Play Hard books in order

Q: "What order should I read the Play Hard series?"

"Read them in publication order: Hard to Handle (2020), Hard to Hold (2020), Hard to Score (2021), Hard to Lose (2021), and Hard to Love (2021)."

Q: "What is the Play Hard series about?"

"The series features athletes navigating the pressures of professional sports while finding love. Each book follows a different athlete and the person who captures their heart despite the complications of their demanding careers."

Q: "Is Play Hard similar to the Driven series?"

"Both feature athletes as heroes, but Play Hard offers a broader sports setting beyond racing. The series maintains Bromberg's signature emotional intensity while exploring different competitive worlds."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Hard to Handle	2020	K. Bromberg	Buy
2	Hard to Hold	2020	K. Bromberg	Buy
3	Hard to Lose	2021	K. Bromberg	Buy
4	Hard to Love	2021	K. Bromberg	Buy
5	Hard to Score	2021	K. Bromberg	Buy

The Play Hard series is K. Bromberg’s sports romance collection featuring athletes whose competitive drive extends to their personal lives. The “Hard to” titles signal the obstacles each character faces in opening up to love while managing demanding careers.

Published between 2020 and 2021, the five-book series explores different sports settings while maintaining the emotional intensity Bromberg’s readers expect. Each athlete hero brings the discipline and passion of their sport to their romantic pursuits, creating stories about driven people learning to balance competition with connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read the Play Hard series?

Read them in publication order: Hard to Handle (2020), Hard to Hold (2020), Hard to Score (2021), Hard to Lose (2021), and Hard to Love (2021).

What is the Play Hard series about?

The series features athletes navigating the pressures of professional sports while finding love. Each book follows a different athlete and the person who captures their heart despite the complications of their demanding careers.

Is Play Hard similar to the Driven series?

Both feature athletes as heroes, but Play Hard offers a broader sports setting beyond racing. The series maintains Bromberg’s signature emotional intensity while exploring different competitive worlds.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order