3.5
Playing with Trouble
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From pro rugby player to...manny?
Australian rugby pro Cole Hauser has had enough of speculations about his future post-injury. So when a football buddy puts his house in America at Cole's disposal, he jumps at the chance for some peace and anonymity. The plan is perfect—until he discovers he's roomies with a woman who knows how to wield a nail gun and her kid. Awesome. Not.
Single mom Jane Spencer is supposed to be spending four weeks alone in the wilds of Colorado rehabbing a house that’ll put her business on the map. Instead, her time is overrun by her four-year-old and a grumpy, too-sexy rugby dude whose only goals are to watch ESPN and brood. Awesome. Not.
When, surprisingly, McHottie offers to get his ass off the couch and help Jane out with Finn, she’s hesitant. But before she knows it, Cole is knee-deep in kid activities during the day and they’re both fighting their simmering attraction at night.
Anything between them can only be temporary - their time together is short and Cole lives on the other side of the planet. It should be easy to say goodbye, right? Wrong. It doesn't take long for them to realize they've borrowed a whole lot of trouble.
But trouble never felt this good.
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thealissadecimalsystem
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“You had me at Rugby!
I was iffy about this book, because single mom stories are not really my jam, but forced proximity I am always up for. I am so happy that I gave this book a chance and truly loved all the characters. Now while this one is many in the series and has cross overs, I never felt too lost with the characters. I loved Cole and Jane, and look forward to going back and reading more in the series.
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You had me at Rugby!
I was iffy about this book, because single mom stories are not really my jam, but forced proximity I am always up for. I am so happy that I gave this book a chance and truly loved all the characters. Now while this one is many in the series and has cross overs, I never felt too lost with the characters. I loved Cole and Jane, and look forward to going back and reading more in the series.”
Angelareadsbooks
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“I'm a huge fan of Amy Andrews Credence Colorado series! So I jumped at the chance to read this new book from her. What I didn't realize right away was it was actually a crossover. I will now need to read the rest of her rugby series. I'm a huge fan of Amy's books and once again this book did not disappoint. I loved the push and pull between Cole and Jane. And their meet cute was hilarious!! She also did a good job of bringing Jane's son. Definitely recommend this book.
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I'm a huge fan of Amy Andrews Credence Colorado series! So I jumped at the chance to read this new book from her. What I didn't realize right away was it was actually a crossover. I will now need to read the rest of her rugby series. I'm a huge fan of Amy's books and once again this book did not disappoint. I loved the push and pull between Cole and Jane. And their meet cute was hilarious!! She also did a good job of bringing Jane's son. Definitely recommend this book.”
Courtney Cloud
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“This book ended up being really sweet. I was a bit skeptical because I don't know anything about rugby, but I do love a good romance novel. This didn't feel like every other romance novel I've read which is nice because some authors get stuck in a rut it seems on storyline. I thought Andrews did a fantastic job of keeping you interested. It would have been 5 stars, but I felt there were too many instances where it seemed to move a bit slow. However, it was an interesting enough story so I didn't have a problem hanging in during some of the slower moments.
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This book ended up being really sweet. I was a bit skeptical because I don't know anything about rugby, but I do love a good romance novel. This didn't feel like every other romance novel I've read which is nice because some authors get stuck in a rut it seems on storyline. I thought Andrews did a fantastic job of keeping you interested. It would have been 5 stars, but I felt there were too many instances where it seemed to move a bit slow. However, it was an interesting enough story so I didn't have a problem hanging in during some of the slower moments.”
Kay Daniels
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“My goodness I loved this book!! It shouldn't be shocking because I love Amy Andrews and returning to Credence is one of my favorite things, but Playing With Trouble was jammed packed with fun!!
Finn, Finn, Finn, I fell head over heels in love with the four year old in this book!! He is full of life, full of questions, full of so much joy...oh my heart...I am over the moon for the precocious bundle of energy. He is exactly the medicine Cole needed to heal his downtrodden spirits, while being the glue to bring his mother, Jane, and Cole together in this adorable love story.
When Cole boarded a plane to travel around the world from Australia to the US to escape the scrutiny he was under from his injuries and dying career in rugby, he never imagined finding the balm in a single mother and four year old boy. His life had been his career and he's never given any thought to a family or a long term relationship, but now that he's had a moment to slow down and spend time with Finn and Jane, he's reevaluating some things and being in charge of someone besides of himself, he's discovering, isn't quite as bad as he originally thought.
As a single working mother, Jane never gets a free moment to herself, especially when her son has the energy of five children, or at least it seems that way it seems sometimes. When she not only ends up with an unexpected house guest, but her ex flakes on taking their son during her newest house renovation, she is strapped with two extra people. Not that she considers her son a weight, but she didn't have him factored into her timetable when she quoted the renovation and four year olds aren't exactly safe all day in a home remodeling project.
When Cole offers to watch Finn while Jane works, as much as she hates imposing on a stranger, Finn loves the idea of hanging out with the huge rugby star, and while it allows her to get her work done safely and during the day (instead of working long into the night while he sleeps), it now allows Jane time to get to know her unexpected house guest who is watching her son and staring in her dreams, so it is a win-win.
