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Game for Tonight
A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...
She'll teach him the art of seduction one play at a time...
Publicist Aubrey Cooper never should have crossed the line. After all, pro football player Flynn Foley is her client. But something about this mouth-wateringly-hot, clean-cut athlete makes Aubrey imagine all kinds of X-rated fantasies. And it only takes one game-changing play―and one night―to turn the tables from strictly business to very, very personal…
Flynn has maintained a no-sexy-distractions policy for his entire pro career. Aubrey is exactly the kind of distraction he was trying to avoid, and she's the one he can't resist. When the media catches wind of their naughty little liaison, however, Aubrey's boss steps in to make them an official couple. What Flynn doesn't know is that Aubrey is forced to fake the relationship―or lose her job. Now Aubrey must hide the truth…even as she begins to fall for Flynn.
She'll teach him the art of seduction one play at a time...
Publicist Aubrey Cooper never should have crossed the line. After all, pro football player Flynn Foley is her client. But something about this mouth-wateringly-hot, clean-cut athlete makes Aubrey imagine all kinds of X-rated fantasies. And it only takes one game-changing play―and one night―to turn the tables from strictly business to very, very personal…
Flynn has maintained a no-sexy-distractions policy for his entire pro career. Aubrey is exactly the kind of distraction he was trying to avoid, and she's the one he can't resist. When the media catches wind of their naughty little liaison, however, Aubrey's boss steps in to make them an official couple. What Flynn doesn't know is that Aubrey is forced to fake the relationship―or lose her job. Now Aubrey must hide the truth…even as she begins to fall for Flynn.
240 pages, ebook
First published November 12, 2014
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Karen Erickson
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July 15, 2015
3.5 Stars
If you're looking for a break from the typical alpha heroes that you'd find in books lately, then you really need to meet Flynn Foley. Flynn will definitely remind you that the sweet nice guys can still make you just as swoony as the bad boys, and certainly be just as sexy.
The chemistry between Flynn and Aubrey was off the charts hot. Even though things heat up between them pretty early in the story, it never felt rushed. maybe because they already had a back story that was set up in the previous book of the series.
I have to say that something about Flynn came as an absolute shock to me as a reader. I'll spoiler it here in case you want to be surprised, though I can't say it's a major spoiler (just not something you'd find in the book's blurb). Flynn is a . Yes, that's right. You read that correct. . I'll give you a moment to take that in...
Now I'm a reader that prefers my heroes to be super alpha bad boys. It's a certain...ummm...preference. Not sure if they have therapy for this sort of thing, but hey, it is what it is. So when I first found out that particular tidbit, it was a little off putting for me. I mean If you're anything like me, I'd advise you to keep reading. Really. Because the author truly makes you believe it. Not only that, but she makes you understand it as well. I'm so glad that I gave it a chance because Fynn was equal parts sweet and sexy. He really won over my heart not even 15% into the story.
Aubrey was a great heroine as well. After my mild dissapointement with the second book in this series, I was really happy to see it finish off strong with a fantastic couple. The epilogue was lovely as well.
All that being said, I did find it a little too "sweet" for my personal tastes. I suppose it was missing that certain "Brazen" feel for me? I'm not really sure why. It definitely did deliver on the sexy. I think this is just one of those personal tastes things and nothing at all to do with the book.
If you're a fan of sexy contemporary romance, then I would highly recommend you read it. Especially if you enjoyed the previous two books. That being said, you can also easily read it as a standalone as well. I've read the previous two books, but my poor puny brain remembered pretty much nothing. So it was basically me going in blind even though I've kept up with the series. I never once felt lost. A wonderful conclusion to the series :)
ARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review
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She'll teach him the art of seduction one play at a time...
If you're looking for a break from the typical alpha heroes that you'd find in books lately, then you really need to meet Flynn Foley. Flynn will definitely remind you that the sweet nice guys can still make you just as swoony as the bad boys, and certainly be just as sexy.
The chemistry between Flynn and Aubrey was off the charts hot. Even though things heat up between them pretty early in the story, it never felt rushed. maybe because they already had a back story that was set up in the previous book of the series.
I have to say that something about Flynn came as an absolute shock to me as a reader. I'll spoiler it here in case you want to be surprised, though I can't say it's a major spoiler (just not something you'd find in the book's blurb). Flynn is a . Yes, that's right. You read that correct. . I'll give you a moment to take that in...
Now I'm a reader that prefers my heroes to be super alpha bad boys. It's a certain...ummm...preference. Not sure if they have therapy for this sort of thing, but hey, it is what it is. So when I first found out that particular tidbit, it was a little off putting for me. I mean If you're anything like me, I'd advise you to keep reading. Really. Because the author truly makes you believe it. Not only that, but she makes you understand it as well. I'm so glad that I gave it a chance because Fynn was equal parts sweet and sexy. He really won over my heart not even 15% into the story.
Aubrey was a great heroine as well. After my mild dissapointement with the second book in this series, I was really happy to see it finish off strong with a fantastic couple. The epilogue was lovely as well.
All that being said, I did find it a little too "sweet" for my personal tastes. I suppose it was missing that certain "Brazen" feel for me? I'm not really sure why. It definitely did deliver on the sexy. I think this is just one of those personal tastes things and nothing at all to do with the book.
If you're a fan of sexy contemporary romance, then I would highly recommend you read it. Especially if you enjoyed the previous two books. That being said, you can also easily read it as a standalone as well. I've read the previous two books, but my poor puny brain remembered pretty much nothing. So it was basically me going in blind even though I've kept up with the series. I never once felt lost. A wonderful conclusion to the series :)
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November 17, 2014
3.5 - All this faking was fun until someone got hurt. Stars.
The Game for It series has been a mixed bag for me. We started with the good, in book one with Game for Marriage, the bad with book two Game for Trouble, thankfully book three Game for Tonight is definitely not ugly. Karen bought this series back with a really great finale.
Both Flynn and Aubrey have featured in the previous two books, Flynn being the golden boy of the San Jose Hawks, and Aubrey one of its publicists. The two have always felt something for each other but with the No fraternization policy, they have never acted on it.
When she got near Flynn, she simply… felt. Everything.
If you read and loved the first book in this series, you are likely to love Flynn and Aub’s story as well, it follows very similar themes. I loved that Nick, Willow, Jared and Sheridan featured in Game for Tonight as well, and the Willow we see in this story is a vast improvement on the Willow of book 2.
”It was real for me, too. Every bit of it.”
This is a really great ending to what has in the most part been a really enjoyable series. I have admired Karen Erickson’s writing for a while now and I am willing to admit that after disliking the second book so much I was nervous to start this one, but she has completely restored my admiration in her, with this enjoyable and easy to read conclusion to the Game for It series.
ARC generously provided by Entangled in exchange for the above honest review.
The Game for It series has been a mixed bag for me. We started with the good, in book one with Game for Marriage, the bad with book two Game for Trouble, thankfully book three Game for Tonight is definitely not ugly. Karen bought this series back with a really great finale.
Both Flynn and Aubrey have featured in the previous two books, Flynn being the golden boy of the San Jose Hawks, and Aubrey one of its publicists. The two have always felt something for each other but with the No fraternization policy, they have never acted on it.
When she got near Flynn, she simply… felt. Everything.
If you read and loved the first book in this series, you are likely to love Flynn and Aub’s story as well, it follows very similar themes. I loved that Nick, Willow, Jared and Sheridan featured in Game for Tonight as well, and the Willow we see in this story is a vast improvement on the Willow of book 2.
”It was real for me, too. Every bit of it.”
