This is a charming and sporty romance that hits all the right notes. The story follows a compelling protagonist navigating the complexities of love and baseball, set against a backdrop that feels authentically rendered. Wiegand balances the thrill of the game with heartfelt personal moments, making it a delightful read for anyone who enjoys a blend of sports and romance. The characters are well-developed, and the plot keeps you engaged from start to finish, ensuring a satisfying conclusion

Thank you for an early copy of this book

This was a fun read! I'm a sucker for a steamy sport romance, I also hadn't read anything by the author before and I loved her writing style! Im hoping to read book one and two in the series because of this !

-grumpy/sunshine
-second chance
-workplace romance
- found family

"You are the moon shining in the dark for me tonight."

After loving the first two books in the Chicago Heartbreakers series, I had high hopes for Triple Play—and it definitely delivered! Ally Wigand's writing continues to shine: easy to read, heartfelt, and filled with relatable characters navigating their own personal struggles alongside a growing romance.
I really enjoyed Jamie and Harper's story. Their chemistry and emotional journey were sweet and authentic. That said, Tommy still holds the top spot in my heart 🫣🫢—but that’s just a personal preference (I do love an open door romance!).
What I especially adore about this series is the consistent theme of found family. All three books beautifully showcase the deep bonds between characters, and the love and support they give each other feels so genuine.

A huge thank you to @allywigand and @netgalley for the ARC—I feel so lucky to be part of this journey! 👀 Now the real question… are we getting Derek and Olivia’s story next? Because I need it.

If you haven’t started the Chicago Heartbreakers series yet, now’s your chance! The first two are currently part of a 3 for £7 deal! 🙌

My Series Ratings So Far:
* First Base – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
* Going for Two – ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
* Triple Play – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Harper and Jamil meet in Florida and have a one night stand thinking the will never meet again. Jamil is a baseball player and harper has a new job of being a field reporter. This story follows the lives of Harper and Jamil and their family. This book is heartwarming and a good sport romance. Thank you to the publisher and net galley for allowing me to read this

4 stars⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy of this book! I've absolutely loved this series and this one didn't disappoint at all! This one was really cute and I loved the characters

yes, yes and yes this book gave me everything and more that i wanted from it. despite not being all gung- ho into the level of worship some people have for sports i have recently really enjoyed some of the sports romances ive come across. and that is truly the skill of the authors. i dont like all that raging pack mentality that sports can bring so for these books to take me to it another way is really enjoyable.
this books gives us Harper and Jamil. Harper needs to work hard to work her way up to where she wants to be. when she gets the job as part of the field reporting for a certain mans team. that man is Jamil. he is a man at the top of his game and all that comes with that.
but what the pair dont know is they have met before. a few weeks ago they spent the night together. but Harper very very quickly left the scene. Harper knows she needs to have this reporting job as a win. so she needs not to think of Jamil. at all. but for Jamil she is all he can think about. it meant something to him. it meant alot. but with Jamil being all the media are talking about can this be a tragedy in waiting for the both of them?
this is such a brilliant read. the characters were all great. Jamil was fab and stole my heart. he was such a good egg. like all round nice guy both with love and love to do with his friends and family. and i liked how Harper had alot going on and is so full of should and musts that she struggled sometimes with alot in life not least making connections. but slowly we watched her keep trying. keep working at things is something not always shown well in books but Ally handled Harper's character growth really well.
gotta love this book. gotta love it alot.

4.5 ☆
"Crossing paths again . . . now that was more than just coincidence. Maybe it was divine intervention. Maybe it was a disaster waiting to happen. Whatever it was, the universe was throwing a major wrench in my five-year plan, and it could fuck off."

"Sometimes the deepest sorrows hid behind the happiest of smiles."

I received this ARC through netgalley and was definitely excited to read it I loved both the1st and 2nd book in the series and iv not read a baseball romance in a while so I was excited to start this. As someone who hates sports its a different ball game when it comes to books😂
Jamil was an absolute sweetheart a cinnamon roll through and through harper reminded me of lottie with her work ethics and it was nice to see her navigate her budding romance with work and building a friend circle. Overall I really enjoyed this and am definitely falling back into my sport romance era p.s. the moon nickname had me swooning

I've loved reading the Chicago Heartbreakers Series!

Thank you Netgalley for my eARC.

