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Plays & Penalties #3
Personal Foul
“I’m her dirty little secret, the one she loves to hate.”
She knows just what to say to cut deep, and I know how to press every single button she has.
We hate each other, until one night after I lose the biggest football game of the year.
When she offers the kind of mercy I need.
It changes everything… until the next morning.
Now I’m her dirty little secret, and she’s avoiding me like the plague.
Which makes it difficult when we get partnered on a project
and we’re stuck on a couple’s trip with our friends.
The tension between us is sky high.
So I propose a way to lower it: enemies with benefits.
One hotel room. A few days. A chance to let our little “hateship” run its course.
Except when it’s unexpectedly cut short, I’m not ready to give her up.
And I think I might be a bad habit she can’t quit, despite how smart she is.
But we have bigger problems, and both of our post-college careers are on the line.
I’m about to find out if I can win this game or fumble the two most important plays of my life.
She knows just what to say to cut deep, and I know how to press every single button she has.
We hate each other, until one night after I lose the biggest football game of the year.
When she offers the kind of mercy I need.
It changes everything… until the next morning.
Now I’m her dirty little secret, and she’s avoiding me like the plague.
Which makes it difficult when we get partnered on a project
and we’re stuck on a couple’s trip with our friends.
The tension between us is sky high.
So I propose a way to lower it: enemies with benefits.
One hotel room. A few days. A chance to let our little “hateship” run its course.
Except when it’s unexpectedly cut short, I’m not ready to give her up.
And I think I might be a bad habit she can’t quit, despite how smart she is.
But we have bigger problems, and both of our post-college careers are on the line.
I’m about to find out if I can win this game or fumble the two most important plays of my life.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 26, 2023
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June 15, 2023
I’m gonna have to say these two might’ve been the best of the bunch. Their whole haters-to-lovers thing just worked so well. Chemistry for days 👌🏼 And seeing them fall for each other 🤌🏻
Personally, I think Easton was the best boy. He was honest about his feelings. Once he realized his feelings for Wren, that was it. He was all for her. He stood by her and was willing to be there for her in any capacity she needed him to be.
Personally, I think Easton was the best boy. He was honest about his feelings. Once he realized his feelings for Wren, that was it. He was all for her. He stood by her and was willing to be there for her in any capacity she needed him to be.
April 28, 2023
i loved how wren and easton were attentive, communicative, and intimate throughout the entirety of their “hateship.” most existing couples can’t even do what they did! the development and pacing of their relationship was flawlessly written. the banter, spice, and tension between wren and easton was absolute perfection!
April 13, 2023
4.5 STARS - Fave of the Series
There is just something about a playboy with a heart of gold, the one who has a different girl all the time but falls hard for the heroine, and Easton did not disappoint. The back story for him made him vulnerable, and I loved it!
There is just something about a playboy with a heart of gold, the one who has a different girl all the time but falls hard for the heroine, and Easton did not disappoint. The back story for him made him vulnerable, and I loved it!
February 14, 2023
“Because you like how I fuck you. How dirty I am. How I give you what you want. You love it so much that you can’t even stand to go back to the room before you get my cock.”
Dirty as fuck. That’s three words I could use to describe a dream book. Enemies to lovers and lots of smut.
“Him teasing me about wanting to fuck me. Me telling him to go to hell knowing he has zero interest in carrying through.”
I thought maybe I wouldn’t like the beginning, but I ended up really liking it. Something about denying something that maybe isn’t the best, but giving into it. It’s like that.
“I know she’s my fucking person”.
The one thing I didn’t like was how his supposed friends were treating him like he was a douchebag, they each were playboys in their own ways. It just seemed unnecessary. But I loved Wren and East’s story.
Dirty as fuck. That’s three words I could use to describe a dream book. Enemies to lovers and lots of smut.
“Him teasing me about wanting to fuck me. Me telling him to go to hell knowing he has zero interest in carrying through.”
I thought maybe I wouldn’t like the beginning, but I ended up really liking it. Something about denying something that maybe isn’t the best, but giving into it. It’s like that.
“I know she’s my fucking person”.
The one thing I didn’t like was how his supposed friends were treating him like he was a douchebag, they each were playboys in their own ways. It just seemed unnecessary. But I loved Wren and East’s story.
January 25, 2023
Easton Westfield Y’all!!!!
I just knew he was going to blow my mind, and this football catchin’, pretty boy lookin’, dirty mouth talkin’, white knight did NOT disappoint.
I loved the chemistry, and the heated banter between Easton and Wren.
The silent support, and sense of understanding they provided one another, was fantastic to see play out throughout the story.
Enemies to lovers has never felt this good.
I’m excited to see what the future holds for this amazing group of friends,as they take on NFL careers and exciting new beginnings.
I’m stoked to get another glimpse of Ben and Violet!!!!
I just knew he was going to blow my mind, and this football catchin’, pretty boy lookin’, dirty mouth talkin’, white knight did NOT disappoint.
I loved the chemistry, and the heated banter between Easton and Wren.
The silent support, and sense of understanding they provided one another, was fantastic to see play out throughout the story.
Enemies to lovers has never felt this good.
I’m excited to see what the future holds for this amazing group of friends,as they take on NFL careers and exciting new beginnings.
I’m stoked to get another glimpse of Ben and Violet!!!!
January 21, 2023
Tropes:
- frenemies with benefits
- secret relationship
- college sports
- forced proximity
- he fell first
After the loss of their championship game thanks to Easton fumbling the ball, Liv, Mac and the boys decide to throw a small party to smooth over the sting. Too bad all Easton wants is to be anywhere else, and decides to drink himself stupid and wallow in Wren’s room to escape the party.
When Wren comes home after a long night working at her family’s bar and finds Easton in her bed, their hate flirting and snarky banter finally comes to a head and they bang it out. Needless to say I loved every angsty and filthy moment that followed after—even if I did want to strangle Wren a few times for how she acted and treated Easton.
