Title: The Game (ARC)
Author: Leonor Soliz
Genre: Sports Romance
Rating: Love!
Spice: Flamin Hot Cheeto
Synopsis: Six years after the hottest one night stand of their lives, Evie and Logan meet again.
After the new Seattle Strikers owner gives her boss the boot, Evie gets the opportunity she needs to finally get her life straight. If she can get this new project on track, the job is hers. Her project however? Logan King, the man she had a mind blowing night with, six years ago, is now the Strikers new QB and her new project. Now her career and all her hopes for a better tomorrow are riding on the grumpy man who’s as closed off as she is. PR gold mine he is not…yet. Can Evie keep her life together long enough to land this promotion without losing herself to her biggest fears?
Thoughts: The more Leonor Soliz books I read, the happier I am. After reading The Kicker (prequel novella to the Seattle Striker series) last month, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this next book and I was not disappointed.
Leonor gives us a spicy scene right off the bat, only to edge us for the next 100+ pages. And honestly…I’m not even mad at her, cause it was all worth it.
Evie is such a hyper independent woman and her rushed childhood didn’t do her any favors. Her story as the 1st gen child of immigrants is one many know in one form or another. The trauma shows in her interactions early on. Her inability to trust even her two ‘best friends’ shows just how deep that trauma goes. Luckily she finds herself with the support and love she needs and deserves.
Logan’s family background was refreshing. Although there is some tension with the relationship he has with his parents (or lack thereof), I don’t recall having yet read one like this. I was expecting an overbearing father who was abusive in some form, yada yada yada, but was happily surprised by the truth and would have loved to see a scene or two of their dynamics.
The spice was picante in this one (I could always use more though!) and Logan’s sexy demands will clearly earn him a spot on the top book bf list this year.
This story has a delightful cast of supporting characters, including some great friends on the Striker team. Leonor has all the ingredients for another wonderful series in Saint, Bear AND quiet Raf. I’m so excited to see where this series goes next!
Quotes:
“Role playing sounds good all of a sudden.”
-Logan
“I prefer it when you bite back Evie.”
-Logan
What the fuck kind of witchcraft is this?
-Evie
“Then take it. Say fuck it, and steal an orgasm from me.”
-Evie
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The Game is available March 25th 2025!
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Rating:
LOVED= 5 Stars. A new fav. Will be talking about every chance I get.
ENJOYED= 4-3 Stars. It wasn’t a life changer but I would recommend.
0-2 Stars/ DNF= I will not post a review about a book I didn’t enjoy or did not finish. Good vibes only. I support anyone who’s brave enough to create their own work and put it out into the world for others.
Spice:
Puffy Cheeto- No Spice.
Crunchy Cheeto- Closed Door/Fade to Black
Flamin Hot Cheeto- Spicy. A few detailed scenes.
Takis- Erotica. With more mature themes.
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