mbethel24's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
msruh1979's review against another edition
4.0
Louise Bay knows how to write a hot romance and once again she's nailed it. International Player is a friends to lovers story between Noah and Truly. Noah's been away from London for a few years conquering the business world and finds himself back and reuniting with some old friends. Truly is a stats and numbers kinda girl that works with her twin sister, Abigail, helping raise money for charities. Abigail has a rapidly approaching due date and after a medical scare, needs Truly to take over the reins of the company. Truly being scared out of her mind and comfort zone receives comfort and encouragement from Noah while he's between his previous career and the start of something new.
Noah is just what the doctor ordered for Truly and helps her to find her way. And despite Truly doing her best to keep him at arms length, he has a funny way of making his way into them instead. Noah and Truly are fun and you want them to be together. While I was frustrated at times with Truly's actions and falling into her own insecurities and fears, it comes across as sincere.
Noah is just what the doctor ordered for Truly and helps her to find her way. And despite Truly doing her best to keep him at arms length, he has a funny way of making his way into them instead. Noah and Truly are fun and you want them to be together. While I was frustrated at times with Truly's actions and falling into her own insecurities and fears, it comes across as sincere.
sheredas's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ladycivic's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely LOVED Truly and Noah’s story! Friends to lovers is one of my favorites! After Noah being gone for a couple year, Truly thought she’d finally gotten over her crush on Noah...and when they come face to face again...woah! I’ll keep this short and sweet...a swoony hero, an amazing gorgeous girl that has no idea of her appeal...this book is perfect!! Highly recommend!
csartain's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
jfish89's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
tchien's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
Some of the reviews mention how slow this story feels to them. I get it, and in a few sections, I even agree. But I also feel this is one of the more realistic friends-to-lovers stories. This trope is quite difficult to pull off but Bay does it in a way that makes both characters' behavior completely believable. Not to mention the sex scenes were pretty hot. It was a great balance of sexy and sweet.
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
Audio Review
International Player is my first book by Louise Bay and she has a new fan! I'm already a fan of Shane and Saskia and I thought they did a fabulous job with this story and these characters. Noah and Truly met years ago but they are just friends. They haven't seen each other in years, but Noah is back in London. Truly needs his help with her business but being around him again is going to be difficult. She had a major crush on Noah and she knows her feelings are going to come flooding back. Noah always thought Truly was gorgeous. She's real, fun, smart, sweet and shy. He wants her and for more than just fun in the bedroom. But he has to convince her he's all in before he loses her forever. I loved this story! I loved Noah and pretty much everything that came out of his mouth. Truly was frustrating at times, not realizing her worth and her beauty, but everyone is like that sometimes! Overall, I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered and will definitely be reading/listening to more from Louise!
International Player is my first book by Louise Bay and she has a new fan! I'm already a fan of Shane and Saskia and I thought they did a fabulous job with this story and these characters. Noah and Truly met years ago but they are just friends. They haven't seen each other in years, but Noah is back in London. Truly needs his help with her business but being around him again is going to be difficult. She had a major crush on Noah and she knows her feelings are going to come flooding back. Noah always thought Truly was gorgeous. She's real, fun, smart, sweet and shy. He wants her and for more than just fun in the bedroom. But he has to convince her he's all in before he loses her forever. I loved this story! I loved Noah and pretty much everything that came out of his mouth. Truly was frustrating at times, not realizing her worth and her beauty, but everyone is like that sometimes! Overall, I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered and will definitely be reading/listening to more from Louise!
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
Audio review
International Player is my first book by Louise Bay and she has a new fan! I'm already a fan of Shane and Saskia and I thought they did a fabulous job with this story and these characters. Noah and Truly met years ago but they are just friends. They haven't seen each other in years, but Noah is back in London. Truly needs his help with her business but being around him again is going to be difficult. She had a major crush on Noah and she knows her feelings are going to come flooding back. Noah always thought Truly was gorgeous. She's real, fun, smart, sweet and shy. He wants her and for more than just fun in the bedroom. But he has to convince her he's all in before he loses her forever. I loved this story! I loved Noah and pretty much everything that came out of his mouth. Truly was frustrating at times, not realizing her worth and her beauty, but everyone is like that sometimes! Overall, I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered and will definitely be reading/listening to more from Louise!
International Player is my first book by Louise Bay and she has a new fan! I'm already a fan of Shane and Saskia and I thought they did a fabulous job with this story and these characters. Noah and Truly met years ago but they are just friends. They haven't seen each other in years, but Noah is back in London. Truly needs his help with her business but being around him again is going to be difficult. She had a major crush on Noah and she knows her feelings are going to come flooding back. Noah always thought Truly was gorgeous. She's real, fun, smart, sweet and shy. He wants her and for more than just fun in the bedroom. But he has to convince her he's all in before he loses her forever. I loved this story! I loved Noah and pretty much everything that came out of his mouth. Truly was frustrating at times, not realizing her worth and her beauty, but everyone is like that sometimes! Overall, I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered and will definitely be reading/listening to more from Louise!