{"id":157761,"date":"2025-03-26T13:19:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/entertainment\/books\/playing-for-keeps-in-starrs-fall-by-kate-hewitt-review-starrsfallbook2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T13:19:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:19:05","slug":"playing-for-keeps-in-starrs-fall-by-kate-hewitt-review-starrsfallbook2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=157761","title":{"rendered":"Playing for Keeps in Starr’s Fall by Kate Hewitt #Review #StarrsFallBook2"},"content":{"rendered":"


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I am delighted to feature the second in Kate Hewitt’s<\/b> Starr Fall<\/i> series. Playing for Keeps in Starr’s Fall<\/i> was published by Boldwood Book<\/b>s on March 21st.
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Spring is in the air in
\nStarr\u2019s Fall, and for two people, love may be just a roll of the dice away…<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

As
\nthe frozen earth gives way to the first spring crocuses, pushing their way into
\nthe warmer air, Maggie arrives in Starr\u2019s Fall. She\u2019s looking for a new start,
\nwith her lovable but painfully shy teenaged son in tow.<\/span><\/p>\n

It feels like the odds
\nare against her, but she\u2019s determined to come out winning this time, and to
\nfulfil her dream of opening up a board game caf\u00e9. But not everything\u2019s a game,
\nand when she finds herself attracted to a man who\u2019s known as a different sort
\nof player, she worries she\u2019s setting herself up to lose.<\/span><\/p>\n

Zach is funny,
\nsurprisingly geeky, and, most importantly, bonds with her son. But Zachis also
\ndrop-dead gorgeous, has a reputation around town, and is also ten years younger
\nthan her.<\/span><\/p>\n

When he asks her out on a date, Maggie is totally thrown. She can\u2019t
\ndeny she\u2019s attracted to him. But is she ready to risk her heart with another
\nroll of the dice?<\/span><\/p>\n

A totally gorgeous, unmissable, small town romance, perfect
\nfor fans of the Gilmore Girls andVirgin River, from million-copy bestselling
\nauthor, Kate Hewitt.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0My Thoughts<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>This was a delightful read with some interesting characters and a small town setting which welcomes you in. Maggie is putting the needs of her teenage son, Ben, first and foremost and has moved from her fashionable and modern mansion to open a board games shop in Starr’s Fall. Both Maggie and Ben are dealing with trauma from the past few years and Maggie is coming to terms with the death of her husband a year ago. Ben is a withdrawn young boy with awkward social skills and\u00a0 in many ways, both Mother and son just want to hide away from people they don’t know. You witness Maggie take her courage in her hands and force herself to mix and to seek out new opportunities in Starr’s Fall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 When Maggie meets Zach, she finds herself attracted to him but wary of getting to know him. You discover that there may be misconceptions\u00a0 about him amongst the town’s folk and that there is more to him than her first impression. I found this to be an enjoyable read with\u00a0 few surprising moments. The small town feel underlined the community and there are some interesting characters waiting in the wings for future stories, I am sure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In short: new starts and new romances
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About the Author<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Kate Hewitt<\/b> is the author of many novels of both historical
\nand contemporary fiction. Her novels have been called ‘unputdownable’ and ‘the
\nmost emotional book I have ever read’ by readers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An American ex-patfor many
\nyears, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband, two of her five children
\n(the others are scattered across the globe!), and their two Golden Retrievers.
\nJoin her newsletter to receive updates and giveaways, or be part of her
\nFacebook groups Kate’s Reads, to discuss all manner of books. (Links can be
\nfound on her website.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Her latest releases are The Girl Who Risked it All,<\/i> a WW2
\nnovel based on the true story of the doomed refugee ship the St Louis, The
\nMidnight Hour<\/i>, the second in her dystopianseries Lost Lake<\/i>, and Playing for
\nKeeps in Starr’s Fall<\/i>, the second standalone in her new heartwarming series
\ninspired by the Gilmore Girls.<\/i> There’s something for everyone so do check them
\nall out, and be in touch as Kate loves to hear from readers. You can discuss
\nKate’s books as well as others on her private Facebook group, Kate’s Reads or
\nread her thoughts on Substack.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanks to Kate Hewitt, Boldwood Books and Rachel of\u00a0Rachel’s Random Resources<\/a> for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Check out the rest of the tour!<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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