{"product_id":"9781250309167","title":"The Game Can't Love You Back","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Game Can't Love You Back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Karole Cozzo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBitter sports rivalries and swoon-worthy romance intertwine, in Karole Cozzo’s classic enemies to lovers young adult story where two former nemeses blur the lines between love and hate. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEve is used to being the odd woman out. As the only girl on her school's baseball team, she knows exactly how to put sweaty, macho baseball players in their place, and she's learned to focus on one thing and one thing only—being the best pitcher she can be. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a freak accident forces her school to be absorbed by the neighboring town, Eve has to contend with a new group of guys who aren't used to having a woman on their team. And the new team's star pitcher, Jamie, has no interest in being ousted from his throne. He can't afford to give up his starting slot to a new pitcher—especially to a girl. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the competition between Jamie and Eve starts to heat up, so does their attraction to each other. Can they keep their heads in the game, or will they end up getting played?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChosen by readers like you for Macmillan’s young adult imprint Swoon Reads, \u003ci\u003eThe Game Can’t Love You Back\u003c\/i\u003e follows Eve as she is forced to join a new baseball team and contend with the insufferable (and cute) rival pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Game Can't Love You Back\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cozzo's twist ending is to be applauded. \u003cb\u003eA strong addition to any young adult library, especially where sports fiction is needed\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHow to \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Say I Love You Out Loud\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003ebudding romance\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003efamily drama\u003c\/b\u003e and a feel-good ending.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Karole Cozzo:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Keep Rolling After a Fall\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis is how a Young Adult novel is done\u003c\/b\u003e. From the writing to the characterization to the plot to the pacing to the message—I recommend it to any teen or anyone with a teen daughter.” —Teamskelley, Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Say I Love You Out Loud\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003ebudding romance\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003efamily drama\u003c\/b\u003e and a feel-good ending.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A book of acceptance, bravery, and most of all, love. \u003cb\u003eIt’s a book that will touch everyone’s hearts\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eBibliophile Soprano\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Truth About Happily Ever After:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA great, fun read that you’ll find hard to put down\u003c\/b\u003e. Although it doesn’t shy away from some difficult topics, generally speaking, it’s a really cute story that will have you smiling (okay, and probably crying at times too). \u003cb\u003eThis will make a perfect summer read!\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eKourtni Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250309167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40706805465294,"sku":"9781250309167","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_4d952178-955f-49fe-83b0-8d3addb8920c.jpg?v=1640578550","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250309167","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}