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Last Play #7
End Zone: Sweet, Contemporary Romance
Enjoy this fast-paced love story by best-selling author, Taylor Hart. Jace Harding, celebrated running back for the Denver Storm, gets a shock when his former neighbor, the beautiful and kind, Addison Livingston, passes out in his arms. After rushing her to the hospital and discovering she’s recently widowed and eight months pregnant, he never expected the doctor would tell her she needs mandatory bed rest and he really never expected he would be offering to move in and help. There’s no way Addison is going to agree to that ridiculous plan! What would the neighbors think, especially the nosy cat woman, Mrs. Hensley? Not to mention the fact … drumroll … they don’t even know each other! However, she's alone and would do anything for this little one growing inside her. When he offers to throw an obscene amount of money at the nonprofit organization she’s involved with … well, what else can she do but accept? As their tentative friendship develops into something more, they are left with a choice—let past insecurities get in the way…or make one last play for the End Zone. "This is romance that sizzles and will have you wishing for true love!" Cami Checketts All books in the series are stand alone, but here is the Order to read if you want! Last Play Romances Order Book 1 Last Play Book 2 The Rookie Book 3 Just Play Book 4 A Player for Christmas Book 5 Pass Interference (by guest author, Cami Checketts) Book 6 End Zone Book 7 Hail Mary Book 8 The Perfect Catch (by guest author, Jennifer Youngblood) Bachelor Billionaire Romances The Football Groom The Country Groom The Unfinished Groom The Barefoot Groom The Masquerading Groom The Christmas Groom Rescue Me (Park City Firefighter Romances--Cross over with Bachelor Billionaire Romances) The Lost Groom The Undercover Groom The Lone Star Groom
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Taylor Hart
212 books633 followers★ USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR, and TOP KINDLE ALL STAR! ★
Taylor Hart writes inspirational and Christian romance and is a best-selling author of over eighty-five books with fans in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and all over the world.
A note from the author:
Thanks for visiting my Goodreads page.
I wanted to tell something meaningful about myself, but let's start with the important stuff--I love swoon-worthy heroes. The kind of heroes that are strong and would take a bullet for you, but also want to open your door and listen to you pour out your heart.
What else? I grew up moving. If you’ve read my books, you won’t be surprised by this. I have a lot of moving themes through my books centered around characters experiencing pain from someone moving.
It was hard. But, I believe there’s always a seed of good that comes out of everything hard, so I think the best thing that came from it was that I learned to love books.
And I had to learn a lot of mad skills on friend making. It gave me a love of people…good people, compassionate people. Interesting people of all kinds.
What else about me? I am a mother and wife! I have four amazing boys that are like little ninjas running around. I love them so much and I’m so grateful for my amazing husband who doesn’t get intimidated by all the billionaire men in my life.
I have a fierce love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him and for the healing and forgiveness I’ve gotten to experience in my life. This is a theme in many of my books.
I love being an American. I am so proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom. This is another theme you will find in my books.
I am so grateful for my fans and for the support and love you all show me! Don’t stop reading!
Hugs-
Taylor
Taylor Hart writes inspirational and Christian romance and is a best-selling author of over eighty-five books with fans in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and all over the world.
A note from the author:
Thanks for visiting my Goodreads page.
I wanted to tell something meaningful about myself, but let's start with the important stuff--I love swoon-worthy heroes. The kind of heroes that are strong and would take a bullet for you, but also want to open your door and listen to you pour out your heart.
What else? I grew up moving. If you’ve read my books, you won’t be surprised by this. I have a lot of moving themes through my books centered around characters experiencing pain from someone moving.
It was hard. But, I believe there’s always a seed of good that comes out of everything hard, so I think the best thing that came from it was that I learned to love books.
And I had to learn a lot of mad skills on friend making. It gave me a love of people…good people, compassionate people. Interesting people of all kinds.
What else about me? I am a mother and wife! I have four amazing boys that are like little ninjas running around. I love them so much and I’m so grateful for my amazing husband who doesn’t get intimidated by all the billionaire men in my life.
I have a fierce love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him and for the healing and forgiveness I’ve gotten to experience in my life. This is a theme in many of my books.
I love being an American. I am so proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom. This is another theme you will find in my books.
I am so grateful for my fans and for the support and love you all show me! Don’t stop reading!
