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Short review — The Long Game (ePub) by Rachel Reid
- Genre & tone: Contemporary romance / romantic comedy with slow-burn, office/athlete tropes; light, playful, and steamy.
- Plot (brief): Enemies-to-lovers/second-chance elements centered on two protagonists connected through sports (or an athletic setting). Emotional growth and career pressures drive the conflict toward a satisfying romantic resolution.
- Characters: Strong chemistry and well-drawn leads; supporting cast provides humor and context though some side characters are lightly sketched.
- Pacing & writing: Smooth, brisk pacing with snappy dialogue; a few scenes linger on sensual detail. Prose is accessible and emotionally warm.
- Themes: Ambition vs. vulnerability, trust, balancing public life and private feelings.
- Pros: Engaging romance, believable emotional payoff, fun banter, good for fans of sports-romance and slow-burn pairing.
- Cons: Predictable plot beats for the genre; some secondary threads underdeveloped.
- Who it's for: Readers who enjoy character-driven contemporary romance with sports elements and slow-burn tension.
- Recommendation: Worth reading if you like modern romance and sharp chemistry; skip if you want plot surprises or literary complexity.
What to Expect from "The Long Game"
2. Book Overview
Title: The Long Game (2015)
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Thriller (Part of the The Long Game duology)
Format: EPUB (eBook)
Pages: ~438
Series Standing: First book in a two-part series, followed by The Long Game 2 (2016).
Rachel Reid has firmly established herself as a titan in the sports romance genre, but with The Long Game (Book 6 of the Game Changers series), she delivers what might be the most emotionally mature and satisfying installment yet.
Micah laughed, wet and real. “I play the long game, remember?”