Dangerous Play
Sports reporter Kate Green’s next harrowing story, where a famous former teammate is found murdered, and the only way to close her case is to open up old wounds
After a tumultuous murder case that almost cost more than her job, sports reporter Kate Green is back on assignment covering women’s Olympic soccer. Between her experience with athletic stardom and days playing with Savannah Baker, head coach of the USA team, Kate is sure to get the story that will reestablish her career.
She just didn’t expect that story to involve murder.
When famous jewelry designer Alexa Kane is found dead in the locker room, Kate’s promising future screeches to a halt as her past resurfaces. Alexa played with Kate and Savannah on the U.S. Youth National Team, but there was no reason for her to be at the stadium now.
Kate’s investigation puts her in close contact with her estranged father, an NYPD detective who has his own past to answer for. As their secrets collide, Kate will have to decide which ones to keep—and which ones to reveal to stop the killer.
Kate Green series optioned by Universal Television for development into a TV series, with Mary J. Blige’s production company, Blue Butterfly
Crime comes to the Olympics in the captivating new Kate Green thriller. With a flair for conveying the complexity of friendships, and a meticulous eye for anything sports, Elise Hart Kipness delivers another big win.
– Tessa Wegert, author of Devils at the Door
Elise Hart Kipness’s expertise in the world of sports reporting shines through in this pulse-pounding thriller.
– Lisa Gray, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Kipness writes with impressive authority and specificity about the worlds of sports and sports reporting and her skillful treatment of the human relationships at the heart of the mystery makes this a must-read thriller!
– Sarah Stewart Taylor, author of the Maggie D’arcy series
A brisk whodunit set in the world of women’s soccer that arrives at an appropriate moment.
– Kirkus Reviews
Hart Kipness knows her territory the way Messi knows the pitch. Dangerous Play is a surefire winner.
– Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author
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"Who done it?"/ ..a must read to the very end- I was intrigued by the background setting of a Pro Sports Team and being privy to a lot of what goes on behind the scenes. The "who done it" aspect of her novel was so well done. Pretty much from the first few chapters forward, Kipness had me, her reader chalking up one suspect after another of the murder victim. I was " roped in" and didn't put my Kindle down even in the middle of the night with no power after several horrendous storms hit and we were without power for four days. I' highly recommend this book!Best of Three I have read all 3 books in this series. I enjoyed all of them but this one was the best.Just keep getting better. The writer puts you right in the middle of everything. The scary, the family conflicts, the job problems. Can hardly wait to dive into the nextNMCan't wait to read the next. Great read it brought everything from the previous book in and was as entertaining, scary, loving , and just real. Loved it.Has everything. When you get a book that has every thing that keeps you going . its a special pleasure. And from family to who was the killer to mom and kids thisWas perfect.Verified
Kidnapping at the U.S. Open ✨This is the third book in the Kate Green series. These books do need to be read in order. I binged this series in one weekend and have equally enjoyed each story. This story centers around a kidnapping at the U.S. Open. A fast-paced mystery that I flew through. I highly recommend this series if you like crime thrillers set in sports settings.Series continues with a soccer themed mystery ✨Another great story in the Kate Green series. This storyline connects to Kate’s past playing soccer. The murder mystery was interesting and I enjoyed that the story centered around the U.S. Women’s National Team. Another quick fast-paced read. Really enjoying the series.Great Sports themed Murder Mystery I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to continuing the series. I thought it was a fast-paced read with short chapters that I finished within 24 hours. I really enjoyed the FMC and liked that the story was told from her perspective as a sports journalist and retired athlete. The setting and the murder mystery we’re interesting and kept me guessing until the end. Can’t wait to see where this series goes.Terrific story and writing Loved the sports canvass of the story. Well-crafted and well-written, with excellent character development, particularly the protagonist, Kate. I immediately bought Dangerous Play (#2 in the trilogy).Close Call is Elise's Best Book I read Elise Elise Hart Kipness's first book and loved it. Finished the second and now the 3rd and the third is her best book yet. I look forward to every book she writesI thought I had it figured out... I didn'tI thought I had it figured out... I didn't Kate Green is back… and thankfully, so is her appetite. I was relieved to see Elise Hart Kipness didn’t suddenly put her on a salad diet.Once again, the mystery had me guessing from start to finish. I was convinced I’d figured it out, only to discover I was wrong. The surprises were genuinely surprising, which is becoming one of my favorite things about this series.I also have to admit, I was happy to see Kate finally get a little something something along the way. It was about time!Another fast, entertaining read with characters I continue to enjoy. Now it’s on to the next Kate Green mystery. Right?She can eat anything she wants, parent teens, and solve crimes? Sign me up.She can eat anything she wants, parent teens, and solve crimes? Sign me up. You’ve gotta love, or completely resent, a main character who can demolish pancakes drowning in syrup, juicy burgers, and greasy grilled cheese without a second thought. Love her… or hate her. Mostly, I was busy cursing Kate Green’s obvious hotness while she ate like a linebacker.Then add the fact that she’s athletic and a TV news reporter, two things that are right in my wheelhouse, and I was hooked.I’ve grown to love Kate Green, the former soccer pro turned TV news reporter and single mom of two teenagers. More than once I caught myself saying, “Come on, Kate… even I figured that out!” But that’s exactly what makes her such a fun protagonist. She isn’t perfect, and that’s what makes her feel real. I had to keep turning the pages to see when she’d connect the dots.I met Elise Hart Kipness at a book signing where she was joining another author friend. Over pizza afterward, I told her I’d buy her book someday. I’m so glad I did.The characters are engaging, the plotlines weave together beautifully, and the pacing kept me reading well past bedtime. And now, if Kate doesn’t end up with David, I may have words for Elise.Fortunately, I already bought the next book, so I’m about to find out.Another great story I have read all three of the author's books, and Imust say she certainly knows how to keep her audience captivated. I found all her books to be captivating which is very important to me.Dangerous Play I absolutely love this character (Kate Green) I read the first 2 waiting for #3. Love Liam❤️Great book Sports and crime a who done it. I love that our main character is a sports reporter, former soccer top player and part-time slouth, a chip off the real block, Dad's a top cop! Kidnapping, murder, stalking and drugs...Whew a little bit of a lot! I think you'll enjoy all 3 books in this series!!Smart, fast-paced, and wildly entertaining Close Call by Elise Hart Kipness is an absolute ace—five stars all the way.Set against the high-stakes backdrop of the US Open, this thriller delivers nonstop tension from the very first page. When a top tennis star is kidnapped mid-tournament, sports reporter Kate Green is thrust into a race against time—and the result is a pulse-pounding, twist-filled ride you won’t want to put down.Kipness brilliantly pulls back the curtain on the elite world of competitive tennis, blending ambition, pressure, and danger into a story that feels both authentic and electrifying. The twists keep coming, the stakes keep rising, and that final chapter? Absolutely jaw-dropping.This series just keeps getting better. Smart, fast-paced, and wildly entertaining—Close Call is a total winner.great read A great thriller with the surprise ending that you inside the world of professional tennis and sports casting wrapped up in a kidnapping mysteryGreat Read!!!! I absolutely love this book! It has an amazing story line as do her other three books. She always does a great job with description! If you like mystery and suspense this is the book for you!!loads of drama Great story, loads of drama and some final action. Lots of clue building and twists and turns. Great end to a suspense filled story.Open your mouth to tell the truth A family story of sports for young adults, that turn into your dream of a lifetime squashed as your closest friend is gone physically. No one knows why. No one is allowed to speak. This is professional sports.Easy and quick read I have read all three of her books and have enjoyed each! They make for an easy read while walking on the treadmill. Will read any more that she writes!LOVED IT! Wow! Another page-turner! Every word kept me glued; didn't want to put it down. Excellent writing; easy to follow characters. If you like a little mystery, some espionage, a dash of romance, you'll live this book. I will continue reading this author.Best of the Series This series gets better with each book. Moves along at a good pace. The story holds your interest, and the recurring characters are likeable. Kate's relationship with her dad reaches a milestone, and a new love interest surfaces. This book will stand alone just fine, but you will find the first two enjoyable if you want to read them prior. These books don't require a heavy lift and are not going to creep you out. Just good, solid, fun reads. Try them.A complicated puzzle, with a heroine you want to succeed. I do not often read thrillers. My vivid imagination is quite capable of stressing me out. However, I was drawn to the idea of a female sports reporter and after reading the sample for the first book, jumped in. I liked this one a lot, although I had to take breaks for the sake of calmness.The book blurb sets this up pretty well. A female player is kidnapped during a major tennis event, and another very young player