Playing for Keeps - Alexandria Bellefleur
Poppy Peterson’s career is finally flourishing as the publicist for her childhood best friend, Cash Curran, a rising NFL star, until he impulsively sparks a very public romance with pop sensation Lyric Adair. To manage the fallout, Poppy is forced to work with Lyric’s formidable and intimidating publicist, Rosaline Sinclair. Determined to protect their respective clients, the two women clash over strategy, with Poppy both frustrated by and eager to impress the cool, accomplished Rosaline. As Cash and Lyric’s chaotic relationship keeps them on edge, Poppy and Rosaline spend more time together and begin to see past their professional rivalry. Unexpected attraction turns their tension into a complicated, secret romance of their own. But with constant media scrutiny, obsessive fans, and conflicting loyalties, their relationship is anything but simple. The story blends humor, heart, and behind-the-scenes drama as two ambitious women navigate love in the spotlight.