This is a really great ending to what has in the most part been a really enjoyable series. I have admired Karen Erickson’s writing for a while now and I am willing to admit that after disliking the second book so much I was nervous to start this one, but she has completely restored my admiration in her, with this enjoyable and easy to read conclusion to the Game for It series.
ARC generously provided by Entangled in exchange for the above honest review.
October 26, 2015
2 stars! **
The third instalment in the series was my least favourite. I couldn't connect with the main characters and it was shallow and without depth. No character development, cliché plot, rushed love story with a lot of sex but not much talking or doing anything that could actually create such a "big love".
Flynn is Hawk's QB but he only warms the bench. Not because he isn't good, but because Jared Quinn (Game for Marriage) is the star of the team. There are rumors about him - that he's still virgin, that he only concenrates on the game.
Aubrey is the team's publicist. She's wanted Flynn for a long time but because of the team's policy she hadn't act on it. Now she's tired of fighting her attraction to him and is ready to get him where she wants him. Into her bed.
And she does. She takes his virginity (yeah, the rumors where true) and expect that her life will go on like it has until this moment.
But a papparazzi catches them and team's other publicist has some ideas how to gain the most of this situation. He treathens to fire Aubrey if she doesn't date Flynn and if she does date him, the publicist promises her a promotion.
Guess what she chose?
I found this book boring. Maybe it's because I've read tens of books with similiar theme. But I don't think that I would have liked it even if it was original and unique.
I know nothing about the characters. Except of their bodies. And how their "relationship" progressed. That's all. There was no insight about their lifes or about their pasts. We don't know why Flynn was virgin until now (I think that there was once sentence about it, but it didn't really explain anything).
And the whole virgin thing? How realistic is that? He's twenty five, woman throws themselves at hima at daily basis and he's still a virgin? Let's say that it's possible.. Why does he give it up to someone he barely knows? Because she's hotter than others? Because he wasn't supposed to do it and the forbidden fruit tastes the best?..
It was rushed and their love was like a switch. Just like someone flicked it in the middle of the book and that was all. There wasn't even any big love decleration. If I decided to skip a few lines I would have missed it.
Most of the time I felt like Aubrey really was with Flynn only because she wanted that promotion and Flynn was with her because she was his first one and didn't know any better. And when he finds out about it she changes her mind and she loves him.
I really don't know how they could love each other. They've known each other for a while yes, but I never really talked or were friends until they slept together. And then they were having nonstop sex . And if they weren't sleeping with each other, they were doing their own stuff.
But what I liked was that there was a bit of Jared and Sherridan from GAME FOR MARRIAGE. Those two belong to my favourite couples and I was glad to see them again.
The third instalment in the series was my least favourite. I couldn't connect with the main characters and it was shallow and without depth. No character development, cliché plot, rushed love story with a lot of sex but not much talking or doing anything that could actually create such a "big love".
Flynn is Hawk's QB but he only warms the bench. Not because he isn't good, but because Jared Quinn (Game for Marriage) is the star of the team. There are rumors about him - that he's still virgin, that he only concenrates on the game.
Aubrey is the team's publicist. She's wanted Flynn for a long time but because of the team's policy she hadn't act on it. Now she's tired of fighting her attraction to him and is ready to get him where she wants him. Into her bed.
And she does. She takes his virginity (yeah, the rumors where true) and expect that her life will go on like it has until this moment.
But a papparazzi catches them and team's other publicist has some ideas how to gain the most of this situation. He treathens to fire Aubrey if she doesn't date Flynn and if she does date him, the publicist promises her a promotion.
Guess what she chose?
I found this book boring. Maybe it's because I've read tens of books with similiar theme. But I don't think that I would have liked it even if it was original and unique.
I know nothing about the characters. Except of their bodies. And how their "relationship" progressed. That's all. There was no insight about their lifes or about their pasts. We don't know why Flynn was virgin until now (I think that there was once sentence about it, but it didn't really explain anything).
And the whole virgin thing? How realistic is that? He's twenty five, woman throws themselves at hima at daily basis and he's still a virgin? Let's say that it's possible.. Why does he give it up to someone he barely knows? Because she's hotter than others? Because he wasn't supposed to do it and the forbidden fruit tastes the best?..
It was rushed and their love was like a switch. Just like someone flicked it in the middle of the book and that was all. There wasn't even any big love decleration. If I decided to skip a few lines I would have missed it.
Most of the time I felt like Aubrey really was with Flynn only because she wanted that promotion and Flynn was with her because she was his first one and didn't know any better. And when he finds out about it she changes her mind and she loves him.
I really don't know how they could love each other. They've known each other for a while yes, but I never really talked or were friends until they slept together. And then they were having nonstop sex . And if they weren't sleeping with each other, they were doing their own stuff.
But what I liked was that there was a bit of Jared and Sherridan from GAME FOR MARRIAGE. Those two belong to my favourite couples and I was glad to see them again.
November 16, 2014
Review-Jo Rushton
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Why have I not read any of the books from this series before? Now I know what I've been missing, I will be reading the previous books ASAP!!
"Game for Tonight" was my kind of book. It had everything that I love: Passion, chemistry, drama, and some smoking hot sex scenes!!! I was consumed by this story right from the very beginning and I absolutely loved it!!!
I loved Aubrey and Flynn. They were instantly likable characters and I found it really easy to connect with them, especially Aubrey. She was as sweet as sugar. A truly nice girl but unfortunately she had no luck in the love department. Working as a publicist for The Hawks American Football Team, she had spent quite some time with a secret crush... a crush on one of the hottest members of the team, Flynn Foley. Finally, with the help of a little alcohol, Aubrey found the courage to make a move on Flynn. This girl was on a mission and she was not going to take no for an answer.
Now Flynn, I fell hard for this guy!! He was just gorgeous, Mr Perfect in my eyes. The guy could do no wrong. Flynn was sexy, caring, and had spent his life dedicated to football. He was one of the good guys. He had also been lusting over Aubrey so when she made her move, there was no way he was going to turn her down.
I loved Aubrey and Flynn together. I adored watching their relationship develop. They made such a cute couple and Flynn made my heart flutter with the way he treated Aubrey. He truly cherished her. Flynn wore his heart on his sleeve, there was no doubt about how strong his feelings were for Aubrey. She was one lucky girl.
As the story continued, I began to feel frustrated with how things were going between Aubrey and Flynn and I found myself on the edge of my seat, hoping that things would work out between the pair. With Aubrey being blackmailed by her boss I knew that there was going to be trouble ahead and I became increasingly worried about what would happen. My emotions were all over the place. I truly wanted an happy ending for this couple. They were too good together for things not to work out between them.
"Game for Tonight" was a brilliant, sexy read and it gets ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from me!
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Why have I not read any of the books from this series before? Now I know what I've been missing, I will be reading the previous books ASAP!!
"Game for Tonight" was my kind of book. It had everything that I love: Passion, chemistry, drama, and some smoking hot sex scenes!!! I was consumed by this story right from the very beginning and I absolutely loved it!!!
I loved Aubrey and Flynn. They were instantly likable characters and I found it really easy to connect with them, especially Aubrey. She was as sweet as sugar. A truly nice girl but unfortunately she had no luck in the love department. Working as a publicist for The Hawks American Football Team, she had spent quite some time with a secret crush... a crush on one of the hottest members of the team, Flynn Foley. Finally, with the help of a little alcohol, Aubrey found the courage to make a move on Flynn. This girl was on a mission and she was not going to take no for an answer.
She wanted to be reckless. Throw caution to the wind and indulge in Flynn for just one night.