is contacted for ransom. Who has done the kidnapping, and why is unclear, but our intrepid reporter has been meeting with both women for a story, and so is drawn in as a resource to help figure out who what and why. And hopefully to find the connection to retrieve the woman in jeopardy while she is still alive.The ticking clock, and the fact that the kidnapped woman seems to be a decent person provide plenty of suspense, and the unwinding reason for all of this proves believable enough to provide a satisfying resolution. And our intrepid reporter shows her merit both in skill and character. I am always appreciative when I find a character I can really like. Anything to support my hopes for humanity are sincerely appreciated.I can’t tell if this is the end of the series or not. Some parts of the characters arc are completed in this book, much to my satisfaction. So this could wind up neatly at three books, or find another problem to continue on with. Either way, I am glad to have read the three existing books. Thanks for the affirmation that people I can cheer on still exist.A fantastic thriller set in the world of professional tennis! Close Call is a mystery that takes place in the professional tennis world. Everyone is in New York because it's the end of summer and the beginning of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Kate Green is in New York to write a story on the 2 biggest female tennis players for a weekly tv show. She's a famous sports reporter who used to be an Olympic athlete so she has the respect of those she interviews. One of the women is young and just finding success while the other is a successful veteran player. As Kate is getting to know them, their coaches, and their families everything takes a turn when one of the girls goes missing.Kate was the last to see the young woman the night before she went missing. She left a message for her team that she was pulling out of the tournament and needed some time. The timing seems off to Kate and those around the player. Why now? Why come to the tournament at all? While Kate is interviewing the other player, the player receives a text message that really upsets her. It's a photo of the other woman who is missing and she's bound and gagged. Why are they sending this photo to the other player? Someone has taken the woman so that she couldn't compete. Kate contacts her father who is an NYPD detective to get help with the case.As the investigation grows, threats and demands are made by the kidnapper. Who would do this and why? The kidnapper seems to have information that will destroy the family if it gets out. As many people could be responsible you will have a hard time figuring this one out. I thought I knew who was behind it, but a big twist put me back to guessing again. Close Call is a fantastic thriller that I enjoyed reading, especially because it revolved around the U.S. Open which is just beginning now. If you love a good mystery, Close Call is out now. I rate Close Call 4 stars with a high recommendation. This book keeps you on your toes and just when you think you. have it figured out, you don't! I love hard to solve mysteries. #CloseCallPage turner. I love trying to figure out her books. They are always fast reads because you can’t put them down. Great plot and keeps you wanting more.MUST READ THRILLER Absolutely LOVE this series. Captivating and entertaining. Highly recommend!!Close Call was Amazing! Kipness has done it again, another fantastic Kate Green book!Elise Hart Kipness does it again! Elise Hart Kipness delivers again!! Close Call is the third incredible book in the Kate Green series and had me hooked immediately! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, entertaining mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Fantastic!Agatha Christie-style mystery for the 2025 reader *****WOW!!! Elise Hart Kipness aced it again!Agatha Christie-style mystery for the 2025 reader.If you are looking for a compelling mystery with excellent sharp plot twists and a relatable smart, strong female lead immersed in the world of women's sports media & journalism, THIS book is THE BEST!It's the kind of book that keeps you up all night because you just can't put it down until you finish it. It keeps you guessing until the end. When you do finish it, you want to start it all over again!Roller coaster murder mystery about women's Olympic soccer players and coaches High tension drama in the world of high school soccer team players on their way to the Olympics! Roller coaster murder mystery with shocking twists jumping out when you least expect them. Great coverage of the behind-the-scenes bullying that no one ever talks about.Riveting story Riveting!!! Loved every minute of it. The US Open as the setting was super! I love Kate Green.LOVED IT - Super Smart and Fast Read! I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting - what a wild ride! The plot follows reporter Kate Green trying to save a kidnapped tennis player during the US Open, and I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire time with all the crazy twists and secrets that kept coming. I love this author's writing style - short chapters that are all page turners - and with her insider knowledge as a reporter, it really feels like you are there. This might be my favorite in this series and can't wait to see what Kate covers next! Football? Baseball? Either way I am so here for it!!Love Book 2 too ☺ Book 2, another great read. This author keeps the story strong; I don't want to put the book down. The read is easy and flowing; following the characters is easy as well. Fun, adventure, mystery, it's there page after page. Enjoy!Riveting ride! I had a hard time putting this down. The story is interesting, and just when I thought I knew what direction it was heading, it went somewhere else!Don't start this if you have to work, because you'll hate to put it down.Good for What It Is The book is well written and well edited, and gives insight into the world of sports reporting.The "showing not telling" of relationships between teammates, family members, and peripheral parties were believable and most characters were portrayed well enough to seem familiar.Reading it was good for relaxing and unwinding.Riveting Definitely a page turner!Exciting read all the way to end. Great who done it story . Can't waitvto read her next book.enjoyable read Enjoyable reading. Kept my attention. I will definitely read the next book in the series.I would recommend to anyone who likes murder fiction.Great For me, this was a winner. I liked that the story flowed from beginning to end. It really kept me interested. I couldn’t figure out who did it. When I thought I knew who it was, I was wrong.Nice reading a new author I found this book very entertaining and insightful. Will.look forward to her next book! Hope she and her family are doing well and leave Florida!It captures your attention until the very end! The writer has a talented way of making you part of the scene. I really enjoyed reading it. And English isn't my first language.Fast paced and absorbing I really enjoyed this - a fun read. I found myself planning when I could curl up and read more. I plan on reading more Kate Green mysteries!Maybe I read... ...too much, but I could see the first part of the "big reveal" before the book was even halfway through, and the rest not too long after that. But even with that being said, it's still a pretty good read, with some refreshingly atypical characterizations (wait, teenagers who *aren't* constantly sullen, mopey, and difficult? How is that even possible...).Another one close to home An old friend of Kate's is murdered and she is determined to find out what happened to her. Kate puts herself in danger to get the bad guy. She learns a sad truth about her old friendGood book She was the only one who thought she hadn’t done it but no one was listening. Then other people and different kinds of troubles started getting in the way. Never knew if it was going to work out or not.Liked the characters everyone seemed to be in the show and always had surprises popping up.Made for good listening. A good soccer murder mystery. Ordered because I enjoy watching the game. My daughter who now coaches and her daughter both played on teams through all school years, so I am familiar with it on many levels. The characters and situations in the story were what I would imagine it would be behind the scenes. I liked the way the story developed and would recommend it for soccer fans.That was pretty good This is the first book I've read by this author. I like the writing and enjoyed the characters. Kate did an excellent job figuring out who the killer is. I plan to continue reading this series.Follow the Evidence The storyline in “Lights Out” lays out the details of this murder mystery in a very methodical, yet entertaining, way. The writer did a great job of holding my interest until the very end.Great read I'm always excited to read an authors book that I've not read before. This one did not disappoint. I will look forward to reading more from this author.Excellent! I seriously could not put this book down. I can’t wait to start the next Kate Green book, but I have to get some work done!Spectacular twists! Another winning thriller with scintillating primary mystery involving world class soccer and the Olympics, and intriguing sub plot of possible corruption in the NYC’s mayor’s office and NYPD. It is always fun to be a voyeur - in Lights Out we got to go behind the scenes in Madison Square Garden, and in Dangerous Play, we get to experience Yankee Stadium. Looking forward to the third and final installment to see how the NYPD story unfolds and if Liam can win a place in Kate’s family.Unputdownable I loved everything about this story!! The characters, the drama, the family and of course, the fast paced ride!! I read her first book in one day and did the same with this one!! I can't even decide which one I loved more but I cannot wait for the next one!!Elise is an incredibly talented writer!!excellent entertainment A portrayal of grit and determination of a single Mom. A soccer star sidelined by an injury remade into a sports reporter publicly humiliated by an athlete she interviews resulting in a suspension. When her friend’s husband, a professional athlete, is murdered, she once again changes course.An absent father, her ex husband and her twin and their friends both support her and hold her back. Like life, Kipness’s book is full of ups and downs.Great plotline! I liked the TV news anchor connection and