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kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Adorable, funny, and wittily written, Duke is a gem of sports romantic comedy.
There is magic sprinkled in between the pages when Kayley and Connor write together and I always look forward to reading whatever they write as their books just get better and better.
Callum "Duke" Duquette is not your ordinary grump. He’s a stoic grump, almost unbreakable for even producing a smirk. It took more than a sunshine, sweetheart heroine to break such a smile on Duke's face, in fact, it took one cheeky Brit who knew just how to work her way under his grumpy skin to break through his stoicness. Millie Darden just so happens to be one of my favorite heroines in this world and a lot of happens to be because of her sarcastic wit and constant need to make Grumpy McGrumplestein tilt his mouth up even the slightest bit.
Millie is fantastically adorable. Her charm is easy to love and she is the perfect offset to the grouchy kicker. Their story is quite believable within the romcom realm, which makes the comedy that much funnier while reading it.
Lastly, think what makes this series extra special, I love the tidbits of sports knowledge that I can share with my spouse and for once he turns off his, "I'm not listening" filter because I'm actually talking about sports.
There is magic sprinkled in between the pages when Kayley and Connor write together and I always look forward to reading whatever they write as their books just get better and better.
Callum "Duke" Duquette is not your ordinary grump. He’s a stoic grump, almost unbreakable for even producing a smirk. It took more than a sunshine, sweetheart heroine to break such a smile on Duke's face, in fact, it took one cheeky Brit who knew just how to work her way under his grumpy skin to break through his stoicness. Millie Darden just so happens to be one of my favorite heroines in this world and a lot of happens to be because of her sarcastic wit and constant need to make Grumpy McGrumplestein tilt his mouth up even the slightest bit.
Millie is fantastically adorable. Her charm is easy to love and she is the perfect offset to the grouchy kicker. Their story is quite believable within the romcom realm, which makes the comedy that much funnier while reading it.
Lastly, think what makes this series extra special, I love the tidbits of sports knowledge that I can share with my spouse and for once he turns off his, "I'm not listening" filter because I'm actually talking about sports.
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Duke: Faking the Play
The Boston Tomcats, Book 3
By: Kayley Loring, Connor Crais
Narrated by: Connor Crais, Desireé Ketchum, Mackenzie Cartwright, Evan Parker
Yes, I am all about Chloe and her amazing wit, her real look at teenage life and ability to use social media to get where she wants to be in her young life. But she is only one piece of this amazing team for this fun, romance comedy! Duke is the field kicker for the Boston Tomcats. Single dad to Chloe, he has his focus on his daughter and the team. That is until Millie literally falls into his lap. Famous actress, she and Duke are quickly photographed and now the two make a decision to go with the fake relationship angle, at least for a while. No strings attached fun. But is it really? Kayley Loring and Connor Crais craft the most fun, hilarious story around these two, adding all the swoony feels and hysterical antics only these two can put together. I was laughing out loud, enjoying the banter, the social media bursts and craziness of teens. Its a book that is perfect anytime, anywhere and will definitely be putting that smile that everyone wants to know what you are listening to on your face. Grab this one, enjoy the gift of this book, the family feel the players and wags we know bring in and get best of all, laugh.
This had to be one of the best narration teams I have heard in a long time. Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum our the leads, with duet narration and a fantastic feel for this couple. Crais brings in the grumpy, yet swoony Duke. I love the protective over his daughter voice! Ketchum easily falls into the British accent, bringing Millie alive. She gives her that maturity she has gained from her profession, yet gives her that vulnerable, easy to love feel. Add in Evan Parker and Mackenzie Cartwright, both sporting a variety of voices and accents and we have an amazing group of characters to love and enjoy! This is a book that needs to listened to!
The Boston Tomcats, Book 3
By: Kayley Loring, Connor Crais
Narrated by: Connor Crais, Desireé Ketchum, Mackenzie Cartwright, Evan Parker
Yes, I am all about Chloe and her amazing wit, her real look at teenage life and ability to use social media to get where she wants to be in her young life. But she is only one piece of this amazing team for this fun, romance comedy! Duke is the field kicker for the Boston Tomcats. Single dad to Chloe, he has his focus on his daughter and the team. That is until Millie literally falls into his lap. Famous actress, she and Duke are quickly photographed and now the two make a decision to go with the fake relationship angle, at least for a while. No strings attached fun. But is it really? Kayley Loring and Connor Crais craft the most fun, hilarious story around these two, adding all the swoony feels and hysterical antics only these two can put together. I was laughing out loud, enjoying the banter, the social media bursts and craziness of teens. Its a book that is perfect anytime, anywhere and will definitely be putting that smile that everyone wants to know what you are listening to on your face. Grab this one, enjoy the gift of this book, the family feel the players and wags we know bring in and get best of all, laugh.
