Book Review: Playmaker by Deanna Faison
Spring Break is about having fun–and a steamy friends with benefits relationship for Maddie and Cameron until they realize they might be falling in love. BookTok sensation “Playmaker” by Deanna Faison is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker and Tessa Bailey’s spicy rom-coms.
Playmaker by Deanna Faison
What started as a game just got serious.
Cameron’s a hot NFL prospect, and a total player on and off the field. But his moves don’t seem to work on Maddie. While she once crushed on him hard, that crush has since faded. She’s got big plans of her own and they don’t include him.
Then Spring Break turns their plans, and their feelings, upside down. Maddie and Cameron start a steamy affair, sneaking around behind their families’ backs. But there’s one big problem: Maddie’s WAY overprotective brother–who happens to be Cameron’s BFF.
Will Cam be able to admit he’s got real feelings? Will Maddie ever be able to stand up to her brother and make her own decisions?
One thing’s for sure, their choices will change their life playbooks for good.
Based on the smash Webnovel, MY BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND, this spicy sports romance is sure to give readers a thrill.
Book Review
I received an advance review copy from @wbywattpadbooks on @netgalley for my honest review.
“Playmaker” by Deanna Faison is an irresistible blend of steamy sports romance and the forbidden brother’s best friend trope. What was supposed to be a fling for spring break quickly turns into something more for Maddie and Cameron, rekindling Maddie’s unrequited childhood crush on Cameron, now a hot NFL prospect and total player. Their chemistry is electric, and their sneaky, behind-the-scenes relationship keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Set in the beautiful backdrop of Arizona, which I particularly enjoyed as a local, the story captures the thrill of forbidden love and the challenges of navigating feelings in a world of high stakes and family expectations. Maddie’s overprotective brother, who is also Cameron’s best friend, adds an exciting layer of tension and conflict to the story.
Through a satisfying Dual POV, Faison skillfully develops the characters, making their journey from a casual spring break fling to a potentially serious relationship both engaging and emotionally satisfying.
“Playmaker” is the perfect college romance—young, steamy, and full of ambition. It’s based on the smash Webnovel “MY BROTHER’S BEST FRIEND” and is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace’s “Icebreaker,” Annie Crown’s “Night Shift,” and Tessa Bailey’s spicy rom-coms. This BookTok sensation delivers all the heat, heart, and drama you could want in a college sports romance. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and spicy story that’s a breeze to read. Now available for Pre-Order—out October 22nd!
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