5 SMOOCHES!
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SYNOPSIS:
Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got dumped on the hockey arena’s jumbotron?
Everyone did. But I lived it. Including the moment when Lake Axelrod, the team’s broody, tattooed right winger, swooped in on skates to rescue me from public humiliation.
Even more surprising? When the famously grumpy (and ridiculously sexy) hockey star insists on being my fake boyfriend for my sister’s high-profile wedding.
It’s the perfect plan. His family stops pressuring him to settle down, and I’ll get the ultimate revenge, since my ex is the best man. Bonus – I might even salvage my professional reputation.
We need rules though.
1. To pull this off, everyone from his teammates to my boss has to believe we’re a real couple.
2. That means swoony touches and knee-weakening kisses are required.
3. When it ends, we walk away.
But the intensity in Lake’s eyes after every post-game kiss makes me wonder if he’s pretending. With each whispered secret, the line between fake and real bends. Until it shatters one night in a hotel room.
Soon, he isn’t just playing the protective boyfriend—he’s the only one who truly sees me.
If I’m not careful, I’m going to break the most important rule of all: don’t fall for your fake date.
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REVIEW:
A fake dating hockey romance, Just Playing For Keeps by Lauren Blakely was a flirty, fiery and fantastically fun read. I listened to the audiobook, a full cast production narrated in duet by two of my favorites, Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke. Erin and Jason gave outstanding performances, and their natural chemistry worked effortlessly to bring Lake and Remy to life in my ears.
There was so much chemistry between the hero and heroine, and it just kept building and building until this fake relationship started feeling a whole lot like fate. The banter was wonderful, the hero was protective and passionate, and the supporting cast elevated this sports romcom from an entertaining read to something awesome and special. Five smooches from me for Just Playing For Keeps by Lauren Blakely!
~Danielle Palumbo
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