The Game of Love
He was once the bane of her existence. Now she’s counting on him to keep her sane.
Alyssa Martin is facing a future of medical treatment and uncertainty. So when she returns to her hometown after ten years away, she’s seeking a distraction from her grim reality. Fate sends her Dean, a fun-loving and carefree guy from her past. Determined to enjoy life while she can, Alyssa recruits his help in rediscovering all their beachside community has to offer.
Dean Daniels plays by his own rules. Unattached and self-employed, he answers to no one—and that’s just how he likes it. So when he crosses paths with Alyssa, he sees it as nothing more than an opportunity to get the serious and uptight girl he once knew to let loose. But it’s not long before they’re both playing a new game, only neither of them knows the rules. And when secrets and deception come to light, they must each decide just what the other means to them. What will it take for them to realise that, in the game of love, honesty and forgiveness are two of the most important rules?
The Game of Love is a standalone contemporary romance novella. If you like romance involving her best friend’s brother, stunning beachside locations, and stories that tug on the heartstrings, then you’ll love this emotion-packed novella introducing you to the writing of Libby Iriks.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4.31-star rating on Goodreads
Readers' Comments
"I loved this story! I was able to step inside the lives of Alyssa and Dean from the first page and experience their fears, happiness and adventures. Both were instantly relatable and the setting was perfectly brought to life. I adore this author’s voice and can’t wait to read more from her."
"I really liked Libby's easy writing style; it seems to flow from page to page. And the editing is so well done! Her settings were beautifully descriptive and her characters wonderfully developed. I am so looking forward to a full length novel from this talented writer!"
"When I read a sweet romantic novella I want all the feels and a story that keeps me turning pages. 'The Game of Love' did not disappoint. I loved how the relationship built between Alyssa and Dean — there was plenty of banter but also poignant moments. Looking forward to many more like this from Libby M Iriks."