- Paperback: 324 pages
- Publisher: Delphi Books (January 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0976518511
- ISBN-13: 978-0976518518
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,847,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In sixteen days, medals can be won and hearts can be lost . . . Tessa Rutledge, once an Olympic champion figure skater, returns to the Games as a coach, encountering her first love and only heartbreak and testing her ability to forgive. Alpine skier Kyle Armstrong has made a terrible mistake that could cost her a shot at Olympic gold as well as any hope of reconciling with the man she loves. Biathlete Rikki Lodge thinks she's just happy to be at the Games, until she meets a hockey player who demands that she do what she's never done before: put it all on the line. Let The Games begin! "A gold-medal winner" Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist "Patricia McLinn wins gold with this sparkling romance" Carla Neggers, NYT bestselling author "The Games accurately portrays the emotional roller coaster an athlete rides in pursuit of Olympic glory" Michael Weiss, U.S.Olympic figure skater and three-time U.S. Men's Champion
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Exceptional - Emotionally Charged - A Winner, Jan 1 2006
By M. Rondeau - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Games (Paperback)
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! For many of us those words conjure up the opening scene of the commercials for the Olympic games, but for me, they will certainly invoke memories of Patricia McLinn's newest emotionally charged romance THE GAMES.McLinn has brilliantly put together a multiple cast of lively characters from Amy, the youngest, looking for her first touch of glory; to Tess, her coach, whose memories of past glory held bittersweet feelings of betrayal; and Andrei who looked for forgiveness from the one woman he could never forget. Some were strangers to one another but in the end, Rikki, Lanny, Kyle, Nan, Rob; all found and were strengthened by the bond of friendships that grew during the competition.
Whether athlete or spectator you will find THE GAMES to be a wonderfully emotional rollercoaster ride of human drama in a behind the scenes look at the Olympics. Written with invigorating, breathtaking passion, I found myself jumping up and cheering for the wins, and sobbing out loud during the defeats. While the behind look at the competition was fabulous, I certainly don't want to overlook mentioning the sensual romance aspect that will also have you cheering, sighing, and all choked up throughout this wonderfully compelling read. This is an exceptional read, a winner worthy of the gold, and one I highly recommend!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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As thrilling as the real thing, Feb 9 2006
By Jane Myers Perrine - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Games (Paperback)
I was holding on to my copy of Patricia McLinn's book THE GAMES to read next week while the Olympics are on. However, I glanced at the first page and couldn't stop. This is an exciting story about three athletes and their friends/loves. By the end, I was so hooked I hoped every one of them would win a gold medal.I also learned a lot about the Olympics, the events and scoring. Fascinating stuff.
You'll love this book anytime you read it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I loved it!, Feb 3 2006
By Patricia Lewin "Author" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Games (Paperback)
Whether you're a fan of the Olympics or not you'll love this book.Interesting characters, a pace that will keep you turning the pages, and great writing, all set against the fascinating background of the Winter olympics. Before, after, and during THE GAMES in Italy, is a great time to read this book. I simply loved it.
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