This is the second book in this amazing series, and this is Gavin and Sienna’s story.
Sienna has had a secret crush on her brother’s best friend, quarterback Gavin, ever since she was a freshman, and they have avoided each other for the past 2-years.
This is a well written slow burn, easy to read story, which has family, friendships, emotions, boundaries, hostility, tension, secrets, second chances, forced proximity, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and sweet, college football romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

4.25stars-PLAY IT OFF is the second instalment in Monica Murphy’s contemporary, new adult KINGS OF CAMPUS erotic, romance series. This is UC Santa Mira quarterback Gavin Maddox, and Sienna Cooper’s story line. PLAY IT OFF can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. Some of the events of PLAY IT OFF run parallel to, and cross over with the events of book one END GAME.


Told from dual first person perspectives (Gavin and Sienna) PLAY IT OFF follows the building but forbidden romance and relationship between Gavin Maddox and Sienna Cooper. Approximately two years earlier, Sienna Cooper met and fell in love with her brother’s teammate Gavin Maddox but after their almost night together, Gavin and Sienna ghosted one another, ignoring the proverbial elephant in the room. Fast forward to present day, Sienna is determined to call out Gavin’s need to keep his distance but all does not go according to plan when our couple struggle to remain neutral in the face of their sexual attraction. Tired of Gavin’s constant push and pull of our story line heroine, Sienna reconsiders her attraction to Gavin but a disappointing visit with family sends Gavin into a spiral from which they may never come back.


The world building follows the ‘forbidden’ relationship but also the US Santa Mira’s football team’s race to the championship. We are up close and personal with the dysfunctional Maddox family dynamics, and Gavin’s downward spiral in the face of the constant belittling and heart break.


The relationship between Gavin and Sienna is a teammate’s sister/forbidden romance in which our couple keep their relationship on down-low. Gavin battles between head and heart fearing the fall-out of their relationship reveal, and in doing so, is constantly pushing Sienna out of his life. Sienna has loved Gavin since the first time they met but Gavin struggles to feel worthy of his own happily ever after. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.


There is a large ensemble cast of familiar, colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including the return of Nico and Everleigh (End Game 1), Frank Dollar, Sienna’s brother Coop, and their parents. We are introduced to Sienna’s roommate Destiny, and his school acquaintance Ryland.


PLAY IT OFF is a story of secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships and love. The fast paced premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive ; the characters are dynamic, determined and charismatic.





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I absolutely devoured this audiobook! Monica Murphy is the queen of NA sports romance, and this book is the perfect example of how seamless and addictive her storytelling is when it comes to college romance.

I LOVE the brother's best friend trope - seriously LOVE it - and Gavin and Sienna's chemistry has been brewing for a couple of years, which we even saw a glimpse of in Book 1 of the series. The fact that Gavin pines over Sienna just as hard as she does him made me fall in love with him immediately. But this Golden Boy is a devil in the sheets, and I ate up every little surprise he gave us.

Sienna is sassy, independent, and not afraid to go after what she wants... which is Gavin. I cheered her on like I was her bestie and swooned so hard over these two.

Thank you M Murphy for giving us a fun college escape with characters who are relatable and swoon-worthy. Can't wait for what's next in the series!! Well done once again!

Play It Off - Monica Murphy

5/5⭐️

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This series all I can say is ABSOLUTE CHOKEHOLD! I finished this book in one sitting and ATE IT UP! Gavin and Sienna were too freaking tier! The banter between these two had me giggling and let’s just say Gavin with his “truth serum” scene straight up left dead. Omg he was so great 😂 Sienna is seriously that girl and I hope she gets her ice cream truck! The spice was just HOT HOT 🔥 Overall I can’t recommend this one loud enough! Add it to those tbrs!

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If you like to read:
- Alpha Hero
- Athlete
- Best Friend's Sibling
- Boy Obsessed
- College Football
- College
- Forbidden Love
- Found Family
- Jealous
- Possessive
- Secret Hookups
- Secret Romance
… You should definitely check this out

Play it Off is book two in the Kings of Campus series, Sienna and Gavin's story.

