Review: Game Plan (Varsity Girlfriends #4) by Kayla Tirrell

Title: Game Plan

Series: Varsity Girlfriends #4
Author: Kayla Tirrell
Publisher: Kayla Tirrell
Published: May 14, 2019
Pages: 262
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Source: Kindle Unlimited

I’ve got one shot to win his heart.

I’ve had a crush on Preston Royce for as long as I can remember. Only, I’ve never told him, or anyone, because he doesn’t see me that way. (And because his sister, Charlie, happens to be my best friend!)

But when Preston’s girlfriend breaks his heart, Charlie comes up with a plan to get them back together—a plan that involves Preston and me pretending to date.

Yeah, it’s a bad idea cozying up with a guy who’s still in love with his ex, but it may be my only chance to get close to him before we graduate high school. He thinks we’re faking.

Meanwhile, I’m falling more in love with him....

Game Plan is perfect for anyone who likes their sweet romance with a dash of drama. It is the fourth book in the Varsity Girlfriends series.

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MY REVIEW

This was an adorable story that I really enjoyed. I was in the mood for a high school fake romance trope and this one didn't disappoint. 

I really liked the characters. Daria was easy to connect with and she was a well-developed character. We get to see the world through her eyes and really get to know her. Apart from her crush on her best friend's brother and all the drama that comes along with high school, we also get to know her family life and the struggles that she has there. She has controlling parents that are a little extreme and she deals with them while trying to figure out where she wants to go to college and where she wants her life to go after high school. Preston is a likable character though sometimes he seemed a bit clueless. We didn't get as much development with him but there was enough to keep the story rolling. Preston, much like Daria, is concerned about his future and feels a little lost where his future is concerned. His parents don't have a lot of money and he didn't get a basketball scholarship as he had hoped. He is clinging on to the one thing that was a constant in his life and that was his ex-girlfriend, Beth. 

I liked the fake relationship trope in this. Daria is hoping to show Preston how good they could be together and Preston's goal was to make his ex jealous so that they could get back together. The plan starts to work for Preston but after spending so much time with Daria he is confused about his feelings. 

I really liked the side characters in this as well. It really has me excited to read the other books in this series. 

Overall, I was happy with the outcome of the story. This is a fun read with a sweet romance that will keep you glued to the pages. I can't wait for more from this author. 

THIS BOOK CONTRIBUTED TO THESE 2020 READING CHALLENGES

- Beat the Backlist Challenge
- Contemporary Romance Challenge
- Library Love Challenge
- Literary Escapes Challenge

Check out my 2020 Challenge Page to see my progress!

This was my first read of 2020. How was yours? Which books have you crossed off for 2020?