Now Flynn, I fell hard for this guy!! He was just gorgeous, Mr Perfect in my eyes. The guy could do no wrong. Flynn was sexy, caring, and had spent his life dedicated to football. He was one of the good guys. He had also been lusting over Aubrey so when she made her move, there was no way he was going to turn her down.
Tonight, he was finally going to get Aubrey to himself. Find out exactly what she liked, teach her what he liked, and then they could get to liking each other all night long. He couldn't freaking wait.What followed was a steamy night of passion that almost set my kindle on fire. Flynn had all the right moves and I was insanely jealous of Aubrey. But what would happen after their one night together?
"You need to understand something about me, Aubrey. When I commit to something, I'm all in."
I loved Aubrey and Flynn together. I adored watching their relationship develop. They made such a cute couple and Flynn made my heart flutter with the way he treated Aubrey. He truly cherished her. Flynn wore his heart on his sleeve, there was no doubt about how strong his feelings were for Aubrey. She was one lucky girl.
As the story continued, I began to feel frustrated with how things were going between Aubrey and Flynn and I found myself on the edge of my seat, hoping that things would work out between the pair. With Aubrey being blackmailed by her boss I knew that there was going to be trouble ahead and I became increasingly worried about what would happen. My emotions were all over the place. I truly wanted an happy ending for this couple. They were too good together for things not to work out between them.
"I played the most important game of my life today, but it doesn't matter unless I know I have you by my side. You're everything to me, my entire world."
"Game for Tonight" was a brilliant, sexy read and it gets ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from me!
April 5, 2017
Game for Tonight is the 3rd book in the “Game for It” trilogy by Karen Erickson. Aubrey Cooper, a publicist for the San Jose Hawks pro football team has set her sights on Flynn Foley, the back-up quarterback and her client.
Flynn has always been hyper-focused on his career and making it to the NFL. This determination has resulted in his maintaining a “no-sexy-distractions-policy” which has only made the female fans more intrigued. Aubrey has been with the team for a short time and is well aware of the no fraternization rules, but when she finds out that her ex-fiance is getting married, she decides to get over her hurt with a night with Flynn.
Unfortunately for both Flynn and Aubrey, there is a paparazzo outside Flynn’s home the morning after and catches Aubrey leaving. Thus begins a fake romance to keep the Golden Boy’s image from being tarnished and becoming tabloid fodder.
The first book was good and fun. The second book – not so much. With the third book, Karen Erickson is able to finish the trilogy on a positive note. Though not as good as the first book, the third is definitely better than the second. Had there been a little more depth to the characters, this would have been rated equal to Game for Marriage.
Rating: 3
Flynn has always been hyper-focused on his career and making it to the NFL. This determination has resulted in his maintaining a “no-sexy-distractions-policy” which has only made the female fans more intrigued. Aubrey has been with the team for a short time and is well aware of the no fraternization rules, but when she finds out that her ex-fiance is getting married, she decides to get over her hurt with a night with Flynn.
Unfortunately for both Flynn and Aubrey, there is a paparazzo outside Flynn’s home the morning after and catches Aubrey leaving. Thus begins a fake romance to keep the Golden Boy’s image from being tarnished and becoming tabloid fodder.
The first book was good and fun. The second book – not so much. With the third book, Karen Erickson is able to finish the trilogy on a positive note. Though not as good as the first book, the third is definitely better than the second. Had there been a little more depth to the characters, this would have been rated equal to Game for Marriage.
Rating: 3
December 12, 2014
Aubrey Cooper works as a publicist for the San Jose Hawks and she’s infatuated with Flynn Foley. Flynn is the second string quarterback for the Hawks and he refuses to let anything distract him from achieving his goal of becoming a first string quarterback. Flynn’s nickname is Golden Boy and he’s a rule follower who never gets into trouble and doesn’t date because he’s afraid a woman could throw him off his game.
Flynn and Aubrey have a hard time resisting each other and there’s a lot chemistry bouncing back and forth between them, whenever they are in the same room together. I love Flynn! He’s a big, handsome football player and he’s also a warm and sensitive guy. He treats Aubrey with respect and it’s sweet the way he expects the guys on team to treat her the same way and gives them a hard time when they don’t.
Aubrey is ambitious and hardworking and football is just as important to her as it is to Flynn. Aubrey loves her job, but she worries she may be fired if she dates Flynn, because there is a company policy against employees dating each other. Flynn also has concerns. He worries he will be traded at the end of the season, but he loves playing for the Hawks and can’t imagine playing with another team. GAME FOR TONIGHT is charming football romance! This is the third book in the Game For It series and each one is a stand-alone, although the characters from each book are friends and make appearances in each book.
Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books
Flynn and Aubrey have a hard time resisting each other and there’s a lot chemistry bouncing back and forth between them, whenever they are in the same room together. I love Flynn! He’s a big, handsome football player and he’s also a warm and sensitive guy. He treats Aubrey with respect and it’s sweet the way he expects the guys on team to treat her the same way and gives them a hard time when they don’t.
Aubrey is ambitious and hardworking and football is just as important to her as it is to Flynn. Aubrey loves her job, but she worries she may be fired if she dates Flynn, because there is a company policy against employees dating each other. Flynn also has concerns. He worries he will be traded at the end of the season, but he loves playing for the Hawks and can’t imagine playing with another team. GAME FOR TONIGHT is charming football romance! This is the third book in the Game For It series and each one is a stand-alone, although the characters from each book are friends and make appearances in each book.
Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books
August 28, 2017
I actually read the first two books in the Game for It series two and a half years ago. For whatever reason at the time, I decided not to read Game for Tonight, but had it on my to-read list - because who doesn't want to read about a pro football player who is a virgin?!?! So when it popped up in one of the several emails I get daily with Kindle deals, I decided to download it and complete the series.
I'm not sure what happened with this book for me. Perhaps I have different standards now (who knows HOW many books I've read since I read the first two books). Perhaps it's that I've figured out I'm not a fan of the fake relationship trope. Whatever the reason, this book just didn't work for me and took a whole week to read. Even if I'm super busy - which I am right now - that's unheard of for me!
My problem with the fake relationship trope is that too much time is usually spent in the character's heads. We have to read too much about how the hero and heroine like/love each other, but it won't ever work. I want to see them interacting with each other, talking things out!
In this case, the hero and heroine had already spent a night together before Aubrey is told she needs to make it look like she and Flynn are dating. They've already admitted their attraction to each other, they already like each other. Them dating isn't so hard to believe. There is the whole "we can't date because it's against company policy" (which I think would have actually made for a better plot for this couple) - but that was blown off by the boss with little fanfare. I couldn't understand why Aubrey didn't just tell Flynn what her boss told her. Well, other than we wouldn't have a book otherwise...
If you want to read a book that does the fake relationship trope right, read The Catching Kind by Bria Quinlan - where the couple doesn't know each other at all, are thrown together for the benefit of publicity, don't like each other much at all when they start out, but then get to know each other and fall in love. THAT fake relationship worked for me! Not one where the relationship has already started, and neither of them really wants out anyway.
That being said, I liked the characters - especially the hero. Flynn is focused completely on football, to the detriment of having relationships with women. But his career is not going quite the way he wants, and when he discovers Aubrey is as attracted to him and he is to her, he decides to toss away his previous convictions that women are nothing but a distraction and spend the night with her. Pictures of her leaving his house early the next morning put his squeaky clean image at risk, which "necessitates" damage control by the PR team. (Which again, I'm not totally buying - he's in his mid-to-late twenties, so yeah, maybe it's a big deal for him to finally be with a woman, but so what?!?!)
