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Scoring the Player

By: S.M. West
Narrated by: Jennifer Mack, Teddy Hamilton
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Summary

Winner Global eBook Award, Silver in the Romance category.

All my life I’ve been keeping score and living by the rules:

  1. Play it safe
  2. Stay out of trouble
  3. Hide who you really are

To win, I go unnoticed and it’s working.
Until my predictable, virginal life comes under attack.
Worst of all, I’m the threat.

An escape to the cottage is the answer.
Only, I’m not alone.
Matthew Carruthers is here.
Pro football player.
A six-foot-three slice of fun-loving sexy.
He’s everything I’ve never dared want and yet, I’m drawn to him.

Both faced with a major life decision, we vow to help one another.
Instead of sticking to the rules, I’m breaking them.
And being bad never felt so good.

But this dream world can’t last.

We have responsibilities, and honoring them means we can’t be together.
Yet I’m unsure how to go back to my rules or if I even want to.
Not when Matt could be the biggest win of all.

*Contains sensitive and mature topics. Recommend for ages 18 and up.*

©2021 S.M. West (P)2022 S.M. West

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What was this?

This was a real doozy for me. Here is why:

1. It felt like several puzzle pieces (the myriad of subplots and the “main” romantic narrative) never coincided or were even meant to fit together. The love story was… very oddly structured, so much so I felt like it didn’t exist? The MCs never actually communicated properly, then they were in love, having seggsy times, and planning a life together? Yeah no.

2. The secondary and tertiary characters were almost all completely unlikeable and bogged down with unacknowledged toxic behaviors. Who are these friends and family members?!The Britney subplot was… ridiculous. What was the point?!

3. The dialogue oscillated between flat and cringey.

4. Teddy Hamilton was the only saving grace. Still, I wish I could get my money back.

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Lovely characters

These characters are so likeable. With past trauma these characters need to work through issues together. This is a beautiful relationship. Well written and a brilliant performance.

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The dual narration of Jennifer Mack and Teddy Hamilton, makes this a wonderful listening experience. Both of them bring out the characters and action.

Claire Raine is training in Ontario to become a surgeon. Matthew Carruthers is a Pro football player
The two of them met a few times over the years as Claire's older sister Pippa is the physio for the football team.
While taking time out for a elbow injury Matt and Claire end up at Pippa's Cottage , Matt's PA Britney turns up
Claire goes back to Ontario that is when Matt realises he wants to be with her.

Brilliant. Love the twists and turns .

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Fantastic Story & Listen🎧 Wonderfully Emotional!

S.M. West pens another wonderfully steamy and heartfelt romance novel. The story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it straight to the end. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with, they are likable and easy to care about, except for “it is all about her” Brittany. Matthew “Matt” Carruthers, a professional football player, has come to a crossroads in his career, his body is not bouncing back from injuries like it used to and his team may look to trade him. Everyone else tells him what he should do, but he is not sure and he goes up to his friend’s Drew and Pippa’s cottage in the woods for some alone time. But his annoying assistant, Brittany, joined him there, she is her sister’s friend, and he hired her because she needed a job, a job she is not even good at. But he is too nice to say anything and just writes it off as her being her. Dr Claire Raine, is interning at the surgical unit in the hospital, she has always been top in her class and number one in the intern program but an incident in the operating room has her questioning not only her skills but if she has chosen the right profession. She decides she needs time to reflect and takes some “me” for herself and escapes to her sister’s cabin in the woods. Except the cabin is not vacant, at first she thought there may have been a break in or there was a squatter, it turns out to be a friend of the family, Matt and who she thinks is his girlfriend, Brittany. It was great to watch Matt and Claire navigate around each other, both feeling an attraction, she fighting it because she thinks he has a girlfriend, him being his usual charming self. Matt finally explains who Brittany is to him, yet she still manipulates her way between them. This is a wonderfully written and plotted story, there is plenty of drama, a touch of angst, emotions that pour off the pages and straight into your heart, as well as steamy “two hearts beat as one” romance. S.M West, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the amazing narration, S.M West could not have chosen a better cast to bring her story and characters to life. Jennifer Mack and Teddy Hamilton are superbly talented narrators and versatile voice artists. They had a complete understanding of the characters they portrayed, giving each a voice that fit their character’s persona, sounding believable, and how I pictured the character to sound. Teddy Hamilton nailed it with Matt’s role, brining out the depth of his character with perfection, Jennifer Mack did the same for Claire, both brought out all their emotions and had you feeling every single one. They were great performing the roles of the secondary characters as well, Mack brought out all the stops for Brittany made her sound as annoying as she was. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their narration enhances this already wonderful story to another level. Thank you for another exceptional listen.

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Emotional and Loving!

It's time to do some reflecting and decision making so what does SM West do? She takes us to a cabin to meet Matt and Claire where it is the perfect place to do it! Instant chemistry, these two dance around their feelings. There are life altering events that will change the course of each of their paths, so it's important to have everything in place before going on. Will it all work out? West creates a love story like no other. Relevant issues are brought to the surface in this one, written with grittiness and compassion to bring it to heart. I love the way she has melded these two together, the family bonds Claire has and he way Matt will do anything to keep her. It's real, it's beautiful, it's love.

Jennifer Mack is Claire, and with the many layers of this character, she shines. Each peel is torn off, letting us in to each facet of Claire and though her voice is easy to listen to, she makes her realistic and easy to relate to. Teddy Hamilton proves he is one of the best again as he brings Matt to life. Each part of this man's heart is revealed, and we feel his pain, his fury and his love. It's a fantastic team for this emotionally driven sports romance, and an amazing listen.

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I love this book so much!

I love this book so much! Matt and Claire are fantastic characters with an instant connection, undeniable chemistry, and a fierce passion. They have issues, decisions, and certain obstacles that need to be dealt with; there’s never a dull moment in this story. It’s a wonderful read that I’ll definitely enjoy again and again. I highly recommend it.

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