A review by brazenbookbabe
Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I  was such a fan of “Bet on It” I was so excited to revisit our friends in Greenbelt, South Carolina. This is a second chance romance in which Miri, wins the lottery but discovers that her estranged husband Leo would also be entitled to half of her winnings. She calls him back and makes him a deal to ask for a divorce but Leo sees this as an opportunity to try to win back Mary’s heart. 
I really felt that the author did a wonderful job of giving us the best and the worst of Miri and Leo’s relationship and really showing us the pain that happens when relationships fall apart. This wasn’t an easy read. The characters really went through so much emotional heartbreak to get to their happy ending and the author did a wonderful job guiding the reader on this journey. Sometimes it was so personal, that my heart ached for Miri and I felt like I was invading her privacy. 
The journey back to each other was so satisfying overall. Such a great second chance romance.
Also bonus points for the wonderful friendships and personal growth in this book as well. The story was extremely well rounded. I very much enjoyed it.