Hugs-
Taylor
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May 17, 2017
I really liked this one! I picked it up on Kindle Unlimited and read it that very minute! I'm always on the lookout for new books by Taylor Hart. I know exactly what to expect from her and she never disappoints. This book is part of a series, but each book can stand alone. All the main characters are professional football players and there are always sparky sparks flying around. This book was exactly what I was looking for when I started reading it. A fun, romantic diversion.
May 9, 2020
This was an awesome book. When I read the blurb about a football player and a pregnant woman, and it was by Taylor Hart, I had to read it. What's a man to do when a pregnant woman faints in his arms? He takes her to the hospital, of course. But agreeing to take care of her when she needs to be on bed rest was going beyond being a gentleman.
Jace was a conceited jerk in the beginning. A football player who thought he was hot stuff. He was but being so full of himself was not attractive. I liked Addison and that she wasn't completely star-struck around Jace. I felt sorry for her, being pregnant and losing her husband.
As these two get to know each other, their feelings grow. Add a pregnancy/baby to a clean Christian romance, and you've got a wonderful story.
Jace was a conceited jerk in the beginning. A football player who thought he was hot stuff. He was but being so full of himself was not attractive. I liked Addison and that she wasn't completely star-struck around Jace. I felt sorry for her, being pregnant and losing her husband.
As these two get to know each other, their feelings grow. Add a pregnancy/baby to a clean Christian romance, and you've got a wonderful story.
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May 20, 2017
3+ Stars
I found this to be an enjoyable read, however there were a few things about the story that bothered me. This was a clean read romance but my issues are more to do with thoughts & circumstances we allow or don't take ourselves out of that can open up the door to acting on wrong choices. Not that the characters acted out on their feelings/desires. But we do need boundaries & it is more than not just sharing a table alone with a guy when you're married. It is, not thinking on him instead of your spouse or seeking to learn more about that person; even neighborly "stalking" is going a step in the wrong direction.
Also, in the premise of the story he moves in with her and while nothing happens. It puts them in a situation where they can become not only emotionally attached but could open up the door for more. There were alternatives she could've accepted for help. One being her friend, or even his parents as an option. He still could've been there to help her out without having to live with her. He could have urged her to stay somewhere else with help & still showed up to support her.
Anyway, I am sure there are people who will find no fault with this story. This is just my personal take.
I found this to be an enjoyable read, however there were a few things about the story that bothered me. This was a clean read romance but my issues are more to do with thoughts & circumstances we allow or don't take ourselves out of that can open up the door to acting on wrong choices. Not that the characters acted out on their feelings/desires. But we do need boundaries & it is more than not just sharing a table alone with a guy when you're married. It is, not thinking on him instead of your spouse or seeking to learn more about that person; even neighborly "stalking" is going a step in the wrong direction.
Also, in the premise of the story he moves in with her and while nothing happens. It puts them in a situation where they can become not only emotionally attached but could open up the door for more. There were alternatives she could've accepted for help. One being her friend, or even his parents as an option. He still could've been there to help her out without having to live with her. He could have urged her to stay somewhere else with help & still showed up to support her.
Anyway, I am sure there are people who will find no fault with this story. This is just my personal take.
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May 25, 2017
Touchdown!
Addison lives across the street from professional football player, Jace Harding. She and her husband have him and his wife over for dinner once, and that's about all of the interaction they have. When tragedies strike each of them, they end up being in the right place at the right time to help one another.
I liked how Addison knew all of Jace's stats and basically stalked him online, but wasn't starstruck in person. She told Jace things that he needed to hear, and helped him become a better man. And what a good man he became! I loved his generosity and how he put Addison first, even starting his own rumors in the media to protect her.
This wasn't a traditional boy meets girl romance, but I loved it, especially that Jace and Addison didn't act on their feelings until the timing was right.
Other book recommendations:
The Other Side of the Wall by Jennifer Peel
Falling For You at Christmas by Kristin Wallace
Addison lives across the street from professional football player, Jace Harding. She and her husband have him and his wife over for dinner once, and that's about all of the interaction they have. When tragedies strike each of them, they end up being in the right place at the right time to help one another.
I liked how Addison knew all of Jace's stats and basically stalked him online, but wasn't starstruck in person. She told Jace things that he needed to hear, and helped him become a better man. And what a good man he became! I loved his generosity and how he put Addison first, even starting his own rumors in the media to protect her.
