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Vancouver Tridents, Book 2
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I’m the bad boy of baseball. And she’s the good girl who’s meant to repair my image. Falling in love with my pretend girlfriend is not part of the plan…
My life is a mess. My career is in serious jeopardy because of one stupid decision that had disastrous results. I’m stuck on the injured list, for who knows how long, and losing endorsements because of my reckless behaviour.
It’s only a matter of time before my team decides I’m too much trouble to keep around.
The last thing I should be doing is swooping in to rescue a perfect stranger from some jerk at a bar—because of course a photo gets taken of her in my arms.
Now the last shot I have at holding onto everything that matters, is a curvy redhead who has no idea who I am and isn’t all that impressed by the mess I’ve thrown her into.
For some reason Sadie agrees to help me, and now I’m forced to spend time with a woman who might be the only person to see the real me. A lot of time. Even more so when she moves into my apartment.
With every fake date we go on, her warmth and smiles start to chip away at the ice around my heart. But what can I offer a woman like her? I’m nothing but a reckless asshole and a cocky baseball player with a past I’d rather no one knew about. I don’t let people get close to me, I don’t do relationships.
But when our arrangement comes to an end, I can’t bring myself to walk away.
How can I convince my fake girlfriend to give me a real chance when the secrets from my past won’t stay hidden?
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- Michelle Parkerton
- 02-21-25
i got swept away with Maverick & Specs!
Julia Jarrett is a new-to-me author; Fake The Game is the second book I've listened to of hers, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first in this series, Break The Rules.
Maverick and Sadie start out as a fake relationship for a publicity stunt to clean up his image, but there is so much more to this bad boy of baseball than what the public thinks of him! Little by little, we get to see the real Maverick underneath the facade, and the guy runs deep. I loved the vulnerability he showed with Sadie. The guy is carrying around some major trauma as a result of his childhood — and while his past ultimately impacts their relationship moving forward, it doesn't take him long to realize how good of a thing he has with Sadie and put in the work to make sure he can right the wrong he made.
Sadie gets something out of their fake relationship as well: getting her ex off her back. She grows so much during her time with Maverick, and it was wonderful to see her stand up to her slimy ex. (And I think when Maverick went all alpha on him, it was one of my favorite scenes!)
Narrators Heather Firth and Dane Anderson are not ones that I am very familiar with, but I completely got swept away listening to them. Dane's deep, growly voice was mesmerizing; I loved listening to him capture Maverick's angst, insecurities, and trust issues. Likewise, Heather did a great job in voicing Sadie's genuine care for Maverick as she got to know the man underneath the bad boy,
I am really enjoying this series! I can't wait for the next one. I received an advanced listening copy and voluntarily left a review.
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- Trish- Late Knight Luna Reads
- 02-20-25
Steamy, heartfelt and swoony
I love when the tattooed, grumpy bad boy finds his sunshine. “Fake the Game” is a steamy, heartfelt and swoony fake dating baseball romance that I couldn’t stop listening to once I started.
Maverick King is the bad boy of the Tridents and is on the IR after an accident that not everyone knows the truth about. Now he’s on the hot seat with the team and needs to prove that he’s serious about playing. When out one night, he steps in to save a woman who was getting harassed by a man. Sadie is done with her ex and is happy when Maverick steps in to help her. And the last thing she was expecting the next day was the press getting a picture and saying that they were together. Maverick’s agent thinks this is what will help with his image so the two agree to start fake dating.
I absolutely loved Maverick and Sadie. Grumpy/Sunshine will always be one of my favorite troupes. Maverick is closed off and has a wall built around him but he had a tough childhood in foster care so he kept people out for that reason. He doesn’t let many people in except his foster brothers who he was still close with. Under that is a guy who is a born protector and I loved how he was that way instantly with Sadie. Sadie has a big heart and I loved her from the beginning. She is genuine and someone I could be friends with in real life. When they first started fake dating, it was awkward and that made me happy because it made it more realistic. But once they got to know each other, the chemistry started building and I couldn't wait for them to give into their feelings. Sadie was the safe spot Maverick needed and he was the confidence she needed. They balanced each other out perfectly and I loved them together so much.
Dane Anderson and Heather Firth narrated as Maverick and Sadie and I loved listening to them so much. Dane’s narration was growly and protective just like Maverick. Heather was amazing as Sadie, she brought her genuine and caring personality to life perfectly. These two were great together and the perfect choices to bring this audiobook to life.
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- Lexee Toste
- 02-21-25
Loved this one!
