape, she can't say no.

Taylor is such a fierce and lovable character that a lot of us can relate to. I also enjoyed the flirty banter between the two, and felt the story had the perfect blend of humor, romance and realism. These two are one of my new favorite couples, and I can't wait for more in this series!

I was lucky enough to listen to the audiobook thanks to an advanced copy from Hachette Audio, and it brings the characters to life perfectly.

SUMMARY:

When a personal trainer agrees to fake date her client, all rules are out the window in this delightful romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Boyfriend Project!

When it comes to personal training, Taylor Powell kicks serious butt. Unfortunately, her bills are piling up, rent is due, and the money situation is dire. Taylor needs more than the support of her new best friends, Samiah and London. She needs a miracle.

And Jamar Dixon might just be it. The oh-so-fine former footballer wants back into the NFL, and he wants Taylor to train him. There's just one catch -- no one can know what they're doing. But when they're accidentally outed as a couple, Taylor's game plan is turned completely upside down. Is Jamar just playing to win...or is he playing for keeps?

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Halftime Husband by Erin McCarthy (Sassy in the City #5)

 

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Multiple chance encounters you won't forget! Halftime Husband is one "meet cute" after another and can't help falling for Brandon and Dakota through all their silly banter.

The 8 yr old twins, Poppy and Willow, steal every scene they're in. With no animosity, they genuinely bond with Dakota, even after chasing off multiple nannies before her.

A light-hearted, steamy romance that will have you cheering for more.  This is a stand alone and doesn't need to be read in series order.

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Running into a man once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Three times makes it fate...right?

Unless he is now your grumpy boss who holds the future of your fading dance career in his hands. And you hooked up with him when he was just a mysterious stranger rescuing you...

My life is a hot mess. I'm Dakota Tanner and I speak before I think, I spend before I earn, and I live totally in the moment. Which is why I'm down and out in need of a major life makeover. Cue the hot guy who has it all together and makes my toes curl in bed. Who then disappears before I wake up. When he reappears five months later as head coach of a pro football team, he wants a secret romance (aka: a no-one-can-ever-know bangfest) while I'm a nanny for his wild-child daughters.

I should say no. But he just might be my one true love...or my biggest mistake yet.

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Hard to Score by K. Bromberg (Play Hard #3)

 

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Old friends and family secrets unfold! Hard to Score is the third book in the Play Hard series and it does NOT disappoint!

Throughout most of the story, you're kept on your toes guessing what really happened 10 years ago. It caused such a rift between two close families that they never spoke again, even when they needed each other the most.

Brexton still remembers the day Drew broke her heart and stomped the teenage crush she harbored to the ground. When their paths cross and she finds those feelings have only deepened, she tries to keep her distance...

Drew's sole focus is on his football career and his family that's been torn apart over the years. He doesn't have time for a relationship, nor the patience, but the chance to have his friendship back with Brexton is an opportunity he can't miss.

Watching this story unfold was extremely cathartic for me, especially the way Brexton slowly broke down Drew's walls and opened his heart up to love. If anything, it just makes me love Brexton's dad even more than before!

The dynamics in the Bowman family will have you wanting to reach through the pages and slap someone upside the head, but it definitely helps you understand what makes Drew tick.

My favorite in the series so far, as I've enjoyed watching each of the sisters find their other halves, I can't wait for the next book to release. A wonderful sports romance with all the feels, and a few douche-canoe players that you'll love to hate!

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

I've signed numerous players to my family's agency -- I assumed winning over my next client would be just as easy.

The last thing I expected was to run into the boy who took my first kiss and broke my heart: only now Drew Bowman is all grown up.

Sexy. Scandal-tainted. Second-string. The crush I never got over.

I tell myself work is the reason I can't get him out of my head. I tell him his talent far outweighs his position, and I know I can help. I lie and lie, because admitting that I want a second chance at my first love is impossible.

Some lines cannot be crossed, and ours was drawn in the sand years ago.

