Numbers Game

             . . . Making a pass could just mean scoring a second chance . . .

 Numbers Game, a contemporary romance, written by author duo Liz Crowe and Desiree Holt, is a current release out of the Scarlet Rose line for the Wild Rose Press.

 Duncan Hatcher made several serious mistakes in the past, for which he paid a high price. He now works a recovery program each and every day while transitioning from pro quarterback to coach of a flagging college program. Likewise, sports journalist Olivia Grant made the same mistake as women have for centuries by placing her trust in the wrong man. The price she paid turned out to be as disastrous as those made by Hatch.  

Their initial meeting sparks an immediate and intense attraction but each must overcome past mistakes and almost crippling fear of making the same mistake twice. Despite sometimes overwhelming obstacles, the two work together to recover, heal, and move on to the next step in their lives.   

 Our Review:  What romance enthusiast resists a hunky hero, winning heroine and a second chance at love? Not us. Enhancing this terrific story, set against a colorful background of college sports and the intensity of journalistic rivalry, authors Crowe and Holt crafted two multi-layered characters whose goals, motivation and conflict made for a compelling read from page one. Adding to the mix is fast-paced action, steamy romance, and well-deserved retribution.  

 On a scale of 1-5, Numbers Game deserves a 6

 Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews