Play by Play Series by Jaci Burton

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Play by Play Series

"» The Play by Play series is a steamy, sexy peek into the world of sports as seen through the Riley family. Mick Riley is a professional football player, his brother Gavin plays baseball. Their sister Jenna runs the family sports bar and doesn’t want anything to do with any guy involved with sports. Their parents are heavily involved in their lives and it’s a loving, tight knit family.

» I love sports. I have mad love for football, both pro as well as college. Come Fall you’ll find me planted in front of the television on the weekends to watch the Oklahoma Sooners play on Saturday and the St. Louis Rams play on Sunday. I grew up in St. Louis so Cardinals baseball has always been a big part of my life (Cardinals football was, too, before they moved to Arizona). I still remember as a kid watching one sport on television while my dad would listen to the other sport on the radio. I’m a big fan of NASCAR racing, and world cup soccer. My older son played soccer from the time he was five years old all the way through varsity soccer in high school. While I can’t catch a ball, kick a ball or throw a ball worth a damn, I love to watch it all.

»So having the chance to write a sports series has been a dream come true for me. And what better way to showcase my love for all things sports than to write this series. Hot, sexy, determined to have it all—their successes and their failures pave the way to the biggest win of their lives—that elusive happily ever after."

The Play by Play Series in chronological order:

• Book 1: The Perfect Play
• Book 2: Changing the Game
• Book 3: Taking A Shot
• Book 4: Playing to Win
   
   
   
   
  So, are you a sports fan? I certainly am! :)

What People Are Saying - Play by Play Series by Jaci Burton

In case you haven't come across this series before, here's what a few  book bloggers and reviewers are saying about Jaci Burton and her Play by Play Series.
Remember this series is for people over 18!

Praise for Jaci Burton:

"What I like most about Jaci's characters? They seem very real. The way they act and react, they way they talk and express themselves creates a whole new level of connection. But what makes them so damn special is their flaws. Every single flaw gives shape to the characters and makes them more appealing. You will want to cheer for them or smack them hard when they do something really stupid. But that's the whole point, right? To make them so believable that you think of them as real friends."

      -Alaiel @ Librarian Mouse

Praise for the Play by Play Series:

"The best part about this story was that Burton convinced me that this hot shot athlete had really fallen in love and wanted to settle down."

  - Mahlet @ Goodreads

"One of the things that I loved most about Changing the Game was the characters. They are rich and multidimensional. And not only Liz and Gavin, but also all of Gavin’s family members. Ms. Burton’s writing style makes you feel like you are a part of the Riley family in all of it’s loving, meddling, touching ways."

  - Booklover1335 @ Seductive Musings

"This is another excellent story by this author. The story line is fresh and the story comes alive as each page is turned. The characters are well written and human with all the fallacies that normal people face in real life."

  - Larena @ Red Roses For Authors

"This book was such an easy, enjoyable read. There were no slow spots, the dialogue flowed smoothly, the sex scenes didn't overwhelm the story, and the characters were fully fleshed out. There were plenty of details and no fillers. Everything made sense."

  - Auntee @ Goodreads

"Jaci Burton gives readers more than just a pretty package, but an entertaining and compelling story that will leave them begging for more. "

  - Crystal @ Reading Between the Wines Book Club

"All in all I really enjoyed this installment to the series. I loved Cole and Savannah, and although they came across as the most laid-back couple in the series so far, they were also (IMO) the sweetest. I loved their slow build romance and lack of drama journey to ever after. With the introduction of new family members and future heroes and heroines, this series continues to be at the top of my list."

  - Nicole @ The Book Pushers

"The 4th installment in the play by play series by Jaci Burton did not disappoint! I was already half in love with Cole even before his book and he only got better and better throughout his story."

  - Juls @ Up All Night Reviews

Book Series: Play by Play Series by Jaci Burton

This week the book series I chose to be featured is the Play by Play Series by Jaci Burton.

Warning: this series contains a lot of sexual situations so it is for people over 18!

