what i read in a week

back on my reading grind with 6 books this week! reading the striker by ana huang was extra special since i went to her midnight release in nyc. any other books i should add to my tbr?

book summaries:

Wild Eyes - Country music star Skylar Stone, desperate for a break from her controlled life, escapes to the small town of Rose Hill to record at Wild Rose Records, hoping for a fresh start. Soon after arriving, she encounters West Belmont, a charming single dad and horse trainer who saves her from a close call with a grizzly bear. Despite her fame, West treats her like a real person, creating a unique connection that Skylar finds irresistible. As they navigate close quarters, Skylar must decide if she's willing to risk it all for a love she never expected.

The Striker - Asher Donovan, one of the world’s top soccer players, has sparked controversy with his reckless antics and recent team transfer; when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate, Vincent DuBois, costs them a championship, they’re forced to ‘bond’ during off-season cross-training. Scarlett DuBois, their new trainer and Vincent’s sister, is completely off-limits. The former prima ballerina vowed never to date a soccer player again, but when her brother leaves town for an emergency, she finds herself alone with Asher, struggling to keep her guard up as she realizes just how much he could mean to her—and how easily he could break her heart.

Here For The Cake - Paisley Royce is dreading a week on an island as the maid of honor for her sister’s wedding to her ex-boyfriend. Things change when she runs into her college frenemy, Klein Madigan, and they strike a deal: he will be her fake date for the wedding in exchange for her marketing help to promote his upcoming book. As they navigate the week together, old sparks reignite, and they both begin to question if their fake relationship might be something more.

Play Along - Kennedy Kay, the only female athletic trainer for the Windy City Warriors, finds her professional reputation at risk after a drunken night in Las Vegas leads to an impulsive marriage with Isaiah Rhodes, the team’s charming shortstop. To protect her job and maintain her dream of leaving the team, they agree to stay married for one baseball season while pretending their elopement was planned. As Isaiah tries to prove he’s husband material, Kennedy grapples with her feelings for him and the challenges of working under a sexist lead doctor.

Two Can Play - Viola Bowen gets the opportunity of a lifetime to design a video game based on her favorite book series, but her co-lead is her arch-nemesis, Jesse Andrews, who has made it clear he wants nothing to do with her. To encourage collaboration between their competing companies, both teams are sent on a winter retreat, forcing Viola and Jesse to confront their animosity and discover the truth about their feelings for each other. As the snow falls outside, their heated rivalry transforms into something more, challenging them to work together for the project’s success.

Out On A Limb - Winnifred "Win" McNulty has always been fiercely independent, determined to prove she can manage on her own despite her limb difference. That changes after a one-night stand with the charming Bo, a complete stranger. As they navigate their new connection, Win grapples with whether she can continue to handle everything by herself or if she might need help. Though they agree to remain just friends, they soon realize that life often has other plans, and their connection may deepen beyond their initial intentions.

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