Playing the Game (Love Goals #2) by Kristian Parker
- Debbie
- 7 hours ago
- 3 min read



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After Brockton FC publicly declared itself a safe space for gay players, Swedish midfielder Jonas Haber knew he had to be part of it—even if it meant transferring from their fiercest rivals, Canonbury.
Switching sides is never easy. Jonas is banking on the players and the fans giving him a chance.
Brockton captain Adam Williams is tasked with making sure Jonas and two other new players settle in with no drama. Yet when he meets Jonas, everything changes in the blink of an eye.
Bisexual Adam isn’t out, and after seeing his teammates’ personal lives splashed across the tabloids, he intends on keeping it that way.
Besides, it’s probably all in his head.
But…what if Jonas feels the same?
And what happens when staying professional becomes the hardest game of all?

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4 out of 5 (very good)
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This is book 2 in the Love Goals series, and I think it would help to read book 1, Playing for Keeps, before this one. Not strictly necessary, but more a personal recommendation.
I liked book 1, but I liked this one more!
I'm perhaps being picky, and for that I'm sorry, but the book feelings are strong with this one!
So, here's the thing. I did like this more than book 1. I found the romance lacking in book one, was here, to some extent. The fact that Jonas and Adam chose to hide their relationship made it difficult, but that was their choice. The emotional connection is deeper, but Lord, is there a lot these guys didn't talk about! I get why for some things, but Adam's news?? He should not have kept that from Jonas.
I loved the new guys, not just Jonas. Tito and Noah are going to be a force to be watched, but not together. I have a feeling that Tito is putting on a front, and Noah is deeper than he lets on. Edi, too, although he's not new, but he's fighting an internal battle to please his dad and his team. Not sure who is winning right now though!
I'm looking forward to Noah's story; he is next, but his significant other?? Not sure who that is yet!
creeping up to...
4 stars
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *


I have written for as long as I could write. In fact, before, when I would dictate to my auntie. I love to read, and I love to create worlds and characters.
I live in the English countryside. When I’m not writing, I like to get out there and think through the next scenario I’m going to throw my characters into.
Inspiration can be found anywhere, on a train, in a restaurant or in an office. I am always in search of the next character to find love in one of my stories. In a world of apps and online dating, it is important to remember love can be found when you least expect it.
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