Playbook

Having read each book in this series, one thing remains consistent with this author's writing, she creates characters that are so uniquely real and relatable, they are captivating. You'll find yourself laughing, nodding in agreement, falling in love, and genuinely just simply enjoying the story because of the uniqueness of her characters.

If there was ever a sweeter couple than Dane and Anna, I have not come across them. There is a certain gentleness that comes across in Dane, Ms Ewens having done a remarkable job of bringing out so much of a three dimensional personality in a two dimensional arena. The banter (more like sparing) between the two characters was heartwarming and entertaining at the same time...making me chuckle just how often he surprised her with his wit and intelligence...for a football coach as was her rarified way of thinking.

It has occurred to me that Ms Ewens writing sparks a somewhat dormant need to revisit areas of creativity in my reading. Her books are romances/love stories, but they are quite NOT the standard, boy meets girl, looses girl and then finds her again...no, her stories have heart, with a warmth I attribute to her brilliant and gifted storytelling. She has taken these two characters and brought them completely around, out of their comfort zones and left an impression so tender to the heart that Dane and Anna will remain two favorites of mine from now on.

It is truly enjoyable to have past characters with on going reappearances in all her books...reminding the reader of their backstories and how they are intricately woven in to play an important part of the story. Hollis' calling Anna Middle Two brought back her, Hollis', story full force. The family dynamics that play heavily into each of the Love Story books pulls at the heartstrings as well...making me yearn for those same dynamics in my life.

Hopefully next up is Meg's love story...that will truly be an enjoyable read!

This book was provided by the Publisher and Netgalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

This story is my first of this series and of this author and really enjoyed the angsty, real-life romance of it. With an interesting setting and very intriguing characters, through the third person point of view Tracy Ewens delivers a very sweet budding relationship between two broken yet charismatic characters.

Dane and Annabelle live their lives content with loneliness as they cast those feelings off as something else. When they meet they're instantly taken with the other while neither can pinpoint why that is. Through the mutual interest in the success of one their players/students the two form a flirtatious friendship and relationship. Their banter and arguing is top notch and the sweetness they both exude make for great romance. There are a few times I felt the inner monologues of each character were repetitive without revealing too much information and giving something to hang onto while they were hanging on themselves. However, the author continually pushed the plot forward and kept me very interested in these two characters. Secondary characters and the sub plots of each main's jobs were fascinating as well. It was an environment I could see myself having fun within.

Tracy Ewens writing proved to be what I crave from my romance books. Angst and conflict coupled with a character driven plot guided by charming, unassuming characters and terrific writing. This story felt easy to read and quick to gain my interest and hold my attachment. I'm excited I've read it and look forward to meeting other characters from this talented story teller.

A friend and I discovered this author and series just before the 4th book was released. We devoured the first three books and have been counting down for each book since. The characters are all so real and this one doesn't disappoint!

Annabelle Jeffries is an associate professor of Shakespeare and in order to help a struggling student she teams up with football coach Dane Sivac. Both must step out of their comfort zones and that draws then together. I loved the interplay between Anna and Dane. Another win for Tracy Ewans!

ARC provided by NetGalley for my honest review.