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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3 stars.
not gonna lie, i found this... boring? perhaps it's because i'm really not into fitness nor football, and that was a big aspect of this book, but also i just felt like jamar and taylor really lacked the chemistry that samiah and daniel had in their book. also, their whole "fake dating" relationship really wasn't focused on at all, and not even halfway through the book they are dating for real. their fights were really random and petty, and the whole "grand gesture" at the end really felt like it should've been taylor trying to win jamar back, not the other way around? like yeah, jamar shouldn't try to get back into the league when his injury is clearly not going to let him, but taylor focuses on the "i won't sit around and let someone i love get hurt" which spotlights her own fear versus jamar's complex feelings. idk. just didn't vibe.
the best parts of this book was, as always, the squad scenes. samiah, taylor, and london are such a great group of friends, and the girls nights were the best part of the book, tbh.
anyway, still gonna get london's book when it comes out because she's lowkey my fave of the group!
not gonna lie, i found this... boring? perhaps it's because i'm really not into fitness nor football, and that was a big aspect of this book, but also i just felt like jamar and taylor really lacked the chemistry that samiah and daniel had in their book. also, their whole "fake dating" relationship really wasn't focused on at all, and not even halfway through the book they are dating for real. their fights were really random and petty, and the whole "grand gesture" at the end really felt like it should've been taylor trying to win jamar back, not the other way around? like yeah, jamar shouldn't try to get back into the league when his injury is clearly not going to let him, but taylor focuses on the "i won't sit around and let someone i love get hurt" which spotlights her own fear versus jamar's complex feelings. idk. just didn't vibe.
the best parts of this book was, as always, the squad scenes. samiah, taylor, and london are such a great group of friends, and the girls nights were the best part of the book, tbh.
anyway, still gonna get london's book when it comes out because she's lowkey my fave of the group!
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
NFL romance (but not really?)
Fake dating, grief/mourning, learning disorders, financial insecurity
Taylor (FMC) can be a bit frustrating with how much she withholds from others and her stubbornness. Jamar (MMC) is sweet but it felt like his main personality trait was grief mixed with guilt.
I read this first despite it being the second of the "series." I think they're mostly stand-alone novels in the same universe.
Fake dating, grief/mourning, learning disorders, financial insecurity
Taylor (FMC) can be a bit frustrating with how much she withholds from others and her stubbornness. Jamar (MMC) is sweet but it felt like his main personality trait was grief mixed with guilt.
I read this first despite it being the second of the "series." I think they're mostly stand-alone novels in the same universe.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fun and easy modern day romance read. Not as steamy as others, but great characters with grounded conflict and relatively realistic plot points (I mean it is a romance novel, sooo). Overall a nice light read if that is what you are looking for.
As we all know, I’m a sucker for fake dating romance, so it’s no secret why I had to read this one, especially since it’s an African American Romance. While it was a little more intense and a tad angsty in parts than I expected, I was not disappointed. The Dating Playbook, The Boyfriend Project book 2 by Farrah Rochon, is a funny, sweet, emotional, steamy, and engaging sports romance about facing your fears so you can put the past behind you, achieve your goals, make your dreams come true, and move on to the good things in life.
Taylor Powell is a personal trainer struggling to make her work profitable until she can make her dreams a reality. She’s an impulsive, fit, stubborn, driven, competitive woman who tries to stay positive. Jamar Dixon is a football player injured early in his career. Arrogant, handsome, competitive, driven, charming, focused, isolated, and haunted by the past, he wants more than anything to prove everyone wrong and get back into the NFL. Believing her to be his best option, he asks Taylor to train him, but they must keep it secret until he is ready to go. She agrees. When they’re seen together by press, they pretend that they’re dating for cover. Despite the obvious mutual attraction between them, they each personally decide to ignore it and keep things purely professional, which of course, doesn’t last long. The road to letting go of the past and achieving their goals is not easy for Taylor and Jamar, but they help each other by bringing out the best in each other and offering encouragement, support, and love.
Rochon writes down-to-earth, authentic, and relatable characters, dealing with real-life issues we all can relate to. Characters who drive you crazy with their all too human flawed and hot messiness, but who you also admire for their strength, courage, determination, and willingness to adapt and grow. I love Taylor’s relationship with her friends and how Rochon describes their interactions throughout the novel, not just once or twice. Taylor’s squad is as integral to her development and growth as her relationship with Jamar. Just as Jamar helps Taylor grow, she does the same for him, especially as he seems to lack her immediate support system. Rochon has a flair for description and one-liners that are hilarious and memorable and nicely balances the intense, emotional moments – and issues – in the novel with the sweet and humorous ones.
If you enjoy sweet, funny, sexy sports romances where characters overcome the challenges life throws at them and follow their dreams together and with the support of their squads and family, The Dating Playbook is definitely worth a read or two.
Taylor Powell is a personal trainer struggling to make her work profitable until she can make her dreams a reality. She’s an impulsive, fit, stubborn, driven, competitive woman who tries to stay positive. Jamar Dixon is a football player injured early in his career. Arrogant, handsome, competitive, driven, charming, focused, isolated, and haunted by the past, he wants more than anything to prove everyone wrong and get back into the NFL. Believing her to be his best option, he asks Taylor to train him, but they must keep it secret until he is ready to go. She agrees. When they’re seen together by press, they pretend that they’re dating for cover. Despite the obvious mutual attraction between them, they each personally decide to ignore it and keep things purely professional, which of course, doesn’t last long. The road to letting go of the past and achieving their goals is not easy for Taylor and Jamar, but they help each other by bringing out the best in each other and offering encouragement, support, and love.
Rochon writes down-to-earth, authentic, and relatable characters, dealing with real-life issues we all can relate to. Characters who drive you crazy with their all too human flawed and hot messiness, but who you also admire for their strength, courage, determination, and willingness to adapt and grow. I love Taylor’s relationship with her friends and how Rochon describes their interactions throughout the novel, not just once or twice. Taylor’s squad is as integral to her development and growth as her relationship with Jamar. Just as Jamar helps Taylor grow, she does the same for him, especially as he seems to lack her immediate support system. Rochon has a flair for description and one-liners that are hilarious and memorable and nicely balances the intense, emotional moments – and issues – in the novel with the sweet and humorous ones.
If you enjoy sweet, funny, sexy sports romances where characters overcome the challenges life throws at them and follow their dreams together and with the support of their squads and family, The Dating Playbook is definitely worth a read or two.