Meet the Wynns—a hockey dynasty built on family, money, and drama. From USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson, the first novel in a new series is a total win-win. “Kelly Jamieson is an auto-buy for me.”—Carly Phillips After an injury forced Théo Wynn to give up professional hockey, he turned to his second love: numbers. Now, as the general manager of his grandfather’s NHL team, the Los … manager of his grandfather’s NHL team, the Los Angeles Condors, Théo is dying to prove to the rest of his family—especially the brother who betrayed him—that he’s just as successful as the rest of them. If only Théo had a gorgeous woman on his arm to complete the picture. . . .
Lacey Olson needs to get out of Las Vegas right now, thanks to her no-good, crooked brother. When a handsome stranger who’s out partying with friends comes to her rescue in the cocktail lounge where she works, they strike up a conversation that leads to a crazy plan: her leaving with Théo for L.A. tomorrow. A few drinks later, the idea gets even crazier: a quickie marriage that works for both of them.
But back in California, Lacey immediately turns Théo’s precise, well-ordered life into one big beach party. And before long, she’s tempting him with her smart mouth, sexy body, and sunny charm. The last thing Théo needs is a real relationship to distract him. Because he only plays to win. . . .
USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson’s epic Wynn Hockey series can be read together or separately:
PLAY TO WIN
IN IT TO WIN IT
WIN BIG
FOR THE WIN
Don’t miss any of Kelly’s captivating reads:
The Aces Hockey series: MAJOR MISCONDUCT • OFF LIMITS • ICING • TOP SHELF • BACK CHECK • SLAP SHOT • PLAYING HURT • BIG STICK • GAME ON
The Bayard Hockey series: SHUT OUT • CROSS CHECK
The Last Shot series: BODY SHOT • HOT SHOT • LONG SHOT
The standalone novel: DANCING IN THE RAIN
This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Praise for Play to Win
“Play to Win gave me all the feels! Theo and Lacey are a couple you’ll root for!”—USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy
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Another incredible new series starter here for Kelly Jamieson! The Wynn family sure ought to keep us going for quite some time! They are a hockey family-some play, some own and some manage, but all clearly love it! The family dynamics here are interesting to say the very least and highly entertaining. I’m already loving this series and this is just book 1.
Theo used to play hockey but a career ending eye injury has him on the other side now managing a team. He is a numbers guy and very organized and has a plan for everything.
Lacey’s plans have not exactly gone how she wanted them too. She has a lot going on either her brother and she just takes things as they come and hopes they will get better.
When Lacey and Theo meet the sparks fly high and life is about to be very different for both of them.
I love every single thing about this book! The story is amazing, the characters are fantastic, the Beatles music at a certain time in the book is fabulous and the ending is incredibly satisfying!! Can’t wait for more!!
Theo gets an unexpected visit from a relative. Not sure what to make of the out-of-the-blue visit, he goes out to celebrate with some of his team friends. That’s when he meets the vision he wants to protect.
Lacey is having a really bad day. Her brother stole from her. Then he sold her to some goons he owes money to. What can she do without having to pay his debt? Then she meets the handsome former hockey player with the sexy eyes.
This is a new series by a great author. She is always a sure purchase author. Hockey makes it all the better for me to read. I loved the humor, the suspense, and especially the heat that jumped off the page with this couple. Sexy and sweet, this book was a great read. I give this a 4/5 Kitty’s Paws UP!
***This ARC copy was given in exchange by Netgalley and its publishers, for an honest review.
Play to Win is the first book to a new hockey series by Kelly Jamieson. The Wynn family is pretty large and almost all of them are involved with the hockey world in some way. The family dynamic is pretty rocky with the Grandfather owning one hockey team and the father of our hero owning another. Family members are suing each other, step parents are accused of gold digging, petty jealousy driving others. The Wynn family will definitely keep things interesting in this series.
This first book focuses on Theo Wynn. He had a very short career as a hockey player until an injury crushed those dreams. His intellect that he was bullied for as a kid will be the key to keep him in the hockey world. Making a risky move, he accepts his grandfather’s job proposal to manage his hockey team at the risk of his father’s anger. This will be the key to him showing his family what he can really do with that intellect mind of his.
The night before Theo leaves Las Vegas, he rescues the waitress at the club. Lacey is being harassed by some thugs after her for her brothers gambling debt. There is just something about Lacey that has him doing things he never would, like marrying her and taking her with him to California to prove to his family that he doesn’t care that his brother stole his girlfriend.
What starts out as a fake marriage soon turns into more but Theo and Lacey are both pretty jaded about life. They struggle with trying to fight their attraction and keeping things platonic. They both are starting new lives and think they can only depend on themselves. This book is seeing that struggle and how they overcome all the past hurt and take the risks to their heart to find happiness in each other.
You meet so many of the Wynn family and I”m already invested in seeing them set aside the anger and hurt. Lacey was one step in that direction. She brought a couple of these family members closer together. I look forward to more of their story in the upcoming series.
Anytime you get a book from Kelly you know you are going to enjoy it, especially if it is about hot hockey players at least to me anyway..I hate when her series ends so I was excited that we started a new series with the Wyn family and my friends have fun trying to keep all of them on track. So we meet Theo who unfortunately for him, his hockey career ended but he has a new venture to follow, the LA Condors, he now working for his colorful grandpa who I personally enjoyed. Anyhoo he meets Lacey who is struggling with her gambling addict of a brother (but she still loves him and wants to help him) Theo and Lacey get together for a make believe marriage but as you and I know those are the best and never stay make believe..Enjoy!
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) Voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions.
Sexy, swoony and emotional in all the best ways–I couldn’t get enough!
**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
Play to Win is the first book in Kelly Jamieson’s new Wynn Hockey series and a great start it is! I can already tell this is going to be one heck of a series based on the family dynamics between all of the Wynn family members! They are an intriguing bunch for sure and watching it all unfold is going to be a treat!
Theo Wynn wishes he was still playing hockey, but an injury forced him into the front office, which he loves as well. He’s a numbers geek and he loves his charts and figures. He’s a very regimented guy who is a workaholic, likes order and he doesn’t like to deviate from plans once he’s got them set.
Lacey Olson is doing the best she can in life. She’s lost her mother to cancer, her twin brother is in so deep with a gambling addiction that it’s starting to affect Lacey’s life as well and all she wants to do is help him. She’s independent, but loves to have a good time, yet she doesn’t have time for much fun or a love life due to all of the hours she’s trying to put in with her jobs.
When Theo meets Lacey and realizes she’s in trouble, all he wants to do is help. What he doesn’t realize is this woman has the power to turn his entire world on its head. When he suggests a quickie marriage that will benefit them both, little does he realize that this temporary arrangement might be the best thing that’s ever happened to him. Will he be able to step out of the office and realize that maybe work isn’t the be all, end all?
I really liked the start to this series. The characters were great and there are some seriously complicated family dynamics! I can’t wait to see what happens as this series rolls along because it has the makings of some really entertaining books! Kudos to Kelly Jamieson for another stellar hockey book!