Synopsis

Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse Andrews, her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her — and Viola has no idea why. When their bosses insist a wintery retreat is the perfect team-building exercise, Viola can't think of anything worse. Being freezing cold in a remote mountain lodge knowing Jesse is right next door? No, thank you. But as the snow piles on, Viola discovers there's more to Jesse than she knew, and heat builds in more ways than one.

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My review

Two Can Play is one of those short stories you wish were a little longer, because the tension Ali manages to build between her characters is something else. The slow burn is so addictive it hooks you and doesn't let go, even when you already know how it's going to end. I love how Ali writes, and even though she gets accused of always writing the same thing, I don't care — I'll read everything she publishes, because Ali is one of my safe spaces. I love her stories, I love how she builds characters who go from enemies to lovers with that effortless naturalness only she has. An entertaining story, perfect for a good time.

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