I loved this book. Theo is definitely book boyfriend material, but I think what caught my interest more was the large family involved and Lacey's knack at bringing them together. I love the premise, one of my favorites. They have to overcome so much past and it is so fulfilling to follow them as they find their HEA.

I genuinely enjoyed this new entry into Kelly Jamieson's hockey romance series. Lacey and Theo were great characters, with fun interactions that made me laugh. The secondary characters were also a lot of fun, and I am really looking forward to future books in this series.

What a great start! Kelly Jamieson never seems to disappoint. I look forward to more in this series.

This was a great start to a new series! Lacey and Théo's story of two strangers marrying in Vegas and falling in love as they got to know each other, was far-fetched, but somehow worked. Their motivations and feelings were plausible and the pacing of the evolution of their feelings was just right. Both characters were very likable and the interactions had me smiling and even outright laughing throughout the book. I am charmed by this very messy, very imperfect family and looking forward to discovering PJ's story next.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! There are no words to explain how much I loved this book! There were a few errors with the characters. Like family members names and hair color being changed or switched. Which I'm sure will be fixed in the final copies. I adored how Théo was sexy and nerdy, which not many main guy charactersare! And Lacey was super cute! I loved all the family drama, I think that really added to the growth of the plot. Over all definitely a good romance read!
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Play to Win is a wonderful start to Kelly Jamieson's new series. Theo and Lacey have their own obstacles to overcome but find that it is easier to do when they work together. What starts off as a sham marriage ends up being so much more when their true feelings come out. They have such wonderful chemistry together and are each others biggest supports. The Wynn family is full of drama and chaos that you just can't help but love. I can't wait to find out what happens next to this family.

I love the start of this new series by Kelly!
Meet Theo` Wynn, had to cut his NHL career short because of an eye injury, and is currently taking a position with his Grandfathers team the LA Condors, leaving the Vegas team behind. He's an analytical kind of guy, numbers don't lie, and he's going to build this team by following not only the numbers but his gut too. When he's out celebrating with friends in Vegas on his last night there, he's taken with the waitress, Lacey Olsen that's working at the club, and when he see's she is in some danger, he makes her a proposition that she can't refuse.
Follow their story as these two navigate their move to LA. 5 hockey pucks for this one! Grab it asap!

The first of the Wynn Hockey series, and this was so good!! Lacey's stuck in a bit of a bad place, her brother is a d-bag that stole her last dime and now the people he owes money to are coming after Lacey for payment. Theo is celebrating his new job, a job that has him moving back to California where his crazy family are, where his girlfriend stealing brother is. After saving Lacey from the goons that are after her brother, Theo pulls Lacey into the celebration with him and the two end up having an amazing night, one filled with booze, jumping in pools fully dressed, and getting married. The plan is simple, Theo helps keep Lacey safe by taking her to Cali with him, in turn she helps by making it look like he has moved on from the ex-girlfriend. What happens when feelings start getting involved? Will the two be able to keep up this fake relationship even though it's getting very real?

I really enjoyed this story! With funny moments, like seriously some laugh out loud moments, loads of drama, and some really steamy hot naughty bits. The Wynn has some issues that are going to rival a soap opera, and I am excited to see that soap opera play out. Lacey and Theo's story was entertaining and I give it 4 stars.

I really liked this book and excited for this series.

This book introduces us to the Wynn Dynasty book one was a great introduction to the family and the drama!

Theo a GM of a hockey team that belongs to his grandfather, a rival team of his father's is only one of the families interesting relationships. He is leaving Vegas for a new opportunity in California and is out for one last night with his tea in Vegas.... when he meets Lacey Olson who has her own family drama.

A night out for Theo is a night happens to be the night Lacey loses her job. Although their interactions have been for only one evening, Theo feels something for Lacey and wants to protect her from the trouble he seems to understand is bigger than even her understands.

A few drinks= a friendly marriage to help Theo move back home, and protect Lacey....once they arrive in LA, Theo sees they are very different, but he welcomes their relationship. Lacey sees him in a different light and wants more than she know he is looking for.

There are sparks and interest, add in a little family drama and you just never know what will happen with love.

I loved this book and looking forward to book 2!

4 star

I was pulled right into this story. The story has pain, laughs, naughty fun, and heartbreak.

This is Lacey and Theo’s story. Theo is out to prove to everyone including his family that he is just a successful even after being injured and not being able to play hockey anymore. Now he is the general manager of his grandfather’s NHL team. He has everything he need except a woman to share his success. Theo meets Lacey when he rescues her. A few drinks, some conversation, and a quickie wedding and he is taking her home with him. It was supposed to be all for show but what happens when they start falling? Theo is in big trouble because he only plays to win and if he wants her, he is going to win her over. Is she ready for that? He’s into a well-ordered life and she is making him live. Can she loosen him up?

I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.

I recommend this book.

I was really enjoying this for the first couple of chapters; Lacey was enjoyable despite her circumstances and Theo had potential. And then I felt like it was trying too hard. There were several instances of the characters "staying woke" and using vernacular that I thought teenagers would use. I felt like I was listening to mature adults trying to sound "cool". The plot was okay, your typical fake marriage trope, but the conflict was pretty weak. Lacey gave up way too easily.

This was a great read. I have enjoyed every book that I have read by Kelly Jamieson. Another title of hers that I would recommend would be “Jilted”.

Play to Win is the first in a new hockey dynasty series by Kelly Jamieson. It has everything I'd usually like in a romance novel, a Vegas marriage to a stranger, convoluted family issues, a mansion on the beach. Unfortunately you could really tell this was going to be a big series and it was to the books detriment. There were too many backstories, too many characters and not enough character development. I think this will be one of those series that works themselves out by book number three.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book for an honest review!

So in love with is. Of course I’m a huge fan of people getting married on the fly and falling in love against all odds.

I was in love with the characters straight away and dealing with their perspective families was hilarious. I wanted evil Emma t9 get her due. Like I wanted to hear the nitty gritty of everything com8ng to a head with her.

Taylor and Bryon, how can a girl get better friends then someone with a dog. Lol! I’m a sap for animals. But there relationship is great and the support she gets from Taylor is perfect.

The book wasn’t too long at all in fact I wanted an Epilogue with babies!

Jp’s relationship with his brother...those are fragile things and even if you think your sibling is better hold on to it. They can be your best friend or worst enemy and we see both side of the coin here.

Theo and Lacey are completely adorable and they have the best sort of fun!

I will be looking for more from this author!

This is a brand new series from Kelly Jamieson though I'm not as well read from her I like her writing and characters. This focuses on the Wynn Dynasty a hockey family through in through, with owners, players, coaches just generally involved in the sport. That is an interesting concept, it involves a lot of new names to intro and backgrounds for the future books. With some family drama and issues along the way, intriguing family dynamics that fuel part of who Theo is. Lacey has her own family issues.

I gotta say I loved that this was more on the management side of hockey, sports romance is general are more focused on the players and game play. So having Theo as a general manager was great, all the trades, drafts, managing and behind the scenes. The author knows her hockey which is good for fans. Theo wants to rebuild and change things with the Condors, he's statistician but trade and focuses on that. I think it's pretty brilliant to look at stats how to manage a team and playing he thought process was smart.

Theo and Lacey started out unusual with a Vegas wedding to help Lacey escape a mob her brother owes money from and all that. They are both different one is rigid and a planner, the other more carefree and light. It's a nice balance. But they get along well, the sexual tension is there but they don't act on it. They are married friends without benefits till tthe sparks become so overheated. They have the physical down pat now is the emotional aspect. Lacey helps calm Theo and appreciates him, Theo makes Lacey feel cherished which is also good.

With Theo having burned before he can often have a one track mind and with him trying to prove himself in his new job he forgets what's more important. He'll have to step it up if he doesn't wanna lose Lacey for good. This was s great start to this hockey family! So curious on what happens next or who will end up with who. I'm sure we will see more of Theo and Lacey is the upcoming books. I enjoyed this one a lot, lots behind the scenes hockey and a heartfelt romance.

This will be a great series! I can always tell by the foundation the author lays in the first book and this side of the family of hockey dysfunction will be great! Super fun Vegas wedding that leads to true love with some realistic family drama on both sides (one on the expensive side of the track, the other not). These two are just what the other needed and you'll find yourself pulling for them through the whole read!

This book was a light easy read. Lacey the heroine was fun and laid back against the OCD Theo. The chemistry through the pages was well written. Love this new series.

You'll definitely win with this one!

Play to win is the first in Kelly Jamieson's Wynn hockey series. I have a been a big fan of her other hockey series - Ace hockey series and the Bayard hockey series and this is a nice compliment to those novels

It was a sweet, sassy and sexy read that starts out as a marriage of convenience and turns into something more but not without challenges and obstacles along the way.

Theo and Lacey have a beautiful chemistry together that compliment each other even when things get complicated. Also along the way the reader gets introduced to the rest of the Wynn family and I can't wait to see what developments come from that bunch as the series progresses.

A truly entertaining and enjoyable read not to be passed up!!!

Ohhh. What a complicated bunch the Wynn family is. So many relationships--she said, he said, back stabbing, hurt feelings, divorce, and overall love. Wow what a way to introduce a series! Theo's Wynn is a hot ex-hockey geek and he has no time for women. But he does has a soft heart. So when he sees Lacy in a bind, they enter into an agreement that helps her out and helps him distract his nosey family for as long as necessary.

This is a slow burn strangers to friends to lovers story. It gets messy and tangled but ends up just perfect. This author writes some great hockey stories. This one is the back story and behind the scenes of the hockey world but I suspect we will see some of Theo team and family in action real soon.

Can't wait to read more!

When Lacey left home for work, she had no plans to get married and move to California, but that is exactly what she did.
Théo and Lacey have their own reasons for getting (fake) married but living together and pretending for everyone around you to be in love, soon blurs the line between fake and real.
I enjoyed reading Play to Win and found Lacey and Théo to be wonderful characters. They both complement each other, with Theo being a little stoic and rigid, and Lacey being fun and spontaneous, they are a perfect match and their chemistry is undeniably hot.
If play to win is anything to go by, I think the new series has a potential to be a highly enjoyable read.
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