Skylar and Reece have known each other for years. Now she is single will he finally get a chance with her, or will his job keep them apart?

I immediately went into this book after completing Playing The Game, I was invested in the characters in this group of individuals. I would say that this is a series of companion novels, in this one it centers around Reece (Miri's Brother) and Skylar and how they go from colleagues to being in a relationship that neither of them expected. This one had me by the heart when I started to read it and felt so much for Skylar that I knew that she was in a toxic relationship which had destroyed her confidence. when she meets Reece, he makes her feel special and that she is worth loving and being with.

This book was a very enjoyable read. I read it in a few sittings and was hooked after just a short time reading. The story was well paced and the characters were well developed.

⚽Book Review⚽

What I really loved about this book was that this is the first book I have read in a long time where the FMC is the one that plays the sport, and not the MMC.The MMC is just gorgeous even if he likes everything neat and tidy, and in the right place. His younger siblings are horrible to him - which only made me love him more. The FMC really comes from a place of pain which the author developes and communicates well. The plot and characters grow wonderfully throughout the book and the ending was just delightful. The spice was great and well written. If you are looking for a new take on sports romance, this is for you!

Big thanks to Netgalley, Montlake and Sasha Lane for an early release copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Recently sports romance has become my favourite and this was such a easy breezy quick read with brilliant character. Both the protagonists were mesmerizing and amazing in their own way and I had a great time reading this one. This is the second installment in the series and it was as impressive as the previous parts of this series.

He’s wanted her for years…but they’re professionals now. Who will cross the line first?

Skylar

I’ve fought my way to the captaincy of Calderdale Ladies, and it means everything to me. So when my toxic boyfriend breaks my heart, I bottle it up. The team comes first.

Dr Reece Forster is supposed to be getting the team in the right head space for victory, not counselling me through heartache, but I can’t help opening up to him.

The hot doc is off limits, but the chemistry between us is off the charts…

Reece

I’ve longed for Skylar Marshall since we were in school, when she was prom queen and I was eating lunch with the librarian. She never even knew I existed.

And now? I’m good at my job because I’m in control. The professional boundaries are there for a reason.

But when Skylar confides in me, it’s all I can do not to abandon my principles completely. If I tell her how I feel, I could lose everything. But, how can something that feels this right be wrong…?

Playing to Score is the second book in the Playing the Field series—addictive romances full of heart and steam, perfect for fans of T L Swan.
Loved it. Will recommend to others.

Fun and spicy with a twist of fottball. Loved it! Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this free eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved this. It made my heart so happy. I laughed and loved and teared up. Such a beautiful story and so well wrote

Even after reading the entire series, I can say that without a doubt this is my favorite book in the entire series.

This is the second book in the series, and it follows Reece, a brother to the FMC from the first book. He works in a hospital but needs a break, so is offered a temporary position from Gabe to help out the women's soccer team, where he silently pines after Skylar, his crush from high school. The pining is strong from this man, and he is absolutely adorable. What had me really loving this story was how it focused on mental health. While they don't officially give him a diagnosis in the book, he has some OCD characteristics that seem to cause some struggles with his family that make him feel isolated. Reece definitely sees the world from a different perspective, as most of us do, but he seemed to be under the impression that Skylar would never look in his direction.

I was worried that it was going to be a rebound type of situation, but the relationship was innocent and they helped each other in ways I hadn't anticipated. Skylar seemed to need a boost in her confidence, but not in a way that required her to depend on him. Reece helped build herself after the breakup from the beginning, and I loved that.

We get cameos from characters in the first book, some betrayals, and lots of love. I can go on and on about this book, but I won't, just believe me when I say it's a must-read!

Another cute sports romance where a player falls for her team psychologist who she also grew up with. Friends older brother vibes. This one has some trauma that characters are working through together which was nice. This series is definitely spicier than I thought it would be but it makes the audiobook fun especially since they are quick reads.

A. huge thank you to Montlake, Netgalley and Sasha Lace for allowing me access to this ARC. Having rated book one 3/5 this was the same rating for me and pretty much the same feedback as before.

