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London Legends #3
Tempting the Player
Libby Hart and Matt Ogden are perfect for each other—as friends. They’ve known each other for ages. They act as each other’s plus-ones. They even share custody of a dog. And if there’s always been a little spark between them, so what? It’s never been worth jeopardizing their friendship.
Professional rugby player Matt is fighting for a starter position with the London Legends—and that’s not the only thing he’s fighting. A crippling fear of flying means he’s struggling to get his career off the ground. He has no time for a relationship, even if Libby does make him ache. As an airline pilot, Libby’s looking for a stay-at-home husband so she can have a family without sacrificing her high-flying career. Matt’s certainly not that man.
But just because they don’t have a future together doesn’t mean they can’t have a right now. When Matt asks Libby for help overcoming his fear, they agree to take a vacation from their platonic relationship—whenever they fly together, they can have sex. It’s the perfect way to resolve all that built-up tension. As long as they can avoid getting a little too comfortable…
Professional rugby player Matt is fighting for a starter position with the London Legends—and that’s not the only thing he’s fighting. A crippling fear of flying means he’s struggling to get his career off the ground. He has no time for a relationship, even if Libby does make him ache. As an airline pilot, Libby’s looking for a stay-at-home husband so she can have a family without sacrificing her high-flying career. Matt’s certainly not that man.
But just because they don’t have a future together doesn’t mean they can’t have a right now. When Matt asks Libby for help overcoming his fear, they agree to take a vacation from their platonic relationship—whenever they fly together, they can have sex. It’s the perfect way to resolve all that built-up tension. As long as they can avoid getting a little too comfortable…
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2014
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Kat Latham
20 books371 followersKat Latham writes sexy contemporary romance, including the London Legends rugby series. She’s a California girl who moved to Europe the day after graduating from UCLA, ditching her tank tops for raincoats. She spent several years teaching English in Prague followed by several more working for a humanitarian organization in London. She and her British husband now live in a small town in the rural Netherlands surrounded by miles and miles of green pasture, canals and Shetland ponies. Kat’s slowly adjusting to life in a place where bicycles and cows seem to outnumber people.
With degrees in English lit and human rights, she loves stories that reflect the humor and emotion of real life. Kat’s other career involves writing and editing for charities, and she’s had the privilege of traveling to Kenya, Ethiopia and India to write about the heroic people helping their communities survive disasters.
You can usually find Kat on her blog (katlatham.com), Twitter (@KatrinaLatham) or Facebook (facebook.com/KatLathamRomance).
She hopes you’ll hang out with her there!
With degrees in English lit and human rights, she loves stories that reflect the humor and emotion of real life. Kat’s other career involves writing and editing for charities, and she’s had the privilege of traveling to Kenya, Ethiopia and India to write about the heroic people helping their communities survive disasters.
You can usually find Kat on her blog (katlatham.com), Twitter (@KatrinaLatham) or Facebook (facebook.com/KatLathamRomance).
She hopes you’ll hang out with her there!
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September 17, 2018
Whenever I pick up a Kat Latham, I end up surprised. I don't know why I don't alway expect them to be heavy on sexual tension, and they always deliver. The characters have chemistry that shines. The characters deal with adult problems. And frankly, oddest of all, the two prior in this series remain more memorable to me than many contemporary sports romances. In fact, the first of this series I still can recall so much in vivid detail. I don't know if it's the sports & covers that have me expecting run-of-the-mill forgettable romance, but so far her books hit me just right.
In this installment of a pilot & a rugby player who start as best friends, the obstacles are real-life, the relationship is respectful. The characters act mature. There is no juvenile dramatics between the two of them. There are two adults, both with insecurities, both vulnerable who truly adore each other and don't know how to be more-if they can be more. In the end, it was a well-executed sports contemporary romance that I don't have to put "I will forget you by morning" tag on. It's not perfect, but it's funny, a little angsty (I honestly teared up) and has a reasonable amount of development for both couple & and characters. 3.5 rounded up
In this installment of a pilot & a rugby player who start as best friends, the obstacles are real-life, the relationship is respectful. The characters act mature. There is no juvenile dramatics between the two of them. There are two adults, both with insecurities, both vulnerable who truly adore each other and don't know how to be more-if they can be more. In the end, it was a well-executed sports contemporary romance that I don't have to put "I will forget you by morning" tag on. It's not perfect, but it's funny, a little angsty (I honestly teared up) and has a reasonable amount of development for both couple & and characters. 3.5 rounded up
November 13, 2014
This is my first time reading Kat Latham’s London Legends series but not my last. Though I did not read the first two books in the series, I found it didn’t take away from my comprehension or enjoyment at all. Tempting The Player is sweet sexy contemporary with just the right balance of humor, emotional trials, and smoking hot sex. Well plotted with engaging dialogue and whimsical scenes that sweeps you up into the story with no hesitation. Friends to lovers is not always a favorite trope of mine but Latham doesn’t subscribe to the normal overused plot lines and “convenient” situations that force the romance and instead allows the characters to win at love on their own merits and at their own pace.
Delightfully quirky and flawed characters carry deep vein of realism. It’s always enlightening to see a story from two different sides and Latham indulges us by giving us Libby and Matt’s points of views. Written in an enjoyable conversational style, the laugh out loud dialogue and scenes will keep you entertained all the way to the end. Latham takes her time in giving us insight into this couple’s friendship and the underlying attraction that has been there the whole time. Best friends for years, neither were been willing to cross the line for fear of losing their friendship. But circumstances have changed and now Matt and Libby have the perfect excuse to indulge their curiosity for one another’s bodies as long as they both realize nothing can come from it.
Matt and Libby are adorable together and individually. Their deep friendship makes their eventual copulation believeable. Matt is sexy, sweet, funny beta whose famous father and prior unhappy marriage has left him with a low self esteem. He has a tiny toy chihuahua he adores and host of insecurities that play off his rugged rugby personae with flair. He has been struggling to prove himself to the club and take his career to the next level and has no time for relationships.
Libby is a strong intelligent female with some childhood baggage in the romance department. She has the career she wants though she, like Matt, is looking to take it to the next level. Comfortable in her sexuality, she has no hangups about sleeping with Matt though her issues prevent her from thinking of a future with him. She doesn’t want to end up like her mother who became a stay at home parent while her father circled the globe and had a girl in every port. She wants a career and a family but she’s not willing to compromise for it.
Using Matt’s phobia of flying to instigate a physical relationship is a novel theme and I enjoyed Libby’s “rewards” every time Matt accomplished something that took him out of his comfort zone. Matt’s fears are real and Latham takes care to not rush or trivialize his issues. Their chemistry is felt from page one but the sexual tension and anticipation build at a decent pace and continue to develop throughout the story. This couple has no problems in the bedroom, it’s only out of it that their issues become obstacles that need addressing.
