Back in the Game
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Publisher Description
WHEN YOU PLAY FOR LOVE, YOU PLAY FOR KEEPS
Stella Davenport wasn't made for small-town life. Sure, teaching ballet in Blanco Valley, Colorado, is great, but she longs for the chance to perform in a big city. Stella swore she'd never let anything get in the way of her dream--until sexy, broad-shouldered Brandon West walks back into her life. Stella is determined to resist him, even if arguing with Brandon is sexier than any foreplay.
For Brandon, it's always been just him and his son, Matt. Knowing that love only leads to heartbreak, he isn't looking to expand his family any time soon. Stella, with her long, gorgeous legs and infectious laugh, is a breath of fresh air he didn't even know he'd been missing. But when she's offered her dream job in Chicago, will he be willing to put his heart on the line?
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Kern's middling second Champion Valley contemporary (after Winner Takes All), set in a small town in Colorado, has likable, relatable protagonists but is marred by lackluster writing. Construction contractor Brandon West unexpectedly falls head over heels for Stella Davenport, his son's dance teacher, and is smitten even after she throws up on his shoes on their first date. Brandon, 37, has endured 18 difficult years as a solo parent, and he's ready to enjoy some time of not being intensely focused on anyone else, but Stella has him reconsidering his aversion to commitment. The two spend a lot of time trying to resist the inevitable in a most endearing way. Just as they finally give in, she gets a great job opportunity in Chicago, and Brandon refuses to leave Colorado. Kern's uninspired prose style is the major drawback of this otherwise sweet story.
