292 reviews for:

Playing by the Rules

Monica Murphy

3.68 AVERAGE

jejeshere_'s review against another edition

4.0

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The second book in Monica Murphy's The Players series. A brother's best friend sports romance, it was romantic, steamy, and angsty.The fact that this book takes place in the same time period as Knox and Joanna's Playing Hard To Get and that we get to see the two couples interact so frequently made me adore it even more.

Blair was a strong, confident woman who was never afraid to say what she desired or how she felt, often putting Cam in his place. She has so many great moments in the book. Cam was absolutely swoony. From the beginning, he was obsessive and protective of her. He's a calm guy, and I also appreciated the mental health representation.

Overall, I enjoyed it, and excited for the next one!

Thank you Monica and Valentine PR for sending me an ARC for an honest review!

brianas_bookhaven's review against another edition

5.0

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Rating: 4.5⭐️’s
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dizzie_daisies's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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💗💞💕🌷

bookswithhaily's review against another edition

3.5

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3.5/5⭐️

2.5/5🌶️

Tropes:

• Brother’s Best Friend 
• Forbidden Romance 
• College Romance 
• Sports Romance 🏈

I enjoyed Blair and Cam’s story, wasn’t my favorite but I still really enjoyed it and there were some parts where I couldn’t put this book down! I started losing interest towards the end of the book. I thought some parts and how they reacted on things were just not needed(which is why I’m rating lower). I ended up missing Knox and Joanna while reading this 😂

Cam is best friends with Knox and Blair (Knox’s sister) has been in love with Cam for years. Blair decided to be brave and make the first move which makes me love her. She fights for what she wants!! 

Cam gave me hurt her and I’ll kill you vibes 😍he was possessive and protective! Plus we love a dirty mouth as well. Cam had it all. I’m really looking forward to the third book! 

nataliecummings's review against another edition

5.0

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✨brothers best friend
✨ college sports romance
✨ football
✨ forbidden - sneaking around

Blair has always had a thing for Camden Fields her brother Knox’s best friend. But Camden has never shown interest in Blair because he knows she is off limits. Tired of her overprotective little brother Blair doesn’t let Cam push her away with this time. But she can only stay his secrets for so long. Fighting his doubts and not wanting to risk losing his friendship can Cam overcome himself to be the man for Blair?

After getting so many sneak peaks and tension between Blair and Cam from Playing Hard to get (Knox & Joanna) I couldn’t wait to get their point of view and it did not disappoint. We have lots of steamy tension and when it finally snaps is it hot. We have the forbidden ness and the longing of wanting someone off limits. I love that college setting and getting glimpses of Know and Joanna since the timeline goes with that book. Seeing the same scenes from Blair and Cams point of view was so good.

Blair was such a strong heroine who knew exactly what she wanted and she wasn’t going to let him deny it any long when it was clear he wants her too. But Cam struggles with his self worth a lot in this book. Due to his childhood and how he lets others make him feel. He needed Blair to push to better himself and find who he is.

I love all the sneaking around and I love a good grovel. I felt Cam frustrated me at times like any hard headed male would but I love that he opens himself up to be better, not just for Blair but also for himself. I love that there is some drama and angst but I love that it’s two character show fully want each other trying to navigate their feelings together.

This is such a fun world to be back in and I’m so excited for Ruby the final sibling to get her book.

4.25 ⭐️

*honest arc review*

mollyymayyx's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

amari_patel's review against another edition

4.0

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4⭐️

I am the biggest sucker for a brothers best friend book! This book was filled with every emotion, it was so good! Cam and Blair were made for each other in every way, and I love how they both work to better each other. They are both so sweet and caring, making sure the other feels safe. My heart melted at the fact that Cam went to therapy and bettered himself so he would be worthy of being with Blair! The nickname Bumblebee he had for her was so cute, I was kicking and screaming every time! The thing with the perfume was so cute and golden retriever like of Cam! This book was so cute and so worth it!

Favorite Quote:
“More like I’m working on all of this for her. To be better. For myself. For her. For us. “

aanab's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

onceuponabookishworld's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rileydonna's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes