Lo disfrute.

Shameez, excelente debut.


Me gustó como se dió la relación entre Rosa y Will (aunque me espante al incio con Patrick), la amistad de los cuatro se me hizo linda, su noche de juegos fue entretenida.

Con la única cosa que sufrí fue con lo que Rosa tuvo que soportar en su trabajo, se me rompía el corazón cada que el maldito le hacía algo y ella intentaba hacer menos la situación para poder aguantar. Quería darle un abrazo y decirle que no es su culpa y que hizo bien en denunciar.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a lot of fun, and as someone who isn't huge on games, board, mobile or video, it was still really enjoyable. I'm slowly getting into the game world and this entire premise was alot of fun. it was overall an entertaining read. if you're looking for something fun and quick, maybe to get you out of a reading slump, this is the book.

I did find the characters relatively flat. There was alot going on but it still felt like each character was pretty one-dimensional. the first few chapters was paced a little weird. It all went by really quickly. But at other times, I felt the book was going way too slowly and that nothing significant was happening. I also felt that the second 'game' William and Rose were playing privately was confusing. I didn't fully understand the premise and it felt pretty loosely planned which didnt help.

Overall, this was a fun read and I didn't have a bad time at all. I read it in one sitting. The story moves really quickly and there is enough tension and development that I was never bored. I do think the overall plot line and writing style could have been planned a bit better to help the story get to that next level.

2.75/5

This book was perfectly geeky/nerdy and fandom-loving in the best way! As someone who also loves board games, I loved how this book portrayed the fun and competitiveness amongst the friend group, and especially between Rose and William. I loved all the fandom references in the book and the fun LOTR nicknames William called Rose. William is a great book boyfriend to fall in love with! 4 1/2 stars!

This was such a cute book! I loved the combination of Rom-Com and nerdiness. This really was so cute and enjoyable and I cannot say that enough. My nerd heart was in heaven with all the board game, LOTR, cosplay, and video game references. I devoured this book and will definitely read it again.
Rose and Will's slow burn romance, with clandestine balcony meetings and all the banter will hook you just like it did me!!

This is a delightful rom-com that captures the playful rivalry and undeniable chemistry between Rose and William. Wilsner’s sharp wit and clever dialogue make their competitive banter feel fresh and engaging. The nerdy backdrop adds charm, and the stakes escalate beautifully as Rose steps out of her comfort zone to pursue her passion for game design. Their evolution from playful adversaries to something deeper is both heartwarming and relatable. This story is a perfect mix of humor, romance, and the thrill of taking risks.

PLAYING FLIRTY is such a fun and playful love story about sort of rivals-to-lovers who love to win what no matter what game they're playing, even if it's one they make up just between the two of them. Rose strives to live her life by her spreadsheets she uses to plan out her life. With a boyfriend who she hardly ever sees and puts work before her, a boss who makes her uncomfortable, and no marriage or kids, she can hardly cross anything off that's she's accomplished on said spreadsheets. Thank goodness she has her friends and their game night even if it include's her friend Shaun's annoyingly handsome brother, William. They bring out their competitive and playful sides in each other... can they win each other over? I enjoyed how much similarities there are in between the games they play that pertain to life in general... strategy, taking risks, making decisions and even believing in yourself. I greatly enjoyed Rose and William's banter and especially loved the phrase Rose's dad says: "admire your own brilliance."

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

This was one of the best birthday presents! I loved this story and how giddily happy it made me. I read this in one day (because my family mostly left me alone to do so). I love game nights and conventions and apparently the rival/enemy to lover trope. The characters and drama were great, the references were perfect for my nerdy self, and the story unfolded naturally because nothing was forced for the sake of it. I saw a bit of myself as both of the main characters which made the story feel more personal. I loved it, no notes! Thank you Shameez Patel and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an advanced copy.

Thank you for the e-ARC!

Playing Flirty is a rom-com novel debuted by Shameez Patel.

I loved the book! For all those who love gaming, LotR references, clandestine meetings in balconies and in kitchens, this one is for you!

This book is a love letter to all things nerd, and I loved every minute of it.

Rose and William's rivalry makes for exquisite banter from (almost literally) page 1, and it only becomes more exquisite as their relationship heats up. But in between all the fun, the most beautiful love story forms as they bond over their love of games and begin to show each other the person below the bluster.