Back in the Game

by Erin Kern

Overview

WHEN YOU PLAY FOR LOVE, YOU PLAY FOR KEEPS

Stella Davenport wasn't made for small-town life. Sure, teaching ballet in Blanco Valley, Colorado, is great, but she longs for the chance to perform in a big city. Stella swore she'd never let anything get in the way of her dream--until sexy, broad-shouldered Brandon West walks back into her life. Stella is determined to resist him, even if arguing with Brandon is sexier than any foreplay.

For Brandon, it's always been just him and his son, Matt. Knowing that love only leads to heartbreak, he isn't looking to expand his family any time soon. Stella, with her long, gorgeous legs and infectious laugh, is a breath of fresh air he didn't even know he'd been missing. But when she's offered her dream job in Chicago, will he be willing to put his heart on the line?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455535996
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	10/31/2017
Series:	Champion Valley , #2
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	722,330
File size:	526 KB

About the Author

Erin Kern lives in north Texas with her husband, two kids and their dog. She loves BBQ, Texas sunsets, antiquing and high school football games. The first book in the Champion Valley series, Winner Takes All, was published in August 2016 and was inspired by Erin's love of Texas football, small towns, and happy endings.

When she's not at the computer working on her next tale, she can be found spending time with her kids or curled up with a good book.

Editorial Reviews

11/13/2017
Kern’s middling second Champion Valley contemporary (after Winner Takes All), set in a small town in Colorado, has likable, relatable protagonists but is marred by lackluster writing. Construction contractor Brandon West unexpectedly falls head over heels for Stella Davenport, his son’s dance teacher, and is smitten even after she throws up on his shoes on their first date. Brandon, 37, has endured 18 difficult years as a solo parent, and he’s ready to enjoy some time of not being intensely focused on anyone else, but Stella has him reconsidering his aversion to commitment. The two spend a lot of time trying to resist the inevitable in a most endearing way. Just as they finally give in, she gets a great job opportunity in Chicago, and Brandon refuses to leave Colorado. Kern’s uninspired prose style is the major drawback of this otherwise sweet story. Agent: Kristyn Keene, ICM. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

"A vibrant, fast-paced story. Sassy wit, likable characters and breathtaking sexuality... Fans of Friday Night Lights titles will love this one." —Library Journal on Winner Takes All

"An unexpected surprise..."
—Fairytales4GrownUps.com on Here Comes Trouble

"This story is smoldering and sexy, and the depth of feeling that is woven throughout the story is genuinely touching."—RT Book Reviews on Along Came Trouble

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