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From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Kandi Steiner comes a new edition of this sexy, hilarious, opposites-attract sports romance - bonus content included in this exclusive paperback edition! Three dates. Two rules. One irresistible problem. Belle Monroe lives life wild and free; as the... Read More
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From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Kandi Steiner comes a new edition of this sexy, hilarious, opposites-attract sports romance - bonus content included in this exclusive paperback edition!

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From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Kandi Steiner comes a new edition of this sexy, hilarious, opposites-attract sports romance - bonus content included in this exclusive paperback edition!

Three dates. Two rules. One irresistible problem.

Belle Monroe lives life wild and free; as the boss of her own interior design agency she doesn’t have time for the messy emotions that come with dating, so she has a rule: three datesβ€”max. Just enough time to have some fun, dodge any feelings, and move on before things get complicated. It’s worked flawlessly for years…until she meets her newest client.

Makoa Kumaka is six-foot-five, devastatingly gorgeous, and a professional athlete with a rule of his own: no getting physical before the third date. As a hopeless romantic who’s been burned before, this time he’s determined to get it right.

But Belle doesn’t do waiting. She doesn’t do trust. And she definitely doesn’t do love. Yet with Makoa, she’s starting to want it all. The more she lets him in, the more she’s convinced he’s hiding something.

Belle has played the game for years, never letting a man close enough to win her heart… but maybe she just hasn’t met The Right Player.

Series: Love of the Game

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ISBN: 9781923232075

Publisher: Keeperton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Arndell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 259g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Kandi Steiner is a USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author bestΒ known for writing emotional, relatable love stories. Her works range from angstyΒ and heart-wrenching to uplifting and sweet, offering a story for every kind of romantic. With over 35 novels to her name, Kandi has earned a devoted following of readers who affectionately dub her the "Queen of Angst".

Born in Oklahoma, a 20 year resident of Florida, and now settling down in Tennessee, Kandi draws inspiration from her surroundings, often weaving themes of family, love, and self-discovery into her narratives. When she’s not crafting compelling stories or getting lost in the words of another author, you can find her hiking in the mountains, indulging in cozy moments with her family, or practicing pole dancing and yoga. Her books, including the viralΒ hit A Love Letter to Whiskey, have been translated into multiple languages,Β resonating with readers worldwide.
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