I couldn't love this one more!
Sienna is completely in love with her brothers best friend, the hotshot QB.

One of my absolute favorite things about this book is, it isn't drenched in drama, there's none. It's about navigating your feelings and relationships with someone whom you feel is off limits.
Chemistry, spicy are perfect. Just an overall fantastic continuation to the Kings of Campus series.

I absolutely loved Gavin and Sienna in this! Their relationship was so refreshing—genuinely unique, with no forced third-act breakup (which made my heart so happy!). The banter was sharp, the emotional buildup was perfectly paced, and watching their connection grow felt so natural and rewarding. This book was the perfect palate cleanser—light, engaging, and heartfelt in all the right ways. Their chemistry was very well done and I appreciated that they understood each other perfectly. I love the vibe of Santa Mira and am now personally considering running an ice cream truck after hearing it in this book. I’m beyond excited for the rest of the series! (Also, all my homies hate Ryland.)

Retrouvez les héros de Monica Murphy est toujours un plaisir et ayant particulièrement aimé le premier opus je me suis lancée avec envie . Je ressors conquise par ce nouveau duo.

En effet, on s'attache dès les premières pages à Sienna, jeune fille pétillante et proche de son frère et de ses coéquipiers . Elle est sociale , souriante et secrètement amoureuse de Gavin , le meilleur ami de son frère.

Ce n'est pas forcément un trope que j'affectionne le meilleur ami du frère mais j'avoue que je suis tombée sous le charme de Gavin . En fait, c'est ce fameux code d'honneur " je ne touche pas à la soeur de mon pote " qui a tendance à m'agacer. En effet, s'il est suffisamment digne pour être ton meilleur ami il devrait suffire à être le petit ami de ta soeur non ????

Enfin j'ai donc développé une affection pour ces deux là même si j'avoue que je n'ai pas toujours compris leur choix, notamment celui du secret mais j'ai lu leur histoire avec plaisir .

Le dénouement est comme je les aime et j'ai déjà très envie de me replonger dans cette saga .

En bref : Une romance universitaire avec le football américain en toile de fond toute mignonne et addictive à souhait. Sienna et Gavin nous entraine dans leur histoire et même si on a envie de les secouer parfois , on vibre avec eux. Comme d'habitude, Monica Murphy nous régale !

NOTE : 8 / 10

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I loved the first book and this one did not disappoint. Sienna and Gavin were amazing together. They had great chemistry, overall it was an amazing brother's best friend romance.
I received an ARC copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest voluntary review.

I’m a SUCKER for a brother’s best friend sports romance. And Sienna and Gavin did not disappoint. The tension has been building between these two since End Game and I’ve been waiting for it!

I absolutely adored Sienna and her sassiness! Gavin was perfect with his possessive, yet soft, self. These two were so good for each other!

I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Thank you Monica Murphy, Valentine PR, and Netgalley for an ARC of this book!

Nothing hits quite like a brother’s best friend from this author!

Sienna Cooper has it bad for Gavin Maddox, but who could blame her? He’s the school’s QB, popular and extremely good looking. Unfortunately, he’s also her brother’s best friend and teammate. After a fumbled attempt at getting somewhere with Gavin, the two resign themselves to being cordial. But, sparks reignite and it’s hard for them to resist the chemistry between them.

Sienna and Gavin each had their own stories to work through. Gavin’s dad made his life difficult, and when combined with the stress of being a top athlete who wants to go pro, he built up walls to keep everyone - including Sienna - out. Sienna’s older brother Coop owns the spotlight, and she often takes a back seat to him, and in the process, she forgets to pursue what she wants.

Definitely a new favorite from this author!

Ok, I think this may be the spiciest book Monica Murphy has written so far!!

