I've got a long TBR pile and a subscription to Scribd. It's been a long time since I bought a book on its release day, but that's exactly what I did with The Game Plan. I have no regrets! None! It was the first book in a long time that I went out of my way to make time to read. This series by Kristen Callihan sucks me in like that! 
 The previous books in the series took place in college. In this one the characters are in their young 20s. As I was reading it, it didn't feel NA to me, but I guess it technically is. Ethan Dexter is a center in the NFL. Fiona is an interior designer in New York. Fiona is also the sister-in-law of Dex's best friend. They've met a few times over the years because of this connection, but they never really talked. When they end up visiting at the same time they hit it off. Fiona's sister gives her a heads up that Dex is rumored to be a virgin and quite serious about relationships. (Can we pause a moment to laugh at the NFL stars being huge gossips? Because they are and it makes me laugh.) 
 Despite their scorching hot chemistry, Fiona doesn't really see a relationship in their future. Dex is in New Orleans and she's in New York. She thinks investigating their chemistry will lead nowhere. Dex convinces her to give it a try. I LOVED this set up. Dex was so sure of himself. He wasn't shaken by Fiona's wavering, he was just determined to figure out a way to convince her to give them a chance. 
 There wasn't much about this book that didn't work for me. It was a little more angsty than I like, but I have a very low angst threshhold and I don't think it would bother most readers. The fact that their love was so all consuming that it was painful to be apart? That felt a little over the top, but that's a small complaint. And... I have one issue with Dexter's penis. It's a little spoilery. (view spoiler)[ Dexter has his penis pierced. There is NO WAY the other players on his team haven't seen that! And as gossipy as his group is, you'd think they'd all know that! But the story reads like no one but Fiona is aware of this piercing. That didn't ring true to me. Also, the tattoos and piercings were presented as a way Dex used pain to focus, or take his mind off being horny? That seemed off to me. Especially the penis piercing - that seemed more like he was punishing himself. I've read characters where piercing seemed to fit with their personality. It just really surprised me with Dex. (hide spoiler)] 
 But the list of things that did work for me? That list is long! 
 1. There was a good dose of humor in this book. I especially enjoyed that Dex and Fiona were totally fine with laughing and enjoying themselves as part of sex. 
 2. Dexter and Fiona made mature decisions. I have little patience for stories where the plot is moved along by stupid decisions. Dex and Fi made decisions that weren't easy and decisions that had serious consequences, but they were decisions that made sense. 
 3. Dex's backstory. I'll spoiler quote here, but it's a mild spoiler. (view spoiler)[ Dex's reasoning for remaining a virgin surprised me - and made me sad. It was something I could reasonably imagine happening, and I can see how it would have affected him as it did. It's just really rare to read a romance that acknowledges that men are affected by past trauma, too! So while it was a dark spot in the book, I really appreciated that the author went there. (hide spoiler)] 
 4. Dexter and Fiona talk to each other! I had stories with a big misunderstanding. I love reading about the conflict between two people and how they work through it. This story is full of Dexter and Fiona making missteps in their relationship and then immediately talking it out. 
 5. This one is a mild spoiler - it won't ruin the story, but if you want to go in blind, don't click. (view spoiler)[ There is a point in the story when Fi is pretty depressed. They don't have sex. In fact, that point is specifically made. I don't think I've ever read a story where the main characters went without sex for any reason other than physical separation. It was a sad part of the story, but it's so real. Relationships aren't always about hot sexy times - and having sex doesn't cure you of depression. Thank you Kristen Callihan! (hide spoiler)] 
 I really enjoyed this story. I can't wait for more from Kristen Callihan! I highly recommend it to any one who enjoys contemporary romance, but especially football fans. It's third in the series, but it would stand alone well. However, the other two books are incredibly good, so I recommend you start with The Hookup.