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Diamond Lake Rattlers #4
Game Over
SAFINA:
I’m his boss by day, and he’s my fire at night and my greatest secret. He may not be what I need, but he’s everything I want.
MERCURY:
She’s a threat to me, yet my greatest ally in this game. She’d better beware that when I play, I play to win.
When the team’s owner and her star pitcher fall to one night of seduction, the temptation for another taste can be too great to ignore. When the stakes are this high, they stand to lose everything, and they must determine if they’re willing to risk it all for the game of love.
Game Over is a spicy, enemies to lovers sports romance. It is the fourth book in the Diamond Rattlers' series.
I’m his boss by day, and he’s my fire at night and my greatest secret. He may not be what I need, but he’s everything I want.
MERCURY:
She’s a threat to me, yet my greatest ally in this game. She’d better beware that when I play, I play to win.
When the team’s owner and her star pitcher fall to one night of seduction, the temptation for another taste can be too great to ignore. When the stakes are this high, they stand to lose everything, and they must determine if they’re willing to risk it all for the game of love.
Game Over is a spicy, enemies to lovers sports romance. It is the fourth book in the Diamond Rattlers' series.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 23, 2022
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32 people want to read
About the author
Cassie Verano
60 books132 followersCassie Verano pens romance for readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Her love of romance is borne from the beauty and joy she sees in the relationships around her. She enjoys creating works of fiction about women discovering true love, and women who aren’t afraid to explore their sexuality. Sometimes her writing gets a bit intense, but she loves cranking up the heat level.
As a professional administrator, she dreamed of the day she could toss her paperwork aside and craft stories that inspired love and romance in the hearts of women around the world. As a wife and mother, she enjoys playing quirky games and singing with her family.
This southern belle is a native Georgia peach, who enjoys reading, writing, and trying different cuisines from around the world. On rainy days she can be found cuddling under a blanket with a good mystery book in her hands or watching a romance movie on Hallmark or LMN.
Connecting with her readers is the highlight of her day. She invites you to connect with her at: cassiepensromance@gmail.com, or join her for intense conversations about her characters, love, and more at Cassie Verano's Wickedness!
As a professional administrator, she dreamed of the day she could toss her paperwork aside and craft stories that inspired love and romance in the hearts of women around the world. As a wife and mother, she enjoys playing quirky games and singing with her family.
This southern belle is a native Georgia peach, who enjoys reading, writing, and trying different cuisines from around the world. On rainy days she can be found cuddling under a blanket with a good mystery book in her hands or watching a romance movie on Hallmark or LMN.
Connecting with her readers is the highlight of her day. She invites you to connect with her at: cassiepensromance@gmail.com, or join her for intense conversations about her characters, love, and more at Cassie Verano's Wickedness!
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July 26, 2022
I finished this book by sheer force of will. I wasn't happy with book 3 and was hoping that this book would be a palette cleanser. Wrong! There were so many things I did not like about Mercury and Safina and their entire relationship.
Miss me with Mercury's racist family and his grandfather being a prominent white supremacist.
Miss me with the excuse that because his cousin was jumped by Black men, that's why his mother is a racist piece of shit who uses the N-word.
Miss me with Safina hearing the story and being all 'there are bad people on both sides' bullsh!t
Miss me with Safina being written so unlikable. I couldn't stand her or Mercury. I guess that makes them the perfect couple.
Miss me with Mercury's weak ass excuse for being a racist asshole and not seeing how saying "you people" when talking to POC is triggering af
Miss me with Mercury being the MMC. PERIOD. He's an asshole and nothing about him is likable.
Miss me with this supposed love story cause I didn't see no love. Just sex, sex, sex
Miss me with the light BDSM element that was not well done.
Miss me with the ex druggie girlfriend and the cocaine storyline
Miss me with no consequences for Mercury's mother's actions. We just all a happy family now? GTFOH!
Miss me with this entire book. I do not recommend.
