A review by jemma91
Double Play by C.L. Rose

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am thankful to Wordsmith Publicity and C. L. Rose for the ability to read an Advanced Reader Copy of Double Play. Double Play is the perfect ending to the Daytona Fury series! Seeing Hawk, Jackson, and Arden persevere through many different challenges was such an amazing experience. The portrayal of Arden's anxiety journey really resonated with me, as I have previously struggled with it. I felt very seen through the panic attacks, the use of medication, and breathing techniques. Hawk and Jacks are so wonderfully depicted both as friends and as individuals; you could tell from the get go that they had a unique bond that connected them, almost as much as their individual bonds with Arden. 

The spice was spicing so hard! It's got 5 chili peppers because good gracious those scenes.... (the groveling is just *chef's kiss*). Hawk and Jackson do an great balancing act with the praise and degrading. To absolutely no one's surprise, C. L. Rose does a great job once again on portraying Dominance, submission, and consent. The trio's journey in polyamory is filled with love, devotion, care, and struggles - just like any normal relationship journey. This was the best ending to a series, and I cannot wait to read it again!