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"A true winner, THE GAMES by Patricia McLinn is a
candid behind the scenes look at the lives and loves of some of the athletes at
the Winter Olympics. … Fresh faced figure skater Amy, her gold medal winning
coach Tess, Alpine skiers and best friends Kyle and Nan and Biathlete Rikki; all
have their own secrets and problems but they find out they are not alone and a
few of them even find true love.
I delighted in the 'real world' look at some
Olympic heroes. Ms. McLinn brought a human element to the sporting events with
romances and a peek into the athletes’ lives. Ms. McLinn’s knowledge added the
excitement of the Olympics to her wonderful book. I whole heartedly recommend
you read THE GAMES to get yourself ready for the Olympic Games or simply
for a fantastic read. Thank you Ms. McLinn, we can always count on your books to
be engaging and entertaining." ~
Donna, CataRomance.com
"Fast-paced, vivid and true-to-life, Patricia McLinn's
The Games captures the
personal drama and compelling stories of the greatest sports event on earth.
It's a gold-medal winner any fan of the Games will love." ~
Christine Brennan,
USA Today sports columnist
"Patricia McLinn wins gold with this sparkling romance! The Games is your ticket
behind the cameras and inside the hearts of the Winter Olympics." ~
Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author
"The Games accurately portrays the emotional roller coaster an athlete rides in
pursuit of … Olympic Glory. The pride, excitement, disappointment,
relationships, doubt, relief, joy and all of the pressures … all come to a head
at the Olympic Games." ~
Michael Weiss, U.S. Olympic figure skater and
three-time U.S. Men's Champion
Blue Ribbon Rating 1-5: 5.0
"Can love be found at the Winter Olympics? Or is it just another
competition?
Years of preparation and sacrifice come down to
sixteen short days when the Winter Olympic Games take place every four years.
There is something very magical about these two weeks that has just about
everyone, sports enthusiast or not, glued to their televisions getting caught up
in the action. THE GAMES, by Patricia McLinn, takes an inside look at
life and love in the Olympic Village.
Former figure skater Tess Rutledge is at the games
as a coach this time around. But memories of eighteen years ago haunt her every
direction she turns. She needs to make sure her heart is hardened when she meets
up with Andrei Chersakov. Amy Yost is the new figure skating star. Will the
pressure, competition, and emotions of her pod mates be too much for the young
girl?
Rich, socialite Kyle Armstrong is considered a
favorite to win at least one medal for the Alpine Ski Team. When she falls
seriously ill before her first event, she has to disclose the terrible secret
she’s been carrying for weeks. Her teammate and friend, Nan Monahan, now has to
step up to the plate for the team. Can she do it?
It is pretty much the last chance for hockey player
Lanny Kaminski to win a medal and make his name in the rough sport. He is
retiring at the end of games. When the Olympic Flame goes out, so will his
career. Competitive to the core, he cannot understand why Biathlon member
Rochelle Lodge is so blas é, why she won’t push herself harder. Rikki
knows she must pace herself—that to go all out too soon is deadly. But is she so
used to holding back competitively, that she only half-lives her whole life?
THE GAMES is a wonderful book! All of the
characters are so dynamic, so believable. The tension of the various
competitions is nerve- wracking. The romance going on behind the scenes is
explosive. Patricia McLinn has created a story that you won’t be able to put
down, and one that you’ll not soon forget." ~Brooke,
www.RomanceJunkies.com
"A magic touch … As in reality, multiple storylines cross and connect, bringing
the characters to life.”
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Huntress Reviews
"If the aim of
The Games is to give readers a vicarious Olympic experience that
is lively, entertaining, and emotionally satisfying, it hit its mark dead
center."
~ Jane Bowers,
Romance Reviews Today
"The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! For many of us those words
conjure up the opening scene of the commercials for the Olympic games, but for
me, they will certainly invoke memories of Patricia McLinn’s newest emotionally
charged romance THE GAMES.
McLinn has brilliantly put together a multiple cast of lively characters from
Amy, the youngest, looking for her first touch of glory; to Tess, her coach,
whose memories of past glory held bittersweet feelings of betrayal; and Andrei
who looked for forgiveness from the one woman he could never forget. Some were
strangers to one another but in the end, Rikki, Lanny, Kyle, Nan, Rob; all found
and were strengthened by the bond of friendships that grew during the
competition.
Whether athlete or spectator you will find THE GAMES to be a wonderfully
emotional rollercoaster ride of human drama in a behind the scenes look at the
Olympics. Written with invigorating, breathtaking passion, I found myself
jumping up and cheering for the wins, and sobbing out loud during the defeats.
While the behind look at the competition was fabulous, I certainly don’t want to
overlook mentioning the sensual romance aspect that will also have you cheering,
sighing, and all choked up throughout this wonderfully compelling read. This is
an exceptional read, a winner worthy of the gold, and one I highly recommend!"
(click here to read the review
on Romance Designs) ~ Marilyn,
Romance Designs
"Patricia McLinn's THE GAMES is a fast-paced story of very passionate and
competitive people who lay it all on the line for victory. Whether it's their
first games or the finalé, they don't want to give up the only thing they
believe matters most. Until paths are crossed and love is revealed and shared do
they finally see that their futures could be as bright and shining as the gold
medals they all crave." ~ Jory Reedy,
http://www.FreshFiction.com
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