Play Along

Name: Play Along
Brand: Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781399751957
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the new sports romance for 2024 with steam, fake dating and a Vegas wedding - from the TikTok sensation

By Liz Tomforde

Series: Windy City Series

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Series: Windy City Series

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Play Along by Liz Tomforde weaves a tantalising tale of unexpected romance and professional drama set against the backdrop of major league baseball. Kennedy Kay is determined to uphold her reputation as the only female athletic trainer for the Windy City Warriors, a role that demands both competence and decorum. However, her disciplined life takes a dramatic turn during a...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399751957

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 480

Collections

Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Liz Tomforde Romance Series: Windy City Series Sports Romance

About the Author

Born and raised in Northern California, Liz Tomforde is the youngest of five children. She grew up watching and playing sports. She loves all things romance, traveling, dogs, and hockey. She herself is a flight attendant, but when she's not traveling or writing, Liz can be found reading a good book or taking her Golden Retriever, Luke, on a hike in her hometown.

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