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The Games

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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!

I was holding on to my copy of Patricia McLinn's book THE GAMES to read next week while the Olympics are on. However, I glanced at the first page and couldn't stop. This is an exciting story about three athletes and their friends/loves. By the end, I was so hooked I hoped every one of them would win a gold medal.

I also learned a lot about the Olympics, the events and scoring. Fascinating stuff.

You'll love this book anytime you read it.

Whether you're a fan of the Olympics or not you'll love this book.

Interesting characters, a pace that will keep you turning the pages, and great writing, all set against the fascinating background of the Winter olympics. Before, after, and during THE GAMES in Italy, is a great time to read this book. I simply loved it.

Just in time for 06 Winter Games comes a book that affords the reader a behind-the-scenes look at what it might be like off the ice and off the mountain. This romance spins more than just the stories of relationships. The Games interweaves the emotions of love, competition, betrayal and friendship as it tells the story of loves past and new against a backdrop of international competition.

The tension experienced by the reader will not just be of the sexual variety between characters. I felt my pulse racing as the athletes I came to care about competed. The peeks inside the world of world-class competition will give the reader a new perspective on what it must be like when years of training and perseverance come down to one final game, four minutes on the ice or the steadiness of a hand.

If you are a fan of the Olympics, this a must read. And if you read just for the romance, you will not be disappointed either.

Jerilyn Willin