Danielle Paschka

Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn (Bay Area Players #1)

They’re faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real? 

Graydon St. John doesn’t do drama—or public appearances. The brooding defensive end for the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league—wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he’s suddenly face—to—face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight.

Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they’re hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they’ve been paired for the zoo’s new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling.

The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real.

But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off—script threaten everything Maple’s worked for, Graydon must decide if he’s willing to fight for love—or let it slip away to protect her.

Let’s get into it!

When I say I love this book.. I freaking love this book! I’ve read my fair share of Meghan books & honestly they just keep getting better & better. I am obsessed with how freaking funny the books are. I love the comedy, the character dynamics, the buildup, the spice, all of it. Her books would seriously make the best rom com movies & honestly we need more of them in our lives!

There were times in this book I wanted to shake Graydon but then freaking hold him & cry. He has had a tough life so it’s not shocking his grumpy, don’t talk to me attitude— can’t say I wouldn’t be the same! I just kept thinking about Nick Bosa during this whole book because of his football position & how massive he seemed & I of course had no probably thinking about him as Graydon.. if you know me, you know!

We met Maple in the Bridesmaid series & I was a little iffy on if I’d like her when Meghan announced this book but ya girl loved her! I felt so much of Maple in me & honestly related so much to her! She is a sweetheart but always second guessing herself & just to not take Graydon’s shit so much was the best. She was so fun to get to know better in this book & I can’t wait to see more of her while the series continues.

It’d be hard not to mention the amazing guys group text chat that we get in this book. If you’ve read “The Path to Loving Him” we get to have Gabby’s brother back in the MQ world Bennett & if you’ve read her hockey series we get the fan fave OC back! When I tell you I was laughing out loud because of this guys chat.. SO many times. It was seriously hilarious & gosh I missed OC so much. Bennett & OC are both getting books in this series & I seriously can’t even wait!!!

If you love: Enemies to Lovers, Football Romance, Forced Proximity, Grumpy/Sunshine, Fake Dating. This one is for you! 5 stars all around. No notes.

Thank you Meghan & GoodGirls PR for the ARC & book swag! I’m forever grateful.

You can find this book anywhere that sells books, amazon, kindle unlimited & audible.

Xo, Dani