The narrative centers on , who moves to Los Angeles for a fresh start after a bad breakup with a "bad boy" ex. Challenged by her friends to date a "good guy" for a change, she reconnects with Gabe Clements , her former neighbor and teenage crush. Gabe is now a star receiver for an NFL team in L.A..
by Lauren Blakely is a steamy standalone sports romance published on November 8, 2022 . It is the third installment in The Dating Games series and follows the story of an actress-turned-producer and a professional football star navigating a fake-dating arrangement. Plot Summary The Good Guy Challenge ePUB by Lauren Blakely
Gabe is a prominent professional football player. The narrative centers on , who moves to
While Gabe has a reputation as a sweet, dependable "good guy," he hides a much more intense, kinky side that his previous partners couldn't handle. When he and Ellie agree to a week of fake dating to help her image, they quickly discover they are perfectly compatible in every way—especially when exploring their shared fantasies. Key Tropes & Themes by Lauren Blakely is a steamy standalone sports
The characters share a childhood history, with a 10-year age difference between them.
A "growly, possessive, smoldering" alpha who is simultaneously a caring gentleman. Reviewers highlight his attentiveness and swoon-worthy nature. Community Perspectives
“Lauren Blakely is the kind of writer who delivers when it comes to romance... Most of her characters are good guys, and the spice is good buuuuuuuuut it's never been THIS good.” The Romance Mafia