The writing was solid in this book. It's always good to read about a hero who goes against the grain of what is usually offered up in today's books. Maybe if I had stayed in the San Jose Hawks football world and read about Flynn right away I would have liked this book better. But I just wasn't buying the plot. There were too many things that didn't make sense to me, which made it really hard to like.
I'm not sure what happened with this book for me. Perhaps I have different standards now (who knows HOW many books I've read since I read the first two books). Perhaps it's that I've figured out I'm not a fan of the fake relationship trope. Whatever the reason, this book just didn't work for me and took a whole week to read. Even if I'm super busy - which I am right now - that's unheard of for me!
My problem with the fake relationship trope is that too much time is usually spent in the character's heads. We have to read too much about how the hero and heroine like/love each other, but it won't ever work. I want to see them interacting with each other, talking things out!
In this case, the hero and heroine had already spent a night together before Aubrey is told she needs to make it look like she and Flynn are dating. They've already admitted their attraction to each other, they already like each other. Them dating isn't so hard to believe. There is the whole "we can't date because it's against company policy" (which I think would have actually made for a better plot for this couple) - but that was blown off by the boss with little fanfare. I couldn't understand why Aubrey didn't just tell Flynn what her boss told her. Well, other than we wouldn't have a book otherwise...
If you want to read a book that does the fake relationship trope right, read The Catching Kind by Bria Quinlan - where the couple doesn't know each other at all, are thrown together for the benefit of publicity, don't like each other much at all when they start out, but then get to know each other and fall in love. THAT fake relationship worked for me! Not one where the relationship has already started, and neither of them really wants out anyway.
That being said, I liked the characters - especially the hero. Flynn is focused completely on football, to the detriment of having relationships with women. But his career is not going quite the way he wants, and when he discovers Aubrey is as attracted to him and he is to her, he decides to toss away his previous convictions that women are nothing but a distraction and spend the night with her. Pictures of her leaving his house early the next morning put his squeaky clean image at risk, which "necessitates" damage control by the PR team. (Which again, I'm not totally buying - he's in his mid-to-late twenties, so yeah, maybe it's a big deal for him to finally be with a woman, but so what?!?!)
The writing was solid in this book. It's always good to read about a hero who goes against the grain of what is usually offered up in today's books. Maybe if I had stayed in the San Jose Hawks football world and read about Flynn right away I would have liked this book better. But I just wasn't buying the plot. There were too many things that didn't make sense to me, which made it really hard to like.
November 21, 2014
Remember me? Football girl!
I LOVE this series. This series is so solid for me, all 3 books are GREAT and frankly, I did not want this to be the last book. But I guess if you're going to end it, ending it on a virgin football player, isn't a bad way to go.
Oh, I hear you....a virgin football player? Let me tell you, it's refreshing and you will LOVE Flynn. It's a nice change of pace to read a male MC that issn't a man whore. But don't let that deter you, Flynn has been so focused on his football career, he has always felt like a relationship, much less sex, would be a distraction. Flynn iss truly a student of the game and is concerned that a woman will break his concentration and possibly compromise his athletic performance. That's not to say he hasn't done...anything. So he isn't a complete freak of nature. ;)
Enter Aubrey, publicist extraordinaire and this woman has a rip roaring raging crush on Flynn.
The thing is, the attraction is completely mutual and undeniable. Flynn began to wonder if there more to life than being a back up quarterback...
When these two finally give in to their attraction, FIREWORKS! From the very first kiss, I was completely sold on Aubrey and Flynn.
Once Flynn gets a taste of the fantastic lovin' that Aubrey serves up, he feels the need for MORE. They both have personal and professional issues to wrestle with that certainly didn't help make things any easier. They each have a parent that is a pain in the ass and that doesn't help.
Ok- I truly enjoyed this book and this whole series and that's the best I can give you out of my very tired brain :) Although, I'd still love more from this series because I love every single one of these books.
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I LOVE this series. This series is so solid for me, all 3 books are GREAT and frankly, I did not want this to be the last book. But I guess if you're going to end it, ending it on a virgin football player, isn't a bad way to go.
Oh, I hear you....a virgin football player? Let me tell you, it's refreshing and you will LOVE Flynn. It's a nice change of pace to read a male MC that issn't a man whore. But don't let that deter you, Flynn has been so focused on his football career, he has always felt like a relationship, much less sex, would be a distraction. Flynn iss truly a student of the game and is concerned that a woman will break his concentration and possibly compromise his athletic performance. That's not to say he hasn't done...anything. So he isn't a complete freak of nature. ;)
Enter Aubrey, publicist extraordinaire and this woman has a rip roaring raging crush on Flynn.
He also made Aubrey's toes curl every time he so much as looked her way. A rather difficult thing to ignore, considering she was his publicist and worked with him all the time. As in, she had to stare at that handsome face and listen to that deep, delicious voice all the time, too. Which in turn led to her curling-toe affliction and the rapid development of her mad, crazy crush.
The thing is, the attraction is completely mutual and undeniable. Flynn began to wonder if there more to life than being a back up quarterback...
When these two finally give in to their attraction, FIREWORKS! From the very first kiss, I was completely sold on Aubrey and Flynn.
Aubrey was completely surrounded by a warm, big muscular man, and it felt so incredibly good to be in Flynn's strong arms. He was kissing her as if his life depended on it, and she buried her fingers in his hair, holding him close.
Once Flynn gets a taste of the fantastic lovin' that Aubrey serves up, he feels the need for MORE. They both have personal and professional issues to wrestle with that certainly didn't help make things any easier. They each have a parent that is a pain in the ass and that doesn't help.
Ok- I truly enjoyed this book and this whole series and that's the best I can give you out of my very tired brain :) Although, I'd still love more from this series because I love every single one of these books.
Purchase Game for Tonight : Amazon //B&N
This review was originally posted on Straight Shootin' Book Reviews
December 19, 2014
Slick‘s review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
4.5 STARS
From the very first book in the Game for It series, I was hooked. Karen Erickson made this Texas gal who really can’t stand the game of football fall head over heels in love with her players and the team. I absolutely loved this couple whose relationship was taboo due to them both being employed by San Jose Hawks. There was something really special about how they had danced around each other for so long until one finally decided it was time to make a move and consequences be damned. A back-up quarterback who is way too good to be warming the bench, a publicist who suspects he won’t be around much longer and an attraction that burns so brightly everyone around them can see it makes this one fantastic little book.
In the last book of this series we met publicist Aubrey Cooper who had a tough job of keeping a player in line and helping him make over his reputation. I’m going to admit that I really loved her character and the fact that she was able to wrangle Nick Hamilton somewhat into submission. Aubrey is smart (to be honest way smarter than her jerk boss), resourceful, and tough. She’s always played by the book, always done the right thing but when her ex-fiancé announces his engagement and the man she wants but knows she shouldn’t is close by and more than likely going to be leaving the team at the end of the year she decides to take a chance.
Flynn Foley is one of those rare professional athletes who actually has a clean image and he likes it that way. Flynn only has one thing on his mind, playing football and playing it to the best of his ability and his ability is very, very good. As back-up quarterback on a team with an excellent quarterback his playing time has been limited which frustrates him and he knows that sooner or later probably sooner he’ll be traded. When his publicist the woman who he’s been attracted to from day one asks for a night with him he decides to finally let go and do something just for him. The world needs more professional athletes like Flynn, men who can be very good role models for young men today.
There was something special and sweet but oh so sexy about these two together and yes part of it has to do with the fact they’d kept their attraction to themselves for a long time, part of it is Flynn’s good boy image, and part of it is just the fact that they seem to fit together. I liked that even early on they already had feelings for one another although they refused to admit it, but it was obvious they both admired the other very much which lead to a different level of trust between them.
