Playing Hard To Get By Monica Murphy May 2026

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

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.

Joanne is a quiet, reserved student who works in a bookstore, while Knox Maguire is the charismatic, "king of the campus" star tight end. Playing Hard to Get by Monica Murphy

" 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.

When Knox struggles with his college work, he seeks tutoring and is paired with Joanne, forcing them to spend time together. Described as a "super cute, fun and light

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