all the twists in the story. That adrenaline rush when playing soccer is so well written that you feel just like that! Can't wait to read Book 2.Good Kept my interest all the way through. Just as enthralling as the first book. Since it leaves hanging at the end trying to want patiently for the next book.Very good This has a slow start. I almost didn’t want to continue reading but I’m so glad that I did. After a certain point it became a must read!Excellent book This was a hard to put down book. The pace was perfect. It just flow together so well. Looking forward to what is next for Kate Green.A thriller Great thriller with interesting characters and an interesting genre. Let you into the world of Olympic women’s soccer. Fun read.Great suspense novel Loved this sequel! Enjoyed reading about another mystery that Kate got to investigate. Hoping for a third!Lights Out Easy read and enjoyable! Should write a sequel about Liam and what he is hiding. Would read other books by this author.A binge-able, addictive crime thriller that was an utter home run! For the second time, Elise Hart Kipness blew me away. After falling in love with her smart, savvy main character in her debut novel, Lights Out, I was even more bowled over by both Kate and Kipness thanks to what I found inside of Dangerous Play. A binge-able, addictive crime thriller, the dual timelines and even pacing meant for one altogether rollicking good time. The former, in fact, was quite the ingenious method of bringing the victim to life. And through her, Kate’s character grew deeper and delightfully well-developed.While I was wholly won over by the unguessable twists and perfectly timed plot, the characters were easily my favorite piece to this marvelous whodunnit. Running the gamut from thoroughly unlikeable to one of my most-loved protagonists, the finely layered personas hit just the right chord. Through the past and present timelines and some realistic diary entries, Kate was revealed to be even more dogged, clever, and brave than she was in book one. Supported by some other truly top-notch individuals, the entire cast was an utter home run.Now that I’ve finished bingeing the second book in what is turning out to be one humdinger of a series, I’m not surprised in the least about how my friends and colleagues at Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse have been raving about it ever since we got the galleys. With an intriguing subplot, deliciously short chapters, and a heaping dose of suspense, it just couldn’t have been better. Now for my impatient wait for book three so that I can learn what is coming next in Kate’s saga with Liam. So order your copy today. Just be sure to start with book one. After all, you don’t want to miss a minute with Kate. Rating of 5 stars.OMG this was so good! This is a page turner from beginning to end! I love the twist and turns! I will be reading more from this author!Very entertaining This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Very well written. Looking up other books to read by herGood read Moved along. Very. Nicely for the most part. Dragged a bit in some area’s, but all my ‘complaints’ are the author uses too many words. Maybe there. Recommend this book.one of those books you don’t want to put down. A fast paced story with lots of twists to keep you interested and several different story lines. Keeps you guessing until the end.So Many Surprises I couldn’t put this book down. I like the way the author keeps you guessing with so many surprises and twists and turns.review Great book with awesome plot Well written and love the characters and the interactions would highly recommend as romance and mysteryHard to put down I have not read anything by Elise heart Kipnis, but I am definitely going to be looking for more. Kept my interest and I didn’t want to put it down to the point of listening to it all night because who needs to sleep at night right? Totally recommend listening or reading this book excellent!Fun, but not as good as the first I’ll still read the third. Kate Green is a likable character, and even though this book ended on a cliffhanger (which I hate), I will still read the next book. I already recommended this book to a friend.Good series This is the second book in this series and only my second read by this author. I like the characters, the twists and the developing relationships. I shame the editor for not catching subtle flaws. The first book Kate entered “codes” of her kids birthdays. They are twins one shared birthday. Could be they were born minutes apart before and after midnight but that was never established. This book, Kate gets into “my” car after it was established she was borrowing David’s car. Minor details but non the less details! Will it stop me from reading more books by this author or in the series, No! But those of us that are avid readers of this genre do pay attention to detail!.hopefully a book 3 Loved the book 1 and 2.Please tell me there is a 3!Great read loved the author and her approach to this book, new to me but will follow her for sure.Page Turner I enjoyed the plot as well as the characters. It was a good read and I’m looking forward to the sequel.Extremely Exciting Mystery This is a first read of Elise Hart Lioness. I was extremely thrilled with the writing. Another mystery that couldn't be put down.Good story! Very interesting. Keeps the reader interested from the beginning! Enjoyed! Looking forward to the next book from this engaging author.kept me guessing The reveal was a little lack luster. They do a good job not making you suspect the true killer but the reveal could have been better instead of just stumbling across the killer at the right place at the right time.Lights Out This book has so many mysteries in one book. It keeps you guessing until the ending who did it. Enjoy!!Women in Sports-Finally! Growing up in the 50's & 60's, the only sports for girls was tennis & cheerleading. That was a very limited experience, so the rest of us got to watch & cheer on the boys. I know many of us would have been good athletes! That is why these stories are so appealing & fascinating to me. They are written from a woman athlete's point of view and from her real times in sports. This is all new to me & Wow, just great to read about. Also the stories hold your interest, good mysteries, good characters, facing real problems in life. And a really excellent point I truly appreciate, the storyline is straightforward, the characters aren't whining about their doubts and fears. There is not page after page of coulda, shoulda, misery going on & on, interfering with the storyline! These stories about Kate green are good reads!best book Exciting read intricate and engaging so many avenues of intrigue. My pulse was pounding as if I was right in the middle of the action. Best book I have read in a long timeI’ve been anxiously awaiting book 2!! I read book 1 as a free Amazon First Reads selection and loved it, so I have been anxiously awaiting book 2 ever since. I have to say it did not disappoint! I liked that a small part of the back story from book 1 continued into book 2 and became an even bigger part of the sub-plot here; however, the main focus was a whole separate plot point with some mini sub-plots. I liked having that little bit of continuity along with the new drama. It kept book 2 fresh and interesting, so much so I finished the book in less than 24 hours through a combo of reading and Audible (thanks Kindle Unlimited for the free download with Audible!). I wholeheartedly recommend both book 1 and 2 from this author!great book but….. Loved the book. It moved along quickly and had a few good twists. The characters were believable and (mostly) likable. But the ending was not what I expected or wanted, thus only four stars.I couldn't put it down! Yes, I believe this is better than the first book. You hit the ground running from the beginning with suspense and mystery. The twist at the end is truly shocking. Who would jave thought! This is a must-read, and I hope there is another book in the series to come.You won’t regret it! I’ll be honest—Dangerous Play by Elise Hart Kipness didn’t grab me right away, but it definitely improved!It explores the world of pro sports and reporting while featuring a main character facing various… obstacles. Once the story picks up, it builds suspense and keeps you curious about what’s going to happen next. Definitely check it out and give it a chance, you won’t regret it!They just keep getting better This is book 2 in the Kate Green series and they just keep getting better.A murder mystery, a strong female character and soccer, a great mix!It was fast-paced, gripping and impossible to put down, I read it in one sitting and can’t wait for book three.Fantastic read from my fave author TITLE: DANGEROUS PLAYAUTHOR: Elise Hart KipnessPUB DATE: 09.17.2024I loved LIGHTS OUT and to be back with my favorite sports reporter and amateur sleuth Kate Green - this time covering women’s Olympic soccer, also my favorite, is such an exciting read for me. I loved getting to know Kate Green better as her instincts kick in to solve the murder of Alexa Kane someone she had ties with in the past. We also get a glimpse of Kate’spast with her estranged father, an NYPD detective. The tight plotting, clever and gripping storyline, really established Kipness as a thriller author to watch. One of my favorite series so far.Can't wait for next book! I absolutely adored Kate Green in Lights Out and was so excited to see her again in Dangerous Play. As a former soccer player, we get a lot more background about Kate in this book. As someone who wanted to be a sports journalist, I love getting to read about one - especially in a mystery setting. I really enjoyed the storyline and couldn’t put it down. It had a good amount of perfectly placed twists and turns.This is a series, but you could read it as a standalone and would be fine, but I highly recommend reading Lights Out first. I’m so excited to see what’s next for Kate!⚽️ Mystery / Thriller⚽️ Soccer⚽️ Short Chapters / Dual Timeline⚽️ Book 2 in Series⚽️ Police ProceduralAddictive thriller Dangerous PlayElise Hart Kipness 4.5/5 starsY’all this one was an incredible who done it crime thriller. This one was quite addictive, I couldn’t put it down. With the thrilling roller coaster, like twist and turns throughout. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat while also flipping the pages with anticipation.The FMC Kate is a sports reporter. I became so twisted up in this story, because she was such a great character. Kate was headstrong and determined.The dual timelines were so well written. If you are a sports/soccer fan, police procedure and or crime thriller fan. You will love this one.My favorite of the Kate Green series so far. I haven’t really ever been one to follow soccer but I loved it as the sport focus here. The personal connection Kate had not only with the sport but some people involved pulled me into the investigation. The dual timeline really helped the reader get to know Kate even more. It was fast paced from the start and I liked the amount of reporting that was shown. The dynamic between her and her father got stronger and I liked the way Kate worked through the facts she uncovered.Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book I’m not usually into crime thrillers but this was fast paced and short! I was able to binge read it and didn’t find myself bored at any point. The character development was stunningA suspenseful sports thriller It was great being back on the beat with sports reporter and amateur sleuth Kate Green. Kate, who was once a soccer player, is now assigned to cover the women’s Olympic soccer team.But when a member of the team is found dead, who happened to be a former teammate of Kate’s, secrets from the past get brought into the light.This intriguing, fast-paced, and suspenseful sports thriller keeps you turning the pages. The use of dual timelines and the victim’s diary draws you right into these women's lives and pulls back the veil on competitive sports.Kate is strong and intelligent, even if she seems to get into dangerous situations. Her authenticity makes her relatable, and I enjoyed getting to know her in 𝐿𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑂𝑢𝑡 and now more so in this book. I look forward to seeing what’s next for her in this exciting series.Full of characters you love to hate Full of characters you love to hate as well deserved from mean girl soccer players and coaches to Communication CEO's and their families. Alexa Kane was destroyed because of people like this. Kate and her father Liam finally get to the bottom of it in a surprise ending that seems like justice served.My second book by this author and I have already added the 3rd book that is set to release in fall 2025 to my reading list. Give her a try.**one con: the vulgar language was unnecessary and didn't add anything to the book in my opinion. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5.Well Written Overall, a very enjoyable read. Interesting, realistic characters, sufficient plot twists, relevant subject matter. Looking forward to more Kate Green stories and getting resolution of unanswered questions.Couldn't put it down! Ended up binge reading this book! Kept surprising me all the way through! Now I need to see the next book!great combination of behind the scenes sports reporting and a criminal investigation The characters are real and interesting people. I wanted the story to go on but maybe there will be a sequel!I love this main character! I’m a big fan of this Kate Green series. She’s flawed and smart and bold. I highly recommend both the author’s first book (Light’s Out) and Dangerous Play. Both are inventive, sharp and really fun to read. More please!Page turner What a really great read! Couldn't put it down. The story flowed perfectly and kept me riveted to the last page. Can't wait until the next Kate Green series.Fun mystery set in the Olympics Sports reporter and former soccer Olympian Kate Green is back in Dangerous Play. I really adored this character in Elise Hart Kipness’s debut novel, Lights Out, and loved Kate even more in this new novel.Kate has been assigned to cover the women’s soccer team as they play in the summer Olympics which are being held in New York.When Kate is interviewing the USA team in the locker room, she discovers the body of the famous jewelry designer Alexa Kane, who also happened to be her best friend years ago when they were in their teens.Kate once again is a force of nature and stops at nothing to find out who was responsible for the murder of her old friend.The story goes back and forth between the present and Kate’s investigation into Alexa’s murder, and the past as the friendship between Kate and Alexa and the events back then are slowly revealed.This intriguing mystery kept me turning the pages late into the night as I had to know!I really enjoyed seeing behind the scenes of both the world of reporting and the Olympic Games and the players.I can’t wait to see what Elise Hart Kipness writes next. I hope we get more Kate Green.Page turner I was happy to catch up with Kate Green in the second book of her series. This could definitely be read as a stand alone but she’s an awesome character so I recommend reading both books. Both are a great mix of journalism, sports, mystery plus some family drama. I love that Kate’s background as an olympic soccer star factors into her career as a journalist and it was really interesting to read more about her soccer training as a teen as she prepared for the Olympics. Just like the first book, I was hooked right out of the gate and once again the twists kept me guessing until the end. And the ending makes me hopeful that this series will continue!Soccer Mystery I love the premise of this series in that its sports themed mysteries. This is Book 2 in the Kate Green series and I really wish I had read Book 1 first. But I was still able to get a good picture of what happened in the prior book which I will go back and read now. I was pleasantly surprised by the Jewish rep in this book as well. As for the actual murder mystery, I thought it was well written. The way it played out was something I guessed at earlier in the book but not the actual culprit. The murder solved around the 90% mark which is interesting. There was a secondary mystery as a subplot and that goes on a bit longer than the main mystery.I like the character of Kate Green and also love that she's an older protagonist than a lot of these types of books focus on. I hope future books explore more of her love life as well.amazing read! great story line! Just like her first book Lights Out this book delivered an amazing story line! It had lots of detail and had you wanting more! Absolutely an amazing book don’t hesitate to get it and read it!Just ok 4.0/5 First 2/3 of book was very slow. The plot was slightly more interesting during the last 1/3 of the book but the events didn't flow smoothly and caused the ending to fall flat. Easy and quick read, otherwise I might have rated it slightly lower.loved it!!! Great detail and a fast moving story! I love learning new things about sports! And that from a Red Sox fan (not Yankees hahaha)a great addition to the series Everyone’s favorite sports reporter is back and covering women’s soccer at the Olympics. I really liked Lights Out and was excited to learn it’s a series. Amateur sleuths are usually in cozy mysteries, but this series has a little more suspense and thrill than your normal cozy.It’s hard not to like Kate as she stumbles onto these murders then works to clear her name and save her job. I liked the dual timeline linking Kate to both the murder and the suspects.Those twists got me. The intertwined story with Kate as a teenager worked seamlessly with the current story and kept me wanting more. I usually like one storyline over another, but I liked both equally and wasn’t disappointed when the story flipped back and forth.This could easily be read as a stand alone, but you’ll understand Kate more if read together with Lights Out. Amazon lists a third book in the series and I cannot wait to read it.Chanté McCormick is the narrator and did a great job. She kept the pace up and brought Kate and her story to life. Both young and present Kate.Do NOT miss book 2 in the Kate Green series - especially soccer fans! I am totally obsessed with Kate Green! Elise Hart Kipness took home the gold medal with this sequel to Lights Out. What could be better than a strong female lead, sports, and a little murder. I cannot wait for next installment because I know it’s going to be great. Literally, could not put this book down. Cannot recommend enough.Such a great plot twist! Suspense evenly carries throughout this book in each scene and the plot twist would have you wanting to know more!Great, fun read! I downloaded this for a vacation and finished it in 2 days. Great story, would highly recommend it for a good escape read.Happyreader I enjoyed the first in the series about Kate Green that I automatically ordered the second in the series. I read the 2 books in 2 days.I certainly hope there will be more in the seriesFascinating and intelligent thriller Kate Green is becoming one of my favorite characters and I enjoyed this book as much as the first. The dual timelines work great in this story with the "then" contributing additional background knowledge that may be pertinent to the case. Kate's ties to the victim bring her past into play and also her estranged father. The character development and growth is fantastic and I'm already looking forward to the next Kate Green mystery.Great whodunit! I loved this book. It is book #2 in the Kate Green series. Kate is a former Gold medalist in soccer. Now a sports reporter covering the Olympics in women’s soccer when a former teammate is murdered. She works diligently to solve this crime as well as an old mystery surrounding the near fatal shooting of her NYPD officer father.loved the story Somehow kate always manages to be at center of it all! Hopefully there’s a third! Very realistic story I just want to know what was in the box!Intriguing Storyline I enjoyed this book as a murder mystery. It was different than many of them. The writing style was good and the characters were well developed and likeable. It had me guessing through the book to the end.captivating storyline This is the second book by the author and I like her style. The heroine is complex but you see all facets of her personality and how her bravery and compassion along with her commitment to truth triumph in the end. A very engaging read.Great Story Really enjoyed this book. The characters are interesting and kept me in suspense the entire story. Can’t wait for the next installment in this series.RECOMMEND! A digital copy of this book was provided to me by NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own and freely given.This book is #2 in the Kate Green Series and as soon as I finished, I was wanting to read book #3, (spoiler alert, it's not out yet). This book was so good. I will not lie, that