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Love the cover ❤️
Description intrigued me…
Author is new to me.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

I have been enjoying sports romance series lately. The Playing the Field series is my latest read. Book 3 was wonderful! Such a great read!

These keep getting better and better. Are there drugs in these? Because holy cow, I am addicted.

This one was amazing. Lana hurt my heart with her tenderness, insecurities and just how hidden she kept her light. I LOVED her relationship with Alexander, it didn’t feel forced in any way and their chemistry was just perfection.

I’m a sucker for single dad books and I just adored Brodie, I would like more of him somehow lol he’s such a little firecracker of a dude.

This latest addition to the series centers on Lana, known for her rebellious streak, and Alexander, a seasoned Scottish goalkeeper and widower raising his child alone. What starts as a spontaneous night of passion quickly turns complicated when they discover they work within the same club, and the chemistry between them refuses to fade.

Lana is struggling internally, and much of the story had me frustrated, wishing she’d open up and seek help. But, of course, she’s not at that point yet, which is part of her character arc. Her journey of self-acceptance, where she slowly begins to see herself in a better light and reclaim control over her life, was satisfying. Meanwhile, Alexander, still grieving his late wife, finds himself breaking down his own emotional barriers as he bonds with Lana. Despite their age difference, they prove to be exactly what the other needs, with Alexander’s son Brodie completing their picture-perfect new family.

As always, the author handles family dynamics with skill. The characters’ struggles often stem from deep-rooted loyalties and conflicting duties to loved ones, making for rich, emotional storytelling that’s easy to become attached to. Another solid, heartfelt read in this engaging series!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the eARC!

Another enjoyable instalment in the series - this time following 'wild child' Lana and new signing Alexander, a veteran Scottish goalie and widowed single dad. After what was supposed to be one night of anonymous 'fun and done' at a hotel, the pair find that they're not so done after all - they both play for the same organisation, and the connection they felt continues to make itself known...

Lana's not in a great place a lot of the time, and I spent a lot of the book figuratively tearing my hair out and wishing she'd tell someone and do herself a favour - but of course, she's not in a mindset where she feels able to do that, or else it'd be a much shorter book! Lana's journey of self-discovery - learning to see herself in a more kind light, and take back some ownership over her image - was good to see, and while Alexander is helping her to realise her worth, he's also coming out of his own shell and shedding some of the walls he'd put up after his wife's death. They find they have plenty to offer each other despite the age gap, and they and Brodie make a cute family!

As with previous books, the author excels at family drama - most of the characters' motivations boil down to complicated loyalties and trying to balance a sense of familial duty with getting past their own personal demons. This makes for grounded and heartfelt stories that you can't help but invest in.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for allowing me access to the third book in the Playing the field series by Sasha Lace. It'll be out on Nov 15th, it follows Lana & Alex, once again in the universe of women's football. In this one you'll get single dad + black cat FMC + relearning how to enjoy life. If you have read the first two books you should continue with this one, it's addicting!

The book beautifully captures the tension between fleeting passion and the search for something more lasting, with a satisfying blend of humor and heart. Lace’s skillful storytelling ensures that this is not just a love story, but a rich exploration of what it means to take risks for the chance at true connection.