Miss me with Mercury's racist family and his grandfather being a prominent white supremacist.
Miss me with the excuse that because his cousin was jumped by Black men, that's why his mother is a racist piece of shit who uses the N-word.
Miss me with Safina hearing the story and being all 'there are bad people on both sides' bullsh!t
Miss me with Safina being written so unlikable. I couldn't stand her or Mercury. I guess that makes them the perfect couple.
Miss me with Mercury's weak ass excuse for being a racist asshole and not seeing how saying "you people" when talking to POC is triggering af
Miss me with Mercury being the MMC. PERIOD. He's an asshole and nothing about him is likable.
Miss me with this supposed love story cause I didn't see no love. Just sex, sex, sex
Miss me with the light BDSM element that was not well done.
Miss me with the ex druggie girlfriend and the cocaine storyline
Miss me with no consequences for Mercury's mother's actions. We just all a happy family now? GTFOH!
Miss me with this entire book. I do not recommend.
July 23, 2022
This book was hot as hades!! I mean... I felt the combustion and steam from Safina & Mercury come off the pages. I read this book straight through. They both had trust issues and did not want to appear vulnerable. And they were both stubborn and pig-headed at times. But my goodness, they definitely worked through those issues and found true love with each other. She and her best friend/lover? Tyson? Nah hard pass.. they weren't meant to be. Saf and Merc were it for each other. There were a couple of unexpected twists and turns that kept me glued to this book until my eyes were bleary. The author definitely did her thing with this book. This book was fire!!
August 5, 2022
Ok
The book is ok, however I wish they had more meaningful conversations while building their relationship. Also given Mercury ‘s relationship with his family, it would have been nice to be privy to the first meeting between Safina and his family. It’s almost like the most interesting parts of their relationship was in the final 3 pages of the epilogue.
As for Safina’s mother, I don’t have the same fairytale view at all. She took zero accountability for her cheating and breaking up her family, instead blaming her dead child’s husband for her shortcomings. She was pregnant with another man’s baby whilst married. Trifling. Even if Safina’s dad in his rage pushed the mom away, she could have approached her after she became an adult. Waiting 26 years is unforgivable. Closure sure but a relationship with her? Nah thanks.
The book is ok, however I wish they had more meaningful conversations while building their relationship. Also given Mercury ‘s relationship with his family, it would have been nice to be privy to the first meeting between Safina and his family. It’s almost like the most interesting parts of their relationship was in the final 3 pages of the epilogue.
As for Safina’s mother, I don’t have the same fairytale view at all. She took zero accountability for her cheating and breaking up her family, instead blaming her dead child’s husband for her shortcomings. She was pregnant with another man’s baby whilst married. Trifling. Even if Safina’s dad in his rage pushed the mom away, she could have approached her after she became an adult. Waiting 26 years is unforgivable. Closure sure but a relationship with her? Nah thanks.
August 4, 2022
BWWM romance
I enjoyed this book like the rest of the series. I wasn’t sure if I would like Mercury after the way he was portrayed in the other books in the series, but after starting to read this book I was pleased to find that he had many layers. I’m glad he found healing and love. Safina was a hard woman but she couldn’t deny and hide from the love she received from Mercury. They were a sexy, kinky match and their sex scenes were so hot and spicy. I wasn’t sure if I would like them together in the beginning because they seemed like opposites but once they started to peel back those layers on each other and stopped running and hiding from their feelings and emotions, their love and connection was unstoppable.
I enjoyed this book like the rest of the series. I wasn’t sure if I would like Mercury after the way he was portrayed in the other books in the series, but after starting to read this book I was pleased to find that he had many layers. I’m glad he found healing and love. Safina was a hard woman but she couldn’t deny and hide from the love she received from Mercury. They were a sexy, kinky match and their sex scenes were so hot and spicy. I wasn’t sure if I would like them together in the beginning because they seemed like opposites but once they started to peel back those layers on each other and stopped running and hiding from their feelings and emotions, their love and connection was unstoppable.
