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The Plan: a fake dating sports romance (Washington Wolves: Next Gen) Kindle Edition

by Karla Sorensen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 6,706 ratings
Have you ever fake dated your bodyguard? I highly recommend it.

Especially if he's anything like Erik Wilder: former football player, world class know-it-all and unrepentant grump.

Trust me, I know how that sounds. Despite all that, this man ticks every single box I want ... ticked.

From the outside, I get why we wouldn't make any sense. He’s suspicious, never talks about his past and has the comfort skills of a cactus. I’m a happily-ever-after kind of girl who knows exactly what she wants out of life. We're not oil and water—more like Erik is the fire and I'm a can of gasoline he wants at a safe distance.

All it takes is one touch, and I want all the heat he can give me. And I'm not the only one holding a match, even if he won't admit it.

Erik's words might say that the lines have to stay firm between us, but those dark eyes of his? They tell another story when he looks at me.

When our fake dating plan starts to heat up, it's only a matter of time before that line between us is reduced to ash. I just have to hope my heart doesn't burn right along with it.
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★★★★★ "This book had EVERYTHING! I love the Washington Wolves world so much." - Colby, GR Review

★★★★★ "The push and pull was fabulous, and now I am left with a book hangover like no tomorrow." - Ashley, GR Review

★★★★★ "I honestly wish I could give this book more than five stars. The Plan is a total touchdown!!" Andrea, GR Review

★★★★★ "Oh my God this was just fabulous! Who doesn't love a good grumpy/sunshine romance?? Erik and Lydia are the absolute best and a must read!" - Pink Lilac, GR Review

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The Plan is a steamy sports romance set in the Washington Wolves universe by #1 sports romance bestseller, Karla Sorensen, and can be read as a complete standalone! You will see some familiar faces from past books, but Erik and Lydia's story can be safely devoured without reading them first.

But if you'd like to start your epic Washington Wolves binge read, all the books are available in ebook, paperback, audio book AND in KindleUnlimited! Here's the reading order:

The Washington Wolves series (the OG couples)
1- The Bombshell Effect (single dad/neighbors/hate to love)
2- The Ex Effect (former crush/second shot at love/forbidden)
3- The Marriage Effect (grumpy single dad/marriage of convenience)

The Wolves: A Football Dynasty series (the second generation)
1- The Lie (bad boy/good girl, "You've got Mail" twist)
2- The Plan (grumpy/sunshine, bodyguard, age gap)
3- The Crush ('the one who got away'/former crush/friends to lovers)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09C6JZY2J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutch Girl Publishing LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.1 MB
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Karla Sorensen is a #1 Amazon bestselling author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. When she's not reading Dramione fanfic or avoiding the laundry, you can find her watching football (British & American), HGTV or listening to Enneagram podcasts so she can psychoanalyze everyone in her life, in no particular order of importance. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, she made her living in senior healthcare prior to writing full-time. Karla lives in Michigan with her husband, two boys and a big, shaggy rescue dog named Bear. 

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its intelligent storytelling, with one mentioning how each page begged them to keep reading. The book features many new characters, and customers particularly appreciate the banter and emotional content, with one noting how it made them teary-eyed. Customers praise the strong female main character, with one describing her as determined and awe-inspiring, while another highlights the soul mate connection between the protagonists. The slow burn pacing receives mixed reactions, with several customers noting it starts slowly.

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63 customers mention "Storyline"58 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it intelligent and engaging, with one customer noting how each page made them want to keep reading.

"...characters whose behaviors stay true to their mindsets, and an easy-to-read narrative...." Read more

"...It was a really good story up to end of visit at his family house… the the final drama seemed to drag it on just a bit." Read more

"...Nonetheless it was good enough for me to finish. Some issues I had though: what happened with Jill? What happened with Tim?..." Read more

"...not a big fan of slow burn romance but Karla Sorensen is such an amazing writer that I'm so invested in the plot and the characters that I just do..." Read more

32 customers mention "Character development"28 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several new characters being introduced and making readers love them.

"...Lydia was such a fun character. She was struggling with her own demons and the change one moment had made in her life...." Read more

"...decent characters whose behaviors stay true to their mindsets, and an easy-to-read..." Read more

"...Give me a grumpy, protective hero and a ray of sunshine heroine and I am a smiling fool! The banter and sexual tension in this book was EVERYTHING!..." Read more

"...I think this book was pretty decent. It had the fun sassy quick witted character & the dark moody, something happened to make them the dark moody..." Read more

31 customers mention "Enjoyment"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book, praising its epic banter and entertaining family dynamics.

"...I loved watching how kind, caring and attentive Erik was in knowing just what Lydia needed to come back to herself, even if he was reluctant to open..." Read more

"...I loved the family intervention. While this book tackles some angst, it also has many smile worthy moments to balance things out...." Read more

"...And who doesn’t love the broody, quiet alpha male? Throw in a joyful, spirited and strong heroine, and I’m a happy reader...." Read more

"I loved this book from start to finish. Lydia is a popular social media star. After a scary accident she withdraws from the public eye...." Read more

22 customers mention "Emotional content"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as a heartfelt read that tackles angst, with one customer noting how the characters' banter moved them to tears.