Honestly though, I don’t have enough words to describe how much I love this series and how much I enjoyed Easton and Wren’s story. They weren’t my favorite couple, I think that title is still Liv & Liam’s, but they came pretty damn close!
I did have a lot of frustration when it came to Wren and their friends expecting the worst of Easton because of his past and not giving him enough credit… He was such a cinnamon roll underneath his playboy ways, and really was such a wonderful character. I just hated how much his friends couldn’t see that he wanted to & could change, and that he really would be the best boyfriend for Wren.
So looking forward to Ben’s book, but not looking forward to this series ending 😭
- frenemies with benefits
- secret relationship
- college sports
- forced proximity
- he fell first
After the loss of their championship game thanks to Easton fumbling the ball, Liv, Mac and the boys decide to throw a small party to smooth over the sting. Too bad all Easton wants is to be anywhere else, and decides to drink himself stupid and wallow in Wren’s room to escape the party.
When Wren comes home after a long night working at her family’s bar and finds Easton in her bed, their hate flirting and snarky banter finally comes to a head and they bang it out. Needless to say I loved every angsty and filthy moment that followed after—even if I did want to strangle Wren a few times for how she acted and treated Easton.
Honestly though, I don’t have enough words to describe how much I love this series and how much I enjoyed Easton and Wren’s story. They weren’t my favorite couple, I think that title is still Liv & Liam’s, but they came pretty damn close!
I did have a lot of frustration when it came to Wren and their friends expecting the worst of Easton because of his past and not giving him enough credit… He was such a cinnamon roll underneath his playboy ways, and really was such a wonderful character. I just hated how much his friends couldn’t see that he wanted to & could change, and that he really would be the best boyfriend for Wren.
So looking forward to Ben’s book, but not looking forward to this series ending 😭
January 29, 2023
i loved this book!
if you want enemies with benefits romance, with a soft hero that will do anything for the heroine, this is the book!
if you want enemies with benefits romance, with a soft hero that will do anything for the heroine, this is the book!
March 8, 2025
4.25 ⭐️
Wow. The way this book started was PERFECT!!! It hooked me IMMEDIATELY. I don’t think a book made me so giddy so early in a long while. It was the perfect amount of bickering, tension, and delicious spice 🥵. It was technically an “enemies to lovers,” but it was more like people who get on each other's nerves. It was so good, I LOVED Easton and Wren. He was so down bad for her, it was amazing!! He was the perfect amount of cocky, confident, but sweet and attentive. And Miss Wren was the independent woman who was juggling college, managing a bar on her own, taking care of her grandpa, while also making time for her friends. And Easton was exactly what she needed to relax and just enjoy life with. These two are so perfect for each other.
The only big downside to this book was everyone including his friends degrading him and making it seem like he’s such a fuckup who can’t keep his dick in his pants, when in reality he’s so much more than that and it’s hurting his feelings. It was always like don’t be a dick, are you sure you can go a week without having sex I know you, he doesn’t know how to take care of anyone, he only thinks about himself, like shah the fuck. Every single one of his actions contradicted these statements which is why it was so fucking annoying. And then to make matters worse Wren plays into it and he hears her. Like it must fucking suck for anyone to hear that the person you are crazy for, want to be better for, the person you want to make happy, doing things out of the norm for, the person that you have been helping and spoiling talks shit about you to her friends.
This book has dislike to lovers, college romance, forced proximity as project partners and having to share a room in a couples resort, he falls first and harder, he sees her naughty photos 🤭, and hot smexy shower time and spice in ch 5 & 6!!! I HIGHLY recommend this book if you want a quick read, but has good tension, bickering, flirting, spice and caring, then this is for you 🫶.
Favorite quotes/scenes:
“I hate you so fucking much Westfield.”
“Huh. That’s weird. That sounded a whole lot like I want to fuck you so fucking bad, East.”
“You wish.”
“I do. So stop looking at me like that.”
“Like what?”
“Like you want me to fuck you. You do it all the fucking time when you think I don’t see you.”
“I won’t touch you unless you tell me to. And I’m not here for me, okay? I don’t expect anything from you.”
“I hope you’re prepared for a whole lot of nothing.”
“If all I get tonight is to watch you for a bit, that’s plenty.”
“Easton Westfield is cuddling with me and invested in a fictional romance, and I’m pretty sure I like it.”
“Everyone is so freaking nice, and the drinks taste like candy. It isn’t all that wild yet though. I’ve only seen one couple fucking in a corner, and one person jumping naked into the heated pool, so I’m not entirely sure what East was worried about. Sometimes I think he thinks I’m more delicate than I am.” 🤣
“That morning when I see her sprawled out on our bed, her hair messed, and a little smile on her face in her sleep, I know I need her. I have no idea how I can convince her to take me seriously, but where there’s a will, there’s a way, right?”
“I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want her. Every other woman I’ve ever known pales in comparison. The way I need her. I know in the depths of my fucking soul that I’m lost on her for good. The way she touches me, the way she talks to me, the way she sees me—I know she’s my fucking person.”
“You’re the only thing I want. The only person I want with me. I don’t need opportunities or choices. I made my choice the second I realized you actually fucking loved me. Having someone like you—so smart, so fierce, so fucking independent look at me and actually want me? Choose me? Love me? I’m not stupid enough to pass that up.”
“You feel that? The way your heart beats like that? Because it beats for me, Princess. Only me. I love the way it feels under my hands, under my lips. Knowing how fucking much you want me every time I touch you.”
“The warmth that blooms in my chest at having him at my side makes me feel like I could face anything—do anything, and the knowledge that it’s a feeling I’m going to have for the rest of our lives makes me feel like I’ve finally found a new home. One with him. Surrounded by our friends.”