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I'm supposed to hate her.

I've been told so time and time again for ten years - her father ruined our family, smeared my name before my career even began.

But that's not what I'm feeling now.

Brexton Kincade just strode out of my memories and onto my field.

Driven. Determined. Grown up. The Capulet to my Montague.

Being with her would be an unforgivable sin against my father, but I can't resist the pull between us. Even if it means hiding what we have. Even if it means confronting the secrets I've always feared were lies.

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The Trouble With Quarterbacks by R.S. Grey

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You had me at Foosball! The Trouble With Quarterbacks isn't your regular Sports RomCom - this one had everything you could want:

**Hilarious moments
**Adorable nephew
**Just a smidge of drama
**Plenty of stolen kisses

From their first encounter, I knew I was going to love everything Candace and Logan brought to this story. From tender moments, to dealing with the crazy paparazzi, this book draws you in and won't let your heart go.

I always know that I'm guaranteed plenty of laughter and romance with any R.S. Grey book, and I have to admit this is probably my favorite one so far! Hot NFL Uncle and a British preschool teacher, with two hysterical flatmates, what more could you ask for?

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
🔥 Steamy Romance

SUMMARY:

CANDACE: KAT & YASMINE! DO NOT DALLY! Come straight home after work. Kat, don't take the long route from the subway station just so you can pass by Cute Hot Dog Guy. This is important!

I've had THE BEST DAY. You won't believe it. There I was in my preschool classroom, washing a bit of poo out of some soggy trousers, when this absolute babe came to collect his nephew from my class.

Truthfully, I thought I'd blacked out for a moment when I first saw him. He was a proper hunk with glorious brown hair, quite tall, and he had these arms. Are muscly arms supposed to turn me on? I'm panting just thinking about them.

Anyway, he told me he's a professional foosball player. At least, I think that's what he said. The tots can get quite loud near pick-up time.

YASMINE: Foosball? What are you on about? Have you gone mad?

KAT: Oh sod off. So what if I like to have a good look at Hot Dog Guy's arse on my trek home after a hard day's work? It's called self-care.

CANDACE: Kat, you're hopeless. Yasmine, yes -- foosball! I suppose it's a big thing over here in the States? We must investigate and learn everything we can.

By the way, he's called Logan.

Logan + Candace. I think that sounds quite nice! I can hear the wedding bells now. Dum dum da-dum.

YASMINE: Oh good grief. I suppose we can do some snooping when I get home. I'll grab wine on my way.

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Dare To Tempt by Carly Phillips (Dare Nation #2)

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A sports romance that will keep you guessing! Dare To Tempt will captivate you from the start. As usual, having the extended Dare family you've come to love throughout both series, making several appearances throughout the story, is worth the read just for that alone.

Whether it's guessing who's trying to sabotage Damon's career or waiting to see what Evie's psycho ex will do next, I guarantee you won't be able to stop reading until the last page.

While it can be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading them in order so you can appreciate the characters even more. I've loved this series so much and they just get better with each book!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

He's a smooth talking jock in trouble.
She's the solution to his problems.
Love is the last thing they expected to find.

Damon Prescott had it all. Star quarterback. Money. Fame. Now? He's being accused of taking performance enhancing drugs and banned from the sport and team he loves.

Determined to prove he's innocent, he hires tough as nails private investigator, Evie Wolfe. She's able to bring a man to his knees with a glare, yet sensual in ways that take him off guard -- and she's everything Damon didn't know he needed.

Evie's used to men dismissing her, especially playboys like Damon Prescott so she's not buying the sexual lines he's trying to sell. She's with him to do a job, nothing more. But you know what they say about the best laid plans? Sometimes you end up between the sheets with an arrogant football player anyway.

But when the case is over, can Damon convince Evie she's the only woman for him or will she leave him tied up in love?

