I'm always disappointed when I don't like the primary characters, and there was very little to like about Will and Julianne. Will was jealous, overly physical, and yelled. Julianne was whiny, impetuous, and childish. Naturally, this leads to misunderstandings, frustrations, and falling head over heels in love with someone that they can't even begin to understand until the end of the book. Since I liked the secondary romance of Will's mother with his GM and thought Brody would have been a better hero (glad he gets his own book), I give this 2 stars. Otherwise, I'd still be ranting about the ridiculousness of 2 people who should figure out how to parent a child together but nothing else. It's obvious I'm in the minority here, and I think I can tell you why. #1 - Babies. I'm not generally a fan, and it's a big plot point in this book. #2 - Football. Again, not a fan, plot point, blah blah blah.So I was already not especially open to this book, and every other little irritation was magnified because of it. The heroine makes a few too-stupid-to-live moves, which is a big pet peeve. The hero is stubborn and controlling, which I also find problematic. And on top of it all, the main conflict ends up being a Big Misunderstanding. I prefer love stories where the obstacle in the relationship requires more resolution than just an honest conversation. Unfulfilling, at least for me.However. If you are obsessed with football and the rich, hulking, good-looking dudes who play it professionally, you are already several steps ahead of me. And if tiny babies cooing in the arms of big hulking football dudes makes your ladybits stand up and take notice, you've left my time zone behind. In fact, you're probably taking up residence right next to this book. So give it a try.
What do You think about Foolish Games (2013)?
A well used romance storyline in a football setting.
—Kauanoe