Wow. The way this book started was PERFECT!!! It hooked me IMMEDIATELY. I don’t think a book made me so giddy so early in a long while. It was the perfect amount of bickering, tension, and delicious spice 🥵. It was technically an “enemies to lovers,” but it was more like people who get on each other's nerves. It was so good, I LOVED Easton and Wren. He was so down bad for her, it was amazing!! He was the perfect amount of cocky, confident, but sweet and attentive. And Miss Wren was the independent woman who was juggling college, managing a bar on her own, taking care of her grandpa, while also making time for her friends. And Easton was exactly what she needed to relax and just enjoy life with. These two are so perfect for each other.
The only big downside to this book was everyone including his friends degrading him and making it seem like he’s such a fuckup who can’t keep his dick in his pants, when in reality he’s so much more than that and it’s hurting his feelings. It was always like don’t be a dick, are you sure you can go a week without having sex I know you, he doesn’t know how to take care of anyone, he only thinks about himself, like shah the fuck. Every single one of his actions contradicted these statements which is why it was so fucking annoying. And then to make matters worse Wren plays into it and he hears her. Like it must fucking suck for anyone to hear that the person you are crazy for, want to be better for, the person you want to make happy, doing things out of the norm for, the person that you have been helping and spoiling talks shit about you to her friends.
This book has dislike to lovers, college romance, forced proximity as project partners and having to share a room in a couples resort, he falls first and harder, he sees her naughty photos 🤭, and hot smexy shower time and spice in ch 5 & 6!!! I HIGHLY recommend this book if you want a quick read, but has good tension, bickering, flirting, spice and caring, then this is for you 🫶.
Favorite quotes/scenes:
“I hate you so fucking much Westfield.”
“Huh. That’s weird. That sounded a whole lot like I want to fuck you so fucking bad, East.”
“You wish.”
“I do. So stop looking at me like that.”
“Like what?”
“Like you want me to fuck you. You do it all the fucking time when you think I don’t see you.”
“I won’t touch you unless you tell me to. And I’m not here for me, okay? I don’t expect anything from you.”
“I hope you’re prepared for a whole lot of nothing.”
“If all I get tonight is to watch you for a bit, that’s plenty.”
“Easton Westfield is cuddling with me and invested in a fictional romance, and I’m pretty sure I like it.”
“Everyone is so freaking nice, and the drinks taste like candy. It isn’t all that wild yet though. I’ve only seen one couple fucking in a corner, and one person jumping naked into the heated pool, so I’m not entirely sure what East was worried about. Sometimes I think he thinks I’m more delicate than I am.” 🤣
“That morning when I see her sprawled out on our bed, her hair messed, and a little smile on her face in her sleep, I know I need her. I have no idea how I can convince her to take me seriously, but where there’s a will, there’s a way, right?”
“I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want her. Every other woman I’ve ever known pales in comparison. The way I need her. I know in the depths of my fucking soul that I’m lost on her for good. The way she touches me, the way she talks to me, the way she sees me—I know she’s my fucking person.”
“You’re the only thing I want. The only person I want with me. I don’t need opportunities or choices. I made my choice the second I realized you actually fucking loved me. Having someone like you—so smart, so fierce, so fucking independent look at me and actually want me? Choose me? Love me? I’m not stupid enough to pass that up.”
“You feel that? The way your heart beats like that? Because it beats for me, Princess. Only me. I love the way it feels under my hands, under my lips. Knowing how fucking much you want me every time I touch you.”
“The warmth that blooms in my chest at having him at my side makes me feel like I could face anything—do anything, and the knowledge that it’s a feeling I’m going to have for the rest of our lives makes me feel like I’ve finally found a new home. One with him. Surrounded by our friends.”
January 19, 2023
Can I give more than five stars?!
This was the first book I’ve read by this Author.
I read this ARC in 24 hours! Didn’t want to put it down it was so good.
This is an interconnected standalone
I haven’t read the others but after devouring this one I think I need to.
Wren is the FMC and man is she feisty! She is independent and wants no handouts. She doesn’t so relationships because she is always working at the bar she’s taken over from her Gramps or she’s at her college classes. But even she can’t deny Easton Westfield no matter how hard she fights it.
Easton the MMC…..The mouth on this man 🫢🥵 he is looking to get drafted in the NFL. He is wealthy and has a Fuck boy reputation. But he undeniably wants Wren. And he knows she wants him too he just has to show her.
These two come together in a “hateship” a Frenemies with benefits and it gets spicyyyyy! The VIP club scene was my favorite 😉
Their chemistry and tension is everything!
I freaking loved the banter between them.
The way Easton made Wren see who he truly was, Swoons***
New book boyfriend?! YES!
This book had everything, I highly recommend.
This was the first book I’ve read by this Author.
I read this ARC in 24 hours! Didn’t want to put it down it was so good.
This is an interconnected standalone
I haven’t read the others but after devouring this one I think I need to.
Wren is the FMC and man is she feisty! She is independent and wants no handouts. She doesn’t so relationships because she is always working at the bar she’s taken over from her Gramps or she’s at her college classes. But even she can’t deny Easton Westfield no matter how hard she fights it.
Easton the MMC…..The mouth on this man 🫢🥵 he is looking to get drafted in the NFL. He is wealthy and has a Fuck boy reputation. But he undeniably wants Wren. And he knows she wants him too he just has to show her.
These two come together in a “hateship” a Frenemies with benefits and it gets spicyyyyy! The VIP club scene was my favorite 😉
Their chemistry and tension is everything!
I freaking loved the banter between them.
The way Easton made Wren see who he truly was, Swoons***
New book boyfriend?! YES!
This book had everything, I highly recommend.
