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Playing for Love

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‘LOVED it… Romantic, witty, insightful and engaging.’ Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Home in the Sun

***Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy!***

When Sam’s not working on her fledgling business, she spends her time secretly video-gaming. Her crush is famous gamer Blaze, and she’s thrilled when she’s teamed up with him in a virtual tournament.

But what Sam doesn’t know is that Blaze is the alter ego of Luke, her shy colleague – and he has a secret crush too.

Luke has a crush on Sam.
Sam has a crush on Blaze.

How will this game of love play out?

A fun, feel-good romance for fans of You’ve Got Mail, Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory and Lindsey Kelk!

‘Fabulous… A perfect lazy Sunday read… Such a treat!’ Sarah Bennett, bestselling author of the Mermaids Point series

‘A sweet, witty story… Delightful.’ Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged

Readers LOVE Playing for Love!

‘Incredibly difficult to put down… I loved the characters so much. You need to read this book!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An adorable, uplifting romance… Easily one of the best romances I have read in the past year.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this book!!!… I would wholeheartedly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I devoured this… A light-hearted fun read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I can't express how much I loved this book… I devoured the story and finished it in a day.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The banter was great. The relationships between the characters were even better. And the romance was fabulous. I couldn't have picked a better book.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely brilliant! This is the book I never knew I needed to read!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely loved this book! Stayed up way too late to finish it.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Will make you feel warm inside.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

‘Fabulous… A perfect lazy Sunday read… Such a treat!’ Sarah Bennett, bestselling author of the Mermaids Point series

‘A sweet, witty story… Delightful.’ Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged

‘Irresistably fun… Watching [Sam and Luke] become their best selves—because of and with one another—is very satisfying.’ Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert

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