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Touchdown (Playing For Keeps Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 389 ratings

He was off limits, I broke the rules needing just one taste.

I betrayed him, he ruined me then left me alone to gather the pieces of my shattered heart.

He turned my life upside down and watched me burn while he stood by and did nothing. Even when the truth comes out, he can’t see past his hate to forgive me for my mistake. After two years I thought he would finally give me a chance to redeem myself and explain.

He hates me and wants to make me pay for hurting him, again.

He promised to break me, and he succeeded. He used my weakness against me, and lulled me into a false sense of hope before tearing my heart out in front of the whole school and my brother.

Darius Lockhart thinks he’s won this war, he’s wrong. They may be the kings of CHU but I’m going to show him that a man is nothing without a woman by his side. I’ll make him see the new me, gone is the weak girl he broke. Now, in her place is the woman who is going to show him how it feels to kneel before royalty.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BX7LHY68
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Playing For Keeps Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 389 ratings

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Samantha Barrett
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Samantha Barrett is a dark romance author who loves to write out-of-the-box stories that keep you reeling. She is originally from the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand. She is totally fluking her way through this whole author gig!

If you are into alpha male A-holes and FMC's who love to serve their men with a boat load of karma then her books are for you!

Sam loves Twilight and is a TWIHARD proudly.

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Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one mentioning how the storyline keeps readers emotionally invested throughout. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer describing it as a must-read series.

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Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one customer noting how the storyline keeps readers invested throughout, while another mentions how the author skillfully evokes heartache.

"...The story of Darius and Leah. Made me cry. I can’t wait to read the rest in the series" Read more

"...This duet had a great story line. I was completely hooked from beginning to end...." Read more

"...The storyline keeps u emotionally invested each moment and guessing where the book is going to take you...." Read more

"...Sam really knows how to rip your heart out and put it back together, I laughed, I cried and I swooned!" Read more

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Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a must-read series.

"I absolutely loved the first 2 books in this series. The story of Darius and Leah. Made me cry. I can’t wait to read the rest in the series" Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    There is not enough words, I don't have enough words. I cried, I got mad, I yelled (almost three my Kindle) and...well, I can't give that away. You'll have to read it for yourself. But let me just say this, I love the boys...Every...Single...One of them! They are alpha males that make men want to be them and women pant to be with them. Leah, oh goodness, she is definitely a character to wish one could strive to be. She's brave, strong, vulnerable and yet...she is one kickass baddass and one of my favorite ladies so far in this series. Though I have a feeling she isn't going to be the only one. When...not If...you get this series, definitely get them all at once. Don't waste time waiting, they are are gut clenching, wine drinking, face fanning, anger mingling and lastly high five hell yeahing goodness.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    As a true American football fan the author’s lack of football knowledge is blaring…
    College plays Saturdays (typically) and FNL (aka Friday night lights) is for the high school kids.
    College teams don’t play for State Championships again that’s high school. College teams hope to play in bowl games, the biggest are for National championships.
    Ect…

    Also clear the author is not American, it’s a hood of a car not a bonnet.

    Once you get past that part, there are missing words, repeating words or just wrong words through out, kind of regularly enough to make it a mild distraction.

    Over all the series was fun and sweet enough. Characters were endearing enough. The plot over all is rom-com unrealistic, trite but entertaining enough. It is a good, easy read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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    I absolutely loved the first 2 books in this series. The story of Darius and Leah. Made me cry. I can’t wait to read the rest in the series
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
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    100% LOVED this duet!!!!!!

    Leah and Darius are EVERYTHING. I’ll admit I was curious to see how this one was going to play out after how Off Side ended. It was so much more then what I thought it was going to be. This duet had a great story line. I was completely hooked from beginning to end.