March 5, 2023
3,5 stars:
Things I Liked:
-enemies to lovers trope
-the chemistry between Easton and Wren
-Easton proving everyone wrong (those who said he was just a f***boy and couldn’t be in a relationship)
-Easton’s thoughtfulness (always wanting to help Wren, whether that be financially or emotionally, when he sees her struggling). His actions made it very obvious how much he cared for her
-Wren’s love for her Gramps and the business he built (the bar)
-Waylon, and Ben all knowing about Easton and Wren’s situation yet not telling him to stay away from her or that he wasn’t good enough for her (as I’m sure Liam would have)
-Liv hearing Easton and Wren when they first hooked up yet keeping it to herself and letting them figure things out on her own
-getting a sneak peek into Ben’s story when he and Easton went to the art gallery (seeing how nervous he was around Violet and how unlike him that was)
Things I Didn’t Like:
-more emotional bonding and less sex scenes
-how Wren not only wanted to hide what was going on with East, but she also insulted him to her friends when he was in the next room 😡
-that everyone around Easton (including his closest friends like Liam and Kenz) always thought the worst of him
-how the author doesn’t tell us when the epilogue takes place (6 months? 1 year? 2 years? It could’ve been 10 years later for all we know)
Things I Would’ve Liked To See:
-Easton’s parents. I’m interested to know what their dynamic is - does his (step-) mom treat him differently? Is he in his brothers shadow? Does his dad put a lot of pressure on him?
-more time before Easton proposed (it seemed extremely rushed in my opinion)
-possibly a flashback (or at least more of a reason) as to why Wren disliked Easton so much before she actually got to know him
Things I Liked:
-enemies to lovers trope
-the chemistry between Easton and Wren
-Easton proving everyone wrong (those who said he was just a f***boy and couldn’t be in a relationship)
-Easton’s thoughtfulness (always wanting to help Wren, whether that be financially or emotionally, when he sees her struggling). His actions made it very obvious how much he cared for her
-Wren’s love for her Gramps and the business he built (the bar)
-Waylon, and Ben all knowing about Easton and Wren’s situation yet not telling him to stay away from her or that he wasn’t good enough for her (as I’m sure Liam would have)
-Liv hearing Easton and Wren when they first hooked up yet keeping it to herself and letting them figure things out on her own
-getting a sneak peek into Ben’s story when he and Easton went to the art gallery (seeing how nervous he was around Violet and how unlike him that was)
Things I Didn’t Like:
-more emotional bonding and less sex scenes
-how Wren not only wanted to hide what was going on with East, but she also insulted him to her friends when he was in the next room 😡
-that everyone around Easton (including his closest friends like Liam and Kenz) always thought the worst of him
-how the author doesn’t tell us when the epilogue takes place (6 months? 1 year? 2 years? It could’ve been 10 years later for all we know)
Things I Would’ve Liked To See:
-Easton’s parents. I’m interested to know what their dynamic is - does his (step-) mom treat him differently? Is he in his brothers shadow? Does his dad put a lot of pressure on him?
-more time before Easton proposed (it seemed extremely rushed in my opinion)
-possibly a flashback (or at least more of a reason) as to why Wren disliked Easton so much before she actually got to know him
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2023
East > everyone else in the series.
June 19, 2023
This is book #3 in the Plays & Penalties series & it’s about Wren & Easton. Wren is Mac & Liv’s third roommate. Her & Easton, a tight end for the university’s football team & the biggest playboy, don’t get along. Like at all. They’re constantly at each other’s throats, & being in the same friend group means they’re around each other way more than they’d like.
One night after work, Wren comes home to Easton laying in her bed, hiding from the party currently going on in the house. One thing leads to another & the end up hooking up. Wren is determined to move on & act like nothing ever happened but Easton isn’t having it. He only wants more. So when they go on a week trip with their friends to a couples resort, they end up sharing a room & agree to a “hateship” while they’re gone. So what happens when their frenemies with benefits situation leads to feelings getting involved?
I absolutely loved both Easton & Wren. Wren is such an independent, bad*** b*tch. I really related to her & her personality. Easton had so much character development & personal growth; I was so here for it. He went from the biggest player on campus to wifed up & obsessed with his girl within weeks — despite everyone around him doubting him. & if you love dirty talk, this is the book for you! Easton’s mouth is downright filthy 🥵
Enemies to lovers is hands down my favorite trope & this one is absolute perfection. This was my second time reading it & it’s still my favorite book & couple of the entire series 🩷
After getting to meet Tobias, Easton’s brother, in this book, I can’t wait to read his story coming up in Maggie’s new series! I can’t recommend her books enough, she just writes top tier banter & spice!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance 🏈
- Enemies to Lovers
- Independent FMC
- Reformed Playboy
- He Falls First
5/5⭐️
3.5/5🌶️
One night after work, Wren comes home to Easton laying in her bed, hiding from the party currently going on in the house. One thing leads to another & the end up hooking up. Wren is determined to move on & act like nothing ever happened but Easton isn’t having it. He only wants more. So when they go on a week trip with their friends to a couples resort, they end up sharing a room & agree to a “hateship” while they’re gone. So what happens when their frenemies with benefits situation leads to feelings getting involved?
I absolutely loved both Easton & Wren. Wren is such an independent, bad*** b*tch. I really related to her & her personality. Easton had so much character development & personal growth; I was so here for it. He went from the biggest player on campus to wifed up & obsessed with his girl within weeks — despite everyone around him doubting him. & if you love dirty talk, this is the book for you! Easton’s mouth is downright filthy 🥵
Enemies to lovers is hands down my favorite trope & this one is absolute perfection. This was my second time reading it & it’s still my favorite book & couple of the entire series 🩷
After getting to meet Tobias, Easton’s brother, in this book, I can’t wait to read his story coming up in Maggie’s new series! I can’t recommend her books enough, she just writes top tier banter & spice!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance 🏈
- Enemies to Lovers
- Independent FMC
- Reformed Playboy
- He Falls First
5/5⭐️
3.5/5🌶️
August 4, 2024
After reading the first book Play Fake, I didn't want to give this author more chances mainly due to the safety of the book. But I was curious about East and Wren's story and this blurb sounded really promising... Must admit I was pleasantly surprised!