Matt and Libby’s path to happily ever after comes with some turbulence and a few air pockets but once they open the mike they have a direct flight to happiness. Fans of sport themed contemporary romances will enjoy the easy camaraderie and sensual journey of Latham’s newest couple.
RATING: B
Delightfully quirky and flawed characters carry deep vein of realism. It’s always enlightening to see a story from two different sides and Latham indulges us by giving us Libby and Matt’s points of views. Written in an enjoyable conversational style, the laugh out loud dialogue and scenes will keep you entertained all the way to the end. Latham takes her time in giving us insight into this couple’s friendship and the underlying attraction that has been there the whole time. Best friends for years, neither were been willing to cross the line for fear of losing their friendship. But circumstances have changed and now Matt and Libby have the perfect excuse to indulge their curiosity for one another’s bodies as long as they both realize nothing can come from it.
Matt and Libby are adorable together and individually. Their deep friendship makes their eventual copulation believeable. Matt is sexy, sweet, funny beta whose famous father and prior unhappy marriage has left him with a low self esteem. He has a tiny toy chihuahua he adores and host of insecurities that play off his rugged rugby personae with flair. He has been struggling to prove himself to the club and take his career to the next level and has no time for relationships.
Libby is a strong intelligent female with some childhood baggage in the romance department. She has the career she wants though she, like Matt, is looking to take it to the next level. Comfortable in her sexuality, she has no hangups about sleeping with Matt though her issues prevent her from thinking of a future with him. She doesn’t want to end up like her mother who became a stay at home parent while her father circled the globe and had a girl in every port. She wants a career and a family but she’s not willing to compromise for it.
Using Matt’s phobia of flying to instigate a physical relationship is a novel theme and I enjoyed Libby’s “rewards” every time Matt accomplished something that took him out of his comfort zone. Matt’s fears are real and Latham takes care to not rush or trivialize his issues. Their chemistry is felt from page one but the sexual tension and anticipation build at a decent pace and continue to develop throughout the story. This couple has no problems in the bedroom, it’s only out of it that their issues become obstacles that need addressing.
Matt and Libby’s path to happily ever after comes with some turbulence and a few air pockets but once they open the mike they have a direct flight to happiness. Fans of sport themed contemporary romances will enjoy the easy camaraderie and sensual journey of Latham’s newest couple.
RATING: B
August 31, 2014
Tempting the Player is the perfect best friend to happily ever after stories. A heart warming story of best friends that share co-custody of a tea cup size dog that evolves into so much more.
Libby is a pilot that wants a stay a home husband to raise the family and take care of her home life.
Matt is a player on the London Legends, struggling to regain the career he is slowly loosing.
The perfect platonic relationship turns rocky when they both realize there is more to their friendship but with such different life aspiration they are hesitant to pursue anything more.
I was swept away by this heartwarming story. Kat Latham sucked me right in with her gravitating characters and inspiring tale.
I received this copy of Tempting the Player from Kat Latham in exchange for a honest review.
Written by: Kat Latham
Series: London Legends
Sequence in Series: 3
Publisher: Carina Press
Publication date: 11/10/2014
ISBN-13: 9781426899218
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Find this book on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Libby is a pilot that wants a stay a home husband to raise the family and take care of her home life.
Matt is a player on the London Legends, struggling to regain the career he is slowly loosing.
The perfect platonic relationship turns rocky when they both realize there is more to their friendship but with such different life aspiration they are hesitant to pursue anything more.
I was swept away by this heartwarming story. Kat Latham sucked me right in with her gravitating characters and inspiring tale.
I received this copy of Tempting the Player from Kat Latham in exchange for a honest review.
Written by: Kat Latham
Series: London Legends
Sequence in Series: 3
Publisher: Carina Press
Publication date: 11/10/2014
ISBN-13: 9781426899218
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Find this book on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
August 5, 2014
This is one of the best friends to lovers book I've read in a long time. And the hero is so vulnerable, so desperate to make one thing in his life go right after it's all kind of fallen apart for him. Even if you know nothing about rugby - this is tender and hot romance.
March 29, 2015
Tempting the Player is one of the best friends-to-lovers novels I have read. The third book in the London Legends series is as sexy and captivating as its predecessors and I loved every moment. Kat Latham has a true gift in making her characters unique, real, endearing and with traits which are often avoided in the romance market; Matt 'Oggie' Ogden and Libby Hart are no different.
Friends for years, Matt and Libby know each other inside out and share custody of their dog. Devoted to the Legends but with a crippling fear of flying holding him back, Matt can no longer risk his position in the team and turns to the person he trusts most in the world for help; Libby, who happens to be an Airline Pilot and is completely oblivious to her best-friends phobia, but who loves him enough to step-up and help him overcome it. And her distraction tactics could change everything...
“What will it take for me to get you up in the air?”
“I’ll take whatever you’re willing to give me.”
With a fabulous chemistry as friends, when they cross the line it becomes combustible. Matt's vulnerabilities set him apart from the guys we have met in the previous books, and whilst Libby has the strong, independent vibe that we've seen from all the ladies (which I love), she did frustrate a little and I wanted to shake her at times. Because Matt was...oh just Matt; sexy, sweet, a little vulnerable but with a huge heart. I adored him.
Fun, passionate and touching, Kat Latham has brought her readers another impressive and worthy addition to this series. The rugby angle is fresh and unrepetitive, which is often difficult to achieve when a series focuses around the same sport, and with some character crossover Tempting the Player could be read as a standalone (although personally I wouldn't recommend it simply because Knowing the Score and Playing It Close themselves are great reads). Easily one of my favourite reads of the year.
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Friends for years, Matt and Libby know each other inside out and share custody of their dog. Devoted to the Legends but with a crippling fear of flying holding him back, Matt can no longer risk his position in the team and turns to the person he trusts most in the world for help; Libby, who happens to be an Airline Pilot and is completely oblivious to her best-friends phobia, but who loves him enough to step-up and help him overcome it. And her distraction tactics could change everything...
“What will it take for me to get you up in the air?”
“I’ll take whatever you’re willing to give me.”
With a fabulous chemistry as friends, when they cross the line it becomes combustible. Matt's vulnerabilities set him apart from the guys we have met in the previous books, and whilst Libby has the strong, independent vibe that we've seen from all the ladies (which I love), she did frustrate a little and I wanted to shake her at times. Because Matt was...oh just Matt; sexy, sweet, a little vulnerable but with a huge heart. I adored him.