This wasn't a traditional boy meets girl romance, but I loved it, especially that Jace and Addison didn't act on their feelings until the timing was right.
Other book recommendations:
The Other Side of the Wall by Jennifer Peel
Falling For You at Christmas by Kristin Wallace
April 25, 2020
This was a great story, Addison felt like she needed to take over a plate of chocolate chip cookies, then doubted herself. For him it was like heaven.
He noticed she was at the same place to eat, a conversation that a person wouldn’t have the never to tell him. Yes, she knew his ex wife cheated on him. Now be grateful for the little things. Been neighbors for two years,,and really didn’t know one another. When tragedy happen he stepped up to help her. Good plot and good characters. Readers will enjoy.
He noticed she was at the same place to eat, a conversation that a person wouldn’t have the never to tell him. Yes, she knew his ex wife cheated on him. Now be grateful for the little things. Been neighbors for two years,,and really didn’t know one another. When tragedy happen he stepped up to help her. Good plot and good characters. Readers will enjoy.
May 20, 2017
cute & clean
May 20, 2017
End Zone: Book 7 Last Play Romance Series: A Bachelor Billionaire Companion was written by Taylor Hart. This book is very much a habit-forming book. One wants to keep reading to see what will happen next. It is predictable; but at the same time it goes off on its own path. This makes it exciting to read.
Jace Harding played football for the Storms. Lately, he hadn’t been playing very well and he just hoped it wouldn’t affect his being traded to a California team. He was ready to move on and forget the past. His wife, Stacy, had cheated on him in his own house. He didn’t know all the details; but knew enough. Luckily for him, she was willing to agree to the divorce and even his own parents were not upset at him for divorcing her. Neither his Mother nor Father had really liked her. Lately, he had been holed up in the house he and Stacy had shared. It wasn’t like he was devastated by her leaving as by that time, he no longer loved her. Then a unique event was about to change his life.
Addison had lived next door from Jace as long as he had lived in the neighborhood. Addison worked from home and had watched all the cars come and go from the Harding’s when Jace wasn’t there. However, it wasn’t her job to interfere. She had enough to do in dealing with Ted’s indifference to anything but his programs. Addison felt bad for Jace so baked him some cookies and surprised him with them. Was taking him the cookies a mistake?
Jace Harding played football for the Storms. Lately, he hadn’t been playing very well and he just hoped it wouldn’t affect his being traded to a California team. He was ready to move on and forget the past. His wife, Stacy, had cheated on him in his own house. He didn’t know all the details; but knew enough. Luckily for him, she was willing to agree to the divorce and even his own parents were not upset at him for divorcing her. Neither his Mother nor Father had really liked her. Lately, he had been holed up in the house he and Stacy had shared. It wasn’t like he was devastated by her leaving as by that time, he no longer loved her. Then a unique event was about to change his life.
Addison had lived next door from Jace as long as he had lived in the neighborhood. Addison worked from home and had watched all the cars come and go from the Harding’s when Jace wasn’t there. However, it wasn’t her job to interfere. She had enough to do in dealing with Ted’s indifference to anything but his programs. Addison felt bad for Jace so baked him some cookies and surprised him with them. Was taking him the cookies a mistake?
December 15, 2023
2⭐️ is pretty generous, in my opinion. There were some parts that were fine (mostly in the middle), and the story over all has potential, just not really executed well. And there were too many cringey things for my liking. Like basically forcibly moving in with her even though he barely knew her. I would've been fine with him living with her if he'd known her a long time or something. Or if she asked. And then proposing after only knowing her for 4 weeks? Starting a relationship and confessing feelings sure... but proposing? Just not for me.
May 20, 2017
Almost great
I love Taylor Hart's books but this book wasn't as good as I had hoped. The characters were great and the storyline was ok but I thought the writing was only good not great. Of course, it gets a 5 because it was interesting and clean and also, despite my almost loving it, Taylor Hart will always get a 5 from me.
I love Taylor Hart's books but this book wasn't as good as I had hoped. The characters were great and the storyline was ok but I thought the writing was only good not great. Of course, it gets a 5 because it was interesting and clean and also, despite my almost loving it, Taylor Hart will always get a 5 from me.
May 17, 2017
This was basically a novella--I do not really care for novellas--but this one was done right. No rushing the story. Interesting characters and romance line. As a regular book, I would probably give it four stars but it gets an extra star for being a novella and still being great!
