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Playing For Her Heart (The Ashforth Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Melissa Tereze (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 760 ratings

COULD YOU CHANGE WHO YOU ARE TO GUARANTEE YOUR FOREVER?


Dom Simmons is the talk of the town when it comes to football and women. But, in her mind, she can only commit to one—football.

Backing into another car was problematic, but the woman who stepped out was about to become her biggest concern.


Divorced, single mother, Blair Harrington.

Finally breaking free from a life she never wanted was supposed to be the start of something new for Blair. But of all the women she could have fallen for, she had to choose the one who wasn’t willing to give her heart away.


Though from entirely different places, Blair and Dom come to realise that their pasts are all too familiar.


Best-selling author Melissa Tereze brings you a heartwarming standalone age-gap romance to devour this summer.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CBJTRRP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GPC PUBLISHING (July 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 760 ratings

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Melissa Tereze

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Melissa is an indie author of Lesbian Romance, known for her Number 1 Bestsellers, The Arrangement, The Call, The Heat of Summer, and Forever Yours. Born and raised in Liverpool, UK, Melissa spends her time writing angsty romance about complex, real-life, women who love women. Her heart lies within the age-gap trope, but you'll find a wide range of different characters and stories to sink your teeth into.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its sweet love story about growing up and its fun, exciting plot. The book features well-developed characters that feel real, with abundant chemistry between the characters. Moreover, customers appreciate the writing quality, and one customer notes it's a beautiful age-gap romance. Additionally, they value the book's insight, with one review highlighting its emotional depth from beginning to end.

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19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it sweet and fun with an interesting plot, and one customer describes it as a true love story with all the quirks.

"Another good story by Melissa Tereze...." Read more

"...The story is sweet and caring as well as quite steamy in places. Some decent side characters, but also some jerks thrown in there...." Read more

"...While the story was quite entertaining overall it kept me on the edge of my seat wanting these two women to just get it together and figure out that..." Read more

"...However, the writing is solid the plot had so much potential I personally felt more could've been done with it" Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastic and very well done, with one customer describing it as sweet.

"...Great work on the authors writing.,thoroughly enjoyed this story." Read more

"Melissa this was one of your best books I've ever read I hope holding her is just as good. Keep up the great sexy writing." Read more

"What a fantastic book! I loved it. A great read. I would not be mad it these ladies made an appearance in another book to come in this Series!!!..." Read more

"Another great book by Melissa, she is an amazing author who writes relatable characters and stories...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...Some decent side characters, but also some jerks thrown in there. Well written and mildly repetitive, but I recommend this book...." Read more

"...Great work on the authors writing.,thoroughly enjoyed this story." Read more

"...However, the writing is solid the plot had so much potential I personally felt more could've been done with it" Read more

"...A journey of two women who want to find their true selves. Luv the author." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters are realistic and well-supported to keep the story moving.

"...Some decent side characters, but also some jerks thrown in there. Well written and mildly repetitive, but I recommend this book...." Read more

"...It's a trip you'll enjoy. The characters are so real, you feel like you're in their world...." Read more

"Another great book by Melissa, she is an amazing author who writes relatable characters and stories...." Read more

"...It was beautifully developed and main characters had chemistry off the charts! Well done" Read more

5 customers mention "Sexy writing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating its sexy content and another noting its cute portrayal of two mature adults.

"...Blair is also lovely, but I adore Dom." Read more

"...Keep up the great sexy writing." Read more

"First of all this story was spicey it was very sexy!..." Read more

"I really enjoyed Playing For Her Heart. It was cute to see two mature adults trying to get “dating” right. I loved the characters and the plot." Read more

4 customers mention "Age gap"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the age gap relationship in the book.

"This was a very well done book. Thought provoking plot, age gap relationship between Blair recently divorced and trying to start again...." Read more

"...This was a nice age gap book that had a good support of characters to keep it moving. All interesting and definitely see more coming." Read more

"...Sweet, age gap romance of an older woman trying to get her feet back under her after divorce...." Read more

"A beautiful age gap/rich girl, poor girl love story!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Chemistry"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the chemistry in the book.

"MCs have obvious chemistry and have a great deal of respect for one another. The story is sweet and caring as well as quite steamy in places...." Read more

"Melissa Tereze is amazingly talented writer. The chemistry is abundant. I truly enjoy her books and look forward to continue to follow her." Read more

"...Melissa never disappoints me, deep feelings between characters and good chemistry! ❤️..." Read more

3 customers mention "Insight"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insight, with one review noting how it delves into the characters' minds, while another mentions its emotional journey from start to finish.

