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A review by bookishlychar
In The Game by Sloane St. James
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am not usually a fan of the accidental pregnancy trope, but there is something about this story that I was drawn to. Barret and Raleigh meet at a bar one night, they have an instant connection and have a one-night stand. When Raleigh finds out she is pregnant, she attempts to contact Barret, he says he doesn't want anything to do with her. Feeling devastated, but prepared to go at it alone she has her son, Arthur and vows to be the best parent she can. Fast forward five years and she meets Barret again, imagine Barret when he sees her, and a little boy who looks exactly like him. Barret is stunned and will stop at nothing to prove he will love and care for her and Arthur.
Raleigh was badass. She had a terrible upbringing and vowed to be a better parent than her mother. Though she was going about it alone, she did the best she could with what she had. Add Barret into the mix and this was the perfect coupling. Barret had a perfect response to finding out he was a father, and read the cues of Raleigh around their son. He also built up Raleigh's confidence, encouraging her in everything she did.
I love this series and every book in it has been so good. Sloane St. James knows how to write swoony hockey men and women who are their perfect matches. I can't wait to read the next one in this series!
read if you like: accidental pregnancy/secret baby, it was always you, age gap, one night stand, second chance
Raleigh was badass. She had a terrible upbringing and vowed to be a better parent than her mother. Though she was going about it alone, she did the best she could with what she had. Add Barret into the mix and this was the perfect coupling. Barret had a perfect response to finding out he was a father, and read the cues of Raleigh around their son. He also built up Raleigh's confidence, encouraging her in everything she did.
I love this series and every book in it has been so good. Sloane St. James knows how to write swoony hockey men and women who are their perfect matches. I can't wait to read the next one in this series!
read if you like: accidental pregnancy/secret baby, it was always you, age gap, one night stand, second chance