Read As A Stand Alone: Yes
Publisher: Forever
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: August 17th, 2021
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Blurb from goodreads:
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?
My Thoughts:
The Dating Playbook is a sweet, funny, and steamy fake dating romance. Taylor and Jamar make a sweet couple who are open with each other, and help each other. I liked Taylor's determination, her drive, and her reluctant acceptance of her learning disability and I related to her challenges with her family. Jamar was almost too good to be true - astoundingly loyal, intuitive, respectful, and generous. Rochon wove an engaging tale of love, grit, friendship, and romance. An important part of the story is Taylor's friendship with Samiah and London. Their relationship is a huge part of the appeal of this series for me and Rochon does a fantastic job writing it. Taylor and Jamar's story made me smile, and engaged my heart and my attention. I've enjoyed the first two books in the series and I'm looking forward to the next one.
I enjoyed the first one and am really looking forward to this one when I can manage it. Fake relationship is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
I enjoyed both books so much. Fake relationships are not my jam but this worked for me.
DeleteI love a fake relationship if the setup is realistic and this sounds like a good one. I haven't read anything by this author but I need to try this one!
ReplyDeleteIt was a teeny-tiny bit unrealistic but really, it worked. I like this series a lot; I hope you try it.
DeleteExcellent short review! I wish I could master the short review. lol. I also really enjoyed this story and look forward to the next story, too!
ReplyDeleteI envy the ability to write long, detailed, in-depth reviews! We all have our strengths. :)
DeleteBring on book three!