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DUKE: Faking the Play: a grumpy sunshine single dad sports romance (The Boston Tomcats Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Kayley Loring (Author), Connor Crais (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 745 ratings
#4 Callum Duquette. Placekicker for the Boston Tomcats. Former underwear model. NICKNAME: Duke.

I thought the most annoying thing about being a single dad was that my friends were always trying to find me a date. Until a sassy British ray of sunshine bumps into me at a bookstore. One accidental butt grab, a viral photo, and a lot of misunderstandings later, I find myself in a fake relationship with a movie star.

Now I’ve got my friends off my back, but the cheeky Brit has complicated my life even more.

She calls me the Duke of Grumpville.
I call her movies the end of civilization as we know it.

She calls my job “the wrong kind of football.”
I call her the one thing on Earth that can make me lose focus and control.

It’s getting harder to pretend I still want this to end after my team’s game in London.

I thought we were only faking it.
But getting to know the real Millie Darden changed everything.
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Well, grumpy sexy pants Duke might just be our favourite Tomcat to date! We bloody loved this third book in the Boston Tomcats series. A laugh-out-loud grumpy-sunshine, single dad, fake relationship, football sports romance with a delightful British actress love interest. How could we NOT love it! Kayley Loring and Connor Crais have once again, delivered a sexy, funny heartfelt romance. - Totally Booked Blog

I can't think of enough adjectives to describe how much I LOVED Duke: Faking the Play. The story was so fun and engaging and absolutely delightful. Duke and Millie were playful, flirty, and exuded chemistry in spades. Add in the charming side characters and this is another touchdown in this fantastic series. - Amy W., Goodreads review

OMG this book!.... This dynamic writing duo have an extraordinary ability to draw you into a story you can't help but devour with wonderful characters, full of laughs, delicious tension, swoon and heart. - Dalitza

This book has some seriously unexpected heat and a heartwarming ending that made me so hungry. Kayley and Connor made me laugh and cry, AGAIN! - Michaela, Goodreads review

I love a good sports Romance, and with this one I was totally spoiled! Not only was it an amazing sports romance, but it also combined grumpy/sunshine, single dad, AND fake dating- What else could you ask for?! With all the Notting Hill vibes, the best butt-grab meet cute, and tons of steam, this one is definitely my favorite in The Boston Tomcats series! - Tamara, Goodreads review

Adorable, funny, and wittily written, Duke is a gem of a sports romantic comedy. There is magic sprinkled in between the pages when Kayley and Connor write together and I always look forward to reading whatever they write as their books just get better and better. - Kay Daniels Romance

A grumpy single dad is my catnip and Duke was everything. He's caring, smart and broody but with the help of a little British sunshine, we get to see all of the amazing qualities of Duke. From the very first meet, I loved Millie so much. She's fun, vibrant and so genuine, I was magically under her spell like Duke. I loved their meet-cute and everything that happened after. Their chemistry was coming off the pages. I could feel it as I read and I loved how their relationship developed from a fake relationship and into something more. - Late Knight Luna Reads

Kayley Loring is one of my favorite authors. Add Connor Crais and more magic happens.- jenuribe1, BookBub review

Duke is my favorite Loring/Crais written collaboration to date.... It was sweet and swoony and sooooper sexy!... Duke and Millie are my favorite couple in the Tomcats series. Both are completely charming and endearing and so very easy to root for. When their hearts break, I feel it. And when the inevitable HEA happens, it's a joy to watch them come together. - Angie, BookBub review

This is an incredible story—funny, sweet and sexy—a feel good book that will leave you feeling all warm and cozy inside, and smiling uncontrollably throughout. Brilliant. - cath9w, BookBub review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BXKBJ91D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (March 30, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
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  1. Kayley Loring

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    Amazon Top 25 and USA Today bestselling author Kayley Loring spent many years as a screenwriter (under a different name) in Los Angeles before moving to the Pacific Northwest to live out her childhood dream of being a Disney heroine who talks and sings to woodland creatures. When not trying to keep animals alive, she’s writing steamy romantic comedy novels, obviously. She’s breathing cleaner air, writing dirtier words, and staring at her computer screen until her eyeballs dry out instead of prancing around Southern California in miniskirts and going to the hair salon. Still waiting for the woodland creatures to clean her house, though.

    Read or listen to Kayley’s books when you want to laugh, warm your heart, and enjoy top-notch banter, strong heroines who need to be chased, lovable characters you’d want to know in real life, and swoon over perfectly imperfect book boyfriends.

    Learn more at www.kayleyloring.com

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    Listen to Kayley talk to the wildly talented narrators who narrate her audiobooks and her wildly talented author friends on the Multiple Eargasms with Kayley Loring podcast!

