He was Playing for Keeps

· Magnolia Valley Book 4 · Hummingbird Press LLC
4.5
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They fake a relationship to save a failing mountain lodge, but as the boundary between a fake and real relationship blurs, things get wild.

She manages the lodge during the day and writes steamy romance novels at night…

Quinn Lawson manages the upscale lodge in Magnolia Valley, and she prides herself on running every aspect of it—and her life—perfectly. But now, with the lodge facing financial ruin after its owner fled the country, she’s forced to partner with the last person she wants to work with: Caine Wilder, the famous tennis player.

After his career-ending injury, Caine drinks too much and flirts with anything that moves. But the worst part is, Quinn can’t stop thinking about that shirtless Sports Illustrated cover he did.

When they have to pretend to be a couple to secure investors, Quinn sees beneath his playboy mask to the man beneath, and it becomes increasingly difficult to conceal her attraction and keep her well-guarded secret…

She’s Elois Montgomery, the popular romance author, and the sexy main character in her latest novel is based off of Caine Wilder.

He’s a famous tennis player with a recently ruined knee, forced to take over his family’s failing lodge…

Caine has never had any trouble charming women, but the lodge’s beautiful manager is immune to him. No matter what he does, she thinks the worst of him. Despite her open dislike, he can’t stop thinking about her.

Caine’s older brother confronts him and tells him he won’t subsidize the lodge anymore. Caine and Quinn have to make it profitable or the lodge will go under.

Caine is determined to show her that he’s not just a washed-up athlete and that he can help her pull the lodge from collapse. The more time he spends with Quinn, the more he realizes that she isn’t like any woman he’s met before, and the attraction he feels for her isn’t a fleeting infatuation.

For the first time in his life, Caine might have to learn how to play for keeps.

But as secrets and old grudges come to light, it threatens the love that neither of them thought they’d find and they’ve got to fight for their happily ever after.

This book is the fourth book in the MAGNOLIA VALLEY series. It can be read as a standalone or as part of a larger story line. 

·        Dreaming of You (Josie & Calvin)


·        Destined for You (Ethan & Astrid)


·        Fascinated by You (Nora & Alek)


·        He was Playing for Keeps (Caine & Quinn)


·        Catching Her Wild Heart (Wyatt & Penny)

Ratings and reviews

4.5
2 reviews
Barbara Watts
March 14, 2019
Book four in the Magnolia Valley series a well-written story that I found myself laughing at somethings. This is Lodge manager Quinn Lawson and former tennis star Caine Wilder's story which has suspense, drama, an evil man, secrets, and romance. A book I enjoyed reading. I know I want to read the next book if there is one. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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About the author

Cora Reed is an emerging author of funny small town contemporary romance novels. She has the likes of a spinster aunt—books, shawls, cats, jewel tones—but does have a lovely boyfriend. And a cat (and she would have more if her cat wasn’t such a grouch).Connect with me online: CoraReedAuthor.com

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