I loved Sienna and Gavin's story!! I mean Gavin is a complicated guy, to say the least with all his feelings of pressure from football, school, and his overbearing father which means he really doesn't want anything to distract him in his final year of college. Unfortunately for Gavin, he can't stop his deep feelings for Sienna even after their interrupted handsy moment during her freshman year. Now let me say I adored Sienna and her inner commentary, especially after a few drinks lol. She was such a fun FMC to read even if she did torture you at times with her back and forth with Gavin. Ultimately these two were loads of fun to read and the off the charts chemistry between them was chef kisses perfection. These two bring all the feels and the heat!!

If you love a good sports romance, brother's best friend, an off-limits relationship, sneaking around, mutual pining, found family vibes, and loads of spice this is an absolute must read!! This series just seems to get better with each story and Sienna & Gavin's story is unputdownable spicy fun!!

Overall: 5/☆☆☆☆☆
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶

I haven't read the first book in this series, so I was going in a little bit blind - but as it's a sports romance novel, I just knew I would find at least find something to like about it.
Well let's just say I found a whole lot to love about Sienna & Gavins book. I absolutely enjoy a brother's best friend romance novel, and this one was outstanding. Not going to lie, Gavin frustrated me a whole heap as his conscience weighed in plenty of times when he was going to cross over the line with Sienna. Thank the romance God's that he finally ignored that and eventually went for it. Even though the two main characters are only college aged, they both showed a maturity beyond their years and their growth throughout the book made this even more special to read. As I'm late to the party, it is definitely on my to-do list to read book one asap

Sienna Cooper wants Gavin Maddox, the star quarterback of their college. It’s too bad that so does everyone else. The thing is that Gavin Maddox wants Sienna back, and he thought it was clear her freshman year of college. Then why hasn’t anything happened? Cooper, Gavin’s best friend and teammate, who also happens to be Sienna Cooper’s brother.

ARC Review- This is a 3.75-star read for me. I just love a good sports romance. I loved the brother’s best friend trope, which is what hooked me into the book. Sienna and Gavin’s love story and interactions just make me giggle. THE JEALOUSY SCENES? Oh, I love those so much. I appreciate how Nico and Everleigh’s story wasn’t spoiled. Although it was the first book, I didn’t read it prior, so I’m glad I can read it without having things spoiled. Why this book wasn’t a five-star read was that I liked Sienna at first, but then, she got a little too much for me. Her personality was just too much for me at times. Another thing that threw me off were the drunken hookups. NO!!!! Just no!!!! Overall, it was well written and the plot was good, but to me, the side characters really stole the show. I would like to thank Valentine PR, Netgalley, and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

j'ai apprécié la manière dont on est tenus en haleine par l'histoire de Sierra et Gavin même si l'ensemble ne présente pas de grosse révélation, ils sont touchants et attachants, ils nous font vibrer par leurs actions et j'ai aimé les voir tomber amoureux, ne pas vouloir le reconnaitre et devoir y faire face par la suite. Les événements s'enchainent, le tout est assez rapide et on ne peut en décrocher qu'une fois la dernière page tournée. Une chouette romance avec deux héros auxquels je me suis facilement attachée.

4.25 STARS ⭐

Play It Off by Monica Murphy is book two in the Kings of Campus series and my most anticipated read for this series!
I've been wanting Sienna and Gavin's story since book one.

Sienna has been pining for Gavin, the quarterback for the Santa Mira Dolphins and her brother's best friend, for forever *be still my heart*. Gavin has always found her attractive but fights his feelings for her at every turn!

So many feelings of frustration with these two but when they finally get together, it's sweet, and pure and everything I wanted 🥹. Gavin, especially had to overcome a lot of his issues that stem from his relationship with his father. He didn't see himself capable of being in a happy and healthy relationship.

I loved Sienna's fierceness. She never backed down to prove her worth! The banter and chemistry were perfection. It's just pure angst and I thrived 🙂‍↔️.

I'm excited to see what's next for this series! All these boys deserve their HEA.