Easton was a notorious manwhore and not very likeable character in the first book, as I remember. Obviously, the goal of the author was to redeem him as much as possible, and it may seem a little too much at times to be honest. 😊 He became this dreamy boyfriend and there wasn't one flaw on him throughout the whole book. Wren was a tough girl, but she showed her soft side when it came to East. I liked both of them as a couple to be honest, they were supportive of each other, which was super necessary. Getting to the one thing I did NOT like.
Their mutual friends were real assholes when it came to Easton. I especially didn't like the guys' perspective, majority of them used to be manwhores as well, still all of them were breathing down his neck about Wren. The whole book is a proof to the friends that East is actually not a dick, and I think it's really sad that his close friends have no idea, who he is deep down.
The writing is promising, albeit a few things didn't make sense to me, and I honestly hope the author keeps improving her style.
Oh and also hope she gets better covers, cause these are so ugly 😁
July 25, 2024
3.5 stars ⭐️ honestly another brain rot read lmao def guilty pleasure books but cringing at the nickname he calls her and sometimes the smut was too much that i skipped thru it 🫥 also sometimes this book was saur unrealistic like is he jeff bezos???
December 11, 2023
“Have you ever had a hookup that haunted you?”
💖 Enemies with Benefits
🏈 Football Romance
💖 Secret Relationship
🏈 Reformed Player
💖 Independent FMC
🏈 He Falls First
💖 HEA
I absolutely loved Easton and Wren together! I have completely fallen for the Easton Westfield charm! Easton was a total player, adverse to relationships, sexy and arrogant, knowing he could get any girl he wanted into his bed. But he met his match in Wren. They hated each other, always pushing each other's buttons, but after Easton lost the biggest football game of the year, one that could have influenced his future in the NFL draft, Wren offered him some comfort in a steamy shower scene. It was supposed to be just a one night stand but Easton couldn't get enough and wanted more. So when they shared a room at a couples resort in the mountains on a vacation with their friends, they decided to explore a hateship, a secret frenemies with benefits arrangement. But what would happen when feelings started to become real?
“Don’t waste all your chances for happiness trying to give everyone else theirs.”
Easton was a total playboy but underneath it all he had such a good heart. He fell so hard and so fast for Wren, completely obsessed and addicted to her. He was thoughtful and caring, willing to do absolutely anything and everything for her, raw and honest vulnerability showing through in the way he opened up to her.
Wren was such a badass FMC, strong and independent, smart and driven, self-sacrificing as she always helped others but didn't ask for help herself. She managed her grandfather's bar while also taking care of him, working hard just to keep up. I was so invested in her story, feeling everything she was going through. I loved the way she challenged Easton and the banter between them perfectly reflected the enemies to lovers trope.
“Sometimes I think about pushing you until you slam me up against a wall and fuck me hard. What you’d say. If you’d tell me how much you wanted me. If you’d be any good in bed at all or if you’d be just another one of those rich fuckboys who doesn’t have to try. If you could even make me come.”
I loved how Wren saw Easton for who he truly was beyond what everyone else could see. In a surprising twist, he wasn't perfect, cracks in his ego appearing if you looked. I loved how Easton never gave up on Wren, breaking through her walls and always supportive of her through her struggles. The two of them together were absolute fire and the dirty talk only intensified their connection. This was the soul crushing kind of love and I was nearly in tears by the end. She was truly his "Princess" and they were undeniably meant for each other.
“The truth is, Princess; it might not all be pretend. I think I might actually hate you a little bit right now. For helping me figure out I had a heart, just to turn around and break it the way you are.”
This was the first book I've read by Maggie Rawdon and I have nothing but good things to say about it. It's the third book in the Plays and Penalties series yet it works well as a standalone while setting up the next installment with Ben's story flawlessly. I know I'm going to read the entire series from the beginning now that I've met the players. And I'm excited to see there's a different series with a book that features Tobias, Easton's NFL star brother. All of the characters were so well developed and I know already that I'll read anything the author writes. This was simply enemies to lovers chef's kiss perfection!!
💖 Enemies with Benefits
🏈 Football Romance
💖 Secret Relationship
🏈 Reformed Player
💖 Independent FMC
🏈 He Falls First
💖 HEA
I absolutely loved Easton and Wren together! I have completely fallen for the Easton Westfield charm! Easton was a total player, adverse to relationships, sexy and arrogant, knowing he could get any girl he wanted into his bed. But he met his match in Wren. They hated each other, always pushing each other's buttons, but after Easton lost the biggest football game of the year, one that could have influenced his future in the NFL draft, Wren offered him some comfort in a steamy shower scene. It was supposed to be just a one night stand but Easton couldn't get enough and wanted more. So when they shared a room at a couples resort in the mountains on a vacation with their friends, they decided to explore a hateship, a secret frenemies with benefits arrangement. But what would happen when feelings started to become real?
“Don’t waste all your chances for happiness trying to give everyone else theirs.”
Easton was a total playboy but underneath it all he had such a good heart. He fell so hard and so fast for Wren, completely obsessed and addicted to her. He was thoughtful and caring, willing to do absolutely anything and everything for her, raw and honest vulnerability showing through in the way he opened up to her.
Wren was such a badass FMC, strong and independent, smart and driven, self-sacrificing as she always helped others but didn't ask for help herself. She managed her grandfather's bar while also taking care of him, working hard just to keep up. I was so invested in her story, feeling everything she was going through. I loved the way she challenged Easton and the banter between them perfectly reflected the enemies to lovers trope.
“Sometimes I think about pushing you until you slam me up against a wall and fuck me hard. What you’d say. If you’d tell me how much you wanted me. If you’d be any good in bed at all or if you’d be just another one of those rich fuckboys who doesn’t have to try. If you could even make me come.”
I loved how Wren saw Easton for who he truly was beyond what everyone else could see. In a surprising twist, he wasn't perfect, cracks in his ego appearing if you looked. I loved how Easton never gave up on Wren, breaking through her walls and always supportive of her through her struggles. The two of them together were absolute fire and the dirty talk only intensified their connection. This was the soul crushing kind of love and I was nearly in tears by the end. She was truly his "Princess" and they were undeniably meant for each other.