Fun, passionate and touching, Kat Latham has brought her readers another impressive and worthy addition to this series. The rugby angle is fresh and unrepetitive, which is often difficult to achieve when a series focuses around the same sport, and with some character crossover Tempting the Player could be read as a standalone (although personally I wouldn't recommend it simply because Knowing the Score and Playing It Close themselves are great reads). Easily one of my favourite reads of the year.
This review will feature on Read Your Writes Book Reviews.
November 8, 2014
I recall reading the blurb for the first time and thinking, "Well, this is going to be interesting." Mostly because romance readers like their heroes to be alpha with little to no hints of weakness. Although I know weakness isn't a bad thing, I loved the way Kat made Matt vulnerable in a way that showcased his strength. I'd forgotten we women are suckers for a man who doesn't know how amazing and good he is.
The characters are what really make this story work. I loved Libby and I loved Matt. I admired Libby for finally taking a chance and trying to show Matt how much she loved him and wanted his body while trying to preserve their friendship. I loved Matt for wanting to be the best he could be, but I didn't like the way he put so much pressure on himself and castigated himself for things he had no control over. I would've have loved to meet his dad or ex-wife and tell them a thing or too. It helps that the chemistry between Libby and Matt is blazing, as is their camaraderie. They really have a true friendship.
I was hooked to the book, not just because Matt and Libby were dancing around their feelings and attraction for one another, but because Kat found a way to bring the entire team into the story, and she did it organically. It was great to see Liam and Spencer and meet other members of the team. There were moments when I laughed, and moments when I sobbed. There was a twist I didn't see coming and I was devastated when it happened. You'd have to be without feelings not to be saddened. It was the one time I had to stop reading and get up to go get tissue.
Kat Latham has done it once again. She's written a story with as much heart as heat. She's managed to make me fall in love with Libby and Matt, and want them to work out their fears and desires to be with each other. I shouldn't have been worried about Matt being a beta or even omega hero. He was perfect and I love him no less than Spencer or Liam. I sincerely hope this series continues. Kat Latham has managed to make me fall in love with rugby time and again, and manage to keep each novel fresh and unique. That's pretty amazing.
The characters are what really make this story work. I loved Libby and I loved Matt. I admired Libby for finally taking a chance and trying to show Matt how much she loved him and wanted his body while trying to preserve their friendship. I loved Matt for wanting to be the best he could be, but I didn't like the way he put so much pressure on himself and castigated himself for things he had no control over. I would've have loved to meet his dad or ex-wife and tell them a thing or too. It helps that the chemistry between Libby and Matt is blazing, as is their camaraderie. They really have a true friendship.
I was hooked to the book, not just because Matt and Libby were dancing around their feelings and attraction for one another, but because Kat found a way to bring the entire team into the story, and she did it organically. It was great to see Liam and Spencer and meet other members of the team. There were moments when I laughed, and moments when I sobbed. There was a twist I didn't see coming and I was devastated when it happened. You'd have to be without feelings not to be saddened. It was the one time I had to stop reading and get up to go get tissue.
Kat Latham has done it once again. She's written a story with as much heart as heat. She's managed to make me fall in love with Libby and Matt, and want them to work out their fears and desires to be with each other. I shouldn't have been worried about Matt being a beta or even omega hero. He was perfect and I love him no less than Spencer or Liam. I sincerely hope this series continues. Kat Latham has managed to make me fall in love with rugby time and again, and manage to keep each novel fresh and unique. That's pretty amazing.
March 3, 2017
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Meine Gedanken zum Buch:
Das Buch habe ich spontan über netgalley bekommen und erwartet habe ich mir eine heiße, prickelnde Sportromanze mit netten Charakteren. Und einiges davon habe ich auch bekommen, doch das meiste war irgendwie ein ziemlich oberflächlicher Einheitsbrei mit Figuren, die mich nicht ganz packen konnten.
Es handelt um die Pilotin Libby, die seit Jahren in ihren nun besten Freund, dem Rugbyspieler Matt, verliebt ist. Seit fünf Jahren wohnen sie im gleichen Wohnhaus und teilen sich seit einiger Zeit auch die Verantwortung für einen Kleinhund, weil beide einen sehr zeitintensiven Job haben. Wie gesagt, Libby ist Pilotin und oft einige Tag fort und auch Matt befindet sich wegen seines Rugbyteams nicht selten für mehrere Tage an einem anderen Ort. Daher perfekt, wenn sie gemeinsam auf den Hund achten, dumm nur, wenn wie in Libbys Fall Gefühle dazu kommen, obwohl sie doch weiß, dass Matt wegen seines Jobs nicht der Richtige für sie ist. Doch dann schwupps, hat auch Matt plötzlich Gefühle für Libby, die er sich natürlich lange vorher nicht eingestehen will, erst alles etwas anders wird. Dann kommen noch seine Flugangst dazu und auch seine Versagensängste und und und…
Nun ja, wie soll ich das sagen, ohne dass es zu hart klingt, aber obwohl Libby die Frau war, verhielt und dachte Matt sehr oft wie ein Mädchen. Dabei sollte er doch eigentlich ein harter Rugbyspieler sein, doch er war mir innerlich viel zu weich, zu unsicher, zu fragend und stand einfach für nichts so richtig ein. Nur wenn es darum ging, mit Libby rum zu machen, da wurde er zum Mann, aber sonst war er mir viel zu Soft Eis.
Meine Gedanken zum Buch:
Das Buch habe ich spontan über netgalley bekommen und erwartet habe ich mir eine heiße, prickelnde Sportromanze mit netten Charakteren. Und einiges davon habe ich auch bekommen, doch das meiste war irgendwie ein ziemlich oberflächlicher Einheitsbrei mit Figuren, die mich nicht ganz packen konnten.
Es handelt um die Pilotin Libby, die seit Jahren in ihren nun besten Freund, dem Rugbyspieler Matt, verliebt ist. Seit fünf Jahren wohnen sie im gleichen Wohnhaus und teilen sich seit einiger Zeit auch die Verantwortung für einen Kleinhund, weil beide einen sehr zeitintensiven Job haben. Wie gesagt, Libby ist Pilotin und oft einige Tag fort und auch Matt befindet sich wegen seines Rugbyteams nicht selten für mehrere Tage an einem anderen Ort. Daher perfekt, wenn sie gemeinsam auf den Hund achten, dumm nur, wenn wie in Libbys Fall Gefühle dazu kommen, obwohl sie doch weiß, dass Matt wegen seines Jobs nicht der Richtige für sie ist. Doch dann schwupps, hat auch Matt plötzlich Gefühle für Libby, die er sich natürlich lange vorher nicht eingestehen will, erst alles etwas anders wird. Dann kommen noch seine Flugangst dazu und auch seine Versagensängste und und und…
Nun ja, wie soll ich das sagen, ohne dass es zu hart klingt, aber obwohl Libby die Frau war, verhielt und dachte Matt sehr oft wie ein Mädchen. Dabei sollte er doch eigentlich ein harter Rugbyspieler sein, doch er war mir innerlich viel zu weich, zu unsicher, zu fragend und stand einfach für nichts so richtig ein. Nur wenn es darum ging, mit Libby rum zu machen, da wurde er zum Mann, aber sonst war er mir viel zu Soft Eis.