I was reluctant to read this book/series. I am not a huge sports fan, basketball (book #1) & soccer are really down there on the sports I can tolerate. That being said, I am so happy I read this book. First of all, Kate is a former soccer player turned sportscaster. Her father. Liam is a detective with NYPD, so investigating crimes are in her blood.When a woman is found murdered at the Olympics in New York and Kate was a former friend/teammate of this woman, it hits close to home, and she does all she can to "assist" the police and find out who the killer is.This was a super-fast read; I couldn't put it down. And I am anxiously waiting for #3.I really like the way these stories are told because you have the murder, the investigation and there always seems to be something else suspicious going on in Kate's life. I highly recommend this book and series for that matter.Dangerous Play I enjoyed this suspenseful story about Kate Green, a sports reporter for a TV station. She was a player on a soccer national team that won an Olympic gold medal when she was younger. As a reporter she is covering the current team moving toward an Olympic playoff. A former team mate and friend, Alexa Kane, is murdered during the game halftime that Kate is reporting on. Kate's father is the policeman in charge of the investigation. Kate works with him to solve the murder. I highly recommend this for readers who enjoy sports related stories and a mystery with high suspense. I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway and this is my voluntary and honest review.Another great book I read the first book in the series and couldn't wait for this one. I like the author's pace and feel her characters & writing are smart. It's refreshing really.Loved! 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 by Elise Hart Kipness is a #book you must add to you TBR!!From the author of 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘖𝘶𝘵 (which was also amazing!) comes sports reporter Kate Green’s next harrowing #story, where a famous former teammate is found murdered, and the only way to close the case is to open up old wounds.SummaryAfter a tumultuous murder case that almost cost more than her job, sports reporter Kate Green is back on assignment covering women’s Olympic soccer. Between her experience with athletic stardom and days playing with Savannah Baker, head coach of the USA team, Kate is sure to get the story that will reestablish her career.She just didn’t expect that story to involve #murder.When famous jewelry designer Alexa Kane is found dead in the locker room, Kate’s promising future screeches to a halt as her past resurfaces. Alexa played with Kate and Savannah on the U.S. Youth National Team, but there was no reason for her to be at the stadium now.Kate’s investigation puts her in close contact with her estranged father, an NYPD detective who has his own past to answer for. As their secrets collide, Kate will have to decide which ones to keep―and which ones to reveal to stop the killer.Thanks to @suzyapprovedbooktours and @amazonpublishing and @elisehartkipness for my copy! This was an amazing follow up to 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘖𝘶𝘵 in the series! Readers go on a rollercoaster through the world of competitive soccer with an exciting murder mystery. It’s a pulse-pounding thriller with a twisty plot that will keep you turning the pages well into the night!looking forward to the next one Elise writes a real page-turner. I have read and enjoyed her first 2 books and hope that many more follow.Great entertainment! Kate is covering the soccer games in the Olympics and has a especial role in working with the US Soccer Olympic team, however, the coach is not a person who she really enjoys to talk to as she was bullied in the past by her. In one of the games, Alexa, one of Kate's best friends when she was in the Olympic Soccer team, is found dead in the stadium. Kate will team with her father and investigate Alexa's murder to bring the justice to her family and to settle their past. A story full of twists and turns, mystery, greed, envy that will entertaining the readers, even the ones who are not soccer fans.I thank the author, her publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.Good pacing. I cared about all the characters. Plot was fairly believability. Good pacing. Definitely not Tom Wolfe-esq. Much more concise. Pure enjoyable pulp fiction.Intense sports thriller! Kate Green is back for the second book in the series. Dangerous Play can easily be read as a stand-alone, although reading book one enhanced my reading experience seeing Kate and her relationships develop.As a sports reporter, Kate is covering women’s Olympic soccer at Yankee Stadium. There’s a lot of drama with the team and also with Kate’s employer. When a body is found in the stadium, Kate can’t help herself but to investigate parallel to law enforcement.I loved the fast pace and mysterious red herrings that unfolded in this action-thriller. There are several side-storylines that played out in this book and I suspect the others will continue in future installments. Kate is a great character and I can’t wait to see where she goes next!*The novel includes issues that some readers may find triggering*Kate Green #2 is another good one… I enjoyed Elise Hart Kipness's Lights Out and this sequel about sports reporter Kate Green is really good too. The Olympics are taking place in New York City and Kate is covering women's soccer - something she knows a lot about because she played on the USA women's national team, One of Kate's former teammates, Savannah (Savy) Baker, is now the head coach of the USA team. Alexa Kane is a famous jewelry designer who's also a former teammate of Kate and Savy. When Alexa is found dead in one of the stadium's locker room areas, Savy and Kate are two of the three people who first find her body. But why was Alexa at the stadium and who would want to kill her? To investigate Alexa's murder, Kate once again has to cross paths with her estranged father Liam, an NYPD detective. In Lights Out, Kate became suspicious of an incident in Liam's past when he was shot and badly wounded. Despite his warnings to leave it alone, she continues to dig into the story. With everyone harboring secrets from the past, Kate puts herself in danger to try to get to the truth about Alexa and also about Liam. I look forward to book #3 in this series and definitely recommend reading Lights Out and Dangerous Play.Dangerous Play Former Olympic soccer player, Kate Green, is now a reporter on assignment covering the US Olympic soccer games. She had previous experience playing with the coach, Savannah Baker, so she hopes this will be a career changing story. However, the story takes a different turn when Alexa Kane, a famous jewelry designer who also played with Kate and Savannah, is found dead and Kate’s past and present suddenly collide, making this a page turning whodunnit murder mystery!This book is the second one in the series but can totally be read as a standalone. I enjoyed the dual timeline. It really showed just how much the girls went through to make it as Olympic players and it gives a glimpse into the past relationship dynamics between Kate, Savannah and Alexa. I loved Kate’s character and her determination to get justice for Alexa and make up for past mistakes. As she works with her estranged father who is a police detective, she tries to uncover the truth, and in doing so, realizes more than one person has been keeping secrets. Why was Alexa even there in the first place and who would want her dead? This is a page-turner with short chapters which make it so easy to read! If you love a good murder mystery, give this one a try and find out just what happened to Alexa!Great follow up. Strong story with compelling characters. There’s sports history and tv procedures which add to the story. I enjoyed the mysteries and the characters. Looking forward to book 3.Love this Mystery For all those missing the Olympics, I have a great sports mystery for you!Sports reporter Kate Green has a murder to solve that happens in the women’s national soccer team’s training room during the Olympics in NY.Kate, herself a former soccer gold medal winner, has ties to the victim.There is a then and now portion of the story that gives insight into the characters.Kate is also digging into her Dad’s shooting in the line of duty 37 years ago.This is a good one with sports drama, a mystery, and a behind the scenes look at reporting life.I listened to this one using my Kindle Unlimited subscription. All opinions are my own.Must read Awesome read thanks, id like the next in series, book2.I listened and finished in one day. Thanks so muchGood reading… Good read…had to absolutely finish it!!! Kept me enthralled!! Hope to see your next thriller out soon…great job of sleuthing!!!Clever and compelling! Lights Out was such a solid and fast-paced story, I’ve been looking forward to catching up with Kate Green in book two, Dangerous Play. I enjoyed the second book just as much.Kate Green is a sports reporter. Her current assignment is women’s Olympic soccer. She has ties to the sport and the team as well, so she’s hoping to land her next great story. What she lands is another story involving a murder when someone is found dead in the locker room, and the she knows the victim from her past soccer days. Kate begins an investigation that has her digging into her own past, too.Dangerous Play is so clever. I don’t think you have to read book to enjoy book two, but I am grateful I’ve read both. I think having a sports reporter also become an amateur sleuth works so very well because she can use her reporter instincts to ask the right questions and piece things together. Overall, Dangerous Play is quite the exciting read, and I’m ready for book three!I received a gifted copy.Loved this one I’ve got to say, I downloaded this not knowing it was book two in a series! I have book one on my shelf and will definitely be reading it now. There are some flashbacks, probably slight spoilers as to the outcome of the book, but I still plan on reading it!This is the first sports thriller I’ve ever read. Sports reporter Kate is one of the first to come upon a dead body after a soccer game, and it happens to be someone she knew as a child/young soccer player herself and hasn’t seen in decades.A great story if you love reporter pov, police procedural, soccer, and shady friends.Definitely read this one!4.5⭐️Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for my advanced