“The truth is, Princess; it might not all be pretend. I think I might actually hate you a little bit right now. For helping me figure out I had a heart, just to turn around and break it the way you are.”
This was the first book I've read by Maggie Rawdon and I have nothing but good things to say about it. It's the third book in the Plays and Penalties series yet it works well as a standalone while setting up the next installment with Ben's story flawlessly. I know I'm going to read the entire series from the beginning now that I've met the players. And I'm excited to see there's a different series with a book that features Tobias, Easton's NFL star brother. All of the characters were so well developed and I know already that I'll read anything the author writes. This was simply enemies to lovers chef's kiss perfection!!
January 22, 2023
Ben: "I'm checking to see when it dropped below zero in Hell."
Yep. I felt that, Ben.🤣
When one mentions the trope of "he falls first", you never would expect for Easton Westfield to fall into that category. EVER. He's been the ultimate, textbook case of college playboy throughout the first two books in this series.
From Easton & Wren's first "hate" filled hook-up, there was just this vibe between them that you had to know was going to go supernova and quick.
Wren has this perception of who East is and she's just not willing to budge from it. East is determined to prove to her that there's more to him than the playboy rich kid that she thinks he is. The things that East concocts, over and over, to get opportunities to prove to Wren that he's MORE are sweet and sometimes wild. They're definitely swoon worthy.
“The way she touches me, the way she talks to me, the way she sees me—I know she’s my f***ing person.”
Much to Wren's frustration at times, he's there for her every time she turns around. Her knight in shining armor. Riding in to save her every time. She's still got herself convinced that this is all just a game of frenemies with benefits though. She's a tough nut to crack, this one.
I love their banter, their play fights, their dirty talk, and the TENSION! Hiding in plain sight from their friends. This hateship is ALL THE THINGS!
I got super frustrated with the friend group, guys & gals, because they just would not let up on the constant negativity where East was concerned. Like no matter what he did that was good or positive, they just couldn't seem to see past his former self.
Always check the TW/CW:
💥Frenemies 💥Secret relationship
💥College football 💥Forced proximity
Anywho! Time to wrap this up with the goodies:
Read: 4🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 4🌶🌶🌶🌶
HEA
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Yep. I felt that, Ben.🤣
When one mentions the trope of "he falls first", you never would expect for Easton Westfield to fall into that category. EVER. He's been the ultimate, textbook case of college playboy throughout the first two books in this series.
From Easton & Wren's first "hate" filled hook-up, there was just this vibe between them that you had to know was going to go supernova and quick.
Wren has this perception of who East is and she's just not willing to budge from it. East is determined to prove to her that there's more to him than the playboy rich kid that she thinks he is. The things that East concocts, over and over, to get opportunities to prove to Wren that he's MORE are sweet and sometimes wild. They're definitely swoon worthy.
“The way she touches me, the way she talks to me, the way she sees me—I know she’s my f***ing person.”
Much to Wren's frustration at times, he's there for her every time she turns around. Her knight in shining armor. Riding in to save her every time. She's still got herself convinced that this is all just a game of frenemies with benefits though. She's a tough nut to crack, this one.
I love their banter, their play fights, their dirty talk, and the TENSION! Hiding in plain sight from their friends. This hateship is ALL THE THINGS!
I got super frustrated with the friend group, guys & gals, because they just would not let up on the constant negativity where East was concerned. Like no matter what he did that was good or positive, they just couldn't seem to see past his former self.
Always check the TW/CW:
💥Frenemies 💥Secret relationship
💥College football 💥Forced proximity
Anywho! Time to wrap this up with the goodies:
Read: 4🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 4🌶🌶🌶🌶
HEA
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 6, 2023
This was definitely my favorite out of the whole series! I loooved the enemies to lovers vibe, but the way East never really hated Wren and would do anything for her made me love him all the more. And thank fuck that at least one of these men knew how to communicate! Between that and his filthy mouth, he is by far the MVP.
We've seen these two fight like hell in the previous books, mainly because of how different they are; East is a rich playboy while Wren is so independent and hard-headed and refused to take help from anyone. Of course they were going to clash, but the more they did, the blurred line kept getting blurrier, and then before you knew it they couldn't keep their hands off each other. But with Wren not wanting anyone to know, will East ever convince her to take a real chance on him? Or will he always be her dirty little secret?
I did like Wren, but East clearly stole the show here. I hated how everyone was so judgemental to him when he didn't deserve it. And he was the who continuously put the effort in his relationship with Wren, and I felt that it was never properly reciprocated. I definitely felt that she loved him, I just wish he was appreciated a bit more.
All in all though this is a fantastic addition to the series and I can't wait to see what this author will come up with next!
We've seen these two fight like hell in the previous books, mainly because of how different they are; East is a rich playboy while Wren is so independent and hard-headed and refused to take help from anyone. Of course they were going to clash, but the more they did, the blurred line kept getting blurrier, and then before you knew it they couldn't keep their hands off each other. But with Wren not wanting anyone to know, will East ever convince her to take a real chance on him? Or will he always be her dirty little secret?
I did like Wren, but East clearly stole the show here. I hated how everyone was so judgemental to him when he didn't deserve it. And he was the who continuously put the effort in his relationship with Wren, and I felt that it was never properly reciprocated. I definitely felt that she loved him, I just wish he was appreciated a bit more.
All in all though this is a fantastic addition to the series and I can't wait to see what this author will come up with next!
January 30, 2023
4.5 ✰︎ STARS
The “𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩“ between Wren and Easton has all the 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐟𝐮𝐧 chemistry I love in an enemies with benefits romance 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 all the 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐲, 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫.
It’s written so well paced, I was fully engaged and entertained throughout the story.