July 24, 2022
I received this ARC copy for an honest review. Safina and Mercury, Sizzle Baby! Woo hoo, this book is AWESOME. Safina is a born and breed career woman(nothing wrong with that), but you can’t cuddle with your job. Mercury is a baseball player. Mercury and Safina begin to feel intimate sparks the more they are around each other. Safina and Mercury keep it HOT and KINKY. Cassie Verano went hard on this book. I enjoyed ever page turning moment reading this book. I definitely recommend this book.
July 24, 2022
This was another fantastic story. I loved the attraction between Safin and Mercury. Those two had passion flying off the pages of this story. Safin tried to fight her attraction to Mercury, but he was just too hot. Mercury never thought that someone like Safin would even be interested in him, but love found a way in. This book had so many surprises that you didn't see coming I just loved it and couldn't wait to finish this story.
July 23, 2022
Talk about HOT! Baaabyyy, have your fire extinguisher on hand. Mercury and Safina burnt up the sheets and the pages! They both stuck to their convictions about their respective jobs all the way to the end. All the different twists, turns and revelations are so well put together. They both deserved a happy ending. Bravo Cassie Verano! You hit another one out the park (pun intended).
August 3, 2022
🤔🤔
This is a good book, but not as smooth as the previous ones in the series. There was a lot going on and it seems there was some level of difficulty pulling it all together. This was the fastest relationship ever. We had drug use, race issues, daddy issues, mommy issues, etc. Just too much..
This is a good book, but not as smooth as the previous ones in the series. There was a lot going on and it seems there was some level of difficulty pulling it all together. This was the fastest relationship ever. We had drug use, race issues, daddy issues, mommy issues, etc. Just too much..
July 27, 2022
I received an ARC of this book for my honest voluntary review. This is a book that captivates you from the beginning. The characters have a good chemistry which we can't deny. I live reading Cassie's book, its entertaining and a page turner. I recommend this 👌 👏
August 8, 2022
Why???
Why is it that Westbrook is the only one that gets married out of all th these books? All the others get engaged but you never read about any weddings. Even after the 5 year epilogue of this book
Why is it that Westbrook is the only one that gets married out of all th these books? All the others get engaged but you never read about any weddings. Even after the 5 year epilogue of this book
February 12, 2023
Game Over
Clarity is the structure that holds a foundation sturdy…
Transparency is what keeps communication afloat…
Skeletons are what causes division…
Can West & Saf overcome deeply buried skeletons to forge a new path…
Clarity is the structure that holds a foundation sturdy…
Transparency is what keeps communication afloat…
Skeletons are what causes division…
Can West & Saf overcome deeply buried skeletons to forge a new path…
July 23, 2022
This book is the bomb Cassie girl you did your thang on this book . The characters Safina and Mercury their chemistry is Hot . The book is definitely a page turner and a great read .
August 8, 2022
Glad to see Mercury get his story
September 11, 2022
good read
Really good read. I enjoyed seeing the side from another player on the team. It was good to read how each one has something going on but come together as a team.
Really good read. I enjoyed seeing the side from another player on the team. It was good to read how each one has something going on but come together as a team.
January 29, 2023
Kinda slow start. Not much romance but a whole lot of sex. All in all it was a great read.
October 26, 2023
Great end to a great series!
Whew... these Rattlers... don't do spoiler reviews... loved the seriously hot passion that turned into a deep, hot love of a lifetime...
Whew... these Rattlers... don't do spoiler reviews... loved the seriously hot passion that turned into a deep, hot love of a lifetime...
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July 31, 2022
HOT! I loved the heroine and hero of this book because they both felt real! Their struggles, ups and downs of their relationship ( of past and current). I cant stop reading it till I'm finished. I really enjoyed reading this. Highly recommended.
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