"...This one is full of feelings from beginning to end and the end is happy so hang in there for that goodness." Read more

"...Second, it was so nice getting a real insight into the minds of these characters, being able to read the thoughts of them I feel like I know them..." Read more

"Courage in finding yourself and love..." Read more

2020 Finalist at the Lesfic Bard Awards
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2020 Finalist at the Lesfic Bard Awards
MELISSA TEREZE is the 2020 Lesfic Bard Awards finalist in the category ROMANCE for her novel Playing for Her Heart. The Lesfic Bard Awards were created to celebrate Lesbian literature and award authors for excellence in writing and storytelling.
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  • Deb from Bushville
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit by Melissa Tereze
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
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    Another good story by Melissa Tereze. This one showed us how women's treatment by past relationships could make them feel unworthy when a good woman comes into their life. This one is full of feelings from beginning to end and the end is happy so hang in there for that goodness.
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  • CJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
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    MCs have obvious chemistry and have a great deal of respect for one another. The story is sweet and caring as well as quite steamy in places. Some decent side characters, but also some jerks thrown in there. Well written and mildly repetitive, but I recommend this book. It's too sweet of a romance to miss. There was a moment I worried that there would be an unhealthy dynamic, but that resolved itself decently quickly. Enjoy.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great are different story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020
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    Blair and Doms’ story was full of drama and was meant to keep the reader on their toes to keep up with the storyline. Adding FI and Charles into the equation made even more drama in the storyline. The eventual outcome between the two major characters eventually took place on shaky terms leaving the reader questioning the relationships outcome right up to the epilogue. While the story was quite entertaining overall it kept me on the edge of my seat wanting these two women to just get it together and figure out that they were made for each other. The author exceeded in keeping this reader on that edge cheering and cussing these two hardheaded women on for their nearsightedness. Great work on the authors writing.,thoroughly enjoyed this story.
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  • R. Freeman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a sports girl but it didn't matter a bit
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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    I've read most of Melissa's books, but had missed this series because it was sports themed and I'm not a sports girl. A friend talked them up, so I started reading on a whim.

    I think I'm in love with Dom. Such a sweet cinnamon roll butch, but also feisty and shy by turns. Blair is also lovely, but I adore Dom.
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  • Chin Ming
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing... Sigh
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
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    It pains my heart when a book I have high expectations for disappoints me. I read all the reviews and I read the synopsis it was all intriguing and I've read previous books from this Author but I felt like I read 32 chapters going in a circle, I spent 13 chapters of them communicating but not really communicating we spend the rest of the book addressing the same self doubt, insecurities and second guessing until the eulogy no real progress happened for three characters.

    Yes they fell in love, yes they both got a first and second chance, yes Dom could love but it still felt stagnant; ever chapter addressed the same issues without moving it forward and it became repetitive and boring I just wanted the book to end there's so much you could've done with Blair instead of having her just there I expected so much more from this Author after The Arrangement I've had high expectations but this is my second book from her that's left me feeling this way.

    However, the writing is solid the plot had so much potential I personally felt more could've been done with it
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  • em
    5.0 out of 5 stars never give up hope
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    After a bad marriage there are still good people out there and the love story behind it truly shows it. Spicy read too 🔥 on to book 2
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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    Sweet story. I really enjoyed seeing both Dom and Blair grow, both separately and together. Sometimes it takes a while to find that one special someone but when it's right, it's right.
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  • VLL
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful age gap/rich girl, poor girl love story!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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    If you want a book that you can't put down, then this is for you. Dominique Simmons plays football and has a reputation of one night stands. Blair Harrington just came out of a bad marriage ( to a man) because she is a lesbian and only
    him for her family. She sees Dom put
    a poster about a football match to support a women's shelter. Blair is intrigued and finds Dom at a regular match and watches her. Through an accident Blair and Dom meet. Blair has money and baggage, Dom is middle class with baggage. Can they get together? Past the baggage, exes, and friends? It's a trip you'll enjoy. The characters are so real, you feel like you're in their world. As always Melissa Tereze hits it out of the park, or rather kicks it
    in the net! I highly recommend this book. 5 stars!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just amazing!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2020
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    This book is amazing! I read it in parts because I didn't want to end! It helped that I was preparing to move, so I had something to do instead of thinking about finishing it!😊
    Now that I am done, I can't wait to read the next installment in the series!
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to read. It was so revolving round and round.
    Reviewed in India on September 3, 2020
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    When i started this book it was looking promising but as i read further trust me story was still there even after 75% completion. Why did i read this book. I wanna leave it in the middle but hope kept me going now i hate hope. This book is about a relation abuee victim and god knows which universe footballer. So one of MC come out of a abusive marriage after 20 years she had a son. Other MC is commitement phobic. The story ends here its keep on going frustatedly round and round on same points. So much dissapointed.
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  • angela cooper
    5.0 out of 5 stars a story with depth, heart, exploring important themes about womens lives
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2022
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    Really enjoyed this story - good characterisation, includes a womens football team, heart warming and heartfelt story, well told.
    As a feminist and supporter of Womens Aid, I also appreciated how the author explored the theme of domestic violence/coercive control. This theme was deftly woven into the fabric of the love story, as the character dealt with the damage her ex husband had done, to her sense of self and ability to trust and love. So many lesbians I’ve met, also entered loveless marriages, had kids, felt trapped and finally came out, in their forties. Well done Marissa
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2023
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    If you want a lovely age gap romance read this one. The characters are so engaging and a few twists in the story. Lovely to have a happy ending.
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  • Ness
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2020
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    What a great book. Blair doesn't trust, Dom doesn't commit so there's no chance, right ? I really enjoyed this age gap romance, I was rooting for them from the start and got sucked into the story very quickly. Throw in a bit of footie and some nicely done sex scenes and wow.
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