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Play Along

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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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781399751957

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 480

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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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