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    Connor Crais is an Audie Award-winning classically trained actor living in the Midwest with his wife and three young kids. He has been both a stage and television actor, and before plunging into the romance genre, he had been narrating commercials, audiobooks, and explainers for well over a decade from his home studio. From alphas to bosses to cocky sports stars (a particular favorite), he loves sparring with beautiful, sassy heroines (and their talented narrators) but also loves winning them over and reaching that happily ever after. He is excited to now be an Amazon Top 100 bestselling author.

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Customers find this book to be a fun rom-com with lots of laughs and witty banter, particularly enjoying the chemistry between the characters. The story is sweet and well-written, with customers appreciating the characters' development, and one customer notes how the author handles hot love scenes. Customers describe the book as a definite must-read, with one review highlighting the breathtaking swoon-worthy moments.

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24 customers mention "Enjoyment"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, describing it as a fun rom-com that starts right from the beginning.

"...It made me think of the man I love and smile. Thank you this is a brilliant book." Read more

"...I struggled to put this down because I was having such a good time whole reading. I highlighted many passages to enjoy and remember for later...." Read more

"...I loved, loved, LOVED Duke and Millie, and Chloe was such an irrepressible--and unapologetic, I'm sure--scene-stealer...." Read more

"A spellbinding romance that had me hooked from the very beginning. This book had it all – heart, passion, humor, and emotion...." Read more

20 customers mention "Story quality"18 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as sweet and funny, with one customer noting the breathtaking swoon-worthy moments.

"...The writing about love and relationships was so heartfelt. It made me think of the man I love and smile. Thank you this is a brilliant book." Read more

"...A beautiful story about two people who find love when they least expect. I loved every second of this story and didn’t want it to end!!..." Read more

"...This is a standalone story. You don’t have to read the other two, but it is wonderful any time we get to revisit characters from previous books...." Read more

"...Duke and Millie made for an interesting story and I thought the change in the dynamic of their relationship was well done and not rushed...." Read more

18 customers mention "Humor"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the witty banter between Millie and Duke, with one customer noting the outrageously funny scenes and dialogue.

"...The scenes and dialogue was outrageously funny. The premise was sweet, the reasons they chose to fake it to begin with...." Read more

"There is a lot to LOVE about this book! It is filled with humorous moments as well as some serious times...." Read more

"...This book had it all – heart, passion, humor, and emotion...." Read more

"...And don’t panic! It has all the trademark wit, sexy times, and hilarious text convos we expect from these two...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly noting that the sub-characters are funny.

"...The sub characters were funny and cute. It was great seeing some of the characters from the previous 2 books in his series...." Read more

"Duke and Millie’s story was fun and entertaining. Loved the characters and the storyline...." Read more

"I loved the characters and the story line. Two people from different worlds meet and learn they have more in common than they thought...." Read more

"...And cannot wait for another. Definite must read. These characters are so well thought of and the authors do a fantastic job especially since one of..." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it's an easy read and another highlighting the author's skill in crafting hot love scenes.

"...This book was interesting and very well written. I was enthralled from the beginning all the way to the bonus epilogues...." Read more

"...reading Kayley Loring books because they are always lighthearted and easy reads...." Read more

"Ms Loring knows how to write sweet and funny love stories. Her characters suck you into their world. She also knows how to write hot love scenes...." Read more

"...These characters are so well thought of and the authors do a fantastic job especially since one of them is also a romance narrator...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotion level"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, with one mentioning tear-jerking moments.

"...It is filled with humorous moments as well as some serious times. I struggled to put this down because I was having such a good time whole reading...." Read more

"...The storyline was very-well written. The emotions radiated from the pages and the swoon-worthy moments were breathtaking...." Read more

".../sunshine has laugh out loud moments, plenty of spice and some tear-jerking moments too...." Read more

"...This story has it all, laugh out loud banter, romance, emotions, spectacular chemistry and steam! I highly recommend this book." Read more

3 customers mention "Chemistry"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise the chemistry between the characters in the book.

