Play Me : a Grumpy Sports Hero, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Play Me Series Book 1)

Play Me : a Grumpy Sports Hero, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Play Me Series Book 1)

by Adriana Locke

4.4 (3,864)

4.4 stars from 3,864 reviews. Top 61% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

Published by Umbrella Publishing, Inc.Published 2025-08-22

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love enemies-to-lovers romance where the banter is as hot as the chemistry and the hero has serious layers underneath his rough exterior.
  • You're drawn to sports romance but want real emotional stakes and vulnerability, not just locker room swagger.
  • You appreciate a heroine who stands her ground and isn't impressed by fame or a Greek god physique until she actually sees who he is.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer standalone romance over series and want a complete emotional arc wrapped up in one book.
  • You're looking for a romance without workplace tension or professional boundary complications.
  • You need your heroes to be emotionally available from page one rather than guarded and difficult at the start.

About this book

A narrator is hired to manage Gray Adler, the Royals' newest rugby star, keeping him punctual and out of trouble. She finds him infuriating—his truck is oversized, he uses the horn excessively, he's rude in conversation, and despite his difficult personality, he has an attractive appearance with tattoos. As time passes, the narrator's feelings shift. She becomes drawn to him physically and emotionally. His rough demeanor softens around her, and their antagonistic banter deepens into something more meaningful. However, Gray is concealing secrets. When these hidden truths emerge and intersect with the narrator's feelings, she questions whether he has finally been honest with her or if she is being deceived.

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Currently 4.4★ from 3,864 reviews

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