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A review by moni_reads
Out of Play by Kayla Tirrell
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is book 2 in the Love in the Arena Series and can be read as a standalone. The book's blurb lets you know what to expect. Out of Play is told through Emmeline and Grant's pov is a sweet romance about two individuals unexpectedly falling in love.
After her past relationship, Emmeline isn't interested in dating athletes. When she meets Grant, she can't deny feeling a pull to him but she's determined to stick to her rule. Like her, Grant's focus is on having a good rookie season and he's not thinking about having a relationship. Yet, he's drawn to Emmeline and wants to get to know her. As they spend more time together, the each have to do decide if a relationship is something possible.
While there was instant attraction between them, their romance was a slow burn. Though neither was looking for a relationship, they didn't try hard to not spend time together. Emmeline had good reasons to protect her heart and I liked how Grant was simply himself. He won her over with his honesty and how careful he was with her feelings. The romance was a clean one consisting of descriptive, but not steamy, kissing and no cursing was used. I enjoyed seeing the dynamics of the team and reading about the sport. Overall, this was a great follow up to the first book and I would like to read more from this series.
After her past relationship, Emmeline isn't interested in dating athletes. When she meets Grant, she can't deny feeling a pull to him but she's determined to stick to her rule. Like her, Grant's focus is on having a good rookie season and he's not thinking about having a relationship. Yet, he's drawn to Emmeline and wants to get to know her. As they spend more time together, the each have to do decide if a relationship is something possible.
While there was instant attraction between them, their romance was a slow burn. Though neither was looking for a relationship, they didn't try hard to not spend time together. Emmeline had good reasons to protect her heart and I liked how Grant was simply himself. He won her over with his honesty and how careful he was with her feelings. The romance was a clean one consisting of descriptive, but not steamy, kissing and no cursing was used. I enjoyed seeing the dynamics of the team and reading about the sport. Overall, this was a great follow up to the first book and I would like to read more from this series.