    Samantha has absolutely slayed everything she has published and this one is one of her best. I loved this story and the characters and I’m for one keeping my fingers crossed we get stories from all of them!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
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    This series is amazing. The character development for each character including the side characters is fantastic. The storyline keeps u emotionally invested each moment and guessing where the book is going to take you. There are some surprises but one thing remains in the forefront. They are all in it together they have each other's backs always. I'm so glad to see the main characters journey come to a head. Fantastic writing a must read series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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    I absolutely loved Leah and Darius. They both have so much they have to overcome in this book. At times, I did want to smack Darius but part of me could understand his struggles as well. The ending of this makes me so excited for the next book because Beck is one of my favorite characters from this book. I’m excited to see what happens with him and Val.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    Touchdown picks up where Offside left off.
    Touchdown is such a journey, the twists and turns, you won't see them coming!
    Darius just keeps getting better and better! The conclusion to Darius and Leah's story is amazing, an aazing ending tk this duet and exactly what I needed.
    I'm beyond excited to see what else Barrett is going to give us from this world, I'm here for it all.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
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    Just because the guys going to practice or football is mentioned, that does not make a sports romance. The author has no real knowledge of American football and should really do some research. American football is not a year round sport. So, to talk about the season after January is really annoying.
    Some of the story and details are not congruent with the first book so that doesn't help. Once again the FMC is lets herself be treated badly and always gives in to the MMC. The fact that the MMC and her brother didn't seem to care about the horrid thing that happened to her, should have been unforgivable.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Julie Newberry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2023
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    This book was as good as the first, I loved it, the author really knows how to hook you in and then keep you there, I am actually upset this one is over, Beck my favourite character is just getting his story, so I'm off to read that, definitely worth reading.
  • Mummawhoreads.x
    5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves you craving more
    Reviewed in Australia on June 19, 2023
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    “I betrayed him, he ruined me then left me alone to gather the pieces of my shattered heart.He turned my life upside down and watched me burn while he stood by and did nothing. Even when the truth comes out, he can't see past his hate to forgive me for my mistakes.
    Darius Lockhart thinks he's won this war, he's wrong. They may be the kings of CHU but I'm going to show him that a man is nothing without a woman by his side.”

    5⭐️let me first start off by saying, Samantha, you’re killing me!!! These cliffhangers you like to leave us with are just MEAN!!! Don’t know if I can wait for Becky’s story!!
    Darius and Leah are amazing characters! Their chemistry and personalities are hotttt! But the entire group is so alluring and leaves you craving more from them!
  • Megan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Revenge is bloody.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is a gritty action packed spicy read, which I loved. This is book 2 in the series so we a get a glimpse of the future couplings of our favourite characters.

    The boys are outed as being the youngest new billionaires. After the explosive altercation, charges are laid.

    Darius and Corvin go head to head over Leah.

    Darius is racked with guilt for not being there for Leah when she needed him, but he is also holding onto his anger over her being the reason he was drugged.

    And when the tough gets going, bring a shovel, we need to take care of a body or two!

    Overall I really enjoyed this book.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    🌶️🌶️🌶️
    ❤️❤️

    I am really excited to read book 3 End Game. Where we learn about Beckett’s dark past and why he “ran” from the love of his life.
  • lynz
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2024
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    I loved book one, but the second book just wasn't my favourite. I was so annoyed at the lack of care for Leah and I thought the the way the girls paired up with the guys was so predictable even Becketts story line. I skimmed so much of this and would never have forgiven Darius for the cruel and hurtful as he treated Leah after such brutal attack s. I also never connects to Corvin in this book e, I had hoped he would have repented and loved his sister but he was an absolute a****** and treated her friend appallingly. Again his apology was weak. With the only male character of any substance being Beckett, his reaction in the last scene affirmed my dislike for the book.
  • BecP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Australia on September 16, 2023
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    Wow I'm speechless Darius and Leah what the two will do for each other.

    The darkness they are both in their love for each other will it bring them out to the light together?

    I couldn't put it down was drawn in from page one, and for someone like me who mainly read light books well I'm hooked, brilliant truly brilliant.

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