Review: Heartwarming and entertaining
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2013
3.5 StarsPlaying For Keeps:What is sexier than a 6'3 Italian baseball star?? A 6'3 Italian baseball star that refuses to let go of his woman. I don't know about you but I'll take an intense man any day of the week!In Playing For Keeps we meet Nick and Jenna, two people who fell in love at an early age but unexpected circumstances have kept these two apart. It was heartbreaking to read what Nick and Jenna had to go through during the years they were apart and as I got further into this story I couldn't help but root for these two to overcome all of those obstacles.I felt sorrow for Jenna at her loss but, at the same time, I understood Nicks anger towards her for keeping the secret that she did. These two characters endured a lot of pain and suffering and getting to read their HEA was a lot of fun.Body Check:Body Check starts with a hot as sin hockey star who refuses to take "no" for an answer. You can't help but love this story for Quinn alone. If you are a hockey fan like me then this short story will releave a little bit of the pain we are all suffering due to the lack of a season.Quinn has wanted Mia for two years and he's not going to give up on her. But her past relationship causes her to be leery about getting involved with another hockey player.The depth of these two characters is perfect for a short story and I really wanted Mia and Quinn to get their HEA. Quinn grew up without any family so he craves that close bond adn he's willing to do anything to get it with Mia.Mia grew up with a cold hearted father who didn't do a good job of supporting or protecting her. They are able to give each other what they need if they can just let go of the pain of the past. Body Check was definitely a refreshing read.Both of these short stories were heartwarming and entertaining. Each had the formula for what makes a good romance. If you are looking for something light-hearted that will leaving you smiling then Rules of the Game is the book you need to read.Review copy provided for an honest review.