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kobrien1014's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.5
rachel_brisson's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I expect nothing but a HEA in these CHEEZY romance books...but we all need the cheese sometimes. I like to call these my Hallmark Christmas movie romance novels. Totally predictable, but always enjoyable. A guilt pleasure if you will.
clark_taneisha's review against another edition
4.0
It just ended, didn’t actually have an ending to me.
wyvernfriend's review against another edition
4.0
Contains two Nora Roberts novels originally published in the 1980s. Rules of the Game features Brooke Gordon who directs advertising and wants to get into bigger things. Her latest project involves Parks Jones, a baseball hero with a big ego. She's determined not to get involved, he's determined to explore his attraction to her. This is a sweet story, she's got issues and he just deals with them in very great ways. He notices things about her and tries to make her comfortable and when she falters he's there to pick her up. A charming story.
The Name of the Game is about Johanna Patterson who has grown up with show biz and distrusts almost everyone in the game. When Sam Weaver appears on her game show he decides that she would be an interesting person to date, he overcomes her reluctance slowly and with a lot of charm. Another solid romance with some great characters.
The Name of the Game is about Johanna Patterson who has grown up with show biz and distrusts almost everyone in the game. When Sam Weaver appears on her game show he decides that she would be an interesting person to date, he overcomes her reluctance slowly and with a lot of charm. Another solid romance with some great characters.
staceys23's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Nora is my all time favorite. This one fell a little short for me, but overall I still enjoyed it. It was one of her early stories (back in 1988), so it's understandable that it is just slightly lower than the newer stories 40+ years of experience draws out. It still had her classic romantic charm. I did struggle a bit with liking Johanna, but was glad to see her soften and open up more. Overall I did really like Sam, though he was a bit too pushy at times. While it's not high on the list of ones I'd tell people about, I would still recommend it.
anbananova's review against another edition
4.0
i loved mmc. i really enjoy books where mmc falls in love first. i got frustrated with fmc and her hang ups.
mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know which one of the stories I like better. Both have great alpha males who butt heads with headstrong, independent women with hidden vulnerabilities. A great read if you're wanting a good dose of of wonderfully chaotic romance.
archana31's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
The Name of the Game
Johanna Patterson is dreaming of Sam Weaver, the actor. She is running the contest show and he's made a deal with her that if he wins the next 2 games, she will have dinner with him. He's very smart.
Love how to get away from the pressures of her job she gardens. Detailed descriptions about the colors and different flowers she has planted and takes care of herself.
Love the places he takes her to that she's never experienced. He's on vacation now but she will be working many hours overtime during the same time. He gave her a gift that she can't resist.
Although he is there for her in every way when her father has a medical emergency, she tells him about her past.
Johanna Patterson is dreaming of Sam Weaver, the actor. She is running the contest show and he's made a deal with her that if he wins the next 2 games, she will have dinner with him. He's very smart.
Love how to get away from the pressures of her job she gardens. Detailed descriptions about the colors and different flowers she has planted and takes care of herself.
Love the places he takes her to that she's never experienced. He's on vacation now but she will be working many hours overtime during the same time. He gave her a gift that she can't resist.
Although he is there for her in every way when her father has a medical emergency, she tells him about her past.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
Winner Takes All by Nora Roberts
2 books in one
Rules of the Game
Brooke Gordon never should've looked twice at Parks Jones. The agency wants him to endorse some clothes so Her and Claire went to the ballgame to do some research and watch him play.
Oh yea he'd be a perfect fit. She had a very bad breakup and wasn't interested in dating and being taken again.
Lovemaking at it's best really makes this a good read along with her job and his job.
Love the wedding gift but when the fire comes will they and their house survive...
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The Name of the Game
Johanna Patterson is dreaming of Sam Weaver, the actor. She is running the contest show and he's made a deal with her that if he wins the next 2 games, she will have dinner with him. He's very smart.
Love how to get away from the pressures of her job she gardens. Detailed descriptions about the colors and different flowers she has planted and takes care of herself.
Love the places he takes her to that she's never experienced. He's on vacation now but she will be working many hours overtime during the same time. He gave her a gift that she can't resist.
Although he is there for her in every way when her father has a medical emergency, she tells him about her past.
2 books in one
Rules of the Game
Brooke Gordon never should've looked twice at Parks Jones. The agency wants him to endorse some clothes so Her and Claire went to the ballgame to do some research and watch him play.
Oh yea he'd be a perfect fit. She had a very bad breakup and wasn't interested in dating and being taken again.
Lovemaking at it's best really makes this a good read along with her job and his job.
Love the wedding gift but when the fire comes will they and their house survive...
.
The Name of the Game
Johanna Patterson is dreaming of Sam Weaver, the actor. She is running the contest show and he's made a deal with her that if he wins the next 2 games, she will have dinner with him. He's very smart.
Love how to get away from the pressures of her job she gardens. Detailed descriptions about the colors and different flowers she has planted and takes care of herself.
Love the places he takes her to that she's never experienced. He's on vacation now but she will be working many hours overtime during the same time. He gave her a gift that she can't resist.
Although he is there for her in every way when her father has a medical emergency, she tells him about her past.