Kindly provided with an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.......

Seriously can Rachel write a crappy book?..........Absolutely NOT !!. For me she is has the Midas touch for awesome story lines.

Okay then here's my little summary......
This was Kinsley and Miller's tale. She's the little sister of Jax (the team QB ). Miller was also featured in book 1 but alas he did not emerge the love winner of that tale.....could it be that he was meant for Kinsley ?.

Anyhow, when an unpleasant blast from Kinsley's past blows onto the scene, Jax thinks up an elaborate why to fix this little problem.........fix Kinsley up with an insta boyfriend.......voila !!!/

Enter Miller to this little plan. Basically Kinsley and Miller become an unlikely couple and what starts off as a facade turn's into red hot heat !!

Rachel did a perfect job of mixing up a little lies, a little reluctance and ending up with a whole special blend of happy. Carn't fault this read, loved it !!.

Well done Rachel and many thanks for this opportunity xx

Later peeps xxx

This book is told in 3 POVs ... Jax is the star quarterback, Kinsey is is younger sister and Miller is Jax's teammate. When Kinsey's old abusive flame joins the team, Jax will do anything to keep him away from Kinsey ... even breaking one of his own rules - have his sister date (no ... pretend date) a teammate ... Miller, his trusted best friend. But little did Jax know that Kinsey and Miller already hooked up once in Vegas months ago. And the chemistry between them is still there ... in full force!

This is a quick sweet read. You will laugh, cry and everything in between at the situations they get in. I would have given it more stars, but I found the ending to be a little cheesy.

I received an ARC copy courtesy of Skyscape and Two Lions through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

I'm going to start this by saying I was openly sobbing on a public bus by the time I finished this book. This book gave me all the feels. I loved it. I loved seeing Sanchez being his usual sarcastic and loyal self, Em rocking it, Jax falling for his girl (who I loved and who also has a fun grandma). Most of all I loved Miller and Kinsey. Their story was emotional but fun and definitely sexy. Another winning book from one of my favorite authors!

Infraction is the second book in the Players Game series by the very talented Rachel Van Dyken. You can read it as a standalone novel but the characters were introduced in Fraternize. You don’t have to read it first but I do recommend it. Now...if you did read it then you will know Miller and Kinsey. You will also know that they slept together seven months ago in Vegas...

Seven months. It’s been seven months since that night in Vegas. It was amazing. Then, they woke up and they went back to being strangers. It’s been seven months of avoidance. Seven months of silence. Seven months of secrets. Miller knew if his best friend and teammate, Jax found out about that night he would be a dead man. He was very protective of his little sister, Kinsey. So, just imagine the shock on their faces when Jax tells them that he needs them to fake date. To protect Kinsey from hurt. To keep him calm the chaos going on in his head so he can concentrate on the game. Miller and Kinsey know it’s not a good idea but they would do anything for Jax because he would do anything for them. Except let them date...for real.

Miller and Kinsey’s relationship is something else. They were friends before they were one-time lovers. They want to be friends again. They have to if this is going to work. The problem? They want each other. Badly. But it’s complicated. Miller has had his heartbroken before and is now scared that it will happen again. Kinsey has been hurt in the past. She has a past that not many know about. She was hurt once by Miller already. Can she trust him enough to risk her heart again? Plus, there is Jax. What will he do if he found out about Vegas? What if he figures out the kisses are not just for show but for real?

I know that once I open an RVD book that I will laugh, feel flush, and tear up. With Infraction I did more of it all. I have never cried so much in one of her books. Ever. I loved it. I love giving authors my tears. The writing was addicting. The characters were real. The story is heartbreaking, sexy, heartwarming, and so much fun. Miller made me giggle and swoon. Kinsey made me laugh and cry. Together, they made me do all of those things. And well, Jax he surprised me. He really did. The overbearing ass. He is quite the guy. It was also great seeing Grant and Em again. Grant just cracks me the fuck up.

Overall...it’s an emotional, sexy, and fun journey!

P.S. I ❤️ Ben!

Quotes:

“Waffles, was that a moment? Are we possibly . . .” He paused. “Bro lifting right now?”

“Just”—I jerked away from him—“play your part, and I’ll play mine, we’ll shake hands when this is all over, and if you kiss me again, ever, without my permission I’ll tell Jax all the other places you kissed without his permission and we’ll see where that leaves you . . . and the team.”