Wren is a strong, independent hard working young woman who is learning when to be snarky and when to allow herself to be a bit softer and emotional.
Easton is an arrogant, wealthy football god who doesn’t do relationships. He’s also funny, witty and has a very surprising hidden side of kindness.
Both characters battle with each other and fight having feelings and especially 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 their real feelings.
Their enemies with benefits “𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩“ is very sexy, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 and a lot of 𝐟𝐮𝐧. I love the push and pull, the 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 are great and the mild angst is perfect.
I love the way their relationship changed and the way things develop between them.
I love the secondary characters in this series of interconnected stand-alones. They are all friends, they add plenty of fun and a feeling of family. I loved the previous book 𝘋𝘌𝘓𝘈𝘠 𝘖𝘍 𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌, I highly recommend this series and these books to anyone who loves NA romance, college romance that isn’t over dramatic or very angsty.
This book and series is 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐲, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐲 and 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧!
The “𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩“ between Wren and Easton has all the 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐟𝐮𝐧 chemistry I love in an enemies with benefits romance 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 all the 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐲, 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫.
It’s written so well paced, I was fully engaged and entertained throughout the story.
Wren is a strong, independent hard working young woman who is learning when to be snarky and when to allow herself to be a bit softer and emotional.
Easton is an arrogant, wealthy football god who doesn’t do relationships. He’s also funny, witty and has a very surprising hidden side of kindness.
Both characters battle with each other and fight having feelings and especially 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 their real feelings.
Their enemies with benefits “𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩“ is very sexy, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 and a lot of 𝐟𝐮𝐧. I love the push and pull, the 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 are great and the mild angst is perfect.
I love the way their relationship changed and the way things develop between them.
I love the secondary characters in this series of interconnected stand-alones. They are all friends, they add plenty of fun and a feeling of family. I loved the previous book 𝘋𝘌𝘓𝘈𝘠 𝘖𝘍 𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌, I highly recommend this series and these books to anyone who loves NA romance, college romance that isn’t over dramatic or very angsty.
This book and series is 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐲, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐲 and 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧!
March 22, 2023
5 beautiful stars!! This is the spiciest of all the books. Enemies to lovers! It starts right off by chapter 3 them bantering and having some hateful “situations” 🥵🔥 I am not sure they ever hate each other really. They certainly don’t for long, whether they admit it or not is an entirely different thing. Easton is way more than he has been portrayed in the previous books, and he doesn’t know his self worth. Wren has a not so great history and a tougher life than the rest of this group. Easton would do anything to help her. This book is low drama for the most part. They mostly learn what it’s like to have someone love you for you …. There are hurt feelings, but they are both pretty respectful once they realize something they are doing is hurting the other. I just love both characters and their story. It was fabulous. If I hadn’t already read Bens story I would be happily off to read that next.
July 2, 2023
Easton Westfield is a top tier book boyfriend. You read that correctly 👀😮💨
Idk how Maggie does it but the fictional men she keeps writing are just a dream. If only they were real my god.
Easton redeemed himself in a different way. He wasn’t a bad person before but he was severely misunderstood. Through his story we got to see how kind, romantic, compassionate and down right filthy he is. He truly is the most generous man and truly is the definition of “if he wanted to, he would”.
Wren is a character I was dying to get her story and when we got it, it was so wonderful. Seeing her having to be vulnerable and putting her trust into someone like East — it was so goooood. Their chemistry was off the charts, especially with their hate to love w/benefits type situationship. But seeing them both grow with and for each other 😭
Top fav in the series so far and I am itching to start Ben’s story! 👏🏻👀
Idk how Maggie does it but the fictional men she keeps writing are just a dream. If only they were real my god.
Easton redeemed himself in a different way. He wasn’t a bad person before but he was severely misunderstood. Through his story we got to see how kind, romantic, compassionate and down right filthy he is. He truly is the most generous man and truly is the definition of “if he wanted to, he would”.
Wren is a character I was dying to get her story and when we got it, it was so wonderful. Seeing her having to be vulnerable and putting her trust into someone like East — it was so goooood. Their chemistry was off the charts, especially with their hate to love w/benefits type situationship. But seeing them both grow with and for each other 😭
Top fav in the series so far and I am itching to start Ben’s story! 👏🏻👀
March 15, 2023
This one took me a bit longer to read because I was in a fantasy mood, but it's my second favorite book of this series. In Personal Foul we finally get to see Easton and Wren's relationship in the limelight. And Easton is the player turned king of romance that we love to read about in these romance novels.
Plus, there's already been so much lead up to Wren and Easton's relationship that we dive right into the spicy scenes. But then we also get to see the sweet and dedicated side of Easton, and let me tell you, that's a man anyone would be proud to be in a relationship with. He's so thoughtful and just really does his best to try and take care of Wren. I love Easton for it. And Easton alone makes me rate this one 4 stars.
Plus, there's already been so much lead up to Wren and Easton's relationship that we dive right into the spicy scenes. But then we also get to see the sweet and dedicated side of Easton, and let me tell you, that's a man anyone would be proud to be in a relationship with. He's so thoughtful and just really does his best to try and take care of Wren. I love Easton for it. And Easton alone makes me rate this one 4 stars.
January 23, 2023
This book was an absolute joy and filled with the good kind of jump scare level and amount of spice. This is my first book by Maggie, but I’ve already downloaded the two books prior to this in the series.
Wren is a stressed-out college student who manages the family bar. Easton is a rich playboy who loves to have fun. These two hate each other. And what makes for a good start to a spicy relationship? Some hate.
These two are explosive. The chemistry was off the charts. The real star of the book was East. His dirty talking is immaculate and watching him transition his ways to convincing her to love him was amazing. Adored him from start to finish. And, Wren deserved the world.
This book was everything I love about a college sports romance. It was fun, light, and all kinds of spicy.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wren is a stressed-out college student who manages the family bar. Easton is a rich playboy who loves to have fun. These two hate each other. And what makes for a good start to a spicy relationship? Some hate.