This had to be one of the best narration teams I have heard in a long time. Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum our the leads, with duet narration and a fantastic feel for this couple. Crais brings in the grumpy, yet swoony Duke. I love the protective over his daughter voice! Ketchum easily falls into the British accent, bringing Millie alive. She gives her that maturity she has gained from her profession, yet gives her that vulnerable, easy to love feel. Add in Evan Parker and Mackenzie Cartwright, both sporting a variety of voices and accents and we have an amazing group of characters to love and enjoy! This is a book that needs to listened to!
readingwithstrangers62's review
4.0
I love reading Kayley Loring books because they are always lighthearted and easy reads. Always walk away enjoying all of the main characters and side characters. Duke: Faking the Play was no different.
Duke was the perfect grumpy NFL player, happy with his life, dedicating his time to his daughter and his football career. He was convinced he didn’t need anything or anyone else in his life. Therefore when British actress, Millie literally trips and falls into him and the publicity runs rampant he is not prepared.
Millie is all sunshine, like her middle name, and although Duke’s grumpy personality is not what she expected, it certainly turns out to be what she wants in life. The two start their fake relationship with a clear end date, that way they won’t have any confusion. But obviously as time goes on feelings change. They were lovely together! Hopefully we will get to see more Tomcats fall.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Duke was the perfect grumpy NFL player, happy with his life, dedicating his time to his daughter and his football career. He was convinced he didn’t need anything or anyone else in his life. Therefore when British actress, Millie literally trips and falls into him and the publicity runs rampant he is not prepared.
Millie is all sunshine, like her middle name, and although Duke’s grumpy personality is not what she expected, it certainly turns out to be what she wants in life. The two start their fake relationship with a clear end date, that way they won’t have any confusion. But obviously as time goes on feelings change. They were lovely together! Hopefully we will get to see more Tomcats fall.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
mickeyme88's review
5.0
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Duke Faking the Play was delicious!
Duke and Millie’s story was so fun and sweet. Millie’s sass is matched only by Dukes Grumpypants. I adore a hot Dad, who is dedicated to his kid. Millie is so goofy and genuine and I love how unapologetic she is about her goofiness! Not enough adult people put French fries in their nose for a laugh if you ask me! This book has some seriously unexpected heat and a heartwarming ending that made me so hungry.
Kayley and Connor made me laugh and cry, AGAIN!
Duke Faking the Play was delicious!
Duke and Millie’s story was so fun and sweet. Millie’s sass is matched only by Dukes Grumpypants. I adore a hot Dad, who is dedicated to his kid. Millie is so goofy and genuine and I love how unapologetic she is about her goofiness! Not enough adult people put French fries in their nose for a laugh if you ask me! This book has some seriously unexpected heat and a heartwarming ending that made me so hungry.
Kayley and Connor made me laugh and cry, AGAIN!
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe my favorite book in the series!! This single dad, NFL player x British movie star, grumpy/sunshine, dual POV, fake dating romance was EXCELLENT! The banter, the SPICE, the secondary characters, the Notting Hill movie references - oh my, they just all really worked for me.
Plus the full cast duet narration by co-author, Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright (among others) was top notch. If you haven't read any of the Boston Tomcats series yet you are missing out! Perfect for fans of other NFL player sports romances like the Strangers in love series by Ilsa Madden-Mills or The Kingsman football stars series by Piper Rayne.
Plus the full cast duet narration by co-author, Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright (among others) was top notch. If you haven't read any of the Boston Tomcats series yet you are missing out! Perfect for fans of other NFL player sports romances like the Strangers in love series by Ilsa Madden-Mills or The Kingsman football stars series by Piper Rayne.
angiemarmo's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one and liked dash better in this book than his own, haha. Millie was hilarious.
eajohnston's review
5.0
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4.5 STARS
As always, Kayley Loring and Connor Crais have brought all THE LAUGHS!! When you are reading a book by these two, you automatically know that you are going to be laughing the entire time you are reading this book.
Duke is a single dad to his eleven year old daughter Chloe. Him and his ex-wife ended their marriage on good terms and now Duke's sole focuses are his daughter and his NFL career with the Tommy's.