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A Slice of Love by Teagan Hunter (Slice #4)

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A Slice of Love is comfort food for your soul! A charming second chance romance that will have you craving that perfect pizza while reading Jonas and Frankie's story.

Jonas is the boy everyone adored, heading for a career in football, he neglects to pursue the one thing in his life that makes him happy, his crush on Frank.

Frankie (Frank) gave her heart to Jonas once and she's determined not to let him back in, only to have it broken once more. As he rehabs his sports injury, old feelings spark back to life for her, but can they really rekindle what they once had?

A quick read that will leave you smiling and thinking of that special someone you used to exchange secret notes with. Filled with laughter and witty banter, I highly enjoyed this low drama romance.

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Jonas Schwartz isn't just good at playing football. He's also good at playing hearts, and four years ago, he played mine like it was the easiest game of his life.

Brokenhearted, I ran off to art school, swearing to forget about my one-off secret weekend with the star quarterback.

I'd heard whispers about his injury, but I never expected Jonas to return to our hometown to rehab his knee, and I certainly never thought he'd show up on the other side of my door with a pizza in hand.

He looks good. Better than before.

Whatever -- I'm over him. I've completely moved on.

I just wish my heart would get the memo...

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Focused by Karla Sorensen

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Focused will leave you with all of the good feels! I love the quirky characters, even ones I want to punch in the junk.

Molly is definitely a "fly by the seat of your pants" character, but her intentions are good. Being raised in the football world, she feels even more determined to prove how good she is at her job, and that she's earned the position.

Noah takes a hot minute to warm up to, but after you learn why he acts the way he does, your heart will open up to him.

A heart-warming story about second chances and pursuing your dreams. Noah is my new favorite book boyfriend of 2020! I absolutely loved this story from start to finish and highly recommend it if you're a sports romance fan.

💋 Romance
🏈 Sports

Summary:

If you've ever seen your teenage crush ten years later, and he turns out to be a complete jerk, then you know how Molly Ward feels.

The last time she saw Noah Griffin was the regrettable day that she decided to climb into his bedroom window and turn her unrequited crush into something more.

That day was bad enough, but things are about to get worse.

Noah has become one of the best football players in the country, and he's just landed on Molly's front step.

As a new addition to the Washington Wolves roster, Noah's presence is the key to Molly's promotion in the front office.

The problem is, Noah wants nothing to do with Molly, and his surly attitude is making her job very difficult.

But he's got another thing coming if he thinks Molly will be intimidated by one grumpy football player, no matter how much he hates being around her.

Once these two go head to head, their mutual dislike explodes into undeniable chemistry. But with what they have at stake, they just might detonate everything else along with it.

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The Play Maker by L.M. Carr (The Sideline Series #1)

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The Play Maker is a touchdown in my book! Not only is this a second chance romance, it also features another one of my favorite tropes: brother's best friend.

Addison Hamilton (AJ) is tasked with interviewing the one person she never wanted to lay eyes on again. The only person who's ever meant anything to her, and shattered her heart.

Julian MacIntyre wants to make amends and win Addison back, but he has quite the task of earning her trust again. After a career-ending injury, he finds himself the youngest coach in the NFL, but his heart is still torn between wishing he could be on the field.

With life throwing obstacles in the way, as well as a pig that refuses to take no for an answer, and a blackmailer from AJ's past, you'll be drawn into the story as it unfolds. 

Plenty of steam, sports, drama, and a touch of humor - this book is a wonderful start to a new series. While I figured out early on who was behind the texts, I still couldn't put this put down until I finished, and I can't wait to read Rence's story next!

💧 Drama

🏈 Sports Romance

Summary:

Playing football ruled every decision Julian MacIntyre ever made, including leaving his high school sweetheart behind to follow his dream. Sidelined by an injury on the field, he’s now making a huge comeback to the NFL as the league’s youngest head coach.

He wants it all. The glory, the job and the girl he walked away from years ago.

