New Release Review: The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon
About the Book
When a personal trainer agrees to fake date her client, all rules are out the window in this "fun, heartfelt, and totally relatable" romantic comedy (Abby Jimenez, NYT bestselling author of Life's Too Short).
When it comes to personal training, Taylor Powell kicks serious butt. Unfortunately, her bills are piling up, rent is due, and the money situation is dire. Taylor needs more than the support of her new best friends, Samiah and London. She needs a miracle.
And Jamar Dixon might just be it. The oh-so-fine former footballer wants back into the NFL, and he wants Taylor to train him. There's just one catch—no one can know what they're doing. But when they're accidentally outed as a couple, Taylor's game plan is turned completely upside down. Is Jamar just playing to win . . . or is he playing for keeps?
Review
I really enjoyed The Boyfriend Project, so I couldn't wait to finally read the follow-up standalone, The Dating Playbook. It was a quick weekend read, and a nice mix of fun and sweet with a little steam.
What I loved most in this book was the strong female friendships, as well as the approach and light shed on learning disabilities.
As for the romance, the romantic/sexual chemistry between Taylor and Jamar was good, but could have been stronger, however, I thought the banter between them was especially great!
What I didn't particularly like in the story, was the focus on food, diet culture, and weight-loss.
Overall though, The Dating Playbook was a good reading experience.
If you enjoy the fake dating trope and you're looking for something a little lower on the scale of angst, check it out.
*TW/CW: diet culture; learning disabilities; grief
**Complimentary copy for review provided by Forever Romance. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.
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About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon hails from a small town just west of New Orleans. She has garnered much acclaim for her Holmes Brothers, New York Sabers, Bayou Dreams and Moments in Maplesville series. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, cooking, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. An admitted sports fanatic, Farrah feeds her addiction to football by watching New Orleans Saints games on Sunday afternoons.
