Title: You Give Good Game
Author: Claire Marti
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance Novella
Book Blurb:
Grace Steele lit up the screen as a child star. Toby McAvoy burned up the slopes snowboarding in the Olympics. Now they share one goal: to win the coveted one million dollar prize on reality TV’s Celebrity Charity Champions. Only one of them can walk away with the cash. Without the prize money, Grace will have to shutter her senior animal rescue sanctuary, and Toby won’t be able to help any more disabled athletes.
All’s fair in love and reality TV, and Grace and Toby’s scorching chemistry makes for great ratings. It’s also a huge distraction from what matters most: winning. Can these two worthy competitors keep their eyes on the prize and resist their very real connection?
My Review:
Both Grace and Toby want to win the one million dollar prize on the reality tv show they’re in but one thing they didn’t count on is love. Will they stay rivals until the bitter end and risk it all on live television? You Give Good Game is a flirty, rivals-to-lovers romance I found to be a guilty pleasure. The characters are genuine with tons of emotion. Smart, sassy dialogue allows the reader to dive into this romance. The chemistry is singe-your-fingertips hot. The setting is unquestionably fun as it’s a reality show where competition is fierce. I couldn’t put down You Give Good Game.
Let’s start with the characters. I first met Toby in Claire Marti’s The Wonder of You. He’s a fun-loving, sexy hero who can charm the pants off any woman. He’s also got a heart of gold and is devoted to helping those in need. He’s the perfect hero who is challenged by Grace. It was so much fun watching him yearn for Grace while also trying to outdo her in the competition.
Grace is a child star who has grown up in the limelight. She now has a passion for helping senior pets find new homes. She’s drawn to handsome Toby but she’s on a mission to win the money. She won’t be fooled by his charm and physique. She’s a modern heroine who knows what she wants, and she has no time for romance. But love has other plans.
I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the characters in this romance. The other contestants are an eclectic assortment of people also competing for the grand prize.
The narration is very detailed as well as emotional. The narration works well with the setting to immerse the readers into the story. Claire Marti is a master when it comes to unputdownable romance, and this is one of her best written books.
If you’re looking for a stimulating romance you won’t be able to put down, pick up You Give Good Game.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Claire Marti is an award winning and USA Today Bestselling author of swoonworthy Contemporary Romance novels set in Southern California, including the Pacific Vista Ranch series, the California Suits series, and the Romance in Laguna series. She lives in San Diego with her husband, silly dog, and three clever cats.
Claire started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress.
Finally, Claire followed her heart and now focuses on two of her true passions: writing romance and teaching yoga.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.clairemarti.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairemartiwrites
Reviewed by: Nancy