copy!Twisty Tale This book has a fascinating storyline full of unexpected twists and turns, with elements of intrigue, suspense, and mystery that will keep you engaged until the very end.I recommend starting with the first book, Lights Out, to better understand the character's background. However, it's still easy to follow the story without it.Kate is covering women's Olympic soccer. With her experience and days playing with head coach Savannah Baker, Kate is sure to get the story to reestablish her career.She just didn’t expect that story to involve murder.When famous jewelry designer Alexa Kane is found dead in the locker room, Kate’s promising future screeches to a halt as her past resurfaces. Alexa played with Kate and Savannah on the US youth national team...Savannah wants to keep a secret about a camp incident involving Kate and Alexa when they were teenagers. Kate feels guilty about what happened to Alexa and believes she failed her when she needed her the most. Determined to repair the past, Kate is on a mission to find out who killed Alexa. The story follows a timeline or back-and-forth approach to provide a better understanding of the characters and the story, but it is easy to follow... This is a great read and the author did a fantastic job...I would like to read more, especially in this series.Content, mention of child abuse, bully and rape.I’ve been waiting for this sequel!!! Kate Green! She’s back in another page turner from Elise Hart Kipness. Dangerous Play does not disappoint— twists and turns, suspense, and great characters!When can I read Book 3?Another Riveting Kate Green Novel Dangerous Play is the second book in the Kate Green series and while you can definitely read it as a standalone, you’ll get a much better sense of who Kate is if you read Lights Out first. In this installment, sports reporter Kate Green is covering the US Women’s Olympic soccer game when a dead body is found in an ice bath in the locker room. It turns out the dead woman used to play soccer with the head coach and several players on the US team. Kate, a former Olympic soccer champion herself, also had deep ties to the dead woman. As past and present collide, old secrets and rivalries will be uncovered as Kate tries to find out who had it in for her old friend.This fast-paced thriller is a quick read with plenty of mystery to keep you turning the pages! I loved the focus on female athletes, the intense pressures they are subjected to, and how they cope with the challenges they face. A dual timeline gives the reader a backstory of Kate’s youth athlete days and her rise to soccer stardom. Kate is a great character, strong and fearless, and the writing style is crisp and engaging. Looking forward to reading more about Kate Green in the future!Kate Green Is Back! Sports reporter Kate Green is back, and this time, she’s in the middle of a murder investigation during the Olympics. When her famous former teammate is found dead, Kate’s focus shifts from reviving her career to unraveling a web of secrets and lies that could destroy her career and personal life.Narrator Chante McCormick returns as the voice of Kate Green. McCormick perfectly captures Kate’s determination, investigative prowess, and bravery.This twisty whodunnit is packed with well-timed reveals in the past and present timelines that will keep you guessing until the very end. The fast pace and short chapters make it a quick and engaging listen.Learning about Kate’s intense junior Olympics soccer days as well as two other secondary plots add depth to this story and more context to Kate’s character.If you love fast-paced, action-packed crime fiction, Dangerous Play is a must-listen!I LOVE THIS SERIES! AMAZING BOOK! I love the Kate Green character and this is another page turner! Well written- fast paced- drew me in immediately!Dangerous Play I just finished Lights Out which I absolutely loved. I was so happy that this was going to be a series.This story opens up with Kate Green covering a women's Olympic soccer game for her station. After the game while she was in the girl’s locker room interviewing the players, a women’s body was found dead in the ice bath. So, we are off with new characters and a new murder mystery, first twist the dead women was a past team mate. We see Kate as a reporter, a mom, a daughter, and a friend. I love the relationship she has with her kids, and Liam her dad. This story with all of its twists and turns captivated me from start to finish.Fantastic follow up I’ve been waiting for the second book in this series to come out and I’m so glad it’s finally here. I’m only a few chapters in and I’m already hooked. Kate is such a compelling character and I’m excited to learn more about her past.A riveting glimpse into high stakes sports reporting I’ve been waiting patiently for this next installment, and I wasn’t disappointed. Elise is definitely in her element with this book which takes us behind the scenes of the Olympics and delves further into Kate’s past as an elite athlete. It’s the kind of exclusive access that only someone who’s been there can give. I can’t wait for more stories in her world.Gripping 📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 This is always a judgment free zone so no worries if you are still missing the excitement of the Olympics because Elise Hart Kipness is keeping it going! While I am by no means a sports fanatic, I appreciate the enthusiasm and it is captured wonderfully in Dangerous Play. What unfolds is a beautifully written, gripping story that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat with stakes higher than an intense overtime in a soccer game because Kate’s former teammate is found dead. Kipness leaves no stone unturned in her detailed accounts documented in this captivating novel, which aligns perfectly with Kate’s journalistic background. Dangerous Play is a proper banger of a novel, perfectly combining the fandom of soccer with a delectable murder mystery!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Another page turner! Love this series! I couldn't put the second Kate Green book down.A fantastic follow up Elise Hart Kipness proves she is no one hit wonder. Dangerous Play, her sophomore book will be another fabulous success. I absolutely loved her debut Lights Out but dare I say this one might be even better?Elise has created an amazing character, Kate Green, a sports reporter who does am amazing job as an informal detective, solving crimes and getting herself in sticky situations along the way.Another exciting & compelling thriller from author Elise Hart Kipness! An excellent, captivating read!Kate Green is Back! Kate Green is back again and she does not disappoint! The Olympic setting was something I hadn't seen before and it was an exciting backdrop. Told in dual timelines, it's filled with mystery, suspense, and lots of drama! There's never a dull moment. This should be a TV series!Excellent thriller ! Dangerous Play by Elise Hart Kipness is the second book in the Kate Green Series.The first book Lights Out was absolutely fantastic and I was so excited to read the sequel.Reporter Kate Green, the protagonist is reporting on womens Olympic soccer. The coach, Savannah is a former teammate when she played as a youth. Another former teammate of the two of them is found dead in the therapy area.Of course, Kate is investigating. Her father as well as Detective Liam from the NYPD are also investigating. Can Kate find the murder before them? Or will that result in her demise?This is an absolutely fantastic thriller with a heavy sport them. I love the complex, flawed characters.The twists and turns as clues were revealed was fantastic.This is one thriller not to miss!Kate’s back — thrilled to read! Love to read about this Olympic soccer player-turned-sports-reporter’s next murder investigation!A solid read and a good story. Dangerous Play by Elise Hart Kipness is book 2 in the Kate Green series. I did read book 1, but Dangerous Play could be read as a standalone book.After a tumultuous murder case that almost cost more than her job, sports reporter Kate Green is back on assignment covering women’s Olympic soccer.When famous jewelry designer Alexa Kane is found dead in the locker room, Kate’s promising future screeches to a halt as her past resurfaces. Alexa played with Kate and Savannah on the U.S. Youth National Team, but there was no reason for her to be at the stadium now.Kate’s investigation puts her in close contact with her estranged father, an NYPD detective. As their secrets collide, Kate must decide which ones to keep and which to reveal to stop the killer.The story was interesting, and it was interesting to immerse yourself in the soccer world and the Olympics. I like Kate as a character. There were some slow parts, but overall, it was a solid read and a good story. I would read more by this author and in this series.#DangerousPlayKateGreenBand2 #NetGalley @AmazonPubGood read! Praise for the book #DangerousPlay by #EliseHartKipness. Alexa and Kate were on the same competing soccer teams growing up. Kate has since played in the Olympics and is now a big time sports reporter. When Kate is covering the women’s Olympic Games, Alexa ends up there dead. Is this something to do with things that happened at the soccer camp years ago or is something else to blameA Wildly Entertaining Thriller Set in the World of Olympic Women's Soccer From “the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat,” the line was Howard Cosell’s, the famous sports commentator from the 1950s until the 1980s, but it might as well have been Kate Green’s, the fictitious sports reporter in DANGEROUS PLAY, the second in the Kate Green series by Elise Hart Kipness.Kate, a former Olympic Soccer player, is on her home turf, covering the US Women’s Soccer Team during a New York City Olympics as it tries to make a comeback and win the Gold. Kate is looking to make her own comeback after a viral video imperiled her career and the hunt for a killer too close to home nearly cost her everything.But the team has been dogged by drama this year, with a controversial player, Quinn, who keeps making waves. And Kate has her own drama brewing below the surface as well. Her former teammate, and biggest rival, Savannah Baker is coaching the team.As if this weren’t enough, Kate stumbles across Savannah and the controversial player who have just discovered a body in the ice baths of the team locker room after a very satisfying win. And the body is that of another former teammate.Kate immediately turns to her estranged father, Liam, and the two form an uneasy alliance in the search for the murderer. In the process, Kate has to face some demons from her past. But Liam has some secrets too, which Kate is determined to uncover, despite multiple warnings to leave the past alone.Kipness brings her knowledge of sports broadcasting to this tightly-plotted and atmospheric thriller, by turns evoking the high-stakes stress of Olympic try-outs to the high-spirited exultation of a win on the world stage; from the opulence of a Yankee Stadium private box to the grittiness of the streets of Queens. This is a wildly entertaining thriller that sticks its landing. I can’t wait to read the next in the series!Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read an advance review copy.Addictive thriller A fast paced combination of high stakes sports, mean girl drama,family history and glamour. The twists and turns kept me reading through the night.Hard to put this down.A Triumphant Sequel! Kate Green is back and it feels like getting together with an old friend! I love this lead character who is smart, authentic and relatable. Another fast-moving, compelling storyline with characters galore and interesting subplots that make this second in the series hard to put down! The big question is: when is Kate Green going to grace the silver screen. I'm ready for the movie -- and the next book in the series!I highly recommend if you like strong female detective stories. I loved the first in the series Lights Out, which was her debut.I loved this book, which is second in the series about the complicated Kate Green. She is a sports reporter who is gritty, emotional, head strong, determined and raw. Her past has been tough, but she is looking forward to her new assignment covering women’s Olympic soccer and hoping for a fresh start.Nothing like a murder, to bring reporters to the forefront. Alexa Kane is a famous designer who is found dead in the locker room. Kate knew Alexa from her time with the US youth national team. Why is she in the locker room?? She is not part of the team.Once again she is thrown into a investigation which involves her father, who is an NYPD detective. I hope this series continues.My colleagues and I at #thrillerbookloversthepulse are RAVING about this series. I highly recommend if you like strong female detective stories.Couldn’t put it down!! I absolutely loved Dangerous Play. In the book the Olympics are in NYC and there’s a murder during a soccer match. The mystery is twisty and unexpected but what I loved most was getting to know Kate’s history as a teenage soccer player. I read it in one sitting!!!She’s back! Loved Lights Out so much, I couldn’t wait for this one! Read it immediately and couldn’t put Dangerous Play down. This author definitely writes what she knows. Highly recommend!Good Mystery I enjoyed this mystery. It has lots of elements…..a murder with multiple suspects, some romance, plenty of drama, good relationships. I look forward to reading the next book.couldn’t put it down This was an easy read and riveting. I read it in 2 days and would love to read more from this author.Well plotted mystery. Really enjoyed the mystery and the characters. It kept me guessing about the characters as well as the murder itself. The author did a good job keeping the many characters real and the story moving. Looking forward to the next book in the series.A fast-paced thriller Lights Out (Kate Green Book 1) by Elise Hart Kipness is a fast-paced thriller that follows a TV sports reporter’s entanglement with loyalty, duty and deception. The story takes place in present-day Greenwich, Connecticut.Kate Green, a divorced mother of teenage twins, is a former Olympic soccer athlete turned TV sports reporter. She’s been placed on temporary leave from her job because of an angry outburst she made to an NBA superstar.Kate’s world drastically changes when her best friend’s husband, Kurt Robbins, is shot and killed. Robbins was a much loved NBA basketball superstar. His wife, Yvette, is the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. Although the Robbins’ marriage was far from stable, Kate knows her friend is incapable of murder. As Kate becomes entangled in the mysterious circumstances, her own life careens out of control.Lights Out is a highly suspenseful mystery. I admire the author’s ability to put the reader into the thick of things. She does a good job of describing teenage angst, an adult’s reaction to an estranged parent, and the lives and attitudes of highly successful sports stars. I enjoyed this glimpse into the world of glitter while trying to second-guess the murderer of a superstar.Fantastic story Thus is my first read of this author and I throughly enjoyed this adventure. Flows well and doesn't disappoint. I look forward to reading book 2 in the series.A roller coaster of a ride! Excellent read! When a star player is suddenly killed, all eyes turn to his wife. As her best friend, sports reporter Kate Green does her own investigating. The more she digs, the more twisted the story gets. Is her dear friend innocent or guilty?Maybe closer to a 3.5 This story turned out better than I expected. It was a little slow going for me at the beginning. It took me a while to really get into it and I was just forcing myself to read it. I didn’t really like Kate, the main character. She was insufferable by the end. I did enjoy the twists in the book.Good detective story Kate, a news reporter is best friends with Yvette. Yvette' s husband is a million dollar athlete, Kurt. Kurt has not been faithful to Yvette and is found shot to death. Of course the police target the spouse. Kate is determined to find the real killer. It could be Kurt' s brother, who always has financial problems. It could be Kurt' s mistress, or could it be Yvette?great book Intriguing. Very good book. Hard to put down. Reccomemd reading this book. Keeps you in the edge of your seat.Good read I enjoyed this book. The storyline seemed mostly realistic and was engaging. If you are looking for a romance novel, this isn't it. It also isn't an edge of the seat thriller, but a good entertaining read.Nothing Is As It Seems This story of a horrible murder is very complicated, but worth the read. I can almost guarantee tears at the end.Kate Green is not a Detective, but she certainly is an investigator. Kate wants answers and she won’t stop until she gets them.You’ll love the trip and looking forward to Book 2. Don’t miss it.mystery to the end Loved the flow, the characters and the protagonists drive for the truth. Would recommend to all who enjoy a mysteryBlack out! Fast paced thriller with quite the turn of events for numerous people. I really enjoyed the characters and the human emotions involved in the case.Good read, keep me thinking Started a little slow but the ending was a good mix of tests and turns. Love these kinds of who-done-it's!Outstandingly written If you like thriller mysteries, this is the book for you. It has everything you could want. I couldn't put it down!Love a good murder mystery! This is a good one... I liked that there were many possibilities as to "who done it". Looking forward to book two.wonderful Great story and written so well. The characters are very relatable. Can’t wait for the next book. Kudos to the authorGreat read! Fast paced and it kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Definitely a fun read - highly recommend.Gripping from the first pages Like all the best thrillers, this one had twists and red herrings that kept me on edge waiting to find out who the killer was. Kate was a believable, relatable character and I rooted for her and feared for her throughout the book. All of the characters and settings were well developed without extraneous details to bog down the narrative. All in all a great read and I can’t wait for the next Kate Green book!Great read! Enjoyed this book. It was well written and easy to read. Intrigue builder. Now will have to read the 2nd book to find out the rest of the story.Fantastic Thriller! Kate is a tough cookie and finds the answers to all her questions. Love the characters, they all have a role in this thriller. Some good, some bad. Keeps you hooked from the first sentence. Great Read.Enjoyed enough to finish The story kept me interested but I felt the author really described trivial things in great detail like clothing and it just made the book seem superficial in that regard.Unexpected So many twists and turns you are never sure about what happened until the end. Great characters who are pretty believable.page Turner Very few books grab me from the beginning g anymore and keep me from putting it down until I finish it. This one did! Can’t wait until Book 2 comes out in Septemberquick read Interesting easy read. Good balance of detail and story. A little too simple for me. About as expected with no surprises.Good book!!! Had some twists and turns. I definitely changed my thoughts on the killer a few times. Kept me guessing. I really enjoyed it! I will definitely read more.page Turning Lights Out kept my interest throughout. It was fast paced and a good page turner. I highly recommend it for an easy summer read.A great read I found this book a truly great story from beginning to end. Elise managed to keep me totally captivated that I had to find out what was going to happen next. Before I new it the book was done. I can't wait for the next one.Thrilling I liked the family dynamics, the complexity of their issues and the relationship with her best friend. This was a real page turner with plenty of suspense.Great Book!!! I chose this book as one on my Prime First Reads, I’ve had it since last year. Then I just happen to meet the author at a book signing in Denver. When it was time to choose my next read thought would dig into this one.I do not regret that decision, I absolutely loved it. The plot and characters captivated my attention from start to finish.The next book comes out in September and I can’t wait!!Good read, who done it??? There were times I thought I knew who done it and other times I was completely unsure. This was a good read that keeps the reader guessing.Couldn't put it down! This story grabbed me from the first page and took almost every waking minute of the last 2-1/2 days! I love all the characters, and the description of each location and event put me on the scene. Well done and thank you!Lights Out -a great read It is full of intriguing twists and turns keeping the reader turning the pages late into the night to discover what happens nextgood read This book was a good read. It