"...I loved watching how kind, caring and attentive Erik was in knowing just what Lydia needed to come back to herself, even if he was reluctant to open..." Read more

"...I loved the family intervention. While this book tackles some angst, it also has many smile worthy moments to balance things out...." Read more

"...The Plan was a very emotional book for me and I found myself crying a few times, I was so invested in the plot and cared about the characters that I..." Read more

"...Educated, with her own career and life ahead of her, a huge heart and the capacity to love so fiercely...." Read more

19 customers mention "Romance"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet and perfect for each other, with one customer noting the vibrant soul mate connection.

"...finishing The Lie and once again Karla Sorensen has written a sweet love story with complicated characters who struggle to find love with their past..." Read more

"...I loved reading The Plan, the romance was great, the secondary characters really added to the book, especially getting to know Eric's family and..." Read more

"This book was a real page turner! I was so absorbed by this romance and my heart felt so light and happy reading it...." Read more

"...add in an age gap and a little fake dating and you get a completely binge worthy romance. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5" Read more

14 customers mention "Strength"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the female characters in the book, particularly the determined Lydia, with one customer noting the strong self-esteem of the protagonist.

"...It seems like a new chapter for Karla Sorensen, even though it’s the second book in a next gen series...." Read more

"...The banter and sexual tension in this book was EVERYTHING! Lydia was a spitfire and I loved how she pushed every one of Erik’s buttons...." Read more

"I’m thoroughly enjoying these Next Gen books and wow Lydia is a force...." Read more

"...Throw in a joyful, spirited and strong heroine, and I’m a happy reader...." Read more

6 customers mention "Burn rate"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the slow burn pacing of the book.

"...I like that this story has more slow burn to it than the others...." Read more

"What a torturous slow burn...." Read more

"...But somehow they are perfect for each other. 😍 I loved the slow burn that built into an inferno...." Read more

"...book The Plan has all the best parts of a book: romance, slow burn to scorching hot scenes, banter and a HEA! I loved this story!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Pace"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with several noting it feels slow in the first half, while one customer finds it satisfying.

"...Is it a slow burn? Yes, it is, but the wait is worth it as we get to know and fall in love with Erik and Lydia along the way...." Read more

"...From the point after the family, the story just felt slow. The male character felt weak...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the characters, storyline, banter, and pace. The spice in this series is detailed but not explicit...." Read more

"It was a great romance It was a bit slow in the first half, but better in second part of the story." Read more

binge-able slow burn, body guard, age gap romance
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binge-able slow burn, body guard, age gap romance
I knew I would love Lydia’s story and I was so, so right. Lydia is recovering from a serious paparazzi caused car accident at her parents house (who we already know and love from The Bombshell Effect). She doesn’t really feel like herself, is having anxiety attacks and is apprehensive to leave the house. Her family decides to hire a bodyguard to help her ease back in to normal life. But Erik isn’t your typical bodyguard. He is a broody former NFL player whose career ended suddenly and no one really knows why. Their relationship should remain strictly professional, but Lydia is too sweet and Erik can’t help but warm up to her. Erik is as protective as he is grumpy, and Lydia is as sassy as she is smart. He helps steady her through the rough times and when roles are reversed she is his rock. And boy do the roles reverse when she travels home with him to spend time with his family and learns his secrets along the way. Lydia derserves the world, she’s one of my favorite heroines ever. The slow burn tension between these two is off the charts good, add in an age gap and a little fake dating and you get a completely binge worthy romance. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
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  • Jennifer J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Erik and Lydia
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    FMC: Lydia Pierson, daughter of the Washing Wolves Owner
    MMC: Erik Wilder, retired defensive lineman
    Spice: 🌶️🌶️
    Pages: 313
    Tropes: Fake Dating, Bodyguard Romance, Age Gap, Grumpy/Sunshine, Opposites Attract, Slow Burn
    Setting: Seattle, Washington

    Thoughts: There were so many new characters introduced in this book! It seems like a new chapter for Karla Sorensen, even though it’s the second book in a next gen series. All the new characters allow for a bigger world than just the Washington Wolves and I loved it.

    Erik is the oldest Wilder and has a lot of baggage. He retired from football after an injury he could have come back from and the reason isn’t revealed, in full, until the very end. He struggled to accept his feelings for Lydia. She was young, a little wild, and his complete opposite, but she was his perfect match.