While it's a slow burn for them to really get to know one another, while it appears easier when Finn is around, you see they have an easy camaraderie when they talk about their careers or spend time together. No matter when it is, that underlying passion is always brewing between them and once they do give in it it explodes between them.
Some of the best moments to enjoy in this book are when Cole is Finn's manny, especially during the rugby clinic. I was laughing so hard, I seriously went back and read those passages again and again just so I could laugh multiple times. Finn is by far one of the best child characters I've had the joy of reading in a long time, it's easy to see why Cole fell in love with both him and Jane so easily.
Merged review:
My goodness I loved this book!! It shouldn't be shocking because I love Amy Andrews and returning to Credence is one of my favorite things, but Playing With Trouble was jammed packed with fun!!
Finn, Finn, Finn, I fell head over heels in love with the four year old in this book!! He is full of life, full of questions, full of so much joy...oh my heart...I am over the moon for the precocious bundle of energy. He is exactly the medicine Cole needed to heal his downtrodden spirits, while being the glue to bring his mother, Jane, and Cole together in this adorable love story.
When Cole boarded a plane to travel around the world from Australia to the US to escape the scrutiny he was under from his injuries and dying career in rugby, he never imagined finding the balm in a single mother and four year old boy. His life had been his career and he's never given any thought to a family or a long term relationship, but now that he's had a moment to slow down and spend time with Finn and Jane, he's reevaluating some things and being in charge of someone besides of himself, he's discovering, isn't quite as bad as he originally thought.
As a single working mother, Jane never gets a free moment to herself, especially when her son has the energy of five children, or at least it seems that way it seems sometimes. When she not only ends up with an unexpected house guest, but her ex flakes on taking their son during her newest house renovation, she is strapped with two extra people. Not that she considers her son a weight, but she didn't have him factored into her timetable when she quoted the renovation and four year olds aren't exactly safe all day in a home remodeling project.
When Cole offers to watch Finn while Jane works, as much as she hates imposing on a stranger, Finn loves the idea of hanging out with the huge rugby star, and while it allows her to get her work done safely and during the day (instead of working long into the night while he sleeps), it now allows Jane time to get to know her unexpected house guest who is watching her son and staring in her dreams, so it is a win-win.
While it's a slow burn for them to really get to know one another, while it appears easier when Finn is around, you see they have an easy camaraderie when they talk about their careers or spend time together. No matter when it is, that underlying passion is always brewing between them and once they do give in it it explodes between them.
Some of the best moments to enjoy in this book are when Cole is Finn's manny, especially during the rugby clinic. I was laughing so hard, I seriously went back and read those passages again and again just so I could laugh multiple times. Finn is by far one of the best child characters I've had the joy of reading in a long time, it's easy to see why Cole fell in love with both him and Jane so easily.”
Brittany Likes Bookies
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“Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled for the ARC of this book! All opinions are my own.
Going in, I’ve had many friends recommend Amy Andrews’s books to me for good romance. I’ve bought a few and haven’t had a chance to really dig in, but the premise of this made it a can’t miss for me. A hot, buff Australian manny? Yeah I’m game. Lucky for me, I wasn’t disappointed!
While at times I wish the pacing of the sexy time came a little quicker, I wasn’t upset that it took them a little longer to get there. The pacing itself was perfect, I’m just very impatient. It was so easy to relate/fall in love with Jane. She was sweet, hardworking, but took no ones sh*t. Cole was so easy to adore. From his rugged nature to his willingness to learn, he truly is a multifaceted character. I loved the arcs of the characters and it seemed pretty consistent throughout. It did wrap up relatively quickly, but I don’t think it detracted from the story. If you love strong willed people actually letting go and letting themselves give in to what they think they desire, this is the book for you!
4.25/5 stars
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Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled for the ARC of this book! All opinions are my own.
Going in, I’ve had many friends recommend Amy Andrews’s books to me for good romance. I’ve bought a few and haven’t had a chance to really dig in, but the premise of this made it a can’t miss for me. A hot, buff Australian manny? Yeah I’m game. Lucky for me, I wasn’t disappointed!
While at times I wish the pacing of the sexy time came a little quicker, I wasn’t upset that it took them a little longer to get there. The pacing itself was perfect, I’m just very impatient. It was so easy to relate/fall in love with Jane. She was sweet, hardworking, but took no ones sh*t. Cole was so easy to adore. From his rugged nature to his willingness to learn, he truly is a multifaceted character. I loved the arcs of the characters and it seemed pretty consistent throughout. It did wrap up relatively quickly, but I don’t think it detracted from the story. If you love strong willed people actually letting go and letting themselves give in to what they think they desire, this is the book for you!
4.25/5 stars”
About Amy Andrews
Amy Andrews is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling, double RITA®–nominated Aussie author who has written seventy-plus contemporary romances in both the traditional and digital markets. She’s been translated into more than a dozen different languages as well as manga. Her books bring all the feels from sass, quirk, and laughter to emotional grit to panty-melting heat. She loves frequent travel, good books, and great booze—although she'll take mediocre booze if there's nothing else. For many, many years she was a registered nurse. Which means she knows things. Anatomical things. And she’s not afraid to use them! She lives in a sleepy seaside town with her husband of twenty-nine years. Visit her online at http://amyandrews.com.au/.
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