I really enjoyed this one. It pulled me in from beginning to end and held my attention the entire time. This one was cute and I enjoyed the way that these two got thrown together and got to know each other in the midst of the fake dating. They didn't know each other but had a quick run in and when Mav steps in to get her ex to back off, the media turns it into them dating with a photo. It creates a situation that is potentially beneficial to them both if they pretend to be dating. But by doing so Sadie starts to see behind the initial impression and that there is more to him. Maverick has the bad boy vibes going but he also has a savior complex as well and genuinely cares though he tries to keep himself closed off and tough outer exterior. Sadie gets to see a different side to him, a side most don't see and it has them quickly going from fake to real feelings in a shorter period of time. Both have self doubt of being enough and/or the other's type but it was great when that wall finally fell down. I loved their antics and the banter between them as their connection continued to grow. This was an easy story to get engaged with and stay engaged and I truly enjoyed it a lot and am looking forward to more in the series. I can't wait to see what is coming next and really have enjoyed the Trident men.
The narrators did a fantastic job with this story and bringing the characters to life and the action and what they went through. The accents were spot on and definitely added to the story as well. I really enjoyed it.
I voluntarily reviewed an ALC of this book provided by Home Cooked Books.
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- randi
- 02-21-25
Great narration!
4.5 stars
I enjoyed this even more than the first book in the series!
Maverick King is in need of a public makeover after his latest “incident” puts him on the baseball Injured List. Sadie’s ex-boyfriend (whom she broke up with after she caught him cheating on her) won’t leave her alone. When Mav comes to her rescue from the ex, a picture of them goes viral and soon they are in a fake dating agreement to help each other out.
Mav is known as the tattooed bad boy of baseball, but he is really misjudged by everyone. He grew up in foster care with no one but his two “brothers” to rely on. He doesn’t trust easily and is very protective of those close to him.
I really liked that the author spent the time for Mav and Sadie to get to know each other before the spice started. Feelings were starting to happen between them and it seemed so much more genuine.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Dane Anderson and Heather Firth. She was perfect as the sweet Sadie and his deep, growly voice portrayed the tortured hero spectacularly.
Thank you to Homecookedbooks for the advanced listener copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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- HEATHER
- 02-21-25
I LOVE this series! Highly Recommended!
I fell in love with Break the Rules and knew I had to listen to this whole series! Julia Jarrett had me hooked so fast and I didn't want it to end. The narrators Dane Anderson and Heather Firth did an amazing job telling this story. They held my attention and kept me entertained throughout the entire book and left me wanting more. Their voices were perfect for these characters.
Maverick is the bad boy of baseball and he needs to rebuild his image. While at a bar one night he helps Sadie when her ex-boyfriend won't leave her alone by pretending to be her fake boyfriend. These two get into a deal helping each other out by faking a relationship.
Sadie and Maverick are as of this moment one of my favorite fake relationship characters. I just loved everything about how they came together and how Mav was so protective and caring toward Sadie. These two will make you smile so much you won't be able to move your cheeks because they hurt so much. I found myself swooning like crazy over Mav. He was just the sweetest man. I loved how she opened Mav up and helped him heal his past. It's such a beautiful story that will have your heart melting. You will also have plenty of laugh out loud moments and some spice.
I highly recommend this book and series! I can't wait to listen to the next book in this series. Julia Jarrett will now be a must read or listen to author for me!
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- PATRICIA
- 02-21-25
It's a home run!
And Julia Jarrett is off again with her second home run for her Vancouver Trident series. This one features Maverick, a loner for the most part. He is the grumpy on, but the one who rescues his brother in his time of need. It's just that he is the one that gets in trouble when he does, and now he is on thin ice with the team. Helping Sadie out when she is in trouble in a bar just adds to the craziness since a picture of him carrying her out is posted. Now she is going to play his fake girlfriend to try and get him out this mess. But what happens next to this broody man is the miracle.Julia is warm and she pulls out the best in Maverick. But will she win his heart? Jarrett masterfully weaves their love story as the bad boy falls for the good girl. It's a push pull relationship as they begin, and a slow burn. The question is will the fire ignite? Loved this one, it's about seeing the person for who they really are, family, whether blood or not and a true heart.
Dane Anderson and Heather Firth are the story tellers for this one and they are amazing together. Perfectly cast, the characters come alive with their voices. Anderson plays the broody Mav and he brings out all of his grumpiness and turns it to the teddy bear he is. Firth is Sadie, and her heart shows from the start. She finds the essence of Sadie and brings her kindness and love through. Loved this performance.
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- BookishRaquel
- 02-21-25
Maverick and Sadie
Fake the Game is book two in the Vancouver Tridents series, following Maverick and Sadie. I really enjoyed this fake dating, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine romance. Mav has trouble with his public image and needs to clean things up. When Sadie needs help with her terrible ex-boyfriend, Mav is there to help. Soon, a picture of them goes viral, and they find themselves in a mutually beneficial fake dating situation. As they spend more time together, Sadie sees there is more to Mav than meets the eye.