As one of the top sports reporters, Addison Hamilton has made a name for herself in a male-dominated industry. Proven to be a hard-nosed journalist, she asks the tough questions, but when given the opportunity to interview the man who broke her heart, is she willing to cross the lines of professionalism to get the answers she needs?

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Fair Catch by S.R. Grey (Men of Fall #2)

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Fair Catch will put a smile on your face! This is a sports romance you won't be able to put down, you'll fall for Caleb and Jodi instantly.

Jodi Knapp is a girl we can all relate to. With a job she loves, even if she does come across the occasional bridezilla, she's perfectly content with her life. When she goes on the blind date everyone dreads, as a favor to a friend, she winds up being rescued by a hot football player.

Caleb Fortier is focused on his career and the last thing he's looking for is a relationship that would become a distraction. Once he saves Jodi from a pig-headed teammate, he starts to rethink his priorities.

With a mild amount of drama, this book has some of my favorite troupes:
🗹 Comedy
🗹 Romance
🗹 Sports

Another winner from S.R. Grey, this is a great stand alone for anyone who loves a good love story, with a little sass and humor thrown in!

😄 Comedy
🏈 Sports Romance
 🔥 Steamy

Summary:
He's not looking for love. And she's given up on it.

Former football star Caleb Fortier has a chance to make things right. There's no way he's washed up, despite what critics are saying. Determined to prove them wrong, Caleb's about to reclaim his title as one of the best tight ends to ever hit the field.

But making that happen requires a full-time commitment, meaning there's no time for love.

Too bad life has other plans.

When Caleb rescues Jodi Knapp, a pretty wedding consultant, from a bad situation, he's all but done for. Jodi feels something for him too but doesn't trust her heart. She's had far too many disappointments.

Can Jodi believe in love again?

Will Caleb show her how?

Or will he stay focused solely on football?

Find out in Fair Catch, the second novel in the bestselling Men of Fall football romance series.

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Jock Road by Sara Ney (Jock Hard #3)

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Jock Road is a wonderful sports romance! A perfect blend of humor, wit, romance and a dash of football - Sara Ney has delivered another spectacular addition to the Jock Hard series.

Charlie Edmonds is a ballsy, take-no-crap kind of girl...so when Jackson enters her world in the rudest of ways, she's determined to keep her distance.

Jackson Jennings has one focus - football. He has no desire to date or be distracted by any females, but when he crosses Charlie, he discovers that there might be more to life than the goals his Dad's set for him.

Jackson and Charlie are hysterical in their interactions, and I found myself having to gather my wits while reading, from laughing so hard. Every time they run into each other, I fully expected one of the two to end up being arrested, lol.

The author writes with no filter and I'm always reminded how much I adore her books when I've finished a new one! Perfect for any fan of the Douchebag series.

😄 Comedy

🏈 Sports Romance

Summary:

EAT. SLEEP. FOOTBALL.

Those are Jackson Jennings, Jr's three mantras. His entire life, he's been a trained athlete with only one end-game: the Pro's. No girls. No parties. No alcohol.

EAT. SLEEP. FOOTBALL.

Repeat.

Every Friday night, Triple J cruises the strip on campus, bored, lonely and conditioned not to party. But the night he meets Charlotte Edmonds on the side of the road, he wonders if his three mantras will ever be enough.

BIG. DUMB. JOCK.

Charlie has no time for Jackson's antics. Not when he's stealing her food or teases her to no end, making her tingle in all the right place. But if she's ever going to have a boyfriend, she'd choose one who isn't a Neanderthal. One with manners and actual time to spend with her. Not a hulking man-child who cruises the strip at night, in his Big. Dumb. Truck.

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Last Slice of Pie by Kathryn Andrews (Starving for Southern #2)

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Last Slice of Pie is a delicious treat! A second chance sports romance that'll have you believing in love and happily ever afters again, and is the perfect recipe to fully immerse yourself in the story.