February 2, 2017
Dies ist der 3. Teil der "London Legends" und genauso wie die Vorgänger hat mich dieses Buch echt umgehauen. Ich hab schon in der Rezi zum ersten Teil geschrieben, dass man bei dem Cover eher mit heißen, sexy Kerlen rechnet, die viel Sex haben und das war's. Aber dem ist wirklich nicht so, na gut, die Kerle sind natürlich heiß, aber in der ganzen Geschichte ist so viel Tiefgründigkeit verborgen, mit der man bei diesem Titel und dem Cover keinesfalls rechnet.
Matt ist Rugbyspieler und obwohl er schon länger im Team ist, konnte er sich noch nicht beweisen. Umso größer ist sein Wille es endlich aufs Feld zu schaffen und es allen zu beweisen. Für ihn zählt momentan nur eins, aktives Mitglied der London Legends zu sein.
Wäre da nicht eine Vergangenheit, die ihn unterbewusst immer wieder zurückhält. Und nicht nur das, zusätzlich hat er auch noch Flugangst, die er hoffentlich zusammen mit seiner Nachbarin Libby, die zufällig Pilotin ist, überwinden wird.
Libby ist seit fünf Jahren mit Matt befreundet und fühlt sich wahnsinnig zu ihm hingezogen, doch scheinbar beruht das nicht auf Gegenseitigkeit. Was eigentlich durchaus gut ist, denn Libby sucht einen Mann, der sie in ihren Karriereplänen unterstützt und sich um ihre gemeinsamen Kinder kümmert, während sie von einem Ort zum nächsten fliegt.
Doch was passiert, wenn es plötzlich doch zwischen beiden knistert und sie nicht nur ihre Freundschaft aufs Spiel setzen, sondern auch keiner der beiden sein Leben für den anderen ändern will?
Mir hat dieses Buch, genau wie die beiden ersten Teile, wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Ich mag den flüssigen Schreibstil der Autorin und das man von Anfang an mitten drin ist, in der Geschichte, ohne ewiges Vorgeplänkel.
In diesem Buch gab es noch eine Nebengeschichte, die in diesem Buch noch nicht abgeschlossen wurde. Auch deshalb hoffe ich, dass wir bald noch mehr von den London Legends lesen dürfen.
Matt ist Rugbyspieler und obwohl er schon länger im Team ist, konnte er sich noch nicht beweisen. Umso größer ist sein Wille es endlich aufs Feld zu schaffen und es allen zu beweisen. Für ihn zählt momentan nur eins, aktives Mitglied der London Legends zu sein.
Wäre da nicht eine Vergangenheit, die ihn unterbewusst immer wieder zurückhält. Und nicht nur das, zusätzlich hat er auch noch Flugangst, die er hoffentlich zusammen mit seiner Nachbarin Libby, die zufällig Pilotin ist, überwinden wird.
Libby ist seit fünf Jahren mit Matt befreundet und fühlt sich wahnsinnig zu ihm hingezogen, doch scheinbar beruht das nicht auf Gegenseitigkeit. Was eigentlich durchaus gut ist, denn Libby sucht einen Mann, der sie in ihren Karriereplänen unterstützt und sich um ihre gemeinsamen Kinder kümmert, während sie von einem Ort zum nächsten fliegt.
Doch was passiert, wenn es plötzlich doch zwischen beiden knistert und sie nicht nur ihre Freundschaft aufs Spiel setzen, sondern auch keiner der beiden sein Leben für den anderen ändern will?
Mir hat dieses Buch, genau wie die beiden ersten Teile, wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Ich mag den flüssigen Schreibstil der Autorin und das man von Anfang an mitten drin ist, in der Geschichte, ohne ewiges Vorgeplänkel.
In diesem Buch gab es noch eine Nebengeschichte, die in diesem Buch noch nicht abgeschlossen wurde. Auch deshalb hoffe ich, dass wir bald noch mehr von den London Legends lesen dürfen.
November 11, 2014
Friends to lovers! Relationship negotiation! These are a few of my favorite things.
February 16, 2023
5 stars!! Review to come...this book & series was quite AMAZING!!
April 25, 2015
I've accumulated a fair few sports romances in the last few years, especially those with less common sports. I'm not into the celebrity fantasy and do not care to read about superstar athletes, so the less blockbuster sports tend to work better for me. Latham's books feature heroes who play Rugby Union, which is a sport I like (much as I love Rugby League, good adopted Northerner that I am). It fits the bill for me quite well, because while the top players are superstars and get the press attention and celebrity treatment, your average Premiership player gets a good but definitely not obscene salary and attention only if he does something outrageous.
The hero of this book is definitely in the latter category. Matt Ogden is actually struggling to get into his team, even fearing his contract might not be renewed at the end of the season. And his fear of flying isn't helping his cause. The team has to do a fair bit of travelling to away games, and every time it's a big drama.
Matt's neighbour, Libby, is the perfect person to help. Libby is a pilot, and she's got some ideas about how to get Matt over his fears.
Matt and Libby have been attracted to each other for quite a while, but both know they are not well-suited. Libby's pilot father, whom she adores, was a terrible husband. For reasons that made very little sense to me, this has led Libby to the conclusion that the only way she can be happy is by getting married to a man who's happy to stay home with their children. And Matt, younger than her and only just building a career of his own, is definitely not that man.
But the time they spend together while dealing with Matt's fears of flying feels like time outside of their usual lives, and they give in to temptation.
This was disappointing. Oh, there was a lot here I liked. I liked that Libby is confident and self-assured and good at her job. I liked that Matt is in a bit of a vulnerable position in his work, having moved to a bigger team from one in which he was the big star, and having found it hard to break into the starting line-up. His confidence is way down, and when he finally gets a break (in circumstances that are really sad), he's terrified of having his fear of flying mess everything up. Most athlete heroes are incredibly amazing and top of their fields, so this element was refreshing. I also liked that Matt and Libby are friends at the outset, and feel comfortable with each other. They co-parent a dog called Princess, which added some really nice moments.