I would have easily given this book 5 stars had it not been for a strange ultimatum delivered by the team’s management when their relationship is brought to light. For me it just didn’t seem to “fit” correctly into the plot but I overlooked it for the most part because I loved this couple so much.
The football scenes especially the final one were well written and had me on the edge of my seat; give the nature of the game, the reason for Flynn playing, and the fact that Aubrey was unflappable in the wake of it all made it that much better.
Game For Tonight is a spectacular ending to a very strong series and as sad as I am to see this series come to an end, I can’t wait to see what Ms. Erickson comes up with next.
4.5 STARS
From the very first book in the Game for It series, I was hooked. Karen Erickson made this Texas gal who really can’t stand the game of football fall head over heels in love with her players and the team. I absolutely loved this couple whose relationship was taboo due to them both being employed by San Jose Hawks. There was something really special about how they had danced around each other for so long until one finally decided it was time to make a move and consequences be damned. A back-up quarterback who is way too good to be warming the bench, a publicist who suspects he won’t be around much longer and an attraction that burns so brightly everyone around them can see it makes this one fantastic little book.
In the last book of this series we met publicist Aubrey Cooper who had a tough job of keeping a player in line and helping him make over his reputation. I’m going to admit that I really loved her character and the fact that she was able to wrangle Nick Hamilton somewhat into submission. Aubrey is smart (to be honest way smarter than her jerk boss), resourceful, and tough. She’s always played by the book, always done the right thing but when her ex-fiancé announces his engagement and the man she wants but knows she shouldn’t is close by and more than likely going to be leaving the team at the end of the year she decides to take a chance.
Flynn Foley is one of those rare professional athletes who actually has a clean image and he likes it that way. Flynn only has one thing on his mind, playing football and playing it to the best of his ability and his ability is very, very good. As back-up quarterback on a team with an excellent quarterback his playing time has been limited which frustrates him and he knows that sooner or later probably sooner he’ll be traded. When his publicist the woman who he’s been attracted to from day one asks for a night with him he decides to finally let go and do something just for him. The world needs more professional athletes like Flynn, men who can be very good role models for young men today.
There was something special and sweet but oh so sexy about these two together and yes part of it has to do with the fact they’d kept their attraction to themselves for a long time, part of it is Flynn’s good boy image, and part of it is just the fact that they seem to fit together. I liked that even early on they already had feelings for one another although they refused to admit it, but it was obvious they both admired the other very much which lead to a different level of trust between them.
I would have easily given this book 5 stars had it not been for a strange ultimatum delivered by the team’s management when their relationship is brought to light. For me it just didn’t seem to “fit” correctly into the plot but I overlooked it for the most part because I loved this couple so much.
The football scenes especially the final one were well written and had me on the edge of my seat; give the nature of the game, the reason for Flynn playing, and the fact that Aubrey was unflappable in the wake of it all made it that much better.
Game For Tonight is a spectacular ending to a very strong series and as sad as I am to see this series come to an end, I can’t wait to see what Ms. Erickson comes up with next.
November 9, 2014
The game was everything to him. Well she wanted to everything to him. At least for one night...
Aubrey Cooper, the assistant publicist for the San Jose Hawks has a bit of a crush on the second string quarterback, Flynn Foley. But that is a bad thing since fraternizing is against the rules and frowned upon. And they are both usually responsible rule followers. Flynn has been focusing more on football than women and trying to avoid distractions, but he has a soft spot for Aubrey as well.
"Instead of thinking so much, maybe we should relax and just...let things happen."
When they throw caution to the wind for one night, it has repercussions they did not see coming. Next thing they know they are strongly encouraged to continue the relationship for the media's sake. They are two people that are now in a situation that has potential to be really good or a big disaster especially since both parties are not quite aware of all of the finer details. At a time when he really needs to be focusing on his career, he is caught up in a media circus, rumors of him being traded, and secrets. And she is going along for the ride all the time feeling guilty, but powerless to fix it.
Is it fake? Real? A novelty? When some people are pushing them together, others are pushing them apart. But with their jobs on the line and confusing feelings and not quite full disclosure, will they stay the media darlings or end up as the next big break up story?
This was a sweet, sexy story with likable characters. Flynn was just plain adorable and charming. A big, strong, sensitive, loving, protective hero with an endearing innocence to him as well. He was not well versed in sex and relationships, so it was fun to see him jump in and explore being in one. Aubrey was cute and likable too, but she frustrated me a bit with her secrets. Together they had chemistry, but were also very compatible and generally nice people who usually were usually in control and rational about everything. But they made each other feel, lose control, and learn to live for more than work.
Together, they were slightly out of control, and he was loving every f***ing minute of it."
When she got near Flynn, she simply...felt. Everything. Not smart. Reckless wasn't her style, but that's exactly how he made her feel.
I liked getting both points of view and seeing their worries, fears, and feelings. And I enjoyed more with Nick and Willow (Game for Trouble) who were good friends to this couple, and also Jared and Sheridan (Game for Marriage). It was fun seeing their progression, as well as how they supported Flynn and Aubrey. I enjoy books about football players and this series is all fast paced, steamy, and fun. It has characters that you can't help but like and stories that draw you in with just enough angst to keep you interested.
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Aubrey Cooper, the assistant publicist for the San Jose Hawks has a bit of a crush on the second string quarterback, Flynn Foley. But that is a bad thing since fraternizing is against the rules and frowned upon. And they are both usually responsible rule followers. Flynn has been focusing more on football than women and trying to avoid distractions, but he has a soft spot for Aubrey as well.
"Instead of thinking so much, maybe we should relax and just...let things happen."
When they throw caution to the wind for one night, it has repercussions they did not see coming. Next thing they know they are strongly encouraged to continue the relationship for the media's sake. They are two people that are now in a situation that has potential to be really good or a big disaster especially since both parties are not quite aware of all of the finer details. At a time when he really needs to be focusing on his career, he is caught up in a media circus, rumors of him being traded, and secrets. And she is going along for the ride all the time feeling guilty, but powerless to fix it.
Is it fake? Real? A novelty? When some people are pushing them together, others are pushing them apart. But with their jobs on the line and confusing feelings and not quite full disclosure, will they stay the media darlings or end up as the next big break up story?
This was a sweet, sexy story with likable characters. Flynn was just plain adorable and charming. A big, strong, sensitive, loving, protective hero with an endearing innocence to him as well. He was not well versed in sex and relationships, so it was fun to see him jump in and explore being in one. Aubrey was cute and likable too, but she frustrated me a bit with her secrets. Together they had chemistry, but were also very compatible and generally nice people who usually were usually in control and rational about everything. But they made each other feel, lose control, and learn to live for more than work.
Together, they were slightly out of control, and he was loving every f***ing minute of it."
When she got near Flynn, she simply...felt. Everything. Not smart. Reckless wasn't her style, but that's exactly how he made her feel.
I liked getting both points of view and seeing their worries, fears, and feelings. And I enjoyed more with Nick and Willow (Game for Trouble) who were good friends to this couple, and also Jared and Sheridan (Game for Marriage). It was fun seeing their progression, as well as how they supported Flynn and Aubrey. I enjoy books about football players and this series is all fast paced, steamy, and fun. It has characters that you can't help but like and stories that draw you in with just enough angst to keep you interested.
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 17, 2015
Let me tell you this book was hot (maybe a little too much, nah that's not possible). I mean it almost starts in the bedroom. Some might think it is a little bit quick, but Flynn and Aubrey knew each other for quite a long time…
I first encounter Flynn in the first installment of the Game for it series (Game for Marriage). I was kind of mad at him because he was somehow stealing the spot of the main character the Star Quarterback Jared Quinn. However, he was sweet and I could not hate him. I don’t really remember Aubrey (don’t know if she was in this book). I am sure she was in Game for Trouble (Game for it #2), but I did not read it.