Lexi has always had an unrequited crush on Bryan, and my heart immediately felt her plight in the first chapter. The thrill of knowing he was returning to their town, had me turning the pages as fast as I could read after that point.

Now Bryan...that man owns my heart! From the smallest things (his cherished memories of Lexi's cats while they were growing up), to his pursuit to win her over. He's the perfect example of what every book boyfriend should be.

Every time I re-read this book I'm making it a personal goal to make at least one of the recipes (there's one at the end of every chapter!)

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

🏈 Sports

Summary:

Lexi Jarvie

Pie isn't just a dessert, it's a way of life. Pies, fillings, jams, jellies, honey, they're all a part of my award-winning business, Firefly Kitchen. After being left behind, by everyone, I was determined to make it all on my own, and I have. I love what I do, I love what I've created, and I love who I've become. Yes, it's small, but it's mine, and nothing or no one can stop me now. Not even Bryan Brennen. He may have returned, but it won't be long before he leaves. And regardless of which way you slice it, some things can't be forgotten, no matter how sweet the taste.

Bryan Brennen

Football isn't just a sport, it's a way of life. I've spent more years than I can remember chasing my dream. When you come from nothing, it's even more important to become something. The unstoppable drive and incomparable determination that is ingrained in me has gotten me to where I am now; twenty-eight years old and undoubtedly the best professional quarterback in the league. To be happy is to be perfect. Plans, plays, passes, I've mastered them all, but it was never just for me, it was for her, too. Only she doesn't know it, and now, ten years later, I'm ready to tell her.

She's a small town girl. He's a household name.

Off the field and out of the kitchen, will they break and crumble, or finally get their second chance at the biggest game of them all...love.

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The Pickup by Nikki Ash (Imperfect Love #1)

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A one-night stand with unforeseen consequences, forces life-changing decisions to be made by two strangers. They exchanged nicknames, which made it virtually impossible to track each other down.

Football star Nick Shaw has everything going for him, except for the typical family drama, but when his path crosses with Olivia, he feels a connection that makes him start to question what he really wants in life.

This sports romance has something for everyone although it takes a few pages to truly be drawn in to the story, but once you're in, you won't want to stop.

When I was 2/3 of the way through the book, I thought it was about to wrap up, but I'm so glad it didn't, cuz the last few chapters are especially what made me fall even more in love with the characters in this book. I can't wait for Killian and Giselle's story next!!!

🏈 Sports Romance
🔥 Steamy

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Forward Progress by S.R. Grey (Men of Fall #1)

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Graham Tettersaw is a former NFL quarter back, looking to make a comeback after fighting a pain-killer addiction from his injury. When a team shows interest in him, their one requirement is he has to pretend Eden is his girlfriend.

Eden Vetterly is trying to provide for her younger brother, who has been accepted into an alternative art school. When she's given the opportunity to make a lot of money while pretending to be someone's girlfriend, it seems too good to be true.

When Graham and Eden start to blur the lines between their pretend relationship and real feelings, they're thrown for a loop by the league and must figure out if they even have a real chance at love.

I loved the chemistry between the characters, and Eden's brother was a perfect addition to the story! A charming sports romance and my first encounter with the author, I'll definitely be starting the Boys of Winter series next!

🏈 Sports Romance

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Misadventures of a College Girl by Lauren Rowe (Misadventures Series #9)

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Zooey Cartwright arrives at her first party while at college, determined to finally lose her virginity. She ends up meeting Tyler Caldwell, but despite his cocky ego, making out is as far as he'll go with her. Angry with how her night turned out, she swears Tyler out of her life, only to end up in 2 classes with him.

The banter between the two main characters is witty, humorous and pure entertainment. Their chemistry is off the charts, and believe me, there are plenty of steamy scenes!

I've never wished for a male lead character to be real, as much as I did with Tyler. The man only gets better with every chapter! I ignored the Olympics for this book and was so involved in the outcome that when I reached 90%, I messaged the author that I was barely hanging on by a thread! LOVED this book!!!

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