I felt it was rushed and points skimmed over. I didn't feel connected to the characters as much as I wanted to. I felt the jumped into their relationship very quickly - almost unrealistically quick! - so their stance on things weren't clear.

I enjoy the concept of the series but just wanting more. More sports elements throughout and more interactions with the main characters before they jump each other!

Playing to Score by Sasha Lace was a really good installment in the Playing the Field series.
The storyline as well as the characters really had me hooked since the beginning and I couldn't turn the pages quick enough.

I enjoyed this next book in the series a lot.

I loved that there was a greater focus on the sport itself and we got to know more about the characters and supporting characters.

It felt deeper than the 1st one, and I enjoyed getting more into their heads than we did with Gabe and Miri.

It was a fun quick read, I couldn't put it down.

2⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for an advanced copy of Playing To Score.

Skylar has found out that her boyfriend has been cheating on her and she is done. She is the captain of the football team and she cannot let this stuff get to her. Reece the new counselor for the team has been in love with Skylar since high school. When she goes to him with her problems he tries to remain professional but both of them become attracted to one another.

This is the second book in this series. It was again just not my favorite read. The characters were okay and the storyline was promising but I just felt bored reading it.

The Calverdale Ladies are back, and this time Miri's brother Reece, the rather OCD psychologist, comes head to head with his lifelong crush, the current team captain. The crowd we know is back, a baby in the family on the way, and two people fighting love for different reasons battle on ...

Rounded up from 3.5
When Skylar, captain of a women's football club, breaks up with her boyfriend, she finds support in Reece, a psychologist who has been hired to help the team be at their best to end the season.
This sports, sorta second chance, workplace, fodbidden romance where he falls first is book 2 in the Playing the Field series. It was a fun and spicy read, up until the third act break up. The last quarter of the book was a big mess, and it was just plain stupid (and it was the same thing in books 1 and 4, so I have the feeling it's something the author could work on).
I received an advance reading copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This romance novel follows Reece, a deeply nurturing and selfless character, and Skylar, a strong but vulnerable woman who learns to accept love and herself. Reece’s unwavering support for Skylar, alongside her journey toward self-acceptance after heartbreak, creates a heartfelt dynamic. Set against the backdrop of elite women’s football, the story provides an engaging glimpse into this world. Sasha’s passionate, intense writing explores relationship imperfections and draws readers in with its addictive style. Ideal for fans of spicy romance with endearing, complex characters, this book delivers an emotional journey that’s hard to put down.

Thank you NetGalley, Montlake and Sasha Lace for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Didn’t feel connected to Reece in book one but I got over that quickly. However, about midway through the book Reece started to drive me a little crazy. It was nice to see even professional therapists have issues but his were a little frustrating after a while.

Hard to look past Skylar ignoring Reece’s verbal boundaries and that she just kept pushing. If it were a role reversal and a male ignoring the “no”, it would be more glaring. Yes, from knowing his POV we know he wants her but he still said no several times.

Overall, I liked book #1 better but I did like a few themes in this book - most notably that Skylar wasn’t broken and there was no reason for her to doubt herself. I especially appreciated that Reece stressed that she didn’t need him, she just needed herself.

Similar feedback with this one, they jump so quickly to love and don’t even have the “what are we” conversation.

Open door.
Forbidden/work place.
Childhood crush.

5 ⭐ 3 🌶️

I'm absolutely loving this series. Reece and Skylar were so dang sweet together and while it took him foreverrrrr to get his shiznit together, I loved how both of them grew during the process.

I love that we keep getting these forbidden office romances, they are so much fun. Reece and Skylar's back and forth and her persistent quest to bed him had me swooning and screaming non stop. Unrequited grade school crushes are always one of my favorite tropes, especially when it's the nerdy guy and popular girl, and even more so when she falls so fast as an adult.

I really enjoyed the ending and Reece stepping up to make things right. Lana is up next and I'm really unsure how I feel about it... I was kinda hoping she'd get cut after that stunt she pulled, but it better be an epic grovel if she's gonna fix things.

Another great installment in the series. Absolutely loved this one as well. This one was so fun and spicy but also with some more in depth themes which I truly appreciate. The author has a writing style that just hooks and grips you straight from the start.