All the other stuff, however, was not so great. I basically found the conflict unbelievable. The motivations, especially on Libby's end, didn't quite work. As I suggested when describing her big plan of demanding that any man she marries is a stay-at-home dad, I didn't get why her father's infidelities and him being a pilot would lead to her being so convinced that this is the only way forward for her. Also, while on one hand, I liked that Libby values her career and absolutely will not give it up, it felt like such an obviously bad idea. It’s so rigid, putting the fatherhood role above the relationship between her and her future husband. I’d have huge issues if it was the hero who did it, and it bothered me here as well.
I also hated the characterisation of Matt's horrible, evil first wife, whose fault it's intimated it is that Matt is a bit of a commitment-phobe. She's such a stereotype. She ‘trapped’ Matt into marriage, cheated on him with lots of men, told him about it in the most hurtful way possible, ensuring he destroyed his career at his club, threatened to go to the papers if he didn’t give her more money... need I go on? This was cartoonish and annoying. I’m getting quite sensitive to this sort of thing, to the point that if a review mentions a book has an evil other woman, I’m much less likely to buy the book.
This is the third in a series of connected books, and we see quite a bit of the previous couples and there are some suggestions that other characters will get their own stories. Nothing I saw here tempts me to read any of these.
MY GRADE: A C.
The hero of this book is definitely in the latter category. Matt Ogden is actually struggling to get into his team, even fearing his contract might not be renewed at the end of the season. And his fear of flying isn't helping his cause. The team has to do a fair bit of travelling to away games, and every time it's a big drama.
Matt's neighbour, Libby, is the perfect person to help. Libby is a pilot, and she's got some ideas about how to get Matt over his fears.
Matt and Libby have been attracted to each other for quite a while, but both know they are not well-suited. Libby's pilot father, whom she adores, was a terrible husband. For reasons that made very little sense to me, this has led Libby to the conclusion that the only way she can be happy is by getting married to a man who's happy to stay home with their children. And Matt, younger than her and only just building a career of his own, is definitely not that man.
But the time they spend together while dealing with Matt's fears of flying feels like time outside of their usual lives, and they give in to temptation.
This was disappointing. Oh, there was a lot here I liked. I liked that Libby is confident and self-assured and good at her job. I liked that Matt is in a bit of a vulnerable position in his work, having moved to a bigger team from one in which he was the big star, and having found it hard to break into the starting line-up. His confidence is way down, and when he finally gets a break (in circumstances that are really sad), he's terrified of having his fear of flying mess everything up. Most athlete heroes are incredibly amazing and top of their fields, so this element was refreshing. I also liked that Matt and Libby are friends at the outset, and feel comfortable with each other. They co-parent a dog called Princess, which added some really nice moments.
All the other stuff, however, was not so great. I basically found the conflict unbelievable. The motivations, especially on Libby's end, didn't quite work. As I suggested when describing her big plan of demanding that any man she marries is a stay-at-home dad, I didn't get why her father's infidelities and him being a pilot would lead to her being so convinced that this is the only way forward for her. Also, while on one hand, I liked that Libby values her career and absolutely will not give it up, it felt like such an obviously bad idea. It’s so rigid, putting the fatherhood role above the relationship between her and her future husband. I’d have huge issues if it was the hero who did it, and it bothered me here as well.
I also hated the characterisation of Matt's horrible, evil first wife, whose fault it's intimated it is that Matt is a bit of a commitment-phobe. She's such a stereotype. She ‘trapped’ Matt into marriage, cheated on him with lots of men, told him about it in the most hurtful way possible, ensuring he destroyed his career at his club, threatened to go to the papers if he didn’t give her more money... need I go on? This was cartoonish and annoying. I’m getting quite sensitive to this sort of thing, to the point that if a review mentions a book has an evil other woman, I’m much less likely to buy the book.
This is the third in a series of connected books, and we see quite a bit of the previous couples and there are some suggestions that other characters will get their own stories. Nothing I saw here tempts me to read any of these.
MY GRADE: A C.
November 22, 2014
Another enjoyable story from Kat.
This time it is about Matt and Libby.
Even though there is a 6 year age difference between them (she is the older of the 2)
they have developed a very close friendship - without the benefits yet.
They are both dealing with their own demons and priorities.
For Libby it is her biological clock and career (pilot) and for Matt
it is lack of self confidence with his career and relationships.
Matt doesn't want to cross the line to become friends with benefits as he fears
he will loose their friendship and it means more to him than sex.
I really like how Libby slowly conquers Matt's Demons and builds his self esteem.
The story does have some sad moments, but there is a happy ending.
Overall I highly recommend this series and I can only hope there will be more to come !
This time it is about Matt and Libby.
Even though there is a 6 year age difference between them (she is the older of the 2)
they have developed a very close friendship - without the benefits yet.
They are both dealing with their own demons and priorities.
For Libby it is her biological clock and career (pilot) and for Matt
it is lack of self confidence with his career and relationships.
Matt doesn't want to cross the line to become friends with benefits as he fears
he will loose their friendship and it means more to him than sex.
I really like how Libby slowly conquers Matt's Demons and builds his self esteem.
The story does have some sad moments, but there is a happy ending.
Overall I highly recommend this series and I can only hope there will be more to come !
September 3, 2014
For professional rugby player, Matt Ogden, his career is about to end if he can't get over his fear of flying. His only hope is to ask his best friend and co-parent to their dog "Princess" for help.
Libby Hart has been harboring a crush on her friend Matt since they met. There is a spark, but to cross the friend line could end up being disastrous. As life happens you have your ups and downs, but Matt and Libby are finding they are building something but old history is throwing a few hurdles their way.
I liked this one quite a bit, I thought Matt as a rough and ready rugby player but yet terrified of flying was a fantastic twist. The dog sharing between Libby and Matt is adorable. Readers who are looking for a new contemporary read to finish out the summer with this is it.
Libby Hart has been harboring a crush on her friend Matt since they met. There is a spark, but to cross the friend line could end up being disastrous. As life happens you have your ups and downs, but Matt and Libby are finding they are building something but old history is throwing a few hurdles their way.
I liked this one quite a bit, I thought Matt as a rough and ready rugby player but yet terrified of flying was a fantastic twist. The dog sharing between Libby and Matt is adorable. Readers who are looking for a new contemporary read to finish out the summer with this is it.