  

Books:

Title and Author: Play by Play (Play by Play 01)

Publisher: Berkley Heat

Publication Date: February 1st, 2011

Paperback/Hardcover: 324

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Football pro Mick Riley is an all-star, both on the field and in the bedroom. But a sexy, determinedly single mom just might be the one to throw him off his game...

For years Mick has been taking full advantage of the life available to a pro athlete: fame, fortune, and a different girl in every city. But when he meets and beds confident, beautiful event planner Tara Lincoln, he wants much more than the typical one-night stand. Too bad Tara's not interested in getting to know football's most notorious playboy any better.

As the single mother of a teenage son, the last thing Tara needs is the jet-set lifestyle of Mick Riley; even though their steamy and passionate one-night stand was unforgettable. Tara's life is complicated enough without being thrust into the spotlight as Mick's latest girl du jour. Tara played the game of love once and lost big, and she doesn't intend to put herself out there again, especially with a heartbreaker like Mick.

But when Mick sets his mind to win, nothing will stop him. And he has the perfect play in mind.

Title and Author: Changing the Game (Play by Play 02)

Publisher: Berkley Heat

Publication Date: August 2nd, 2011

Paperback/Hardcover: 299

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Most people play by the rules. Gavin and Liz aren't most people....

Win at any cost. That's always been the mantra of sports agent Liz Darnell. When she carries things too far and risks losing her number-one client, baseball pro Gavin Riley, Liz realizes that she'll have to work extra innings to win him back. It might not be too much of a stretch. She's had a thing for this player's moves since she first laid eyes on him, and by the looks of it, he wants her just as bad.

Gavin's more than ready—especially when Liz is offering herself as part of the bargain. And as much of her as Gavin wants. For added thrills, he decides to throw a little curve ball Liz's way to see just how far she's truly willing to go to keep him as a client. But when love unexpectedly enters the playing field, neither Liz nor Gavin are ready for the biggest game-changer of them all.

Title and Author: Taking a Shot (Play by Play 03)

Publisher: Berkley Heat

Publication Date: March 6th, 2012

Paperback/Hardcover: 309

Genre: Contemporary Romance

If you want to score, you have to get in the game...

The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock-even one as hot as Ty.

Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, becomes a regular. He senses that Jenna wants to do something more with her life. And as he gains her trust, the passion between them grows, as does Ty's insistence that Jenna should start living for herself. With his encouragement, Jenna starts to believe it, too...

But first, Jenna has to figure out what she wants, what she needs, who she loves, and if she has the passion and pride to take a shot at having it all-including Ty...

 

Title and Author: Playng to Win (Play by Play 04)

Publisher: Berkley Heat

Publication Date: September 4th, 2012

Paperback/Hardcover: 320

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Someone’s going to have to let down their guard…

Football star Cole Riley is notorious for doing as he pleases—on the field and off. He parties hard and fights harder, but if he doesn’t clean up his act, his career is over—so Cole reluctantly agrees to work with image makeover consultant Savannah Brooks. He’s not used to being told what to do, especially by some (admittedly hot) Southern belle. As for Savannah, she’s not convinced she can transform this cocky (and aggressively sexy) force of nature. But she’s determined to give it her best shot.

When the sparks start to fly, Savannah lays down the ground rules: no personal complications. If she can turn off the tingle she feels every time Cole gives her a hot stare with his gorgeous baby blues, he can turn off his desire as well. But for two people determined to have it all, a hands-off policy can only last so long before one of them yields.

Upcoming Books:

Title and Author: Thrown By a Curve (Play by Play 05)

Publisher: Berkley Heat

Publication Date: March, 2013

Paperback/Hardcover: 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sports medicine specialist Alicia Riley has the job of her dreams, until she's assigned to star pitcher Garrett Scott. Undergoing shoulder rehab, it's make it or break it time for Garrett, and he needs to focus to get back on the mound in time for opening day. But close proximity and combustible chemistry is a dangerous combination, and both Alicia and Garrett have a lot to lose if this doesn't work.

You can find Jaci Burton at:

Official Website