Playing It Safe (Sydney Smoke Rugby)
Amy Andrews
Donovan Bane loves playing rugby for the Sydney Smoke. And if that means he has to keep his sexuality a secret, that’s a sacrifice he’s prepared to make. At least until after he retires, anyway. He doesn’t want to be the first pro rugby player in Australia to officially come out while still playing. The team doesn’t need the media shit storm and he’d rather be known for his footy skills. Which means no dating, no relationships, no sex. Nothing but playing ball. Until one man suddenly changes everything… Beckett Stanton is out and proud—and not looking for a guy who isn’t. Been there, done that, complete disaster. Unfortunately, on the first day of his new job working for the Sydney Smoke, he locks eyes with Donovan Bane and he’s a goner. Big, gruff, and athletic isn’t usually Beck’s type, but for some reason this man is ticking all his boxes. And it’s clear the feeling is mutual. It’s also clear that Donovan is not out, and doesn’t plan to be anytime soon. Still, Beck can’t resist being the man to show Donovan everything he’s been missing. For the first time, Donovan doesn’t play it safe and allows himself to indulge in things with Beck he knows he can’t have. But when their relationship gets serious, he knows he has to choose between the career he loves and the man he loves, because how can he possibly have both?
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This was actually the first book in the series and it was great that you didn't feel like you were missing any pieces of past books but it did make me want to go back and read the others! Donavan is a great Father as well as an incredible rugby player but his love life is non existent as no body but a few know that he is actually gay and your heart goes out to him as he has chosen his career over finding love. His resolve to stay hidden is tested when he meets Beck, he doesn't want to like him but there is a connection and as much as Beck doesn't want to be with another guy who won't embrace who he is they both are drawn to each other. This shines a light on how male sports has a hold over it's people when it shouldn't and you get to not only see two people who deserve love fall for each other as well as the internally struggles they go through while navigating a new world for Donavan and the frustrations you feel along with them both. I just loved the characters as well as the highs and lows, laughs and sadness they go through and how you can find love and support when you least expect it and where you should expect it.
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