As a lot of you, I like my book-boyfriends to be hot, sexy, and kind of an alpha male with a bit of bad boy/caveman attitude. Although Flynn is sweet and respectful, he is also hot and possessive, and . He is good in the sack despite being a 25 year old pro football player virgin. Yeah, I said it, but it is no secret (it was revealed really early in the book, first or second chapter I recall).
I really like ready this book. It was quick and enjoyable.
November 11, 2014
So, I admit I went into reading this with some reticence as book #2 in the series just didn't do it for me. And, whilst this has a storyline of a similar vain to the first book, I still thoroughly enjoyed it and Karen Erickson has brought us a couple to love. 10% in and I was already falling in love with Flynn Foley; bicep bulging, sweet natured, under-played but talented (on and off the field) Quarterback, who has one doozy of a surprise.
“You sure look pretty waiting for me, lying there naked.”
“I’m getting cold though, Flynn. You’re going to join me, right?”
With a chemistry filled with heat, understanding and sweetness, Flynn and Aubrey were perfect together. She's no wallflower and whilst fairly confident, she was completely endearing with it. I love to see a man fall hard and Flynn plummets, as does Aubrey, but it's not without its dramas. And with characters from the previous books featuring, particularly Nick and Willow, Karen Erickson has ended the series on a sexy high note. Of the three, this has been my favourite.
Copy received courtesy of Entangled Publishing for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Game for It series order:
#1 - Game for Marriage
#2 - Game For Trouble
#3 - Game for Tonight
November 14, 2014
A team publicist goes after a player after overhearing that he’s going to be traded at the end of the season. She takes her last chance with him. Cameras catch them. Aubrey’s boss forces them to fake a relationship. But where does fake end and real begin? My favorite part of the story was when Aubrey travels to the game with Flynn. They are so happy and clearly in love. My least favorite part was 2 characters: Aubrey’s extremely judgmental and negative mother and Flynn’s stage dad. Aubrey’s mom is projecting her negative experiences with men onto her daughter. Flynn’s dad is trying to live his dream through his son. His attempts to control his son border on bullying. Football really stays in the background here. There are very few football terms used, beyond touchdown and quarterback. So if you don’t like football, or sports in general, don’t let that turn you away from the book. This book is a part of a series, but I have not read the previous two books and it doesn’t take away from this story. However, it does make me want to read the other two. It is a really good story and if you are craving a good Contemporary romance with a happily ever after, this is a great book for you.
I was given this book by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review
I was given this book by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review
November 17, 2014
ARC Courtesy of Entangled Publishing
Flynn is a quarterback for a successful NFL team. He is also a nice guy. And when I say that I mean that in all ways. He is respectful of women, takes his job seriously and his team mates love him.
Audrey is the team publicist and she has a mad crush on Flynn. She has been lusting after him for a long time and has decided that the time has come for her to let him know that she wants him.
When she approaches him at a party the sparks fly and the heat is turned up all the way between the two and even though it happens fairly quickly into the book, if you are a fan of this series then these two's back story has already been laid down, so its not that quick....
The only part which I found kinda hard to swallow is that ...
Still if you are tired of reading about all the bad boys out there and are looking for a book about a nice guy, then this is the one for you. It will also prove that nice guys don't finish last!!!
Flynn is a quarterback for a successful NFL team. He is also a nice guy. And when I say that I mean that in all ways. He is respectful of women, takes his job seriously and his team mates love him.
Audrey is the team publicist and she has a mad crush on Flynn. She has been lusting after him for a long time and has decided that the time has come for her to let him know that she wants him.
When she approaches him at a party the sparks fly and the heat is turned up all the way between the two and even though it happens fairly quickly into the book, if you are a fan of this series then these two's back story has already been laid down, so its not that quick....
The only part which I found kinda hard to swallow is that ...
Still if you are tired of reading about all the bad boys out there and are looking for a book about a nice guy, then this is the one for you. It will also prove that nice guys don't finish last!!!
November 5, 2014
ARC generously provided from Entangled Publishing.
5+ stars
Full review to come
5+ stars
Full review to come
December 16, 2021
Game for Tonight
Game for It Series, Book 3
By: Karen Erickson
Narrated by: Cassandra Myles
If you are in the mood to fall in love, look no further. Karen Erickson has a heart warming romance sure to tick all the boxes. Second string quarterback, Flynn is on a roll. Playing for his injured teammate, he is showing the football world just how good he is. Now back on the bench, he has continued his quest to be the best. This means no women. Aubrey, the team publicist uses this as his tag and is taken with this clean cut, all around nice guy. When the two get caught together though, their lives take a turn! Playing the pretend couple to save them both could be the answer. But will it save their hearts? Swoony Flynn is incredibly romantic. His innocence is endearing, his heart so warm and open. Aubrey is a little hesitant, and I found myself wanting to push her into what is obviously a good thing! A little angst, fun with characters we have met previously and an all around feel good listen, this is a touchdown!
Cassandra Myles is our story teller and she gives the story a wonderful narration. She delves into the characters, giving them distinct voices and the perfect inflections. I really enjoyed her voice for Flynn, very good! She always enhances the stories she tells and lets us live in their moments.
Game for It Series, Book 3
By: Karen Erickson
Narrated by: Cassandra Myles
If you are in the mood to fall in love, look no further. Karen Erickson has a heart warming romance sure to tick all the boxes. Second string quarterback, Flynn is on a roll. Playing for his injured teammate, he is showing the football world just how good he is. Now back on the bench, he has continued his quest to be the best. This means no women. Aubrey, the team publicist uses this as his tag and is taken with this clean cut, all around nice guy. When the two get caught together though, their lives take a turn! Playing the pretend couple to save them both could be the answer. But will it save their hearts? Swoony Flynn is incredibly romantic. His innocence is endearing, his heart so warm and open. Aubrey is a little hesitant, and I found myself wanting to push her into what is obviously a good thing! A little angst, fun with characters we have met previously and an all around feel good listen, this is a touchdown!
Cassandra Myles is our story teller and she gives the story a wonderful narration. She delves into the characters, giving them distinct voices and the perfect inflections. I really enjoyed her voice for Flynn, very good! She always enhances the stories she tells and lets us live in their moments.
November 6, 2017
Pretty sweet fake relationship, between pro footballer Flynn and assistant publicist Aubrey.
After getting caught out during the early hours of their one-night-stand, Aubrey's boss insists they keep up a charade, the media will love it and there may even be something in it for her professionally if they pull it off.
Too bad Flynn isn't playing, nor does he know that she is.
Knew exactly what was going to happen but it was still fun getting there.
These two were fun and their chemistry HOT!
After getting caught out during the early hours of their one-night-stand, Aubrey's boss insists they keep up a charade, the media will love it and there may even be something in it for her professionally if they pull it off.
Too bad Flynn isn't playing, nor does he know that she is.
Knew exactly what was going to happen but it was still fun getting there.
These two were fun and their chemistry HOT!
January 6, 2022
Audio Review: Game for Tonight (Game for It) by Karen Erickson, Narrated by Cassandra Myles
Have always been a fan of Karen Erickson. No one does sassy and sensual like she does. However, Erickson in audio is a new experience for me. Myles turns Aubrey Cooper into a lively firecracker that knows how to make an impression. Add in an alpha in training and the flickering of sparks become a full formed flame. Game for Tonight is a spicy temptation that gives the heart and senses quite a workout.