Millie has been an actress since she was a child and is still always seen that way. Lately she has been wanting to venture into different roles where he is taken more seriously.
One day Duke and Millie have an unexpected encounter in a bookstore and the paparazzi captures a photo that catches them in a precarious position. And of course the photo goes viral immediately because both of them are celebrities. They come to an agreement to pretend to date to get both of their families off of their backs and it will help Duke's daughter Chloe gain friendships that she was hurting for before. I mean, what can go wrong?
Over the course of the book, we see and read both characters falling deeper and deeper for each other. Until one night their secret is exposed and everything seems to fall apart. Will they be able to weather the storm?
I really enjoyed both of these characters. Duke is definitely the grumpy to Millie's sunshine. I love how they slowly, but surely, were falling in love with each other and how they finally express their feelings. But UGH, the third act breakup killed me. The character who does the breaking up - ugh you just want to throw your book at them. But in the end, I was glad to see that they got their HEA and Chloe wins (IYKYK).
4.5 STARS
As always, Kayley Loring and Connor Crais have brought all THE LAUGHS!! When you are reading a book by these two, you automatically know that you are going to be laughing the entire time you are reading this book.
Duke is a single dad to his eleven year old daughter Chloe. Him and his ex-wife ended their marriage on good terms and now Duke's sole focuses are his daughter and his NFL career with the Tommy's.
Millie has been an actress since she was a child and is still always seen that way. Lately she has been wanting to venture into different roles where he is taken more seriously.
One day Duke and Millie have an unexpected encounter in a bookstore and the paparazzi captures a photo that catches them in a precarious position. And of course the photo goes viral immediately because both of them are celebrities. They come to an agreement to pretend to date to get both of their families off of their backs and it will help Duke's daughter Chloe gain friendships that she was hurting for before. I mean, what can go wrong?
Over the course of the book, we see and read both characters falling deeper and deeper for each other. Until one night their secret is exposed and everything seems to fall apart. Will they be able to weather the storm?
I really enjoyed both of these characters. Duke is definitely the grumpy to Millie's sunshine. I love how they slowly, but surely, were falling in love with each other and how they finally express their feelings. But UGH, the third act breakup killed me. The character who does the breaking up - ugh you just want to throw your book at them. But in the end, I was glad to see that they got their HEA and Chloe wins (IYKYK).
slightlyabvavg's review against another edition
3.0
More like 2.5 stars?
I definitely did not like this book as much as the first two. The MMC seems very flat and did not feel flushed out. There's a lot of emotions in here that I just don't feel. Although, the spice is pretty on point I did like it enough to finish it.
I definitely did not like this book as much as the first two. The MMC seems very flat and did not feel flushed out. There's a lot of emotions in here that I just don't feel. Although, the spice is pretty on point I did like it enough to finish it.
strangelynormal's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good meet cute and even better when it leads to a fake relationship. The kicker for the Boston Tomcats, Callum Duquette, is focused on two things: football and his eleven-year-old daughter. While trying to seek some solace in his favorite book store he runs into British actress Millicent (Mille) Darden. These two are attracted to each other but neither is thinking about dating currently. However, it does lead to a fake relationship that can benefit both of them in the next few months.
Duke is a bit of a grump but I related to him and his reasoning. Life has required him to step up and take responsibility early. He is willing to sacrifice his happiness for those that are most important to him. Duke’s daughter, Chloe is dealing with usual preteen issues. Having her dad dating one of her favorite actresses, changes her life too. Millie has grown up on the screen as a well-known character in a book-to-movie adaptation. She is trying to gain more respect in the industry. She is certainly the sunshine of the two.
What I love most about this story is that it did not unfold like your typical fake relationship. Kayley always portrays children accurately with an important role in the plot. That held true for this book and Chloe was a unique and loveable character. As with the previous book that I have read co-written by Kaley and Connor, this reads seamlessly.
Duke is a bit of a grump but I related to him and his reasoning. Life has required him to step up and take responsibility early. He is willing to sacrifice his happiness for those that are most important to him. Duke’s daughter, Chloe is dealing with usual preteen issues. Having her dad dating one of her favorite actresses, changes her life too. Millie has grown up on the screen as a well-known character in a book-to-movie adaptation. She is trying to gain more respect in the industry. She is certainly the sunshine of the two.
What I love most about this story is that it did not unfold like your typical fake relationship. Kayley always portrays children accurately with an important role in the plot. That held true for this book and Chloe was a unique and loveable character. As with the previous book that I have read co-written by Kaley and Connor, this reads seamlessly.