Playing to Win

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He’s the campus heartthrob. I’m the girl who’s not supposed to fall for him... Check out the latest sports romance by New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy, now with exclusive bonus material.

Ace Townsend is everything I should avoid—cocky, charming, and the ridiculously hot new quarterback stealing hearts and spotlight alike. He’s also my biggest complication.

As part of the football team’s social media crew, I’m around him constantly—on the sidelines at practice, behind the camera at games, and celebrating post-wins at the bar. The more I see him, the harder it is to pretend I don’t feel the pull.

Because underneath the swagger and smirk, Ace is different. Real. Funny. Unexpectedly sweet. And very much into me.

But there’s one massive problem: I signed a contract that says dating players is strictly off-limits. One wrong move, and I lose the job I’ve worked so hard for.

Still, Ace is impossible to resist. We try to keep things secret—stolen kisses, late-night messages, sneaking around campus—but the lies are piling up, and my heart’s getting tangled fast.

Now it’s a race between falling in love… and getting caught.

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Playing to Win

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.

He’s the campus heartthrob. I’m the girl who’s not supposed to fall for him... Check out the latest sports romance by New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy, now with exclusive bonus material.

Ace Townsend is everything I should avoid—cocky, charming, and the ridiculously hot new quarterback stealing hearts and spotlight alike. He’s also my biggest complication.

As part of the football team’s social media crew, I’m around him constantly—on the sidelines at practice, behind the camera at games, and celebrating post-wins at the bar. The more I see him, the harder it is to pretend I don’t feel the pull.

Because underneath the swagger and smirk, Ace is different. Real. Funny. Unexpectedly sweet. And very much into me.

But there’s one massive problem: I signed a contract that says dating players is strictly off-limits. One wrong move, and I lose the job I’ve worked so hard for.

Still, Ace is impossible to resist. We try to keep things secret—stolen kisses, late-night messages, sneaking around campus—but the lies are piling up, and my heart’s getting tangled fast.

Now it’s a race between falling in love… and getting caught.

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Playing to Win

Playing to Win

by Monica Murphy
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Playing to Win

by Monica Murphy

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Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.

He’s the campus heartthrob. I’m the girl who’s not supposed to fall for him... Check out the latest sports romance by New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy, now with exclusive bonus material.

Ace Townsend is everything I should avoid—cocky, charming, and the ridiculously hot new quarterback stealing hearts and spotlight alike. He’s also my biggest complication.

As part of the football team’s social media crew, I’m around him constantly—on the sidelines at practice, behind the camera at games, and celebrating post-wins at the bar. The more I see him, the harder it is to pretend I don’t feel the pull.

Because underneath the swagger and smirk, Ace is different. Real. Funny. Unexpectedly sweet. And very much into me.

But there’s one massive problem: I signed a contract that says dating players is strictly off-limits. One wrong move, and I lose the job I’ve worked so hard for.

Still, Ace is impossible to resist. We try to keep things secret—stolen kisses, late-night messages, sneaking around campus—but the lies are piling up, and my heart’s getting tangled fast.

Now it’s a race between falling in love… and getting caught.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781649379498
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 10/21/2025
Series: The Players , #3
Pages: 352
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

About The Author

Monica Murphy is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Both traditionally and independently published, she writes mostly new adult and contemporary romance. She’s also written as USA Today bestselling author Karen Erickson.

A native Californian, she lives in the middle of nowhere with her husband, children, one dog, and four cats. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. Or reading. Or binge-watching something. Or traveling.

monicamurphyauthor.com

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