    Lydia was such a fun character. She was struggling with her own demons and the change one moment had made in her life. She strove to be better and to make her dreams happen, and that included the faceless man of her dreams being Erik. Lydia fought hard for Erik. She charmed his family and fit right in. But Erik had to choose her too and it took him a little longer to understand that he couldn’t just keep running from the things that scared him.
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  • Colorado Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bodyguard romance set in the world of the NFL
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    3.5 stars

    Retired NFL player Erik is working as a bodyguard. After being injured in a paparazzi car chase, Lydia needs protection. She's suffering from PTSD and he has her back. During the first half of the book, you admire and like Erik for his perceptiveness about the sources of Lydia's fears and how he helps her regain confidence. In the second half of the book, feelings ignite between the two and Erik becomes the one who's running scared. There's an age gap (8 years) and a wealth gap (she's from a very wealthy family). A hyper responsible character, Erik feels both guilty for his previous divorce and frightened about risking his heart. The slow burn and Erik's willingness to confront his emotions are both kind of drawn out.
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  • NL in Zona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good and not too many technical errors, but one of those drives me crazy!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Ms. Sorensen has crafted a good story that combines several fan-favorite tropes (older man/much younger woman, falling for the bodyguard, and fake dating), decent characters whose behaviors stay true to their mindsets, and an easy-to-read narrative.

    One thing with this author (and/or her editor) that I see in most of her novels and that is driving me nuts is her confusion of the words clamor (describing SOUND) and clamber (describing MOTION)! Photographers do NOT "clamor" all over each other to get the best angle - they CLAMBER. Or better, they "push, shove and elbow" each other. Audiences CLAMOR for one more encore, or, better, they "scream and shout" for that encore.

    Anyway, obviously, she keeps hitting a nerve, and that's just me.

    Read the novel (and series). If you are a contemporary/sports romance fan, you will enjoy it!
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  • Kelly - KCBookLover
    5.0 out of 5 stars The banter and sexual tension in this book was EVERYTHING!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    “Welcome to the other side of the Washington Wolves—where the women reign supreme, and they will never make things easy for someone telling them what to do.”

    All I’ve got to say is that this bodyguard romance made me incredibly happy! Give me a grumpy, protective hero and a ray of sunshine heroine and I am a smiling fool! The banter and sexual tension in this book was EVERYTHING! Lydia was a spitfire and I loved how she pushed every one of Erik’s buttons. That man was not going to be able to resist her no matter how hard he tried, she was the perfect sunshine to his extra grumpy ways. When that sexual tension finally snapped between them boy was it HOT, Erik wasn’t going to let Lydia be unsatisfied after making her wait to feel’s his lips all over her.

    “The only woman who dared to push me out of my strictly defined comfort zone would be there every step of the way as we descended into lust-fueled madness.”

    After surviving a paparazzi caused car crash, Lydia’s anxiety and fear were ruling her life and causing her to become a home body, the complete opposite to her social media persona. So when Erik was hired to be her personal driver and bodyguard she was none too happy, but his bulging biceps and sexy bearded scruff made the hardship a little less daunting. I loved watching how kind, caring and attentive Erik was in knowing just what Lydia needed to come back to herself, even if he was reluctant to open his heart to her relentless pestering. When the fake dating situation arose, it created the perfect opportunity for Lydia to prove to Erik that he needed her wild heart just as much as she needed him. Dare I say this is my new favorite book from Karla! Absolutely LOVING this second generation series!

    “You’ve already wrecked me in the best possible way. I’m willing to risk any hurt, if it means I can have you in my life.”
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  • C. Condon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Football, betraayal and paparazzi
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Daughter of football former quarterback and his owner wife, daughter, Lydia, a popular influencer, lives in fear following a car crash when being chased by paparazzi. Her dad hires former footballer, grumpy, Erik to be her bodyguard. Erik is emotionally broken from finding out concurrent with a torn ACL that his wife had been more than cheating on him. His like has been imploding. This is how she overcomes fear and he learns to love again. It was a really good story up to end of visit at his family house… the the final drama seemed to drag it on just a bit.
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  • Maguie75
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in France on February 11, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Erik is truly a grumpy hereos. Not really talkative. With Lydia, the daughter of Luke and Allie Pierson, he meets a strong and stubborn woman, despite the fact that she has a form of PSTD following a car accident.
    I loved it.
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  • L beaver
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really good sports romance. Well written with everything you could want in a story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is one of the best sports romances I have read. Erik was a sports man until an injury took him out of the game and he was asked by his old team to act as a bodyguard for his daughter. Lydia had been followed by the paparazzi and ended up crashing her car and breaking her arm. She started to get nervous around everybody and Erik even with his grumpiness and lack of words looked after her. She wanted to get to know him and managed to push his buttons. He was starting to fall for her until he put the breaks on. Lydia eventually gets to know about things that truly hurt him and why he kept everyone at a distance. I hope we get more books in this series.
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  • Canadian Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2024
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    I love this story. These two have a bit of a different start in their relationship. He stays as her bodyguard to get her out of the house after an accident. She knows there is something about him that she can't figure out, but she's determined to get to know him.
    I love that they had their time, and it caused their family to get back together as a family, even though he was an a** before it could happen.
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  • Leseratte
    4.0 out of 5 stars predictable
    Reviewed in Germany on June 20, 2023
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    Sadly the author structures all of her books in exactly the same way, so the plot is very predictable. I still like her style of writing and it is a nice casual read that needs no brain space.
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Divertido e romântico
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 2, 2023
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    É Romance e diversão garantida. Personagens que atraem. Sucesso garantido. Lydia é um doce e forte e segura. Fofissimos juntos.
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