“You say things like that, and I may just get attached to you, Quinton Miller.”

I would say it's a surprise but it's not. RVD made me cry...again. It's as if she tries to hit you in the feels every time.

Infraction is the much anticipated sequel to Fraternize. I was chomping at the bit and throwing a tantrum waiting for this beauty. No spoilers but you definitely need to read Fraternize to know the characters. Could you read it without? Possibly but why lose all the yummy details, stories, and naughty bits!

Infraction is heart warming, heart breaking, healing, hurting, and aggravating. Okay well the book isn't, the characters are! You will want to slap, shake, smack, and dump a bucket of cold water on some. Others will need hugs, holding, and a genuine smile. As a reader, you will need patience (dumb jocks acting the fool- you know who you are), a big heart (some are in denial and need extra love), and waterproof mascara (if you wear it).

Sometimes the biggest challenges require the smallest answers. Or in this case the sweetest, most adorable messenger!

The title will peak your interest.
The blurb will have you one clicking in curiosity.
But the words, the words will have you racing through to see what happens next.

It may even have you wanting the t-shirt. I totally have both Sanchez and Miller shirts....Looks like I need another one.

This is the second book in the Players Game series. I do recommend you read Fraternization first. Miller does play a role in that book as well. And Miller and Kinsey’s story starts in it, also.

After reading Fraternization, I couldn’t wait to get Miller’s book!

I do have to say, I’m mad at Rachel, she made me cry a couple of times!

Miller is a great guy. But he’s been hurt before. He’s guarded.

Kinsey has some secrets. I can understand why she didn’t want to tell Miller.

Jax, you set this all up. How could you not see they were fighting their feelings?

I loved how we got Jax’s story in this also. It did leave me wanting more though.

I love Harley’s grandma.

They had some hard lessons to learn in this book.

“Sometimes, in life, you fall down, you get hit, sometimes you have hard days, das that make you want to quit… sometimes your body makes you think it’s time to quit.” “But never forget about your heart.” “The heart is strong. The heart can convince the body of anything. Your heart allows you to be whatever you want it be, you just have to trust it.”

I really want more!

I liked this book, the characters were great. Miller was a sweet man, he was sexy, and I just loved him. Kinsey was sweet and after a while I did like her a whole lot, it took some time but after you get to know her, she will grow on you. I loved the development of their relationship and everything they go through to come out the other side. I look forward to more from this series.

Love, love love! I read Infraction all in one sitting. It was impossible to put down. The banter between Kinsey and Miller was absolutely perfectly done, I couldn't help but want to get in there and banter some myself. I found that the way Kinsey's history unfolded made it seem less "oh poor little me" and more "I'm strong now" which was perfect for Kinsey herself. I also loved that we got Jax's story as well, though it would have been nice to get a full length story for him and Harley, but I loved their happy ending so it's all good!

I have really enjoyed this series so far. Each book isn't wrapped up with a 'and they lived happily ever after' epilogue. They just give you the start of the relationship and let you go from there. As much as I love a good epilogue I really applaud her for going this route. It makes the stories more real for me.

This book had so many ups and downs. It was full of questions and secrets. It had so many emotionally charged scenes I couldn't get enough. I really fell in love with Kinsey in the first book and couldn't wait to get her story, it didn't disappoint. She was always this wildcat but, we got to see a much softer side of her and get some real insight into what made her tick.

Going into this book I really questioned if Miller had really moved on from his love for BFF Emerson, there was a lot of feelings and history between them even after Grant came into the picture. I questioned if he could give his all to Kinsey. But the way the story was told and getting to really tap into his thoughts and emotions helped to put those questions to rest.

The real standout in this book for me was Jax. I was not expecting to get his POV or his story but, boy was I glad we did. We got some real insight into why he was such a stoic and protective brother, son, QB, and friend. I loved every second we got of him and can only hope we'll get more in the future.

I am beyond excited to see where this series will go next. Rachel Van Dyken is constantly surprising me with storytelling skills, ideas, and these amazing characters.

I love this womans words and this book did not disappoint. Amazing xx

RVD is a one-click author for me. This is the second book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. This was even better than the first one - and I didn't think that was possible! The witty banter is amazing and well written. The storyline flows perfectly. This was also not very angsty and dramatic, which was very refreshing. 4.5/5

*Review will post on blog website closer to release date*
It pains me to say this because I LOVE RVD books and Fraternize was one of my top reads of 2017. That being said, Infraction was just ok.