September 16, 2014
I loved Mac, "his brows drew down. "Do you think I want to just get myself off? I'm not selfish." I mean the boy clearly doesn't understand how a woman's mind works, "it pi**ed you off that I called you cute?" God, he would never understand." He's sarcastic and that's what makes him so damn cute, "you mean like, 'thanks for overlooking the fact that I was fondling your daughter in public, sir. Want to come watch me at work?' Yeah, I'm sure he'd love to spend eighty minutes dreaming up ways to kill me from the stands." He seriously is confused about women, or it's just his, "how could she talk? His d*** would explode any second, and she was talking? About what, again? He made a noise she could interpret however she wanted." I love Kat's books they're always full or humor and love.
November 13, 2014
Loved this unusual 'best friends' couple in the third book of the Legends series, an insecure and driven rugby player and a confident airline pilot. He has a paralyzing fear of flying. She longs for a family and children but loves her career. They share a chihuahua and an easy friendship, and it was a pleasure to watch them overcome their personal barriers to find a heartwarming love relationship. A fun series that continues to surprise me with unusual characters and choices.
May 29, 2016
I love this series. I love that we get to see past characters in subsequent books. I love Kat Latham's writing style. However, this was probably one of her weaker ones, to me. The ending felt very abrupt, and while the characters were making progress, it's pretty easy to see what would (realistically) be the end of their relationship.
January 11, 2017
Eigentlich dachte ich, dass dieses ein schönes, schnelles Buch ist, aber es gab viele Abschnitte, die sich einfach nur schleppend dahinzogen. Ich habe die Chemie zwischen dem Paar nicht wirklich erfasst. Es gab aber auch großartige Szenen - ich wünschte nur, es hatte mehr davon gegeben. Vor allem am Anfang.
March 6, 2015
This is my favorite book in the 'London Legends' rugby romance series so far! It's a fabulous friends to lovers story. I like how Matt's vulnerabilities meshed so well with Libby's strengths. They were amazing together!
December 29, 2014
4.5 stars. I LIKED THIS SOOOO MUCH. Yet another best friends to lovers book that played with the trope really well. I'm incredibly fond of both Matt and Libby. I liked the resolution to their relationship hurdle a lot, and this just made me really happy.
September 27, 2014
Honestly, I would give the book 3 and a half stars. The book is good, but not quite good enough to get four stars. I can’t even pinpoint why I didn’t love the book. I would say if you want to watch a hot rugby player fall in love with a sexy pilot give the book a try.
November 7, 2014
Super cute friends to lovers, sports romance story. Latham makes rugby seem like such an interesting and incredible sport. I might have to watch a match or two... :)
B+
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B+
Full review to be posted at www.thebookpushers.com
October 26, 2017
„London Legends (3) – Lass uns spielen“ von Kat Latham
Verfasser der Rezension: Silvana
Preis TB: nicht verfügbar
Preis eBook: € 6,99
Seitenanzahl: 400 Seiten lt. Verlagsangabe
ISBN: 978-3-7363-0502-1
Erschienen am: 05.01.2017 LYX digital by Bastei Lübbe
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Klappentext:
Libby Hart und Matt Ogden sind Freunde. Und auch wenn hin und wieder heftig die Funken zwischen ihnen sprühen, wissen sie, dass da nicht mehr sein kann. Matt ist Profisportler und nie länger als ein paar Tage an einem Ort. Libby, die als Pilotin nur selten zu Hause ist, sehnt sich nach einem Mann, der bereit ist, seine eigene Karriere hinten anzustellen und mit ihr eine Familie zu gründen. Matt und Libby haben keine gemeinsame Zukunft, das ist ihnen klar – bis ein Experiment dazu führt, dass ihre Freundschaft plötzlich alles andere als platonisch ist. Doch Sex ist okay, solange keine Gefühle im Spiel sind … oder?
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Achtung Spoilergefahr!!!
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Zum Inhalt:
Der 28-jährige Matt Ogden sitzt seit nunmehr 5 Jahren mehr auf der Reservebank der London Legends statt wirklich im Spiel eingesetzt zu werden. Als Hardy sich verletzt ist Matts Chance gekommen sich im Team zu beweisen. Doch es gibt auch Konkurrenz die ihm seinen Platz streitig machen möchte. Dass Matt panische Flugangst hat kommt erschwerend hinzu. Für die 34-jährige Libby Hart steht ihre Karriere als Pilotin an erster Stelle. Doch sie sehnt sich nach einem Mann, der bereit ist, seine eigene Karriere hinten anzustellen und mit ihr eine Familie zu gründen. Seit Ewigkeiten sind Matt und Libby beste Freunde. Um Matt zu helfen, bietet sie Matt einen Deal an, den er nur schwer ablehnen kann. Doch was passiert, wenn plötzlich Gefühle ins Spiel kommen …
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Mein Fazit:
Das Cover ist auch hier wieder passend auf die anderen Bücher dieser Reihe abgestimmt. Der Schreibstil ist flüssig und lässt die Seiten nur so dahinfliegen. Hier versteht es die Autorin auch noch mit Drama, viel Gefühl und Spannung zu punkten. Für mich ist es von den drei ersten Bänden mit Abstand der emotionalste. Es gibt auch hier natürlich ein Wiedersehen mit Charakteren aus den vorherigen Büchern. Die Protagonisten waren mir sehr sympathisch. Matt der von seinem Vater immer nur als Enttäuschung gesehen wurde kämpft innerlich mit den Erinnerungen und trotzdem gibt er nie auf. Libby die sich nichts sehnlicher wünscht als eine Familie und einen Mann der bereits ist seine Karriere hinten anzustellen. Beide kümmern sich liebevoll um die kleine Prinzessin was mir das Herz aufgehen lässt. Das ein oder andere war auch hier vorhersehbar hat aber dennoch dem Lesefluss keinen Abbruch getan. Ein wirklich emotionaler und gefühlvoller dritter Band der mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt hat. Ich bin nun sehr gespannt auf Band 4 wo es sich um Ash Trenton handelt. Von mir eine klare Leseempfehlung.
5 von 5 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀
Verfasser der Rezension: Silvana
Preis TB: nicht verfügbar
Preis eBook: € 6,99
Seitenanzahl: 400 Seiten lt. Verlagsangabe
ISBN: 978-3-7363-0502-1
Erschienen am: 05.01.2017 LYX digital by Bastei Lübbe
===========================
Klappentext:
Libby Hart und Matt Ogden sind Freunde. Und auch wenn hin und wieder heftig die Funken zwischen ihnen sprühen, wissen sie, dass da nicht mehr sein kann. Matt ist Profisportler und nie länger als ein paar Tage an einem Ort. Libby, die als Pilotin nur selten zu Hause ist, sehnt sich nach einem Mann, der bereit ist, seine eigene Karriere hinten anzustellen und mit ihr eine Familie zu gründen. Matt und Libby haben keine gemeinsame Zukunft, das ist ihnen klar – bis ein Experiment dazu führt, dass ihre Freundschaft plötzlich alles andere als platonisch ist. Doch Sex ist okay, solange keine Gefühle im Spiel sind … oder?
