Play Action

by Jamie Bennett

Genres: Sports Romance, Sports, Slow Burn

343 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2026

Reviews

[Ainhoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s like coming home to a warm hug from someone you love.

I honestly think her slowburns are amazing, and although I do miss a few chapters of proper romantic relationship in their ordinary life, the romance is there all along when she’s building the story. Her characters are amazing and I just couldn’t love her Woodsmen series more.

[CeCe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a big fan of Jamie Bennett books. They are my comfort food. However, this one was not a favorite. I found myself skimming. Additionally, I did not even read the last 5%. There was no angst, no guts in this story. The entire story did not feel thought out. Characters were introduced but nothing came out of them. I would liked to see the ex-wife come and stir things up. Something to give the story life. Unfortunately, there was nothing.

[Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very typical Jamie Bennett and super entertaining. I teared up a few times while reading.

Overall: 3.5

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another high scoring heroine on the Jamie Bennett Loser Index. At least this one doesn’t wear a garbage bag as a coat. But this man seems even less attracted to her than the others.

[Jodi Beach · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Play🏈Action”🪵WOODSMEN FOOTBALL🏈ROMANCE💝(Everett👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻Zoey)by✍️Jamie Bennett

“Play🏈Action”🪵WOODSMEN FOOTBALL🏈ROMANCE💝(Everett👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻Zoey)by✍️Jamie Bennett
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🔆Ratings:🔆
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Stars 4/5 🌟
Action 4/5 🎬
FMC 5/5 💃
MMC 5/5 🤵
Romance 4/5 🖤
Spice 1.5/5🌶️
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‼️(Synopsis)‼️
🔆“Is that really Everett Ford?” I asked. “Why is he on the floor?”
How are you supposed to react when the football quarterback of your dreams lies on the ground at your feet? His position isn't due to an excess of emotion for her, it’s…it’s just a mess.
🔆Zoey Harmon isn’t exactly sure what to do about this guy, but she’s not exactly sure about much at the moment. First of all, her family has gone whacko. Her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher? That seems to be slipping out of her grasp. Her boyfriend?
🔆No. There’s no boyfriend, except in her imagination. In her daydreams, he’s cute, attentive, fun, and most importantly, he’s so in love with her. But in her real life, there’s just this guy: the quarterback on the floor, Everett Ford.
🔆Obviously, he has problems of his own! He got demoted. He wrecked his car. His agent dropped him. He threw up in front of his boss. And there’s more—but he’s working his way back, back to the professional league, back to a position as a starter, back to stability and happiness. He’s trying, anyway, and Zoey could be a big part of that. She could be the answer!
🔆Despite his issues, Everett may be her answer, too. There might be snowstorms, fires, heartbreak, kale smoothies, legal battles, ugly bathing suits, and desertions, but together? Their friendship can pull them through. Because they’ll start off as friends

[Karen Ruedisueli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love books where the female lead is scrappy and can get through tough times. Zoey is pretty typical for Jamie Bennett characters. The quirks got a little repetitive so maybe slow down the book turn over to make more drama instead of just sister/mother conflict.

Very slow build up with Everett (99 % of book, lol). I felt it wasn't going to happen and suddenly it did. Nice HEA.

Also a great depiction of northern Michigan being "empty roads" in the winter. I'm experiencing it right now.

JB also shows poverty level jobs better than anyone. Also the mention of temperature level of a room being consistent reminded us of the poverty she was raised in.

Zoey had her love of teaching and it was was sweet. She was almost too naive and at times seemed "simple" and that's where I took the star off. I couldn't believe that a college educated woman was that naive. She was truly sweet and loyal.

Everett is a good Bennett book boyfriend but I still love Ryan Whitaker, the car dealer?? can't remember the book title.

[CAT · Rating 5 out of 5]

love the Woodsmen football stories!

Jamie Bennett books are always winners in my opinion, and this latest book of hers is no exception. Everett, the MMC and Zoey, the FMC are perfect together even though it seems to be a rough start in the beginning when the book opens. But as time moves on in their slow burn romance, you know they are perfect together. And this book as in all of Jamie Bennett’s stories, there is a wonderful HEA and satisfying, warm epilogue. A highly recommended “feel good” book!

[Julie Upton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slow burn romance.

Jamie Bennett has returned to my favourite football team with this slow burn romance. Zoey is a trained teacher with a stressful homelife, but things start to change for her when she meets a football player who has plenty of his own troubles.
Nice to hear a few references to characters from previous books but you don't need to have read them to enjoy this. (If you haven't though, I would highly recommend them all). Always a five star read for me.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 | This book had a lot of potential, but I feel like the story and characters were too underdeveloped, especially Everett. The only things we know about him is that he loves his grandma, football, and saying “Jesus. Damn.” When I was on chapter 12, I felt like the story was JUUUST getting started, so naturally, the ending felt rushed. I’m so sad about this tho! I really enjoy Jamie’s other works like The Bust, The Cadence, and The Lateral.

[Kathleen Reads Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to see a new book from THE Jamie Bennett, who writes the BEST SPORTS ROMANCE.

MF Strangers -> friends -> lovers sports romance. Open door, contains some 🌶️ scenes.

Zoey and Everett are hot messes in their own ways and develop an amazing friendship. The book involves a lot of personal growth for both characters and it’s just so lovely and uplifting.


/3 🌶️

[Kotori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another heartfelt book

I'm a devout fan of Jamie Bennett, and this book is another intriguing slow burn emotional story.
The characters all have complex lives with issues and trauma they grow though.
Her books are so real and even while they break your heart, they give you hope as well.

[Madeleine · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ this had the charm that all of her books do, but was a little repetitive in places.

This had less drama than a lot of her recent books, which did mean it dragged in places, yet I still didn’t want it to end.

I hate the book cover though.

[Cristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book as I do most of Jamie Bennett books. Nothing unique or different to make it stand out, but I still recommend it to others as it's another sweet love story that I felt was worth my time to read.

[Ines · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5 ⭐

[Larablair · Rating 4 out of 5]

-4⭐️

[isapower · Rating 2 out of 5]

FMC is the mayor of loserville, side characters were soooo annoying, MMC has no personality

no chemistry between the MCs and he didn’t even seem to like her as a friend until around the 60% mark