Book Review | Run The Play – Kaylee Ryan (Nashville Rampage Series, Book Two)

Run The Play
By: Kaylee Ryan

Series: Nashville Rampage
Book # In Series: 2 of 5
Genre: Sports Romance (Football)
Publisher: Kaylee Ryan
Publication Date: August 19th, 2025
My Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮
My Reading Format: I received a copy to review honestly

Synopsis:

NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding the Nashville Rampage football team. Run the Play is a fake dating, found family, workplace, he falls first romance.

Rowan

I swore I’d never look twice at a football player again, especially after barely surviving the last one. But when my abusive ex gets traded to the team I work for, my past shows up to haunt me.

Not a moment too soon, star player Landry Reynolds runs interference, announcing that he’s my boyfriend. My emotions get the best of me, and I find myself playing along.

He’s charming, bold, and way too convincing. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember that it’s all pretend.

I might be falling for my fake boyfriend, but I can never have him for real. I could lose everything I’ve finally found, and that’s scarier than having my heart crushed by the wide receiver.

Landry

I didn’t mean to get involved. I just couldn’t watch her shrink away from him a second longer—not after knowing what he put her through.

So I did what I do best: I ran the play and told him she’s mine. Now I can’t stop thinking about how right that little white lie feels. How right she feels.

There’s a good chance I was never faking.

This started as a way to protect her. I never imagined it’d be so hard keeping my hands off her. Then again, I’ve never been very good at following the rules.

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I didn’t think it would be possible to love anyone more than I loved Knox Beckett and Corie Reynolds… I had a deep feeling that these two would be the end game for me even throughout this series. Kaylee Ryan has flipped the script on my assumptions and did something I thought would be impossible. She made me fall hard for two more characters in the Nashville Rampage Series. Landry Reynolds and Rowan Mills’ story had me on the edge of my seat in anticipation of what’s to come! Kaylee Ryan is queen when it comes to the inevitable spark! I’m a fan for life!! Now, let’s dive into what Run The Play by Kaylee Ryan is all about.

Landry Reynolds has lived his life for the game and making sure his younger sister has everything she needs in her life. But now that Corie has married his best friend and she’s being well taken care of, Landry is finding his home lonely and his life a little more empty. He’s never been the settling-down type. Until Rowan Mills walks into his life. He senses the distrust in her eyes and the secrets she holds tight to her heart. And he’ll do everything he can to make her trust him and make sure nobody can hurt her ever again. His heart is invested and when Landry wants something he puts his entire being into getting it. And what Landry wants is for Rowan to feel safe and secure in her life.

Rowan Mills ran from her dark past…. But you know what they say, your past has a way of catching up to you. Now, Rowan Mills must face her ex… but this time, she’s not alone. And that’s all I have to say about her side of the story due to not wanting to spoil everyone!!

My Thoughts:

OMG! I finished this book two days ago and I’m just now sitting at my computer and writing my thoughts down. Landry and Rowan’s story had me speechless! From Rowan’s traumatic backstory to Landry’s need to watch Rowan grow into the person she is, had me all up in my feelings and completely speechless. And that’s one main reason why Kaylee Ryan is one of my top favorite authors. She has this way of bringing the emotional moments to life. Ugh, I was gone at first glance!!

Let’s dive into these characters, starting with Rowan Mills. Rowan was the character who had me crying the most. Her backstory is traumatizing and to make a note, there are a few trigger warnings that come along with it such as abuse. There were so many times I wanted to reach into my Kindle and hug Rowan. I felt her fear and I cheered for her ability to slowly find the power to rise above her trauma. I loved seeing her strength grow throughout this novel.

And then we have Landry. This is a man who Rowan needed in her life. Someone who was caring, somewhat soft-hearted, and gentle. But don’t get me wrong, Rowan can also be the total opposite when he’s in ultra protective mode. I loved seeing his soft side, when it came to his loved ones. I loved the fact that he didn’t hesitate to protect Rowan from he who shall not be named. I loved how he let Rowan set the pace of their relationship. Basically, everything about this man, I LOVED!! And that’s the reasoning behind why I gave Run The Play by Kaylee Ryan a 5-star rating! This book was everything I wanted for Landry and Rowan… And so much more.

Overall, I hand my heart over to Kaylee Ryan for writing another epic romance with an incredible storyline and an unforgettable happily ever after! I do have to say, the more books I read, the more my curiosity is piqued by Foster. I’m going to need his story soon! I have a strong feeling his is going to be the one that breaks my heart the most!! And I’ll be okay with that.

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