Tempting the Player (London Legends Book 3) by Kat Latham soars in this third installment of rugby romance fun. This time fullback Matt Ogden has an a chance to show the team his amazing skills. Instead he blunders out on the pitch (the playing field). Things couldn’t possibly get any worse for him until the team realizes his fear of flying. Afraid it might be the end of his career he finds comfort in his best friend, Libby. While Matt has thought of Libby in a more intimate way, he’d never risk complicating their friendship. Sex always complicates things, most of the time. Matt was burned before, he couldn’t risk a broken heart again. Could he trust another woman ever again?

Unfortunately, there’s just one little glitch. Matt and Libby are attracted to each other, but won’t admit it. Both are career driven and can’t see what’s right in front of them. It’s the one thing they desire the most. This book tackles the “should I or shouldn’t I” really well with fantastic banter, smokin’ hot encounters and memorable scenes.

Finally, Matt has a chance to move up to a starting position on the team. Now he must now take a hard look as to what has prevented him from giving it his all. Something needs to change. Can he finally focus and tackle his fears?

If only he could get over his fear of flying. If he doesn’t it just might be the end of his career. Can Libby, a trained pilot for a major airline, help him work though it? Or, will he forever be grounded on the tarmac? They come up with an arrangement that proves just how far Libby is willing to go to help her best friend.

Discover what happens when friends wonder, is it possible to be lovers without ruing the friendship? Can they survive this game of chance? I absolutely love the blend of friendship, teamwork, family and fear in this book. Not just the daily fear of the unknown, but phobias and a creative way to approach this particular one. I know plenty of people who would be interested in this method of conquering a fear.

I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review. If you don’t think you can read this book because you are unfamiliar with the lingo, don’t worry you won’t be lost. Kat provides a simple explanation before the story if you need a quick reference.

As I’ve said throughout this London Legend Blitz, this is full of H-O-T rugby men and fabulous writing that truly makes you feel you are right there on the pitch with them. While this book is the third in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. Every book in this series moves up a notch on the sizzle factor. Fans will rejoice when Book 4, Taming the Legend will be released on May 11th. The wait is almost over.

*******Giveaway*******
Kat Latham has generously donated an e-book (Amazon or B & N) of
Tempting the Player to one lucky reader who comments below on the following:

How did you conquer a fear and did it prevent you from doing your job?

One winner will be randomly selected at the end of the Blitz.
Comment for a chance to win – contest ends on 4/29/15
at 11:59 PM. Winner will be contacted via e-mail so please be sure we can reach you.
Contest open to US and International – Good luck to all!

Author Info:

Kat Latham is a California girl who moved to Europe the day after graduating from UCLA, ditching her tank tops for raincoats. She taught English in Prague and worked as an editor in London before she and her British husband moved to the Netherlands, where they are surrounded by miles and miles of green pasture, canals and Shetland ponies. Kat’s slowly adjusting to life in a place where bicycles and cows seem to outnumber people.

With degrees in English lit and human rights, she loves stories that reflect the humor and emotion of real life. Kat’s other career involves writing and editing for charities, and she’s had the privilege of traveling to Kenya, Ethiopia and India to write about the heroic people helping their communities survive disasters.

You can usually find Kat on her blog (katlatham.com), Twitter (@KatrinaLatham), Facebook (facebook.com/KatLathamRomance) and Goodreads. She hopes you’ll hang out with her there!