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The Long Game
From the bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception
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From the blockbuster bestselling author of THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION, a new rom-com about a disgraced soccer exec who agrees to coach her local team and must enlist the help of the retired soccer star she cannot stand for fans of The Hating Game and Ted Lasso.
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The unmissable romance from Elena Armas, bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception and The American Roommate Experiment.
A disgraced soccer exec reluctantly enlists the help of a retired soccer star in coaching a children’s team in this small-town love story in the vein of Ted Lasso and It Happened One Summer.
Adalyn Reyes has something to prove. After years of working at her father’s football club, she wants to make a name for herself. But not for the wrong reasons.
When an embarrassing video of Adalyn goes viral, her father sends her to a small town to turn around their struggling soccer team. She arrives armed with plans to kick them into shape, only to find a group of nine-year-old girls. One person is there to help: Cameron Caldani, a goalkeeping legend who is also inexplicably in town.
After an unfortunate incident involving a rooster, the two find themselves on opposing sides. Adalyn thinks Cameron is a surly, scowling brute. Cameron thinks Adalyn needs to take life less seriously. Despite their differences, the two need to play nice and remember they’re on the same team. After all, it’s a long game…
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The Long Game by Elena Armas has received glowing reviews for its charming and steamy narrative, noted for its palpable chemistry and slow-burn romance. Critics highlight its blend of humour, engaging characters, and an idyllic setting, making it a delightful read for romance enthusiasts. The book is praised for its fun sports romance theme and emotionally vibrant storytelling, solidifying Armas as a master of slow-burn dynamics.
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ISBN: 9781398522213
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Elena Armas is a Spanish writer, self-confessed hopeless romantic and proud book hoarder. Now, she’s also the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Spanish Love Deception, The American Roommate Experiment and The Long Game. Her latest novel is The Fiancé Dilemma. Her books are being translated to over thirty languages—which is bananas, if you ask her.
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