"...I adored the push and the pull between Duke and Millie; their chemistry was so natural and relatable. The storyline was very-well written...." Read more

"...Their chemistry is off the charts and they had some hot steamy scenes. This book was interesting and very well written...." Read more

"...story has it all, laugh out loud banter, romance, emotions, spectacular chemistry and steam! I highly recommend this book." Read more

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  • Shebeara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed and loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
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    I always know that I was going to love a Kaylee Loring and Connor Crais book but this one wowed me. The scenes and dialogue was outrageously funny. The premise was sweet, the reasons they chose to fake it to begin with. But the sexual tension was there from the start. The authors use of tween Chloe was just so tweenish. Dukes lack of understanding about social media made him seem from a different world. But his concept of the world was different until Millie fell on him. Everyone should have a friend like Millie who laughs and is so in touch with her own self. The speech at her brothers wedding explains her characters self worth. Loved this book but I waited to read it until I had the audiobook. I highly recommend all the audiobooks that Kaylee Loring and Conor Crais put out they are fantastic. But this book will be read over and over because of the fun it has! I wish these characters were real. The writing about love and relationships was so heartfelt. It made me think of the man I love and smile. Thank you this is a brilliant book.
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  • Lisa X
    4.0 out of 5 stars So much to love about this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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    There is a lot to LOVE about this book! It is filled with humorous moments as well as some serious times. I struggled to put this down because I was having such a good time whole reading. I highlighted many passages to enjoy and remember for later. I did love the meet-cute as it is unique and I did not think anything would come of it….but I was wrong.

    The characters are adorable! Duke (not a real Duke) is a sexy single dad who happens to be the place kicker for the Tomcats. He has a….lets say grumpy attitude. When he meets Millie…he is not impressed with her at all…he doesn't understand why she is a big deal. Millie is a breath of fresh air! The different names she comes up with to call Duke (in her head) and that fries thing…ew gross!

    Overall this is highly enjoyable. The writing team of Kayley and Connor come up with different and fun scenarios for the reader to enjoy. I am not going to lie..I read this with Connor’s voice in my head and I can not wait for the audio as I get to appreciate this on the next level.
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  • Jen Valencia
    5.0 out of 5 stars The grumpy kicker + the sunshiny actress = Chloe wins!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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    How could we have reached the last book of this trilogy already?! The bittersweet feels are hitting me once again as I write this review. I've grown quite attached to these Tomcats and the women who became their game changers. Closing the series out with the story of the team's grumpy placekicker who also happens to be a single father to a preteen that enters into a fake relationship with a British actress from a highly successful movie franchise based on books he loves but then refuses to watch any of the film adaptations much to the disappointment of his daughter who's a fan has turned out to be a stroke of genius from Kayley Loring and Connor Crais. I loved, loved, LOVED Duke and Millie, and Chloe was such an irrepressible--and unapologetic, I'm sure--scene-stealer. Seeing the two main characters go from an accidental "it" couple to figuring out how to be the real deal AND a family had me laughing out loud at times and making my heart clench in empathy in my chest at certain points. Having the rest of the usual suspects make their presence known was an absolute bonus, especially with this being the last book. This book--and this series--has brought such joy to my heart, and while I'm going to miss this cast of characters, I take solace in knowing I can revisit their stories at any time. Duke: Faking the Play gets five stars, and I hope this is not the last from Loring and Crais.
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  • N Hesse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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    A spellbinding romance that had me hooked from the very beginning. This book had it all – heart, passion, humor, and emotion. I adored the push and the pull between Duke and Millie; their chemistry was so natural and relatable. The storyline was very-well written. The emotions radiated from the pages and the swoon-worthy moments were breathtaking. A beautiful story about two people who find love when they least expect. I loved every second of this story and didn’t want it to end!! This is the first book by either author and I will definitely be reading more of their work. I highly recommend this book!!!
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  • michelle
    3.0 out of 5 stars missing chemistry
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
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    I liked the promise of the book but I felt it lacked chemistry from the leads. I didn’t feel a connection between the characters. I felt Millie gave duke way too many opportunities when he repeatedly hurt her feelings. I also understand a father loving his child and wanting what is best for them however, I felt that in this book, they made dukes daughter seem like she always gets her way. The daughter would get upset at duke and he would get depressed to the 100 degree. The only reason duke and Millie end up together is because Chloe wanted it to happen otherwise he would have never bothered.
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  • Simonela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2023
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    So much fun, love, despair, understanding and steam. I really loved this book and I really, really loved the narrators work. All 4 of them, it was the best performance ever. Even Kayley appeared 🤭🥰 this series is absolutely amazing, thank you ❤️
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  • Stevie Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Swoony, irresistible rom-com!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2023
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    Oh boy! This one will have you shivering with desire. Callum "Duke" Duquette is a grumpy 🏈 football kicker god.

    Millie Darden is a famous actress after being a childhood star in a famous magical movie series (much like Harry Potter, but not quite HP).

    Duke is a devoted single father (who co parents with his ex amazingly well - though she does not appear on paper so it's mostly just implied) who puts his career as a kicker and his daughter before anyone and anything else (even himself).

    I absolutely loved this one. I laughed, I swooned and then I laughed some more! 😍
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