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Love Game

A sizzling, forced-proximity sporting romance
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A mouth-watering read, in more ways than one! I was thoroughly absorbed by Elle and Nicky's story, as well as by Rae's smart, sensitive writing. A novel to open, devour and enjoy! β€” Laura Starkey, author of The Spare Room. Can a player on the court... Read More
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A mouth-watering read, in more ways than one! I was thoroughly absorbed by Elle and Nicky's story, as well as by Rae's smart, sensitive writing. A novel to open, devour and enjoy! β€” Laura Starkey, author of The Spare Room.

Can a player on the court be a keeper at home?

Elle's love language is food. But finding the right kind of work in her industry is difficult. After multiple different stints and temporary work, she lands her dream role: a personal chef to huge tennis star, Nicky Salco. It's just a bonus that he's handsome and athletic...but totally off limits.

The pressure is on, and not just in the kitchen. As Nicky trains for hours on the court for Wimbledon, Elle treads carefully around his brutally judgemental fiancΓ©e, while also trying to ignore her own boyfriend's cheating habits.

But the temperature rises when Nicky's training leads him to get hungry late at night and Elle is the one tasked with keeping his belly full. Despite being worlds apart, their late night rendezvous seem to lead to more than they intended.

Should they risk the lives they have already built, for the lives they truly want?

A sizzling, forced-proximity sporting romance that fans of Hannah Grace and Ali Hazelwood will fall head over heels for.

Readers are obsessed with Love Game:

'Love Game was the perfect spicy summer read...Emma's writing style is very enjoyable! Great characters and a lovely bit of escapism.' β€” Margie the Hun

'I adored Love Game...so much so I devoured the whole novel in one sitting.' β€” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I cannot stop thinking about this book, I must be in my sports romance era...I absolutely loved this! What a whirlwind romance!' β€” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'A great love story...you won't be disappointed.' β€” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'If you love tennis and romance this is the book for you.' β€” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I'm a huuuuge fan of sports romances and I absolutely loved this one!! it was so refreshing to read a sports romance that wasn't about hockey or baseball...a fun and flirty read.' β€” Reader Review

'A tennis superstar paired with his new personal chef; this love story was delicious! My mouth watered not only over Elle’s delicious meals but also over Nicky Salco himself.' β€” Reader Review

'This book has stayed in my mind for quite some time after reading it, very much the mark of an outstanding book.' β€” Reader Review

'The connection between Nicky and Elle really got me! There were sweet, spicy and even funny moments.' β€” Reader Review

'This one got me hooked. I finished the book in one sitting.' β€” Reader Review

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804367858

Publisher: Canelo

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canelo Hera

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Emma Rae writes writes adult romance novels, having been a graduate of the Faber Academy and Curtis Brown Creative. She previously worked for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, and was based in British Embassies across the globe. She lives in Surrey with her husband and two children.

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