I loved all of the emotional, heart wrenching moments especially with Kinsey's dad as his plight is something that we have suffered recently in my family and the scenes with him were so realistic that it broke my heart over and over again. I felt the pain and anguish of this dreaded disease taking someone so young with so much life still left to live.

To be honest, I didn't really connect with Kinsey or Miller as a couple. Yes, there was the intensely hot physical attraction but for some reason something was just missing for me between them emotionally. I think for me it was Kinsey's relationship with her brother Jax which made me uncomfortable at times with how protective he was of her. Learning the reason why made it more understandable but it seemed over the top for me at times... I guess you can say it was a bit of a distraction.

Also in books I like reading multiple POVs... I guess I didn't understand why we were getting Jax's POV when this was Kinsey and Miller's book... I hope he will get his own book soon as I would love to read his story but I would have preferred to not hear his voice in this one so that I could have focused more on his sister and Miller.

Overall, Infraction was an ok read for me. I am a HUGE RVD fan but this one wasn't my fave from her.

Loved the first book, Fraternized and was looking forward to Miller's story, but it fell flat for me. I was actually more interested in Jax and that's sort of sad. The character that I loved in book one was missing, I didn't feel the relationship between Miller and Kinsey, and am so disappointed. Although I didn't enjoy this book as much as it's predecessor, I would continue to pick up the series if it continues.

RVD does it again! I so enjoyed this book.

I haven't read the first book, the story of Em and Sanchez, but I like Miller a lot! I'm glad he found his own happy ending. Kinsey and him together are so fun to read. They're just so great together that I think I don't want to read about Em and Sanchez and Miller...Miller should be with Kinsey only. That's it.

Kinsey is great too. Makes you wish to be her friend. She and Miller have their issues and I'm frankly surprised Miller was the first to make the choice, but it just makes me love him more. Happy sigh.

Interesting too is the side story of Jax but I think his story with Hayley deserves it's own book...or novella. But now that Jax is (sorta) settled, who's next?

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the copy

Infraction is another great rom-com in the Players Game series. Miller Quinton is flirty, hot, funny, cocky and everything Kinsey Romanov should stay away from. But they’ve shared a night that they can’t forget. What follows is a sweet take on the forbidden, friendship, family, forgiveness, and love. There’s awesome banter, a little heartache, Jax, Emerson and Grant and just a really nice story to sink into and smile.

Infraction is my first read by R.V.D. although, as an author, she has been on my t.b.r. list for ages.

Although not the first in the series, it is not necessary to have read what comes before in order to delve into Infraction. Sports romance is one of my favoured genre and this did not disappoint.

Despite the backdrop of sports, this novel is about love, loss and the determination to thrive despite the odds.

Miller and Kinsey have both suffered at the hands of a lover. Miller is especially reluctant to explore another relationship as he can't cope with loss that he is sure, will follow. He is also the team mate of Kinsey's brother Jax.

Jax is over protective of his sister and no-one, especially any of his team mates, is good enough for her.

In order to try and prevent Kinsey from re-connecting with an abusive ex, Jax engineers a fake relationship with Miller but little does he know that Miller and Kinsey have already connected, intimately!

When Jax and Kinsey's father decides to stop his chemotherapy treatment, Miller is reminded of the loss of his mother and is unable to support Kinsey. However, before long Miller is once again at Kinsey's side.

This is a quick, easy read that, at times, makes you laugh out loud but it also leads the reader through a full range of emotions and at one point I couldn't read the words on the page for tears.

What a way to be introduced to a new author! I'll certainly be reading more from R.V.D.

Although this is being marketed as book number two in a series, you do not need to have read the first book in order for this one to make sense. There is of course, some cross-over between the characters, but this story focuses on Miller and Kinsley (and to a lesser extent her brother Jax and her friend Harley).

Speaking just on this story... *sigh*

Ok so on the whole I enjoyed this one more than I did the first in the series. I enjoyed the playful banter between the characters, I enjoyed the complicated relationships between all of the characters, and I enjoyed seeing the brotherhood that exists between the players. The fact that we also got to see things from Jax's perspective (and his introduction to Hayley) added another layer to this story. I had such high hopes this was going to be a 4 or 5 star read.

