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keller6690's review against another edition
5.0
The Virgin Game Plan by Lauren Blakely is book 2 of the Rules of Love series. This series is centered around the game of baseball. The love story of Holden and Reese is at the forefront of the story. You don’t have to understand or even like the game of baseball to love Holden and Reese. Lauren is the queen of between-the-sheets action in my game book. Let me just say that Holden and Reese sure set fire to the sheets and out of the sheets as well. The audio book is narrated by the very talented voices of Jason Clarke and Ava Erickson. Jason has a voice as deep and smooth as a fine whiskey. Ava is just as talented at bringing Reese’s passion for her family, career, best friend, and love of life to life. Whether you read the book or listen to the audio or both you will fall in love with Reese and Holden and maybe even the game of baseball.
I received an ARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review. *****
I received an ARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review. *****
sandizzlereads's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes it’s all about the timing, and when it’s right it’s a beautiful thing! Lauren Blakely has given us a well written story of two people who know what’s important and know when to listen to their hearts.
Holden and Reese met two years ago and their lives were never the same again, after a series of timing issues they finally meet again, but this time they are not going to let any obstacles get in the way.
This is a beautiful story of acceptance so much more. Lauren has given us characters that you will root for, because they are so meant to be together.
This is a sweet, steamy read with a little drama but not enough to make you crazy. I am loving this series and I can not wait for more.
Holden and Reese met two years ago and their lives were never the same again, after a series of timing issues they finally meet again, but this time they are not going to let any obstacles get in the way.
This is a beautiful story of acceptance so much more. Lauren has given us characters that you will root for, because they are so meant to be together.
This is a sweet, steamy read with a little drama but not enough to make you crazy. I am loving this series and I can not wait for more.
library_of_joanne's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thetiffn8r's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
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? No
4.5
Holden and Reese are super cute. Holden is a perfect gentleman. The wrong time right person trope hurts me at times lol
lyndseykasubaski's review
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
3.5
maferg01's review
5.0
I have enjoyed this entire series but think that The Virgin Game Plan may be my favorite of them all. I really enjoyed Reese and Holden’s story, the element of the second chance romance is such a romantic trope. Additionally Lauren tackles the virgin trope in a new and refreshing way, as she has with the entire series, flipping the shy virgin into a powerful woman who has been too busy with life to bother with meaningless one night stands.
Holden and Reese meet for an interview while Reese is in her senior year of college. They have immediate chemistry and friendship, plus a ton of mutual attraction. After spending the day together, their night does not go as planned. They plan to meet up again, but Reese is offered a job opportunity of a lifetime and she takes it, leaving for South America shortly after. And so, they each become the other’s what if. 2 years pass and neither has had a meaningful relationship. When they suddenly meet again, they pick right back up where they left off. Their romance is sweet and OH so super steamy!
Jason Clark and Ava Erickson give amazing performances in the audiobook. I love how Ava captured the strength of Reese, while still giving her a sweet and insecure side too. The scenes with Reese’s father were especially good. Jason brings his characteristic gravelly voice to Holden, which was a treat for this character. Lauren stepped up the heat a bit with this title and both narrators were fantastic.
Overall this was another amazing listen and read from Lauren Blakely and I loved how each of the stories in this series stemmed from the Men of Summer series, intertwining with the events between Grant and Declan.
Holden and Reese meet for an interview while Reese is in her senior year of college. They have immediate chemistry and friendship, plus a ton of mutual attraction. After spending the day together, their night does not go as planned. They plan to meet up again, but Reese is offered a job opportunity of a lifetime and she takes it, leaving for South America shortly after. And so, they each become the other’s what if. 2 years pass and neither has had a meaningful relationship. When they suddenly meet again, they pick right back up where they left off. Their romance is sweet and OH so super steamy!
Jason Clark and Ava Erickson give amazing performances in the audiobook. I love how Ava captured the strength of Reese, while still giving her a sweet and insecure side too. The scenes with Reese’s father were especially good. Jason brings his characteristic gravelly voice to Holden, which was a treat for this character. Lauren stepped up the heat a bit with this title and both narrators were fantastic.
Overall this was another amazing listen and read from Lauren Blakely and I loved how each of the stories in this series stemmed from the Men of Summer series, intertwining with the events between Grant and Declan.
readers_together's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me listening throughout the day wanting to know what was going to happen next. My only issue really is the virgin element and some things that are said that leave me trying to figure out how and why. Otherwise, it’s a fun and entertaining story. I love that it had very little drama. And practically none in the relationship. The consent conversations were important to the characters and that really made an impact on the way they were viewed. I know I loved Holden just a little bit more for his concern.
I will say that out of the five...yes five epilogues, I felt only two were really about this couple. The rest were more to let us know about other characters. It was fun to include but not necessary for the conclusion of this couple’s story.
The narration was top-notch. When I heard it was going to be Ava Erickson and Jason Clarke I could have jumped in excitement. Talk about a dream team narrator pair-up, and they did not disappoint. Props to Lauren for using someone with a believable British accent for a side character. I love how Ava and Jason’s voices complemented each other and has their transitions were smooth and easy to listen to. Five star performances from both of them. The production was great with no issues.
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
A very good addition to this series of standalones. These charaters and secondary charaters made this story.