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End Game
470 pages, Paperback
Published February 9, 2026
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March 3, 2026
Thank you Hambright PR and Riley Paige for this E-ARC!
I loved this story.
This might look like a cutesy sports romance, but it is so much more.
Riley Paige knows exactly how to balance a sports romance while giving the story heart and depth.
Her characters have so much detail and development. The only thing I can say about her stories is that they feel real.
This story is about trusting yourself enough to let others love you and take some of the weight off of your shoulders. Sloane faces crushing grief when her father passes away. The author introduces us to Pops and makes his end-of-life story raw, but tender.
This book isn't about all the big moments; it's about all the little ones. It isn't flashy and it isn't grand. It's as simple as getting someone a glass of water after they cry until there are no more tears.
It's a beautiful and heartfelt story about love, loss, and life.
I loved this story.
This might look like a cutesy sports romance, but it is so much more.
Riley Paige knows exactly how to balance a sports romance while giving the story heart and depth.
Her characters have so much detail and development. The only thing I can say about her stories is that they feel real.
This story is about trusting yourself enough to let others love you and take some of the weight off of your shoulders. Sloane faces crushing grief when her father passes away. The author introduces us to Pops and makes his end-of-life story raw, but tender.
This book isn't about all the big moments; it's about all the little ones. It isn't flashy and it isn't grand. It's as simple as getting someone a glass of water after they cry until there are no more tears.
It's a beautiful and heartfelt story about love, loss, and life.
March 5, 2026
End Game by Riley Paige completely wrecked me in the best way.
This story blends sports romance with deep emotional themes, creating something that feels both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The brother’s best friend trope and forced proximity set the stage for a slow, tension filled relationship. What truly makes the book shine is the emotional depth behind the romance.
The grief woven through the story feels real and raw. Watching the characters navigate loss while slowly finding comfort and strength in each other makes the relationship feel earned rather than rushed. The caretaker dynamic adds a layer of tenderness that makes their connection incredibly compelling.
I also loved the football setting. It gives the story a strong sense of atmosphere without overshadowing the emotional core. And the he falls first trope is done perfectly.
Be prepared for a story that pulls hard on your heart. End Game is not just about romance. It is about healing, loyalty, and learning how to keep moving forward after life changes everything.
If you love emotional sports romances with brother’s best friend tension, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
This story blends sports romance with deep emotional themes, creating something that feels both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The brother’s best friend trope and forced proximity set the stage for a slow, tension filled relationship. What truly makes the book shine is the emotional depth behind the romance.
The grief woven through the story feels real and raw. Watching the characters navigate loss while slowly finding comfort and strength in each other makes the relationship feel earned rather than rushed. The caretaker dynamic adds a layer of tenderness that makes their connection incredibly compelling.
I also loved the football setting. It gives the story a strong sense of atmosphere without overshadowing the emotional core. And the he falls first trope is done perfectly.
Be prepared for a story that pulls hard on your heart. End Game is not just about romance. It is about healing, loyalty, and learning how to keep moving forward after life changes everything.
If you love emotional sports romances with brother’s best friend tension, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
March 4, 2026
Logan and Sloane’s story was heavy — like, heart-heavy. I cried through several chapters. And somehow, I cried even more when they were finally learning to move forward and my playlist started playing Hear You Me by Jimmy Eat World. That timing? Emotional sabotage. 😭
This wasn’t what I expected Logan’s story to be at all. After that Truth or Dare scene in Jaxon’s book, I really thought his book was going to be… you know. Lighter. Messier in a different way. Not this grief-soaked, aching, rip-your-heart-out kind of story.
But wow. It hurt in a way that felt real. The kind of pain that sits quietly in your chest and doesn’t leave.
And that epilogue? The bonus chapter? Exactly what I needed. A soft landing after all that emotional devastation. 🤍
This wasn’t what I expected Logan’s story to be at all. After that Truth or Dare scene in Jaxon’s book, I really thought his book was going to be… you know. Lighter. Messier in a different way. Not this grief-soaked, aching, rip-your-heart-out kind of story.
But wow. It hurt in a way that felt real. The kind of pain that sits quietly in your chest and doesn’t leave.
And that epilogue? The bonus chapter? Exactly what I needed. A soft landing after all that emotional devastation. 🤍
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