AND THEN.... I don't know what happened. I have read A LOT of Rachel's books, and for the most part, I've loved a lot of them. She has been in fact one of my favorite authors. However, certain aspects of this story were so disgustingly inappropriate, not to mention tacky, that I had to drop some stars off.

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Don't get me wrong, I am all for a well a sex scene when it adds to the overall plot. Heck, I even enjoy the occasional sex scene when it DOESN'T add to the overall plot. But to take two characters, place them at a HOSPITAL PARTY for SICK children/teenagers and think its ok to have said characters sneak off, hide behind a large potted plant and proceed to make out, touch and basically dry hump to orgasm? It begs the question just who thought that was a good idea.

These would be the same two characters, who while visiting her parents (did I mention her father is dying), had a bit of a falling out. They quickly reconciled however, to the point they decided to have sex in his car. While parked across the street from her parents house. Tacky much?
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All things considered, I believe this story may still appeal to those who enjoy sports romances, or romantic comedies in general. I would read more from this author.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

Book two in Van Dyken's <i>Players Game</i> series was one I was greatly anticipating because of the delightful match-up between Kinsey, the overprotected firecracker sister of the QB, and Miller, the third part of book one's triangle who obviously did not get his happily ever after. But where the set-up, and the characters, in the first installment were delightful and fun, in INFRACTION the story itself kinda felt loosely strung together and just all over the place, and the characters went from being charming to almost manic.

<i>The guy literally told me that he would poison any guy from the team who dated her, and when I called his bluff, he showed me the search history on his phone for graphic ways to get away with murder. The guy was either psychotic or just really took his sister's sex life way too seriously -- or both.</i>

I still don't think I'm really used to Van Dyken's style. I don't know if it's just for this particular series or in general but one of my pet peeves in books is poor transitioning. Whether that be scenes or actions and it happened a lot. In addition the story felt a little jumbly and jumped around a lot and wasn't helped by one too many conflicts and emotional elements that quickly became overwhelming to the point that halfway through I just didn't really care anymore.

"<i>I'm moving out.</i>"
"<b>What? Over this? Over me protecting you?</b>"
"<i>That's all you do! You're an overbearing pain in my ass! How about you focus on living your own life, instead of trying to keep me from living mine!</i>"

And that lack of caring is a damn shame because there was one emotional moment in particular that was really beautiful, really well done, and really hit home for me. But there was just too much in and around it; too much to solve, too much to overcome, too much to reveal. Had everything been pared down a bit, and had we been given the time to focus on one or two issues instead of four or five, it would've made more of an impact, I think.

"<i>She wouldn't.. would she?</i>"
"<b>I may have encouraged all sexual advances. You were the one who said he needed to get laid.</b>"
"<i>Not during dinner!</i>"

As for the chemistry and connection, sadly, that was lacking, too. Because there was just too much distraction with a secondary love plot, not to mention the flip flopping with Miller due to his own emotional baggage, for me to believe in them. There were too many random jokes slipped in, too much of that over the top silliness from book one but without a strong enough foundation to balance it out like the first time. And the weirdly glossed over sex scenes didn't do it for me either. They felt as out of focus as the relationships themselves.

"<i>What relationship doesn't need a little spice?</i>"
"<b>A little spice is a sex shop. Jax's version of spice is a machete.</b>"

I don't know where the series is going after this, or if this was the last one, but instead of being excited for more, I would hesitate to read on at this juncture. I haven't yet written this author off, I still intend to try her other series, but unfortunately my high hopes for INFRACTION just didn't pan out.

2.5 "you make me sound like a psychopath / if the blood-caked stiletto fits.." stars

A story that stuck with me! Flirty, fun and wow! I had a goofy grin the whole time!
I love Miller and Kensie! I so wanted him to get his HEA in the first book and the cameo with Sanchez are hilarious! Just enough angst to keep you guessing and a whole lot of loving fun and hottie football gods!

A must read after Fraternize! She's off limits, until the brother that made her off limits decides that Miller and Kinsey should "fake date". These two are so in tune with each other, their chemistry sizzles, it was frustrating that they just didn't given into the inevitable right away, but I guess where's the fun in that. Their teasing "friend" banter was definitely a lot of fun to read, and then there's the banter between the guys, no words, laughed so hard, I cried! Also cried some sad tears and got serious chills at one point. Loved the chapters from Jax's point of view too!