This is the first time I have read anything by Monica Murphy and I definitely do not regret it. I can officially add a new favorite author to my list of authors to keep reading from. Gavin is the typical football jock which makes you think he's the ultimate player... but once you get to know him you realize that he has been in love with Sierra from the moment they met. Sierra has been secretively obsessed with Gavin forever. Neither of them could admit it to one another and they kept dancing around, playing games, until things got to be too much. I love them together, they are strong for each other in different ways that they both need.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟 is the 2nd book in the new Kings of Campus series by Monica Murphy, featuring a best friend’s sister, college football romance for Gavin and Sienna! I’ve looked forward to this couple’s story, since I read Everleigh and Nico’s story! It was definitely an entertaining ride full of tension, angst, secret hookups, a little drama, some timeline overlap, and seriously sparking chemistry!! I enjoyed the different characters that brought banter, friendship, and love to this story! Poor Gavin was definitely saddled with a heavy weight of stress thanks to negative parental expectations and the leadership pressure of being QB, but the decision to keep the relationship a secret went on a bit long for me. The resolution was fun, but abrupt, leaving me longing for an epilogue. Sienna so deserved to get what she wanted, and Gavin sure embodied that obsessed hero vibe well!😉 I look forward to the next story in the series!

I received an ARC for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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AHHHH OBSESSED WITH MONICA MURPHY'S WRITING

THIS BOOK WAS SOO HOT


Blurb

Sienna

I’ve had a thing for Gavin Maddox ever since I was a freshman, but it’s a mission doomed to fail. Of all the guys I could have picked on campus, I had to go too far with the quarterback, my brother’s best friend.

We’ve spent the last two years avoiding each other. It’s not that easy when you have the same friends, not to mention I can’t forget the way it felt to be with him. But I can be civil. Polite. Detached.

I think…

Gavin

Sienna Cooper is off limits—except for that one time. I can’t forget it, but I need to forget her if I want to keep my head in the game. This is my senior year and, more importantly, my last season of college football. I can’t let anything distract me.

I’ve respected Sienna’s boundaries for this long. I can do it for another year.

…Can’t I?

Thoughts ✨
Sienna was honestly so relatable I really loved watching her grow!! and AHH I just adored her.
Gavin was extremely hot ( like all men written by Monica Murphy) AHHH so good. I also loved his character growth watching him and Sienna start to fall for each other was perfection the tension at the beginning was AMAZING.
Sienna and Gavin Were EVERYTHING I loved their story and getting to watch their characters grow and IT WAS JUST SO GOOD!
AHHHH LOVED This BOOK

Thank you so much Author Monica Murphy and Valentine PR for an arc copy of this book!!
book comes out April 29!!!

Toooo cute. I love when long time crushes finally come to be in a relationship. Definitely one of the best feelings in the world. It was definitely sad to see the back and forth between Sienna and Gavin since they both wanted it so badly for themselves, but after another slow burn masterpiece from Monica Murphy, we get the relationship we were waiting for all book. I continue to love the camaraderie and love the boys have for each other, as well as new friends Ever and Sienna. They all look out for one another and only want the best for each other. To see Gavin grow confidence in himself after years of being put down, and Sienna learning her worth after feeling constantly overlooked, was so rewarding. Loved this book!

Play It Off is the second book in the college romance series Kings of Campus by Monica Murphy.

This story follows Sienna Cooper and Gavin Maddox. He is the college star quarterback and his main goal is to bring his team the win and make it into the NFL, with no distraction. Which is not easy for him, because his best friend's younger sister, Sienna, is all he can think about. They had a moment together during her freshman year and every since then, they try to not be around each other. But it’s easier said than done and it’s getting harder and harder to stay away.

I love football, and I love a good college romance. If you mix it up with a brother’s best trope, I am sold! I loved tension between Sienna and Gavin and the kinda forbidden vibe it comes with their story. I live for the secret moments between them!

Sienna is a strong and independent woman, but she also has some moments where she is insecure. When I read the previous book I thought he was the player next door, but he really isn’t. He is loyal and protective of his friends and I just love how possessive he becomes of Sienna! They become each other's person and it’s so beautiful to read how they open up to each other!

Monica is my go to author when I need a good football college romance and I can’t wait for the next book!