National Readers’ Choice Finalist - Best Historical
Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award Nominee - Best Historical Romantic Adventure
Day pulls out all the stops, juggling sizzling romance with high suspense and intrigue. The tangled threads of her plot are intricately woven with strands of in-depth characterization. Not only does Day titillate readers, she grabs them with a strong story and doesn’t let go.
- Kathe Robin, Romantic Times BOOKreviews
Day engineers plenty of sexy intrigue, and the potent chemistry she cooks up between Maria and St. John is enough to singe the pages of this lushly detailed, richly sensual Regency romance.
- John Charles, Booklist
PASSION FOR THE GAME absolutely crackles with sexual tension. This whirlwind romance delivers on all expectations of mystery, suspense and steamy passion. I loved all the characters and the roles they played. I highly recommend this book.
- Tammie, Fresh Fiction
This historical romantic suspense grips the audience from the opening moment when readers meet the Wintry Widow and never slows down until the final confrontation. Maria and Christopher are terrific protagonists as they struggle between blackmailing demands and love. Sylvia Day writes a superb tale that will have her fans wondering throughout what the lead couple will choose.
- Midwest Book Review
PASSION FOR THE GAME is a bold historical, deliciously filled with twists and turns. PASSION FOR THE GAME comes alive for readers by bringing them along on a suspense filled journey with its two lead characters. Readers will undoubtedly be ecstatic to see a heroine as strong as the man she craves.
- Kerensa Wilson, Romance Junkies
I think Sylvia Day just became my favorite writer … it’s always hard to choose, but as I look at my nightstand I see a bunch of TBR books by much-loved authors languishing unread as I reread Passion For the Game over my boyfriend’s shoulder. I just finished the book a week ago, and I’m jealous that he gets to read it, because I want to experience the passion again!
Bottom Line: You have to be a very skilled writer to pack so much sex and intrigue into a story and still have the romance and characters take center stage. Sylvia Day is a rare talent, and this book is not to be missed.
- Cybil Solyn, Rakehell
Sylvia Day is one of the brightest stars of romance. Her prose will touch your heart and ignite your passion. And Passion for the Game is no exception. Christopher and Maria are characters you can cheer on from the very beginning. The sexual tension crackles and snaps until it culminates in a scene so hot you’ll be squirming in your seat.
– Cynthia, A Romance Review
Passion for the Game is one spicy historical romance. Not only does the author take us into the minds of the hero and heroine, but the secondary character development is exceptional as well. These are some of the most passionate characters that I have ever read. Sylvia Day has written an intriguing novel laced with feverish sensuality that will keep the pages turning in an attempt to catch your speeding pulse.
- Bonnie-Lass, Coffee Time Romance
Scandalous, passionate romance laced with adventure from Sylvia Day has us hooked and breathless for more!
- Rendezvous Books, Australia
A luscious romance filled with danger and desire; A Passion for the Game kept this reader up late into the night eagerly turning pages to reach the dramatic conclusion. Filled with sexual tension and edgy suspense, the characters literally come to brilliant life on the pages. Maria and Christopher are well matched in every way; both are devious and dangerous, passionate and caring individuals caught in a trap to save those they love. This reader shed a few tears, laughed at times, and vigorously cheered the pair on through thick and thin, eagerly anticipating a happy outcome for them. I was drawn into the story from the very beginning as an active participant in the game of life and death the characters faced on a daily basis. Riveting and erotic at the same time, readers will be well satisfied with this latest offering from Sylvia Day.
– Scarlet, Fallen Angel Reviews
This is one book that grabbed me and wouldn’t let go! I commend Ms. Day for penning the ultimate historical romantic suspense with characters that leapt off the page and dived right into my heart. Scorching passion and sensuality intertwined with suspense and intrigue make this book a gripping tale!
- Cia, Romance Divas
While it didn’t end up as a book I could truly recommend, it was a pleasant, different sort of read that more or less worked for me.
Parts of this book worked really well. I enjoyed all the intrigue, and found the conflict fairly believable. When betrayals occur, they make sense given the enormity of what’s at stake. Indeed, the “high stakes” quality of the conflict makes both the sexual tension and the eventual happy ending more meaningful. As I read the book, I couldn’t help thinking of it as a Georgian Era version of the movie The Departed (though the ending is much happier).
Though Passion for the Game had its flaws, it also seemed refreshingly different from many historical romances on the shelves today; I’d consider that a significant mark in its favor. Grade: C+
- Blythe Barnhill, All About Romance
PASSION FOR THE GAME is a rare story that has steam, romance, mystery, and characters you’ll love and a style of writing that flows with ease. The sensuality Ms. Day writes about is sure to have readers heading for a dip in the pool this summer, while the romance will have you sighing in pleasure. The characters are well developed with a story that is fast paced and keeps the action turned up. PASSION FOR THE GAME is connected to ASK FOR IT (August 06), but can stand alone. This reviewer is eager to read more of Ms. Day’s work and looks forward to seeing these characters in the future. I highly recommend PASSION FOR THE GAME if you want a story that is fun, hot, charming, and will leave you smiling.
- Wendy Keel, The Romance Readers Connection
This is an amazing book. While reading, I was blown away by so many things, it’s tough to know where to start and it will be tough to not sound like a silly fangirl. This was the first Sylvia Day book for me, but it won’t be the last. It’s tempting to say it seemed so good because what I’ve been reading lately hasn’t - but that isn’t the case; I’ve read some pretty damn good books lately. Passion For the Game is just that good.
BUY THIS BOOK! You will regret passing it up if you don’t. Thank you, Ms Day, for providing me one of the most memorable experiences of my romance reading career. Grade: A+
– Gwen, The Good, The Bad, and The Unread
