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Try Me

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By Adriana Locke
Series: Play Me Series (Special Editions)
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Brief Description
"Try me."That's what Drake Bennett said when I declared on my live podcast that no man could make me fall in love. The former pro football star turned sportscaster didn't just laugh-he challenged my entire brand.Gianna Knows Things is built on the idea that love is... Read More
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"Try me."

That's what Drake Bennett said when I declared on my live podcast that no man could make me fall in love. The former pro football star turned sportscaster didn't just laugh-he challenged my entire brand.

Gianna Knows Things is built on the idea that love is a choice. Drake says it's a feeling-a magical, uncontrollable, world-shifting experience.

I call BS. He says I'm scared.

The audacity.

So, we make a bet. Six weeks of dating ... in front of millions of listeners. If I don't fall for him, I win. If I do ... don't worry. Not going to happen.

I expected spicy nights and viral ratings. What I didn't expect was thoughtful surprises, spontaneous affection, and moments that make my heart do strange things.

Drake isn't who I thought he was, and I can't tell what scares me more: that he's been playing me all along or that I'm wrong about love. Either way, someone's about to get hurt-and I hope it's not me.

Series: Play Me Series (Special Editions)

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781960355478

Publisher: Umbrella Publishing, Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2026

Imprint: Umbrella Publishing, Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 338

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Adriana Locke Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Romance Series: Play Me Series (Special Editions)

About the Author

Adriana Locke is a USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author with a knack for writing swoony, unforgettable contemporary romances. At nineteen, she traded her small-town roots for big-city life, only to realize her heart beats for quiet mornings and cozy chaos. These days, she's living her happily-ever-after in Ohio with Mr. Locke-her high school sweetheart-four lively sons, and two hilariously hyper Jack Russell terriers.When she's not penning love stories that will leave you laughing and sighing, Adriana is battling the epic quest of missing silverware, "gardening" (a.k.a. chatting with her plants), or leaving her grocery list on the counter as she heads to the store. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let her books whisk you away to a world of heartwarming romance and irresistible heroes.

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