Hard to Lose (The Play Hard Series Book 4) by K. Bromberg

This is an honest review for an arc received.

“Love isn’t something you set out to achieve. It’s something that happens unexpectedly.”

Chase Kincade is the youngest of the Kincade sisters. While all of her other sisters are in love and having children, these things are the furthest from Chase’s mind. When a letter written to her father, that has been lost in the mail for 5 years, crosses her desk, Chase is determined to find out who Ryan Camden is. The letter emits feelings Chase can’t explain. She needs to know what has happened to him. Challenged by her sister to find a cause she is determined to find Ryan Camden. What she never expects is to find a quaint military town, and a hot bartender that she can’t stop thinking about. There she meets hot bartender Gunner. Chase can’t deny the feelings Gunner brings out in her, but she knows that their time together has an end date. But can a little white lie destroy something Chase didn’t even know she wanted?

“After I’m done with you, Chase, I assure you that kissing will never seem overrated again.”

Ryan “Gunner” Camden is a war hero and bar owner. He’s just trying to put back the pieces of his life after returning home from his deployment. When a fellow soldier tells him to write a letter, he does just that, to Kenyon Kincade, Chase’s father. After returning home from deployment, Gunner volunteers his time with children who’ve lost a parent while serving. He still uses baseball as his therapy. He was never expecting Chase Kincade to waltz into his bar with her confidence and sassy banter. He’s drawn to her in a way he’s never been drawn to anyone. He doesn’t do relationships, however Chase makes him want for more. His deal breaker is deception. Will this be the deal breaker between him and Chase?

“Because from here on out, every time it rains, you’ll stop and think of me.”

5 million swoon worthy stars!!! K. Bromberg slayed my heart with this story. The emotions that she draws out of you. You can’t help but root for Ryan and Chase. The connection and chemistry these two immediately have with one another is undeniable. Their banter, wittiness, and tension is off the charts. You can’t help but cheer on Ryan and everything this man has been through and seen. I loved seeing Chase come into her own, and finally find what her sister’s have. These two are perfect for each other. This is my favorite book of the series and that is saying something, since I love them all. Well done Mrs. Bromberg!! This is a must read!!

“That somehow, our two broken and jagged halves made one incredible whole.”

Angie