I loved Mav and Sadie together! They have amazing chemistry and I loved their banter. Sadie is such a great FMC. She is perfect for Mav and brings out the best in him. Mav falls hard for Sadie. I love nothing more than a man who has sworn off relationships but ends up falling hard for a woman who completes him in every way. Mav's declarations of love made me melt. I loved seeing Mav's softer side, but also loved how protective he was of Sadie. He had so many amazing layers, and I loved witnessing Sadie peel back each one as they got to know each other. The swoon factor is high with this couple and I loved every second of it.
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Heather Firth and Dane Anderson narrate this audiobook in dual-style narration. They both do an amazing job portraying the characters and really bring them to life. This was my first audiobook with Heather, and she has been added to my list of narrators to look for. Heather and Dane's performances enhanced my listening experience and elevated this story.
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- Victoria S (letstalksmut_chill)
- 02-20-25
Sadie and Maverick
This is such a good fake dating story with a happily ever after. The end of book one sets you up for book two. I was excited to get to listen to this audio to fall in love with the bad boy of baseball. Sadie comes off as the goodie too shoe that works at the local hospital that puts baseball players together for meet and greets through their team. After Sadie and Maverick ran into each other while he was there meeting kids, they run into each other again at a local bar. Enter cameras outside the bar and a photo nightmare happens.
Their different back grounds bring together a great story of forever. Someone leaving a bad relationship because of a cheater and the bad boy cat dad finally finding a girl that breaks his outer hard shell. Seeing Sadie bring Mav out of his dark fog will make you heart melt. The narrators brought the best in this story to life and I cant wait to see where book three takes us.
Great work Dane Anderson & Heather Firth
Julia Jarrett, you are making me fall in love with baseball romances all over again.
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- Kayla L
- 02-21-25
Great book
I was really excited for Mav's book after all the teases we got about him in the preview book, and I can say that it certainly didn't disappoint!
After saving Sadie from her POS ex, things take a dramatic turn when the media leak a photo of them together, and they take a dive into a fake relationship. Obviously, things don't stay fake for long as they both start catching feelings, and things between them start to heat up.
Mav won me over quickly. He's a tattooed, bad boy baseball player with a hidden cinnamon roll side. Cat daddy and has a soft spot for his neighbor? AND builds her up so she believes in herself? Yes, please! Add the past he hides that keeps makes him keep people at arms length and you get a complex character that pulls you right in.
Sadie is a sweetheart, but also a pushover. This has led her to several cruddy situations (like her POS ex) and even into the fake relationship with Mav. Thankfully, that situation only ends up being beneficial for her, and it's great to see her grow into herself and find her strengths.
I really enjoyed these two together and can't wait for more from this series. This author has fully pulled me into this one, and I'm looking forward to seeing what couple comes next.
I listened to this one on audiobook and really enjoyed it. The narrator's voices really fit the characters, which pulled me in quickly. Dane Anderson's female voice made me giggle a few times, but not in a bad way, more of an impressed with the commitment sort of way. Heather Firth really matched Sadie's vibe, but I do wish she'd had a bit more variation in her female voice to make the characters easier to tell apart. Overall, these two did a great job, and I look forward to anything they narrate in the future.
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- Dani
- 02-21-25
Maverick is King!!
Thank you so much to Julia and Home Cooked Books for the advance audio for Fake the Game. I adored this story the first time I read it, and it was just as good the second time around in dual narration audio! Dane Anderson and Heather Firth are amazing narrators, and they did such a wonderful job bringing some favorite characters of mine to life. Dane's deep voice is perfect for the grumpy bad boy who falls hard, and Heather is such a delight as the sweet, yet fierce, Sadie.
Maverick King plays for the Vancouver Tridents and is baseball’s hot, tattooed, bad boy. His off-the-field shenanigans, however, have him nursing a couple of injuries and watching his sponsorships disappear one by one. But when Maverick finds himself in a bit of a PR fiasco with Sadie LeDuc, they find a way to turn it into a mutually beneficial (and fake) relationship.
I seriously can’t get enough of fake dating stories, and this one was so good! Both Maverick and Sadie are hesitant to let anyone get close for reasons, but the more time the spend together, the more their walls crumble. I just love how their relationship evolved, how they went from strangers to each other’s support system. And did I mention this grumpy man is a cat daddy?? Be still my heart!
I don’t know what to say except that I absolutely love Julia’s writing and her characters. Sadie and Maverick were so explosive together, and this audio just made that fire burn even hotter!
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