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alwaysreadingreview's review
5.0
I think this is my first book I have read with Rugby as the sport. It was nice to learn about a sport I do not know about. I love the characters.
Are there situations and/or characters you can identify with, if so how? Padraig had back surgery 6 months ago. He is addicted to pain meds. I can identify with Padraig. Not the addiction, but for the back surgery. I had back surgery in December, 2007. My back surgery has been labeled as a failed back surgery. Since before my surgery and after, my pain is daily. In the last few years, it is worse. My pain management doctor knows how I feel about pain meds. I will not take heavy pain meds. The ones that are addicting. I do not want to take a chance of becoming addicted. My doctor and I just had this talk the last time I saw him. We also talked about how I would rather deal with the pain than to take anything. It will be 8 years in December since my surgery. It has been a long 8 years of being in pain. A new thing I told my doctor was that I am going to have to deal with this when I am older. A lot older. I don't want to be on pain meds for 40+ years. That is too long. I love that addiction was in this book. Addiction needs to be highlighted.
I will definitely want to read Book #2 in the Play On Series.
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Would I read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
Are there situations and/or characters you can identify with, if so how? Padraig had back surgery 6 months ago. He is addicted to pain meds. I can identify with Padraig. Not the addiction, but for the back surgery. I had back surgery in December, 2007. My back surgery has been labeled as a failed back surgery. Since before my surgery and after, my pain is daily. In the last few years, it is worse. My pain management doctor knows how I feel about pain meds. I will not take heavy pain meds. The ones that are addicting. I do not want to take a chance of becoming addicted. My doctor and I just had this talk the last time I saw him. We also talked about how I would rather deal with the pain than to take anything. It will be 8 years in December since my surgery. It has been a long 8 years of being in pain. A new thing I told my doctor was that I am going to have to deal with this when I am older. A lot older. I don't want to be on pain meds for 40+ years. That is too long. I love that addiction was in this book. Addiction needs to be highlighted.
I will definitely want to read Book #2 in the Play On Series.
☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Would I read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
maeclair's review
5.0
Irish rugby star Padraig O’Neale finds himself playing for a small American team in Michigan, after getting caught using a narcotic for back pain. Padraig arrives in the U.S. with a huge chip on his shoulder, determined to put in his time until he can return to the international spotlight.
It’s a rough adjustment for him. Not only does he resent being banished to an inferior team, but he’s a fish out of water in the U.S. Enter Gillian Sommersby, hired by the team to help the players with physical therapy. Her methods are “out there” as far as Padraig is concerned, but he can’t deny they work, nor can he deny the growing attraction between them.
This book had a fun and sizzling romance at the core, but it also delved into issues of second chances, triumph over adversity, teamwork, and addiction. Gillian’s past is riddled with heartache over the loss of her brother, a rugby player who couldn’t overcome his battle with addiction. She’s not ready to go down that path again with Padraig.
I learned a lot about rugby in this book. The camaraderie (and rivalries) between the players was witty and fun to see unfold, especially as Padraig went from not giving a feck to attempting to fit in. I enjoyed the chemistry between Padraig and Gillian, and I loved the international flavor woven through the story. An entertaining read!
I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
It’s a rough adjustment for him. Not only does he resent being banished to an inferior team, but he’s a fish out of water in the U.S. Enter Gillian Sommersby, hired by the team to help the players with physical therapy. Her methods are “out there” as far as Padraig is concerned, but he can’t deny they work, nor can he deny the growing attraction between them.
This book had a fun and sizzling romance at the core, but it also delved into issues of second chances, triumph over adversity, teamwork, and addiction. Gillian’s past is riddled with heartache over the loss of her brother, a rugby player who couldn’t overcome his battle with addiction. She’s not ready to go down that path again with Padraig.
I learned a lot about rugby in this book. The camaraderie (and rivalries) between the players was witty and fun to see unfold, especially as Padraig went from not giving a feck to attempting to fit in. I enjoyed the chemistry between Padraig and Gillian, and I loved the international flavor woven through the story. An entertaining read!
I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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