Have always been a fan of Karen Erickson. No one does sassy and sensual like she does. However, Erickson in audio is a new experience for me. Myles turns Aubrey Cooper into a lively firecracker that knows how to make an impression. Add in an alpha in training and the flickering of sparks become a full formed flame. Game for Tonight is a spicy temptation that gives the heart and senses quite a workout.
December 28, 2021
This is the third book in the Game for It series. Aubrey and Flynn’s story is heartwarming, funny and sexy. I liked to follow them in their journey to love. Aubrey, a publicist, is lovely and feisty. Flynn, a quarterback, is handsome and caring. They are perfect together. The storyline is original. The supporting characters are great. Cassandra Myles did a great job with the narration. This is a good fake relationship romance.
January 6, 2022
Game for tonight was everything you could possibly imagine. Aubrey should have never crossed the line but when it came to Flynn, she would cross it over and over again. Flynn was on the cusp of becoming a quarterback that could lead his team to victory. Getting his chance at Aubrey and showing his talent as a quarterback was all that mattered. This was an excellent story and the narrator did a wonderful job making the story come to life.
January 22, 2022
It's a really cute story and easy to listen to.
The narration is great.
I like that the hero is a vergin and not the heroine.
And their relationship grows a lot within short time. They fit together just perfectly.
A book I can recommend, if you like sexy athletes, cute heroines and a lot of romance.
The narration is great.
I like that the hero is a vergin and not the heroine.
And their relationship grows a lot within short time. They fit together just perfectly.
A book I can recommend, if you like sexy athletes, cute heroines and a lot of romance.
July 23, 2017
Good quick read.
August 31, 2017
Flynn and Aubrey were so dang sweet... and it was nice to catch up with the other couples.
June 4, 2021
This book was 80% smut 20% plot and that somehow still seemed like too much plot 😂
October 5, 2021
Fake dating and silly romance logic. This is basically very long spicy scenes with e little bit of plot sprinkled in. I'm not complaining.
January 6, 2022
Loved these 2! And the narration was good!
August 1, 2023
⛔️(in notes)
May 2, 2016
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
Game for Tonight is the third book in Karen Erickson's Game for It Series of standalones novels. You will recognize familiar faces if you have read the previous two books, but it is not necessary to have read them to enjoy Game for Tonight. While I liked some things about this book, there were things I just didn't click with in this one. Game for Tonight left me with mixed feelings, and I ended up thinking this book was just okay.
Aubrey Cooper has had a thing for back-up quarterback Flynn Foley since he joined the Hawks. But with their strict no dating company policy, she has never been able to make a move since she is the publicist for the team. But when word starts getting around that Flynn might be traded, she decides to take a shot. They end up spending a passionate night together, and the press catches her leaving his house late that night. With photos of the virgin golden boy out, they have no choice but to pretend that they are a real couple in order to protect both of their careers. But Flynn and Aubrey are starting to develop real feelings and soon both are beginning to wonder what the end of the season will mean for their relationship. And what happens when Flynn finds out that the whole fake relationship was actually their boss's idea to begin with and that he was basically blackmailing Aubrey into pretending?
I thought that Aubrey and Flynn were both good characters, but I honestly never connected with them. Flynn was known as the golden boy of the team. His entire life focus until Aubrey had been football. He was a sweet and nice guy virgin, and I was glad that he was different from most of the characters that seem to be the heroes for contemporary romance stories. But to me, he was almost too much of a good guy. While he was likable, he wasn't super sexy or alluring to me. I wanted him to be a bit more cocky. There is just something about a man that knows what he is doing and shows his confidence without being a total jerk, and Flynn just wasn't that guy to me. Aubrey was smart and a bit shy. She had wanted Flynn for awhile but for multiple reasons had never pursued anything with him. I will say that her actions were confusing to me. She liked him and wanted him, and yet she kept putting an end date on things. Aubrey and Flynn were cute together and had some chemistry, but I was just never invested in their relationship and I didn't really care one way or the other about them.
My biggest issue with this story was that I didn't understand the circumstances surrounding the fake/kind of real relationship between Aubrey and Flynn. Why wasn't Aubrey trying to make things real when that is what she had wanted the whole time? Plus the blackmail thing just didn't work for me for the same reason. Why would someone need to blackmail her into a relationship that she already wanted? And why not just tell Flynn what was going on? If she really cared about him and liked him then started to actually fall in love with him, her actions just didn't make sense to me. I also felt like this book just didn't have the steam that I am used to for a Brazen novel as well. I wasn't really feeling the heat between them, and most of this book seemed to be centered on all the drama surrounding their relationship rather than them actually having one. While I did find Flynn's character refreshing, this wasn't my favorite from Karen Erickson.
**ARC Provided by Entangled Publishing**
Game for Tonight is the third book in Karen Erickson's Game for It Series of standalones novels. You will recognize familiar faces if you have read the previous two books, but it is not necessary to have read them to enjoy Game for Tonight. While I liked some things about this book, there were things I just didn't click with in this one. Game for Tonight left me with mixed feelings, and I ended up thinking this book was just okay.
Aubrey Cooper has had a thing for back-up quarterback Flynn Foley since he joined the Hawks. But with their strict no dating company policy, she has never been able to make a move since she is the publicist for the team. But when word starts getting around that Flynn might be traded, she decides to take a shot. They end up spending a passionate night together, and the press catches her leaving his house late that night. With photos of the virgin golden boy out, they have no choice but to pretend that they are a real couple in order to protect both of their careers. But Flynn and Aubrey are starting to develop real feelings and soon both are beginning to wonder what the end of the season will mean for their relationship. And what happens when Flynn finds out that the whole fake relationship was actually their boss's idea to begin with and that he was basically blackmailing Aubrey into pretending?
I thought that Aubrey and Flynn were both good characters, but I honestly never connected with them. Flynn was known as the golden boy of the team. His entire life focus until Aubrey had been football. He was a sweet and nice guy virgin, and I was glad that he was different from most of the characters that seem to be the heroes for contemporary romance stories. But to me, he was almost too much of a good guy. While he was likable, he wasn't super sexy or alluring to me. I wanted him to be a bit more cocky. There is just something about a man that knows what he is doing and shows his confidence without being a total jerk, and Flynn just wasn't that guy to me. Aubrey was smart and a bit shy. She had wanted Flynn for awhile but for multiple reasons had never pursued anything with him. I will say that her actions were confusing to me. She liked him and wanted him, and yet she kept putting an end date on things. Aubrey and Flynn were cute together and had some chemistry, but I was just never invested in their relationship and I didn't really care one way or the other about them.
My biggest issue with this story was that I didn't understand the circumstances surrounding the fake/kind of real relationship between Aubrey and Flynn. Why wasn't Aubrey trying to make things real when that is what she had wanted the whole time? Plus the blackmail thing just didn't work for me for the same reason. Why would someone need to blackmail her into a relationship that she already wanted? And why not just tell Flynn what was going on? If she really cared about him and liked him then started to actually fall in love with him, her actions just didn't make sense to me. I also felt like this book just didn't have the steam that I am used to for a Brazen novel as well. I wasn't really feeling the heat between them, and most of this book seemed to be centered on all the drama surrounding their relationship rather than them actually having one. While I did find Flynn's character refreshing, this wasn't my favorite from Karen Erickson.
**ARC Provided by Entangled Publishing**
November 16, 2014
Take one publicist who has had a crush on the second string quarterback for ages, add one athlete who lives by a “no distractions” mantra, throw in a little determination and you get one night of passion that is going to be a lot more life changing than either expected.
Karen Erickson gives us another hot football player, though this one comes with a twist…..and it's not something you read every day. It was refreshing and an interesting twist.