Harper (a sports reporter) and Jamil (MLB's hottest player) spend one night together where she sneaks out leaving him wanting more. They end up having to work together, to help her career and to keep aspects of his life out of the spotlight as much as possible. Tensions simmer at the forced proximity with lots of cheesy cute moments that are all in good nature.

It has a great balance of love and lightheartedness as well as tackling the big themes of addiction/found family/standing up for yourself all wrapped up in this one book.

Definitely recommend for anyone who loves Elle Kennedy, Helena Hunting or Sarah Adams.

i think that harper and jamil definitely had a lot of chemistry. i love that they found each other again and it ended up working out for them!

unfortunately this book fell flat for me. i really wanted to like it but it just didn’t do anything for me.
i didn’t care for any of the main characters and j thought that harper was insufferable the first few chapters.

there was absolutely nothing wrong with how the book was written, it just simply wasn’t for me.

thank you so much to embla books for the eARC.

Ally Wiegand’s Triple Play has all the ingredients for a winning contemporary romance: a high-stakes career opportunity, a swoony sports star, and the promise of a second-chance connection. When sports reporter Harper Nelson is sent to Chicago to cover the Cougars’ baseball season, it’s her shot at proving she belongs in the industry — to her boss, her doubting parents, and maybe even herself. The last thing she expects is to run into Jamil Edman, the MLB’s rising star and, inconveniently, the man she recently spent a very memorable night with.

Right out of the gate, the chemistry between Harper and Jamil is strong. Their banter is genuinely fun, with a great rhythm and charm that makes you root for them early on. Jamil in particular is an absolute standout — sweet, a little awkward, and totally smitten in a way that’s both endearing and entertaining. Their flirty moments, when they happen on the page, are delightful and definitely one of the book’s strongest elements.

But despite that spark, the story never quite settled into a rhythm for me. The romance moves very quickly — within just a few chapters, both Harper and Jamil are emotionally invested in a way that felt a little too intense for how little time they’d actually spent together. While I can appreciate the romantic ideal of a life-changing night, the story leans heavily into instant connection territory without much build-up, making it harder to fully buy into the depth of their feelings.

The writing style is earnest and often introspective, with lots of big emotions and sweeping metaphors. For some readers, this will add a poetic flair — but for me, it sometimes tipped into melodrama, making the story feel weightier than it needed to be. The characters spend a lot of time in their own heads, reflecting on their fears, flaws, and futures, which left me wishing for more lightness or moments of genuine joy outside their romantic tension.

Harper’s professional storyline had a lot of potential — a woman navigating the male-dominated world of sports media, trying to make a name for herself — but it didn’t always come through with clarity. Her frustration is valid, especially in an industry where women are often overlooked, but her actions sometimes undercut the message. I wanted to cheer for her more than I actually did, and the conflict around ethics and ambition muddied the waters further.

That said, I did appreciate the inclusion of deeper topics, like gambling addiction, and how that storyline was handled with compassion. Wiegand often writes about family dynamics with care, and that sensitivity shows here too. Jamil’s internal struggles added complexity to his character and helped ground his story beyond the typical athlete persona.

In the end, I found myself wanting to love this book more than I actually did. While there were moments of swoon and charm, the overall emotional intensity, pacing issues, and repetitive beats left me feeling a bit disconnected from the characters’ journey. I ended up putting it down around the halfway point.

That said, I can see this appealing to readers who enjoy whirlwind romances with deeper emotional undertones and characters grappling with their personal and professional identities. Triple Play didn’t quite hit it out of the park for me, but Jamil and Harper’s connection may still win over readers looking for a love story with a side of soul-searching.

I always lap up any sports romance, they’re my palate cleansers the ones you know that always hit the spot the ones you don’t put down until you’ve finished them and this book was exactly what I needed!
I loved how the author perfectly balanced the deeper story line with the mushy feel good romance!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC!

I normally enjoy sports romance books, which is weird as I don't care for sports. This one made me realise that I really don't care for baseball; I find it boring! Despite that, this book was enjoyable overall.

Jamil plays for the Chicago Cougars, a professional baseball team that won the World Series (don't ask me what he plays; I don't know baseball enough to remember, lol), whereas Harper works for a sports network with the goal of winning a desk seat. At the moment, she works as a field reporter (begrudgingly) but wants something more stable and rewarding, which she seems destined not to get as things constantly go wrong.

A chance encounter with Jamil in Florida for his training leads them to enjoy a night together, only for her to be assigned to report on his team a few weeks later. This is uncomfortable for her, as she wants to prove herself to her network, and all Jamil wants to do is win over the beautiful woman he hasn't been able to stop thinking about.

