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Running to You: (All's Fair in Love and Sports) Paperback – December 30, 2018

by Julie L. Spencer (Author), Lisa Rector (Editor)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 138 ratings
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At sixteen, Sammy has her sights set on track state finals and never pays much attention to the college guys who come every summer to help her mom at their bed and breakfast. But that’s before Brandon. He’s athletic, and mysterious, and not that much older than Sammy. Brandon takes the job to help pay for college. It sounds easy: live in the apartment above the garage, be the handyman and groundskeeper, and then run off to the dorms in the fall. He doesn’t count on finding a family.He doesn’t count on Sammy running off with his heart.When tragedy strikes in Sammy’s life, Brandon has to make a choice. Be the big brother Sammy so desperately needs, or admit his feelings run much deeper.
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    All's Fair in Love and Sports
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    203 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    December 30, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.46 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1792700911
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 30, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 203 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1792700911
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1792700910
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.46 x 8 inches
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 138 ratings

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    Julie Spencer is a bestselling multi-genre author who uses real social issues to incorporate valuable lessons into fictional stories and believes we can change the world one story at a time.

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SHP
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book full of emotion
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019
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Sammy is 16 and in love with the gardener her mom has hired for the summer. Brandon is intrigued by the spunky daughter of his employer, but she's too young. As time passes and Brandon becomes part of the family, he struggles against his desire for the woman Sammy has become. Their journey to a happily ever after will take you on a roller coaster of emotions and make it difficult to stop reading until the end. Loved this book.
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K. Swinton
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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If you're looking for a clean romance, then Ms. Spencer's book will serve you well.

The HEA I expected. The timeline wasn't what I thought it would be, but as I don't want to give away spoilers, I won't elaborate.

This is a YA/NA age book with likeable characters, a lovely setting (who doesn't love a B&B?), and a few sweet kisses.
There is mention of sex but none happens on page.
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Jennifer P
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't put this book down
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
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I choose this raiting because I couldnt put this book down. From working in a garden to going on runs to dramatic endings... dont want to give the ending away but I can say I was in tears a couple times reading this book. Very emotional book with sad and happy times... I suggest everyone should read this book
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Book Worm Mom
3.0 out of 5 stars It was ok
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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For the most part, I did like the book. But it felt more like the bones of a book and not a full book.

Time was skewed and not represented well. It would be weeks or months after a chapter, but there was no indication of it. There was interaction between Sammy and Brandon, but it was mostly dialogue. You really weren't given anything else, like their surroundings or what not. And their internal dialogue was always the same. To the point of annoyance. It usually went to the extent that Sammy was too young and Brandon only saw her as a sister. Sammy was almost exactly a year younger. That age difference is nothing. And the brother/sister thing was annoying because I never saw indication that that was how they felt. And Renae and Brandon didn't have enough time together to warrant him calling her mom. It just felt forced and rushed.
There were also several scenes to develop and grow characters, but that didn't happen. Like, the fair incident. Who was that Sammy being very provocative with her date and getting drunk? Just to make Brandon jealous. She was written to be enjoying herself, but she really put herself in danger. And Brandon teaching her a lesson about alcohol? Why not impart the wisdom of choosing better dates? Ones that won't get you drunk to take advantage of you? (And whatever happened to those charges? Whole part of the story not discussed again...) And then again with the twins. Were their parents ok with their minor children not returning home? I doubt it. But the consequences of their behavior are conveniently left out.

Plus, did Sammy beat the twins in her last race? I would have liked to know. And the ending was way too abrupt. How did they manage the B&B? Did they finish school? I felt invested enough to want to know how they navigated a really delicate situation because marriage didn't make it all better. They'd still have challenges and very little support to get through it.
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J Archibald
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaker for sure
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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Brandon is a true gentleman who puts Sammy’s needs before his own. Sammy is humble, flirty, and snarky. She’s a perfect match for Brandon. But it takes way too long for them to figure that out. I do love a happy ending!
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Val
4.0 out of 5 stars Cuteness!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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It’s a quick read and I love every minute of it!!!! This is my first time reading by this author and I have to say, It’s recommended to people who just want some teen angst & young love experience! I dig this a lot!
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Jamie Cathelyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Precious
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020
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This story was precious I loved how they fell in love with each other without all of the physical stuff and no matter what they put the other first despite their feelings and confusion. Well written!
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C. May
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet YA Novel (not squeaky clean)
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020
I really enjoyed Sammy and Brandon's story. It was told from dual POV, which is my favorite style. It was a sweet coming of age romance, where the two main characters were friends first. I liked how the story unfolded over the course of a year, so it felt like their feelings were legit compared to other stories where the main characters fall in love in a couple of weeks.

**Clean, but not squeaky clean:
It depends on your definition of clean. If clean means no talk of or desire for sex at all, than this is not the clean book for you. A main character has had sex in the past (saying "I'm a 17 year old guy. What do you expect?"), and when the story is told from his point of view, he thinks/talks (whatever you call his inner monologue) about sleeping with a random date and then eventually the main girl, but respects her enough to be more than a hook up. The BFFs have a series of one night stands. It's all about waiting for love, not marriage. There are no graphic descriptions, only sweet kisses. I'm an adult, but you can decide if this is appropriate for your teen.
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