I'm not really sure that I can find the words to adequately describe how beautifully this book is written. It's so much more than your average sports romance. It's an exquisite tale about two people finding love with and in one another but also learning to love and accept themselves too. And also that we can't predict life and what will happen tomorrow, but we can do things that make us happy. We need to live for each day and make the most of every moment.

With that being said, I loved both Henrik and Jacqui. The chemistry between them was beautiful yet sizzling at the same time. I loved that Jacqui was able to find strength in Henrik. He became her rock, her comfort when she needed him. And I loved that Henrik was able to be his true self with Jacqui. She showed him how to love himself and others and that he could finally stop hiding.

All in all, you will go through every range of emotions with this book. And as one who is a quick reader, I couldn't zip through it. Because each chapter is a beautiful layer in this composition and like a fine wine, Penalty Play deserves to be sipped and savored slowly.