Playing Hard To Get By Monica Murphy -

Described as a "super cute, fun and light read" with "a lot of spice".

When Knox struggles with his college work, he seeks tutoring and is paired with Joanne, forcing them to spend time together.

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Jo is hesitant to trust a "player" athlete due to past experiences, leading her to play hard to get, while Knox is used to getting what he wants, yet finds himself obsessed with her.

Features themes that appeal to "Swifties," with the main character having tattoos referencing Taylor Swift lyrics. Described as a "super cute, fun and light

" Playing Hard to Get " by Monica Murphy is a contemporary college sports romance that serves as the first book in The Players series. It focuses on the opposites-attract romance between a quiet, studious bookworm and a popular,, charming football star.

Joanne is a quiet, reserved student who works in a bookstore, while Knox Maguire is the charismatic, "king of the campus" star tight end. Features themes that appeal to "Swifties," with the

College setting, forced proximity, opposties attract, and a "boy obsessed" dynamic.