Open Play
Passion Players, Book 1
A hot young physical therapist plays a risky game with an Irish soccer player―and his best friend―in this transatlantic romance from award-winning author JN Welsh.
Ayanna Crawford isn’t afraid to get physical; in fact, it’s her job. A world-renowned physical therapist who works too hard, Ayanna embarks on a trip to Ireland before an upcoming conference. Finally, a chance to play as hard as she works…and maybe find an Irish boo to keep her company.
After a long day of sightseeing, Ayanna hits it off with tall drink of ale Eoghan O’Farrell. Then there’s the freckled, blue-eyed Shane MacCallum, a soccer team liaison who Ayanna feels a strong urge to “liaise” with. But not only do the two men work for the same team―they’re best mates.
When an injury forces the three lovebirds to work in close proximity, Ayanna finds herself in the clutch. With careers and hearts on the line, Ayanna must work through her fears and desires to make a choice―or find herself alone on the pitch.
“With its snappy plot and strong supporting cast, this charming outing is sure to win hearts.”
—Publishers Weekly
“An engaging slow-burn romance that will give you all the feels, [with] a heroine you’ll want as your best friend, and a hero that will quickly become your next book boyfriend.”
—April Asher, author of Not The Witch You Wed
“Open Play is a witty, charming love story that will have you falling in love as much with the couple as with the city of Dublin. This soulful and swoony romance has my two favorite things: a strong heroine who knows exactly what she wants and a broody, and sexy, hero she just can’t resist.”
—Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author
“The ‘football’ romcom all Ted Lasso fans have been craving. Get your fix here!”
—Jayci Lee, author of The Dating Dare and Booked on a Feeling
“JN Welsh brings a fresh, funny, and sexy take on the love triangle trope. I loved, loved, loved this book!”
—Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of Faker, Simmer Down, and On Location
“The will-they-or-won’t-they tension in JN Welsh’s Open Play fills every page.”
—LaQuette, award-winning romance author