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Madison Howlers #1
Game Plan
Sometimes, knowing the name of your soulmate is more trouble than it’s worth. That’s how Connor Lewis feels when photographs of his soulmark get published.
The hockey fans go crazy. Every Ashley in the Madison area is wild to convince Connor that she’s the one. All Connor wants to do is focus on his game.
Ashley Walton isn’t looking for a soulmate. She wants a relationship based on something real.
That makes her perfect for what Connor has planned. He asks if she’ll pretend to be his girlfriend, on the understanding that it’s just until the media frenzy dies down.
They expect it to be a few months, at most. Ashley’s really more interested in learning from the Howlers’ PR team than she is in Connor.
At least at first.
Everything about their ‘relationship’ is a show staged for the press. Except, Connor spends every waking moment with Ashley on the brain. Finding out she wants to move miles away for her dream job hits him like a body-slam into the boards.
The closer they get, the more Connor is willing to risk to keep Ashley at his side. Falling in love wasn’t in their game plan, so Connor takes matters into his own hands...
The hockey fans go crazy. Every Ashley in the Madison area is wild to convince Connor that she’s the one. All Connor wants to do is focus on his game.
Ashley Walton isn’t looking for a soulmate. She wants a relationship based on something real.
That makes her perfect for what Connor has planned. He asks if she’ll pretend to be his girlfriend, on the understanding that it’s just until the media frenzy dies down.
They expect it to be a few months, at most. Ashley’s really more interested in learning from the Howlers’ PR team than she is in Connor.
At least at first.
Everything about their ‘relationship’ is a show staged for the press. Except, Connor spends every waking moment with Ashley on the brain. Finding out she wants to move miles away for her dream job hits him like a body-slam into the boards.
The closer they get, the more Connor is willing to risk to keep Ashley at his side. Falling in love wasn’t in their game plan, so Connor takes matters into his own hands...
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2019
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November 8, 2019
3.5 Stars
Do you believe in soulmates? What if your soulmate’s name was printed on your body at an early age? Would you want to keep it hidden or let the world know. Is there pressure to find your soulmate? What if it’s a common name like Ashley or Connor.? That’s the situation our main characters face. Since Connor is a famous NHL player, everyone wants to know what name he has kept hidden. An accidental reveal causes him to get a fake girlfriend coincidentally named Ashley. It’s a great idea. Ashley doesn’t believe in soulmates per se. she can concentrate on her career and he can focus on his until feelings get in the way. Cute story with a unique concept.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Do you believe in soulmates? What if your soulmate’s name was printed on your body at an early age? Would you want to keep it hidden or let the world know. Is there pressure to find your soulmate? What if it’s a common name like Ashley or Connor.? That’s the situation our main characters face. Since Connor is a famous NHL player, everyone wants to know what name he has kept hidden. An accidental reveal causes him to get a fake girlfriend coincidentally named Ashley. It’s a great idea. Ashley doesn’t believe in soulmates per se. she can concentrate on her career and he can focus on his until feelings get in the way. Cute story with a unique concept.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 24, 2019
Game Plan (Madison Howlers Book 1) By: Camellia TateIt Was The Perfect "Game Plan," Until They Fell For Their Respective MATES!
When His SoulMate's Mark is Revealed, His World becomes a Circus...
At a Time when He NEEDS some serious Focus!
Sooo, to get His Mind BACK where IT NEEDS to be...
He's com'n up with the perfect "Game Plan" to set Him FREE!
He'll just ask HER to PLAY a part...
But they're hav'n a Li'l bit too MUCH FUN with this "Game Plan,"
As this IS supposed to be Temporary...
And They aren't supposed to be find'n ThemSelves compatible,
As SoulMates who may have just met their FATE!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Camellia Tate's "Game Plan (Madison Howlers Book 1)." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
October 13, 2019
In the world where this story takes place, the name of peoples soulmate's magically appear somewhere on their skin. When hockey star, Connor Lewis, is photographed with his soulmates name exposed, every Ashley thinks she is the one. Connor asks Ashley Walton to be his pretend girlfriend, so he can focus on hockey.