===========================
Achtung Spoilergefahr!!!
===========================
Zum Inhalt:
Der 28-jährige Matt Ogden sitzt seit nunmehr 5 Jahren mehr auf der Reservebank der London Legends statt wirklich im Spiel eingesetzt zu werden. Als Hardy sich verletzt ist Matts Chance gekommen sich im Team zu beweisen. Doch es gibt auch Konkurrenz die ihm seinen Platz streitig machen möchte. Dass Matt panische Flugangst hat kommt erschwerend hinzu. Für die 34-jährige Libby Hart steht ihre Karriere als Pilotin an erster Stelle. Doch sie sehnt sich nach einem Mann, der bereit ist, seine eigene Karriere hinten anzustellen und mit ihr eine Familie zu gründen. Seit Ewigkeiten sind Matt und Libby beste Freunde. Um Matt zu helfen, bietet sie Matt einen Deal an, den er nur schwer ablehnen kann. Doch was passiert, wenn plötzlich Gefühle ins Spiel kommen …
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Mein Fazit:
Das Cover ist auch hier wieder passend auf die anderen Bücher dieser Reihe abgestimmt. Der Schreibstil ist flüssig und lässt die Seiten nur so dahinfliegen. Hier versteht es die Autorin auch noch mit Drama, viel Gefühl und Spannung zu punkten. Für mich ist es von den drei ersten Bänden mit Abstand der emotionalste. Es gibt auch hier natürlich ein Wiedersehen mit Charakteren aus den vorherigen Büchern. Die Protagonisten waren mir sehr sympathisch. Matt der von seinem Vater immer nur als Enttäuschung gesehen wurde kämpft innerlich mit den Erinnerungen und trotzdem gibt er nie auf. Libby die sich nichts sehnlicher wünscht als eine Familie und einen Mann der bereits ist seine Karriere hinten anzustellen. Beide kümmern sich liebevoll um die kleine Prinzessin was mir das Herz aufgehen lässt. Das ein oder andere war auch hier vorhersehbar hat aber dennoch dem Lesefluss keinen Abbruch getan. Ein wirklich emotionaler und gefühlvoller dritter Band der mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt hat. Ich bin nun sehr gespannt auf Band 4 wo es sich um Ash Trenton handelt. Von mir eine klare Leseempfehlung.
5 von 5 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2022
This was not my favorite of the London Legends series - in fact, I had put it down thinking I might DNF and moved on to read Gwen and Little John's novella (#3.5) before circling back to finish this because I'm a completionist and it would've bugged me not to.
This friends to lovers was fine, but what bugged me was that no one on the team thought to suggest/insist that Matt see a therapist/sports psychologist for his debilitating fear of flying or his performance issues on the pitch that resulting in him not living up to his potential in the 5 years since he'd join the team from Exeter where he was a rising star.
I loved that Libby is another Latham heroine with a non-traditional career as an airline pilot - granted she's a pilot for a budget airline and has to deal with a lot of sexism but still. There was also unexpected angst/tragedy in the form of Matt's team mate Hardy's wife unexpectedly dying from an undiagnosed subdural hematoma after a mugging which meant that H had to retire to care for his 10 yo daughter Chloe who we'd met early on in the book. The ending was fine - Libby was offered a job for a start up airline and would have had to move to KL but she decided not to accept because she wanted Matt more, and they lived happily ever after with their chihuahua Princess.
This friends to lovers was fine, but what bugged me was that no one on the team thought to suggest/insist that Matt see a therapist/sports psychologist for his debilitating fear of flying or his performance issues on the pitch that resulting in him not living up to his potential in the 5 years since he'd join the team from Exeter where he was a rising star.
I loved that Libby is another Latham heroine with a non-traditional career as an airline pilot - granted she's a pilot for a budget airline and has to deal with a lot of sexism but still. There was also unexpected angst/tragedy in the form of Matt's team mate Hardy's wife unexpectedly dying from an undiagnosed subdural hematoma after a mugging which meant that H had to retire to care for his 10 yo daughter Chloe who we'd met early on in the book. The ending was fine - Libby was offered a job for a start up airline and would have had to move to KL but she decided not to accept because she wanted Matt more, and they lived happily ever after with their chihuahua Princess.
January 5, 2021
Four and a half stars
Tempting the Player is the third in Kat Latham's London Legends series, and is about rugby player Matt Ogden and pilot Libby Hart. They've been friends for years, which has grown into best friends who also share custody of a pampered little rescue dog named Princess. Matt's fighting for a starting position and also concerned about whether his contract will be renewed. Libby's realizing that she's sacrificed much of her personal life to her career, and wonders what she has to show for it.
Kat Latham's writing is captivating and she creates well-rounded, sympathetic characters. Matt and Libby don't have an easy time of it to getting their friendship and more sorted, but the journey is a pleasure with Ms Latham directing the way. I've enjoyed this series immensely, and look forward to Taming the Legend, the last in the series.
Tempting the Player is the third in Kat Latham's London Legends series, and is about rugby player Matt Ogden and pilot Libby Hart. They've been friends for years, which has grown into best friends who also share custody of a pampered little rescue dog named Princess. Matt's fighting for a starting position and also concerned about whether his contract will be renewed. Libby's realizing that she's sacrificed much of her personal life to her career, and wonders what she has to show for it.
Kat Latham's writing is captivating and she creates well-rounded, sympathetic characters. Matt and Libby don't have an easy time of it to getting their friendship and more sorted, but the journey is a pleasure with Ms Latham directing the way. I've enjoyed this series immensely, and look forward to Taming the Legend, the last in the series.
March 12, 2017
Inhalt:
Matt ist Libby's bester Freund. Doch sie empfindet mehr als nur Freundschaft für ihn. Als sie ihn versucht von seiner Flugangst zu kurieren verschwimmen plötzlich die Grenzen...
Fazit:
Dieses Ebook hat mich zum weinen, zum lachen und zum dahin schmelzen gebracht. Ganz großes Kino!!! Ich habe mich total in diese Geschichte verliebt. Die Autorin hat so viele Emotionen hier hinein gepackt. Wahnsinn!!! Die Protagonisten sind mir so ans Herz gewachsen und ich habe mit ihnen mitgefiebert wie schon so lange nicht mehr. Auch hier handelt es sich um einen dritten Teil, aber man braucht ebenfalls die anderen nicht vorher gelesen zu haben. Dies werde ich aber wohl noch nachholen. ;) Ich kann dieses Buch jedem nur empfehlen!!! Absolut mega
Matt ist Libby's bester Freund. Doch sie empfindet mehr als nur Freundschaft für ihn. Als sie ihn versucht von seiner Flugangst zu kurieren verschwimmen plötzlich die Grenzen...
