Game of Love (Love in Bloom: The Remingtons, #1)

by Melissa Foster

• Publish Date: 2014 (first published 20 March 2014)
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Format: eBook (Kindle)
• Pages: 230
• Language: English

Reviews

[stressedrach]

Game of Love is book 1 of The Remingtons, we got to know a little about the Remington when Savannah Braden started dating Jack Remington but now we find out a lot more. Game of Love is dedicated to Dex Remington, a man who makes computer games and has grown his business from his love of gaming when he was a child. We also get to know Ellie who was a foster child living by him when they were both young. Ellie used Dex as her safe place when she was a teen and Dex fell for her in a big way only for her to go away. This seemed to happen a lot, Ellie ran from her problems but always seemed to go back to Dex for safety.
I loved both Dex and Ellie, yes Ellie has a lot of insecurities and trust issues but she is a nice person. Dex loves her for who she is but after falling deeply in love with her will he cope with her running out on him again?
This book is about self discovery for Ellie, as well as putting her trust into Dex and him trusting her not to run when things get tough. Their relationship was so romantic, the way Dex wanted to protect Ellie is the way any woman would want their man to protect them. Is it all enough though?
Read it to find out.
I loved this book as I have all of Melissa’s previous books, her style of writing keeps me hooked from page 1 to the end and I feel like I get to know each character so well. I cannot compliment Melissa’s writing skills enough. I always look forward to reading her books.

[Cocktails and Books]

3.5 Cocktails

This was a sweet story about second chances and moving past your fears.

Ellie Parker finds herself running back home to New York City after she discovers her boyfriend isn't who he lead her to believe he is. Practically as soon as she's back in town, she runs into the one man who was always there for her but she didn't feel she was good enough for: Dex Remington. Dex hasn't wanted anyone but Ellie. He has his work cut out him as he tries to convince Ellie that with him is where she belongs.

I enjoyed both characters and the storyline. Both Dex and Ellie have loved each other forever, but they have a huge obstacle in front of them in the form of Ellie's inability to fully trust Dex. He may have been the person she ran to when they were children to feel safe, it's hard for her to let go of her fears. At times, it was almost as if Dex was a bit too much of a push over when it came to Ellie, but the way he treated Ellie worked for their relationship.

An easy, enjoyable read with characters that were easy to like and a well paced storyline. I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for more from this author.

[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free for a Blog Tour in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.After the epicness that was the Braden's I didn't think I was going to be able to love a family as much. I'm starting to think  I was wrong. The Remington's are beginning to steal a piece of my heart.

Dex is a really sweet guy. He's loyal, moral, clever and very hot. He had a strong up bringing. His dad was a soldier and so was his father before him. He doesn't know any other way to bring up his children. Dex found this hard a times. I loved how he worried about how his games were affecting children.

Ellie bit messed up but she's got a really good heart. Ellie had a tough upbringing which has lead her to build so many walls around her heart it looks impossible to break them. Ellie has trained to be a teacher. But she doesn't want to be like other teachers just focused on stats she wants to help children like her who don't have the perfect childhood. I think this is really sweet and shows that she isn't as closed off as she seems.

Regina was a really good friend to both Dex and Ellie. She really helped Ellie when she needed it most.

Dex and Ellie helped each other to get through the tough times when they were children and showed them that there can be good times ahead.

I really enjoyed learning more about the Remingtons and I can't wait for Stroke of Love