I thought the soulmate concept of the story was interesting. It led to some thought-provoking scenarios in the novel. I liked Connor and Ashley. They had different viewpoints about soulmates. I enjoyed how they got to know each other. They faced challenges and grew through the story.
Camellia Tate did a nice job with this story. Game Plan made a great foundation for the Madison Howlers series. I am interested in continuing to follow this series. I recommend Game Plan to people who enjoy sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader's copy of this book.
I thought the soulmate concept of the story was interesting. It led to some thought-provoking scenarios in the novel. I liked Connor and Ashley. They had different viewpoints about soulmates. I enjoyed how they got to know each other. They faced challenges and grew through the story.
Camellia Tate did a nice job with this story. Game Plan made a great foundation for the Madison Howlers series. I am interested in continuing to follow this series. I recommend Game Plan to people who enjoy sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader's copy of this book.
October 13, 2019
An interesting storyline about Conner and Ashley. Great fake relationship to more story with interesting characters!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 9, 2020
Wasn’t sure about this one. Soulmates names printed on everyone at an early age. But went for it and was really surprised that I liked it as much as I did.
Connor soulmate’s name was Ashley which was accidentally revealed to the press when they were doing a press conference after a hockey win. Connor wanting to be alone went to a dinner and of course found out that the waitress was Ashley and her soulmate’s name was Connor.
In order to get all the other Ashley’s to leave him alone, they started a fake relationship.
The book was well written and a good read.
Connor soulmate’s name was Ashley which was accidentally revealed to the press when they were doing a press conference after a hockey win. Connor wanting to be alone went to a dinner and of course found out that the waitress was Ashley and her soulmate’s name was Connor.
In order to get all the other Ashley’s to leave him alone, they started a fake relationship.
The book was well written and a good read.
August 9, 2022
Note to self: you don't like the fake relationship trope, the caveman-guy trope, or the groveling trope. Just stop, self. Stop.
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August 25, 2023
good story
I really enjoyed the history itself. Was a good book overall but the type of writing on it was not my favorite 😞
I really enjoyed the history itself. Was a good book overall but the type of writing on it was not my favorite 😞
October 12, 2019
This was my first time reading this author and I really enjoyed this book. It's the story of true soulmates. Everyone wears a soulmate mark, their soulmates name written on their skin. Connors name on his skin is Ashley and being a hockey player all the fans with the name Ashley want to be his. He makes a plan with Ashley to be his fake girl friend to get rid of the press and the crazy fans. Ashley thinks it will help her with her Masters in PR. They grow together and start having real feelings for one another when Connor makes a decision for Ashley behind her back. Will this decision break them up? Will Ashley be able to get beyond it? These are questions you need to read the book to find out. They decided that if they were soulmates it was because they were good for each other. Their names matched but it didn't have to define them. I loved Connor and Ashley, what started out as fake soulmates grew into true love
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October 14, 2021
I'm not really sure what to think. This book isn't what I thought it was gonna be. I had a hard time getting though and finishing this book and not a series I would continue with.
First being the soulmate and being marked with their names on each other's body. To me this was just weird. A fantasy for sure.
Second Connor comes off as an idiot. He's a player for the NHL but doesn't seem to understand much other than hockey.
Ashley is working on her Master's in PR and agrees to help Connor. She's very smart and has to explain things to Connor.
I'm still shaking my head over this book. I have read a couple of Camellia's other books and have enjoyed them, but this was a waste. Sorry.
First being the soulmate and being marked with their names on each other's body. To me this was just weird. A fantasy for sure.
Second Connor comes off as an idiot. He's a player for the NHL but doesn't seem to understand much other than hockey.
Ashley is working on her Master's in PR and agrees to help Connor. She's very smart and has to explain things to Connor.
I'm still shaking my head over this book. I have read a couple of Camellia's other books and have enjoyed them, but this was a waste. Sorry.
November 10, 2019
Just the absolute best story. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Everything I like to read about and more. Such a great story I will read again and again. A keeper!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 14, 2020
Game Plan Review
I was intrigued by the idea of the soulmark and I love a good hockey story. I found myself working finish this book.
Overall an interesting story but not my favorite.
I was intrigued by the idea of the soulmark and I love a good hockey story. I found myself working finish this book.
Overall an interesting story but not my favorite.
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