The only problem is that Jamil is the hot topic in the sports world - how will Harper be able to navigate working this closely to him when the media is ready to swoop?

This book had a great cast of characters outside of our main character, and I think that's because this is the third in a series. I've not read the other two, but I believe they follow different sports, so if you're a sports lover, you might want to check them out, too. Jamil himself was a sweetheart with a heart of gold, and I appreciated how much he cares for his friends and family. Harper struggled a little, but I liked how she held her integrity in what matters and worked to improve herself. Her slowly gaining a friend circle was also lovely - I can't imagine how lonely it must have been beforehand!

Despite this, I wasn't hugely engaged with the story and only gave it three stars. It was nothing against the writing, which was great, but something about the story didn't hook me in. Either way, if you want a nice little palette cleanser, love sports romances or want to check out something themed around baseball, this is a great option!

"I don't make a habit of ignoring the blessings life puts in my path."

I’ve loved the entire Chicago Heartbreakers series and have been so lucky to be an ARC Reader for the entire series.

Triple Play was about sports reporter Harper Nelson and professional baseball player Jamil Edman.

It dives into the struggles individuals people can face with their families. It discussed addiction, feeling invisible, and feeling unfulfilled in your workplace.

Was is my favourite book of the series? No. But it had arguably some of my favourite Main Characters.

I love a forced proximity, forbidden workplace romance and this was exactly that.

Read Time ⏱️ 2 hours

*****

“I wanted to know why the guy with the biggest smile in the room looked like he carried more weight than he could manage when he walked into that bar. I wanted to know why the guy that everyone assumed had the world at his fingertips and was supposed to be so happy, was clearly not.”

"You are like the moon shining in the dark for me tonight."

"If this is one of the nicest things someone has done for you in a long time, Harper, then you haven't been around people that value you."

Really enjoyed falling back into the Chicago Heartbreakers series, and reading Harper and Jamil's story.

Eagerly hoping for a fourth now with Derek and Olivia, something is definately brewing there.
I was so lucky and grateful to be offered the chance to read this after reading and reviewing the first two in the series, and this one did not disappoint.
My thanks to Ally, her publishing team and Netgalley.

This series was so good and this book was so good. it was cute and cosy and would highly recommened you to read this book when it comes out

Triple Play was such a heartwarming read! It’s the third book in the Chicago Heartbreaker series, but works perfectly as a standalone.

Harper and Jamil had great chemistry, even with the fade-to-black style romance. They made a lovely couple, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship grow. Jamil isn’t the usual “grumpy” love interest—he’s more of a misunderstood cinnamon roll, and honestly, so endearing. I really appreciated the themes of addiction recovery, found family, and learning to stand up for yourself. They added depth to an already sweet story.

Ally Wiegand’s books always leave me feeling warm and satisfied, and this was no exception. Highly recommend! Thank you to NetGalley, Embla Books, and Ally Wiegand for the ARC!

I am utterly obsessed with Ally Wiegand and her gorgeous sports romance books. The CHICAGO HEARTBREAKERS series is fast becoming one of my favourites and I just loved Jamil and Harper.

Harper reports about sports. Jamil is a famous baseball player. They meet by chance when they're both at their lowest and that's just the beginning of the story.
I've read all of the Chicago Heartbreakers series and this is probably my favourite so far. Some of the dialogue veers to the wrong side of cheesy for me but I really enjoy how good natured everything is. Sure, there's some drama but it's understated and the focus is instead on found family and supporting the people you love. I would definitely read whatever Ally Wiegand brings out next.

4.5🌟
This was so cute! Always love a sports romance and really enjoyed other Ally Wiegand books I've read. Jamil has everything, a loving family, a well paying sports job and thousands of fans. However, it's not all it's cracked up to be. Alongside some family issues and the pressure of the media, can he handle it? Along comes Harper, an immensely talented sports journalist who happens to get posted at his team whilst trying to prove herself to her company and her parents...

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and didn't want to put it down! I found the whole serendipitous, coincidental encounter such a meet cute - let alone when their paths crossed again! An easy, heart warming read with 2 lovely, wholesome main characters who are both dealing with different family scenarios and difficulties in their daily life.

This was such a great sports romance! I enjoyed sharper and Jamil’s story so much. They had great chemistry and J loved seeing how there love story played out especially since it is a bit rocky to start add in all the sports drama and you got yourself an action packed read!