May 19, 2017
Baby Zone
One of the better books in the series. While there is some sadness there is more romance and humor. It was fun to see how soft the heart of a tough football player could be.
One of the better books in the series. While there is some sadness there is more romance and humor. It was fun to see how soft the heart of a tough football player could be.
May 19, 2017
Awesome
I loved Jace and Addison! This story was awesome! All of the characters were great and I loved that is was such a sweet romance. It was fast paced and I couldn't put it down.
I loved Jace and Addison! This story was awesome! All of the characters were great and I loved that is was such a sweet romance. It was fast paced and I couldn't put it down.
June 4, 2017
Neighbors, too good to be true!
What are the odds of living next door to a handsome pro football player? Both brokenhearted, they become friends. Sweet, clean romance that will melt your heart!
What are the odds of living next door to a handsome pro football player? Both brokenhearted, they become friends. Sweet, clean romance that will melt your heart!
June 7, 2017
Loved this book! Loved the characters and the way they meet and try to keep their attraction to each other under control...I loved their meetings at the restaurant...I just couldn't help but fall in love with both characters and want everything to work out with them! Really fun summer read:)
August 26, 2017
Perfect
Oh I loved it. Sad, happy, love, heartbreak, sacrifice, faith, drama, romance. This one had it all. Ms Hart has an incredible talent with making you fall in love with a story.
Oh I loved it. Sad, happy, love, heartbreak, sacrifice, faith, drama, romance. This one had it all. Ms Hart has an incredible talent with making you fall in love with a story.
August 28, 2017
Real Love
I love this amazing story with breathtaking characters and heartwarming story about with real love nothing is a sacrifice for the best for both of you not one person happiness but what will make you both happy and be the best for the family.
I love this amazing story with breathtaking characters and heartwarming story about with real love nothing is a sacrifice for the best for both of you not one person happiness but what will make you both happy and be the best for the family.
February 20, 2018
This one was a cute, clean read. I liked that the MC's developed a friendship and by getting with Jace, Addison gained a family also. It wasn't my favorite of this series or of Taylor Hart's, but it was a quick, relaxing read. I don't think I'd read it again, though
February 28, 2018
Great story!
Loved this book. Jace and Addison's story really tugged on my heart strings. The characters were great and I loved getting to know them. I really enjoy all of Taylor's books so I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. Such a cute sweet romance.
Loved this book. Jace and Addison's story really tugged on my heart strings. The characters were great and I loved getting to know them. I really enjoy all of Taylor's books so I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. Such a cute sweet romance.
November 11, 2025
Loved this book. Jace and Addison's story really tugged on my heart strings. The characters were great and I loved getting to know them. This story was awesome! All of the characters were great and I loved that is was such a sweet romance. It was fast paced and I couldn't put it down.
November 22, 2025
Inspiring story!
Addison is married to Tim. Jace, a football player, lives across the street from Addison and Tim. The story here is so interesting and enlightening. You can meet someone and never know how they can influence your life.
Addison is married to Tim. Jace, a football player, lives across the street from Addison and Tim. The story here is so interesting and enlightening. You can meet someone and never know how they can influence your life.
June 8, 2017
A very sweet and poignant read.
June 11, 2017
Zero stars
August 16, 2017
Excellent
This book along with the others in the series ate well written. A reminder that God is always there for us. Great story,e notable read..
This book along with the others in the series ate well written. A reminder that God is always there for us. Great story,e notable read..
February 21, 2018
Heartbreak and heroism
A beautifully clean and romantic story that makes you smile, giggle and feel downright inspired. Can't wait to read more from this author.
A beautifully clean and romantic story that makes you smile, giggle and feel downright inspired. Can't wait to read more from this author.
February 16, 2019
☺☺☺☺☺
I have enjoyed all of this series, but I think this might be my favorite. The growth of admiration to attraction to love for Jace and Addison is a sweet story.
I have enjoyed all of this series, but I think this might be my favorite. The growth of admiration to attraction to love for Jace and Addison is a sweet story.
April 28, 2020
This sweet contemporary romance has great characters and a fast paced plot. The story is predictable but still a fun read.
April 30, 2020
Mushy.
June 5, 2020
As I've said I'm not a huge fan of second chance romances, so this one was just ok for me...
Moral Note: Clean
Moral Note: Clean
August 16, 2020
Good story. Definitely worth reading
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