Playing The Game is the first book in the Playing The Field series and what I didn't realise was that it is set in London. I love a sports romance and this crosses with billionaire romance too.

Miri is a female footballer for the Swans. She has recently broken up with her boyfriend Jed and we learn that she had borrowed money from someone a bit dodgy in his family because her mother was ill and needed some adaptations. Now that they aren't together, Jed throws her under the bus and it's up to her to pay the money back.

After Gabe's father dies, he expects that he will become the manager of Calverdale football club. Due to his playboy image and negative press, his mother won't allow it until he proves himself with the Calverdale Ladies team. Whilst observing his new team, he spots Miri. She is a fantastic footballer and Gabe instantly wants her to join the team but he wants her in a not so professional way too.

I did enjoy this book and it was nice change to read a book about women in sports. Miri is a great strong character who is determined. I liked the character of Gabe too and his personality really came across on the page. I understand him and why he behaved as he did with a nice redemption arc too.