Flynn Foley is star on the rise, if only he could get some more field time. Even though he’s not the starting quarterback for the Hawks he trains like he is and has a laser like focus on his training and goals. Nothing can break that focus, no distractions mean no women, few parties and a clean lifestyle. That is till his publicist makes a play for him at a party and things go from professional to personal very quickly.
Aubrey Cooper is the assistant publicist for the Hawks, has just found out her ex-boyfriend has moved on via Facebook and is about to break the no dating policy that her company has by tracking down Flynn for a kiss at least. She’s heard the rumours about him, it’s her job too. But come on, he’s really a virgin? Well she’s about to break the rules so why not find out once and for all.
When a night of passion that neither one will ever forget becomes public knowledge and they both are hauled in for questions by the bosses, a plan is devised to make the owner happy. One that involves them “dating” for real. Just til the season is over, for the media’s sake.
Flynn though hesitant at first, comes around. Yes he’s always had a no distraction rule but for Aub he’s willing to try. But it’s not so black and white for Aubrey, she has to go along with this plan to keep her job and secure a promotion. And she has to keep it secret from Flynn.
As they grow closer, it becomes more than just sex for both of them. Feelings are coming into play and they are falling for each other, fast. When Aubrey hears the news that Flynn is going to be traded at the end of the season but can’t tell Flynn she starts to pull away, but Flynn won’t have it. After a confrontation in her office, things get messy and the truth comes out.
Since spending more time with Aubrey, he’d let those careful, almost puritanical walls he’d erected so carefully around himself slowly fall. He felt…comfortable with her. More at ease. More himself.
But as the biggest game of the year draws closer, they are both miserable without the other. Can they find a way to be together or can the lie that started their relationship be the one that keeps them apart forever?
With the last part of the book the author did a fantastic job keeping this readers heart racing with play by plays of the big game. I’m not a fan of the sport but she managed to have me cheering for the Hawks with the best of them. The epilogue nicely wraps up the series and we catch up with past couples and you will finish the book with a satisfied sigh. This is a series that you will be moving to your re-read shelf and pulling out often.
This book was supplied by the publisher for an honest review.
Karen Erickson gives us another hot football player, though this one comes with a twist…..and it's not something you read every day. It was refreshing and an interesting twist.
Flynn Foley is star on the rise, if only he could get some more field time. Even though he’s not the starting quarterback for the Hawks he trains like he is and has a laser like focus on his training and goals. Nothing can break that focus, no distractions mean no women, few parties and a clean lifestyle. That is till his publicist makes a play for him at a party and things go from professional to personal very quickly.
Aubrey Cooper is the assistant publicist for the Hawks, has just found out her ex-boyfriend has moved on via Facebook and is about to break the no dating policy that her company has by tracking down Flynn for a kiss at least. She’s heard the rumours about him, it’s her job too. But come on, he’s really a virgin? Well she’s about to break the rules so why not find out once and for all.
When a night of passion that neither one will ever forget becomes public knowledge and they both are hauled in for questions by the bosses, a plan is devised to make the owner happy. One that involves them “dating” for real. Just til the season is over, for the media’s sake.
Flynn though hesitant at first, comes around. Yes he’s always had a no distraction rule but for Aub he’s willing to try. But it’s not so black and white for Aubrey, she has to go along with this plan to keep her job and secure a promotion. And she has to keep it secret from Flynn.
As they grow closer, it becomes more than just sex for both of them. Feelings are coming into play and they are falling for each other, fast. When Aubrey hears the news that Flynn is going to be traded at the end of the season but can’t tell Flynn she starts to pull away, but Flynn won’t have it. After a confrontation in her office, things get messy and the truth comes out.
Since spending more time with Aubrey, he’d let those careful, almost puritanical walls he’d erected so carefully around himself slowly fall. He felt…comfortable with her. More at ease. More himself.
But as the biggest game of the year draws closer, they are both miserable without the other. Can they find a way to be together or can the lie that started their relationship be the one that keeps them apart forever?
With the last part of the book the author did a fantastic job keeping this readers heart racing with play by plays of the big game. I’m not a fan of the sport but she managed to have me cheering for the Hawks with the best of them. The epilogue nicely wraps up the series and we catch up with past couples and you will finish the book with a satisfied sigh. This is a series that you will be moving to your re-read shelf and pulling out often.
This book was supplied by the publisher for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 13, 2015
*ARC courtesy of Entangled Publishing in exchange for honest review
Upon reading the second book of this series, and having been introduced to the lead characters of this book, Aubrey Cooper and Flynn Foley, I was immediately excited because I really knew they would have their own book. AND HERE IT IS!!!
Flynn Foley has got the hots of Aubrey ever since he saw her for the first time, with her fire red hair and curvaceous body, but he’s not in the mood for any relationships and distractions that would risk his career. What he needs is focus, and to be one of the top players of the season. He’s the golden boy and the sweetheart and he’s also got a secret. Nothing really major, especially if you’ve read the previous installments, because it’s already been hinted then,
Aubrey and Flynn’s chemistry set fires everywhere. A couple of pages into the book, and we’ve got instant sizzles between these two that can actually burn places down. Despite the aforementioned spoiler, he's actually the type who takes the shots...but he’s one sweet alpha male. This beautiful boy right here, he’s an absolute gentleman towards everyone… and a bad boy in bed. Woah there, Flynn baby.
But although this read did set fires, I felt it wasn’t intense enough, perhaps due to the sweet factor of the story – nothing wrong with sweet though. But I absolutely adored this couple, nonetheless.
If you’re into sexy contemporary romances… and hot good boys… and sexy redheads… this is definitely a read for you. And don’t fret, if you haven’t read the previous installments of this series, this can be read as a standalone, but I do also encourage reading the first two books, because I absolutely enjoyed them, and for sure, you will too.
For more reviews, check out: Mischievous Reads
Upon reading the second book of this series, and having been introduced to the lead characters of this book, Aubrey Cooper and Flynn Foley, I was immediately excited because I really knew they would have their own book. AND HERE IT IS!!!
She'll teach him the art of seduction one play at a time...Aubrey Cooper has been crushing on her client, Flynn Foley, ever since she started working as a publicist for the team. She’s also been kind of on a dry spell lately, so when a girl’s surrounded by hot football players all the time, especially when one seems to be very interested, I don’t see why she wouldn’t want to get down and dirty.
Flynn Foley has got the hots of Aubrey ever since he saw her for the first time, with her fire red hair and curvaceous body, but he’s not in the mood for any relationships and distractions that would risk his career. What he needs is focus, and to be one of the top players of the season. He’s the golden boy and the sweetheart and he’s also got a secret. Nothing really major, especially if you’ve read the previous installments, because it’s already been hinted then,
Aubrey and Flynn’s chemistry set fires everywhere. A couple of pages into the book, and we’ve got instant sizzles between these two that can actually burn places down. Despite the aforementioned spoiler, he's actually the type who takes the shots...but he’s one sweet alpha male. This beautiful boy right here, he’s an absolute gentleman towards everyone… and a bad boy in bed. Woah there, Flynn baby.
But although this read did set fires, I felt it wasn’t intense enough, perhaps due to the sweet factor of the story – nothing wrong with sweet though. But I absolutely adored this couple, nonetheless.
If you’re into sexy contemporary romances… and hot good boys… and sexy redheads… this is definitely a read for you. And don’t fret, if you haven’t read the previous installments of this series, this can be read as a standalone, but I do also encourage reading the first two books, because I absolutely enjoyed them, and for sure, you will too.
For more reviews, check out: Mischievous Reads
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