These two are explosive. The chemistry was off the charts. The real star of the book was East. His dirty talking is immaculate and watching him transition his ways to convincing her to love him was amazing. Adored him from start to finish. And, Wren deserved the world.
This book was everything I love about a college sports romance. It was fun, light, and all kinds of spicy.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 26, 2023
Enemies with Benefits
Secret Relationship
College Sports
Forced Proximity
Tell me how I demolished this book, it’s such a quick read, I totally lost myself in.
I’m obsessed with Easton and Wrens story. There wasn’t much football in this sports romance, but I loved it all the same. Wren has a lot on her plate with school, work and her grandpa. She doesn’t have time for a relationship, and isn’t interested in being one of the many lovers of Easton.
Easton the football player, hot shot, has all the girls, wants Wren. Easton has a complicated background, and is more than meets the eye. Honestly he’s such a softy, and caring person.
After one hookup at a party, these two vow it’s a one time thing. Which of course doesn’t happen. They’re drawn to each other and decide to form a Hateship. Which they attempt to hide from their friend group. Their banter, and jokes kept me interested but the SPICE in this book is perfection, as well as the dirty talk. Easton does NOT disappoint.
Secret Relationship
College Sports
Forced Proximity
Tell me how I demolished this book, it’s such a quick read, I totally lost myself in.
I’m obsessed with Easton and Wrens story. There wasn’t much football in this sports romance, but I loved it all the same. Wren has a lot on her plate with school, work and her grandpa. She doesn’t have time for a relationship, and isn’t interested in being one of the many lovers of Easton.
Easton the football player, hot shot, has all the girls, wants Wren. Easton has a complicated background, and is more than meets the eye. Honestly he’s such a softy, and caring person.
After one hookup at a party, these two vow it’s a one time thing. Which of course doesn’t happen. They’re drawn to each other and decide to form a Hateship. Which they attempt to hide from their friend group. Their banter, and jokes kept me interested but the SPICE in this book is perfection, as well as the dirty talk. Easton does NOT disappoint.
January 23, 2023
This book was just everything! I absolutely devoured this read. Sports romances are up there in my favorite sub genres and this one was absolute perfection. East and Wren are two characters who will stick with me for a long time. Two stubborn people who hate hate but love harder.
The banter between them had me flipping the pages as quickly as I could. These two went through a rollercoaster of emotions together but the strength they have together is just unmatched. I really loved these two.
Such a great read!
The banter between them had me flipping the pages as quickly as I could. These two went through a rollercoaster of emotions together but the strength they have together is just unmatched. I really loved these two.
Such a great read!
November 14, 2024
❤️/5
coup de cœur,
j’ai beaucoup trop aimé ce tome
coup de cœur,
j’ai beaucoup trop aimé ce tome
September 22, 2023
Definitely my favorite in the series so far. I loved the tension between these two and how they finally gave in to each other ❤️🔥
December 9, 2025
They had me in the first third... then kept losing me for the rest
January 12, 2024
Didn’t love it. the characters didn’t make me feel anything. Just ok and a little boring.
August 5, 2023
I read these more of a guilty pleasure and tend not to think of them too critically so this is more notes for me to remember about this book.
This was definitely spicy in a good way, what else would you expect from Easton’s book? But I feel like there was room to give the story more depth. Even the epilogue was more sex.
I love Easton’s character. After the reveal of him also being his family’s ‘dirty little secret’ I wish the author had made a stronger build up with him being Wren’s ‘dirty little secret’. She doesn’t really see the parallels after the reveal. I also would have liked more about his family dynamic, not necessarily a ‘poor little rich boy’ trope but just more.
Meeting his mom/getting those answers may have been a nice little secondary plot. Also maybe a stronger impression of why despite being a playboy his is against cheating and is determined to only marry once despite Wren’s teasing about three wives.
Lastly, her friends didn’t trust him to take care of her hangover but trust him to take her back after gramps has a stroke and only return early because Easton asks them? That doesn’t track at all.
This was definitely spicy in a good way, what else would you expect from Easton’s book? But I feel like there was room to give the story more depth. Even the epilogue was more sex.
I love Easton’s character. After the reveal of him also being his family’s ‘dirty little secret’ I wish the author had made a stronger build up with him being Wren’s ‘dirty little secret’. She doesn’t really see the parallels after the reveal. I also would have liked more about his family dynamic, not necessarily a ‘poor little rich boy’ trope but just more.
Meeting his mom/getting those answers may have been a nice little secondary plot. Also maybe a stronger impression of why despite being a playboy his is against cheating and is determined to only marry once despite Wren’s teasing about three wives.
Lastly, her friends didn’t trust him to take care of her hangover but trust him to take her back after gramps has a stroke and only return early because Easton asks them? That doesn’t track at all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 24, 2025
I am in my Maggie Rawdon era! Her books are magical.
Personal Foul is Easton and Wren's story which is filled with incredible enemies to lovers tension, snarky banter, an amazing found family dynamic, and heartfelt HEA.
Easton has a playboy reputation, but when it comes to Wren, he absolutely melts for her. Wren is a spitfire and is fiercely independent; I loved all her retorts to him. They insist they 'hate' each other, when in reality they couldn't be more perfect together. Easton slowly breaks down Wren's walls and she finds herself opening up to him. Maggie's storytelling is truly the perfect mix of sweet and spice, I highly recommend this series.
Personal Foul is Easton and Wren's story which is filled with incredible enemies to lovers tension, snarky banter, an amazing found family dynamic, and heartfelt HEA.
Easton has a playboy reputation, but when it comes to Wren, he absolutely melts for her. Wren is a spitfire and is fiercely independent; I loved all her retorts to him. They insist they 'hate' each other, when in reality they couldn't be more perfect together. Easton slowly breaks down Wren's walls and she finds herself opening up to him. Maggie's storytelling is truly the perfect mix of sweet and spice, I highly recommend this series.
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