Fazit:
Dieses Ebook hat mich zum weinen, zum lachen und zum dahin schmelzen gebracht. Ganz großes Kino!!! Ich habe mich total in diese Geschichte verliebt. Die Autorin hat so viele Emotionen hier hinein gepackt. Wahnsinn!!! Die Protagonisten sind mir so ans Herz gewachsen und ich habe mit ihnen mitgefiebert wie schon so lange nicht mehr. Auch hier handelt es sich um einen dritten Teil, aber man braucht ebenfalls die anderen nicht vorher gelesen zu haben. Dies werde ich aber wohl noch nachholen. ;) Ich kann dieses Buch jedem nur empfehlen!!! Absolut mega
March 15, 2017
Das Buch ist der dritte Teil der „London Legends“ Reihe, dennoch kann man das Buch sehr gut ohne Vorwissen aus den anderen Büchern lesen.
Dieser Teil behandelt die Geschichte zwischen Libby und Matt. Beide sind Nachbarn und sind befreundet, dennoch sind sich die beiden noch nicht wirklich nähergekommen. Aber ich hatte das Gefühl, dass es zwischen den beiden schon von Beginn an geknistert hat. Durch ein Unglück kommen sich die beiden dann doch näher. Matt möchte nämlich seine Flugangst verlieren und Libby soll ihm dabei helfen.
Die Story zwischen den beiden hat mir gut gefallen, denn ein Buch im Bereich der Sportart Rugby zu lesen, war für mich mal was Neues. Allerdings hat uns die Autorin sehr gute Einblicke in diese Sportart gewährt und ich fand den Konkurrenzkampf in der Mannschaft mitunter sehr interessant. Aber auch hier sieht man, dass ein Sportler ausgetauscht werden würde, wenn er nicht die Leistung bringt.
Das Zwischenspiel zwischen Libby und Matt wurde von der Autorin auch sehr toll beschrieben und ich konnte richtig mitfühlen. Sehr toll.
Libby fand ich einen ausgesprochen interessanten Charakter, denn ihre Jobwahl fand ich interessant. Ich glaube weibliche Piloten sind ja nicht so oft. Ansonsten wirkte sie sehr sympathisch und ich fand es sehr nett, wie sie Matt mit seinem Problem helfen wollte.
Matt war auch ein sehr gelungener Charakter, der mir gegenüber sehr sympathisch wirkte, aber dennoch auch witzig, weil seine Flugangst sehr realistisch dem Leser nähergebracht wurde.
Der Schreibstil hat mir gut gefallen, denn die Autorin hat eine wunderbare Geschichte geschrieben, die eine schöne Mischung aus Erotik, Liebe und Sport beinhaltet. Außerdem lässt sich das Buch sehr flüssig lesen.
Fazit:
4 von 5 Sterne. Klare Kauf – und Leseempfehlung für die Geschichte.
Dieser Teil behandelt die Geschichte zwischen Libby und Matt. Beide sind Nachbarn und sind befreundet, dennoch sind sich die beiden noch nicht wirklich nähergekommen. Aber ich hatte das Gefühl, dass es zwischen den beiden schon von Beginn an geknistert hat. Durch ein Unglück kommen sich die beiden dann doch näher. Matt möchte nämlich seine Flugangst verlieren und Libby soll ihm dabei helfen.
Die Story zwischen den beiden hat mir gut gefallen, denn ein Buch im Bereich der Sportart Rugby zu lesen, war für mich mal was Neues. Allerdings hat uns die Autorin sehr gute Einblicke in diese Sportart gewährt und ich fand den Konkurrenzkampf in der Mannschaft mitunter sehr interessant. Aber auch hier sieht man, dass ein Sportler ausgetauscht werden würde, wenn er nicht die Leistung bringt.
Das Zwischenspiel zwischen Libby und Matt wurde von der Autorin auch sehr toll beschrieben und ich konnte richtig mitfühlen. Sehr toll.
Libby fand ich einen ausgesprochen interessanten Charakter, denn ihre Jobwahl fand ich interessant. Ich glaube weibliche Piloten sind ja nicht so oft. Ansonsten wirkte sie sehr sympathisch und ich fand es sehr nett, wie sie Matt mit seinem Problem helfen wollte.
Matt war auch ein sehr gelungener Charakter, der mir gegenüber sehr sympathisch wirkte, aber dennoch auch witzig, weil seine Flugangst sehr realistisch dem Leser nähergebracht wurde.
Der Schreibstil hat mir gut gefallen, denn die Autorin hat eine wunderbare Geschichte geschrieben, die eine schöne Mischung aus Erotik, Liebe und Sport beinhaltet. Außerdem lässt sich das Buch sehr flüssig lesen.
Fazit:
4 von 5 Sterne. Klare Kauf – und Leseempfehlung für die Geschichte.
July 18, 2024
This is a Rugby based story, I have liked learning about the sport (nice terms section provided) and enjoyed that basis for stories before. This time I had gotten to 8% and had decided not to keep reading it. I gave it another try, cause I have liked Rugby stories before. Used to work for Liverpool U., so some loyalty. I got to 14% and almost stopped, but decided to get going. The side-element of his fear of flying and her being a flying instructor was good. I did finish, but it really read slow and felt like a story about middle aged boring people.
December 31, 2023
I really liked this book. There was a lot of humor in it, plus emotion. I liked the line by the little kid who asked if Matt's dog was a hamster. It was a mini Chihuahua and must have been extremely small.
Matt was a rugby player who developed extreme fear of flying; his friend was a pilot who chose to teach him how to fly to get over this fear. It never ever occurred to me that this method would be a solution.
Matt was a rugby player who developed extreme fear of flying; his friend was a pilot who chose to teach him how to fly to get over this fear. It never ever occurred to me that this method would be a solution.
January 12, 2024
This was a good read. It took awhile for Matt to figure out the potential trigger to his fear of flying, but it made sense when it clicked.
Libby figured out that she could have it all. It wouldn't be easy, but it would be worth it.
Libby figured out that she could have it all. It wouldn't be easy, but it would be worth it.
December 24, 2017
People with FLAWS who, though successful and competent and attractive by most standards, aren't totally the bestest ever in the world at what they do ? Yay!
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