kept me wanting to know who did it till the very end. I would recommend this book.Good murder mystery. I enjoyed the development of the main character Kate whose best friend is quickly becoming the main suspect in her husbands murder. Kate relentlessly stands by her side despite her growing concerns.Kate’s family isn’t free from turmoil, having been left as a child by her father and her ex-husband and children have their own developing stories. There is interest all around.Good to the last page! I loved it.fantastic book I couldn’t hardly put the book down. I love mysteries. I would recommend this book to everyone who likes mysteries.Amzing Book I love the story line of this book and the further you get the better it gets. I am not much of a reader but this book was tough to put down.Excellent book! A very enjoyable read! I really had trouble putting this book down. The story was interesting and I lived the characters!I will definitely read another book by Elise Hart Kipness.Hard to put it down Once I got started I read this in three sittings. It would have been fewer if I had the time. No spoiler, I didn't get the final outcome until the very end. It is a very satisfying read and I am looking forward to more from Elise Hart Kipness. I learned about this book at a literary salon at Brown Reunion.well written. keeps one guessing Very good relatable story and mystery. I am going to read the others in the series. Highly recommend this book and authorThis May Sound... ... like odd advice, but: Personally, I'd recommend *not* reading the prologue (I loathe anything even resembling a spoiler, so I won't say exactly why).Overall, it's a flawed book, but it's still good enough that I'm at least a little bit curious about the sequel, and I definitely plan to read it.Great read This is the first book that I can truly say was a real page turner in a long time. I am a reader of several different series and this was one of the best. Definitely a good read for anyone.Very Good This book took a minute to reel me in, but when it did, I was hooked. I am excited for the second book to come out! I sat there the whole time going back and forth on who I thought committed the murder, and I was wrong by the end. This book has a few twists and turns, but is worth every second of time you spend on it.Really good book lots of twists and turns I couldn't put this book down. Great storyline, great characters with lots of twists and turns. I really look forward to reading her next book in the series!Great Mystery The book moves quickly with so many twists and turns. Couldn’t put it down. Makes me want to read Book 2.Great read! Engaging and suspenseful! Couldn't put it down. Especially enjoyed the parent/ child dynamics. I reccomend. Will be reading Book 2!Intriguing read!!! This book had me guessing the whole time and working my way through it all with Kate Green. Kept reading into the night! Great book!An adventure This the kind of book that I could not out downAn adventure of who really did it.! The. Author made one think it was the wife but couldn't make it stickSo when she did some investigation on her own ?!What did she find that almost killed her?Quite the story a good readWell done Elise Hart Kipness 1st time read for this author.Deceit, infidelity, and a handful of twist had me thinking I figured out the culprit and twice I was wrong. Well done!Trust Betrayed How we always want to believe the best from those we consider our best friends.A definite surprise twist at the end.Well-plotted, twisty thriller Amid gossip, secrets, and lies, sport reporter Kate Green is determined to uncover the truth about her best friend’s husband’s murder. Who shot the professional basketball player in his Greenwich mansion? Plenty of people have a motive in this well-plotted, twisty thriller.a good book I thought at first I wasn’t going to like this book. However after a short while I was hooked I love this audible book or whisper I think is what they call it now, but I really enjoyed itA Fast Read While parts of the story are predictable, Lights Out is an enjoyable book and a fast read. It will be interesting to see how Kate Green develops into an investigative reporter in other books in this series.can’t put it down This is definitely a page turner!! I can’t wait to read part 2! Good mix of mystery and suspense! Good bookShe is determined to find the answers! Lights Out is the murder mystery debut novel by Ms. Kipness which I found engaging. I liked the premise of the story with the main character, Kate being the best friend of the victim who happened to be married to a famous NBA player. Kate may be just a sports journalist but she made it her mission to solve this case and follow her gut in order to prove her best friend’s innocence. What is didn’t enjoy about the story was all of the details that really didn’t add to the ultimate storyline and those details for me seemed to drag out the story a bit. Overall, however, I thought she built up the suspense and added enough characters that could have also been guilty to keep us guessing how it would all play out in the end.accidental… I happened upon this book during a reading challenge but really enjoyed it and can’t wait until book 2 comes out.Kept my attention! Good plot, relatable characters and an ending that leaves me wanting to get to know Kate more. I’ll be back.What a suspense filled read. From the beginning to the end there are lots of twists and turns. Didn't figure it out until all the clues were given.Powerful Athlete to Detective-Sport-Writer Women who do it all, and are still awash in misogynistic societies that knock her off balance making her question her own circles of loved ones and friends. Great writing. I couldn't put "Lights Out" down. Thank you.Good read, keeps interest! When reading the first of this book, I wasn't sure I'd stick with it, but by about 10% into reading, I was hooked. The characters are well defined and the twists are plenty to keep the reader's interest. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to others, even if you are not a fan of this particular genre.Amateur Slueth This was an Amazon first read that I got. The story was good and had many episodes that one can relate to. An NBA basketball star is shot to death in his Greenwich home. Those closest to him become suspects. Kate green, a former athlete and suspended sports reporter, can’t see her friend as guilty and does some sleuthing to try and vindicate her. Kate has her own problems being a single Mom with two teenagers, a meddling ex and birth father who has suddenly reappeared to help solve the murder mystery. Being suspended from her job gives her the opportunity to do her sleuthing. Can her friend be guilty or is it the other woman? Many twists and turns. Moves at a slow pace. I did wonder about someone sneaking around, losing a shoe, and leaving it.Engaging and page turning! I loved following the adventure to uncover the clues to the mystery. What an interesting twist at the end as well!A new sleuth in here! Lights Out was full of characters who had issues as well as Kate Green, a former Olympic athlete and the main protagonist, tries to get her life together but finds that it is constantly tested with all kinds of negative issues that threaten not only her work but also her family.Kate’s best friend is a suspect when her famous husband, an NBA superstar, is murdered. Kate tries to help her friend but finds herself drawn into the drama surrounding this case, especially when her estranged father, a NY detective, is brought on the case.There are other suspects but the police do not veer from the main suspect, the wife, even though Kate finds overwhelming evidence against one other person. She finds her life is falling apart and is at odds with not only her friend but also her father who doesn’t trust her judgment in this case.An enjoyable read as Kate Green becomes quite a tenacious sleuth.Great Mystery I couldn’t put the book down. The plot was compelling and the characters, real! On to Kate Green Book 2.I underestimated it This was a good read. The interaction of multiple characters was well done. It had me guessing til! The end...intense mystery I didn't know who the murderer was until Kate figure d it out and almost got herself killed. Lucky for her, her friend traced her steps and saved herGreat Mystery There are so many twists and turns in this who-done it mystery. You have to stay focused and continue reading. No putting the book down.🤩 It was a pretty good book and I finished it in a day.I enjoyed seeing the unraveling of the story and finding out who murdered the husband.I’m looking forward to more books with Kate Green!Definitely would recommend this book.What a twisted tale! Hang onto your seat, the curves and twists in this book will make you dizzy. it takes a while to figure out all the players but you still don't know "who dunnit"! The ending finally puts everything together. Its a great story and will leave you wondering which direction Kate will take.excellent captivating writing I was pulled into the story and was anxious for each new chapter. I appreciate that personal struggles of the characters in the book helped me see them as real people with real problems. I especially enjoyed being captured by the story - looking forward to each new chapterAn outstanding tale. A great story with a great plot that you'll find hard to put down. It's a suspenseful thriller that keeps you spellbound.Good book. Recommended I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read so ideal for a Saturday afternoon book. Very well written and captivating story line. Oddly, dots connected towards the end with a few surprises. Recommended.great story I really enjoyed the storyline and characters. I will be reading more of this series as well as any others I can find!!!!Very enthralling story The book was well written, moved along quickly and was well crafted.it was a surprising story I enjoyed it but I did feel like it was a little predictable in a few spots but still a good and intriguing storyDarn good! I finished the series, from a different author, and picked this one “out of the hat”. Glad that I did. Strong characters, plot twists.couldn’t stop reading I loved the details and the twists and turns in the story! It was also realistic. I read it in a day!GREAT mystery GREAT mystery. A well written, thought provoking andinteresting story that is pure entertainment. I enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down til the lights went out!Lights on I enjoyed the suspense of Lights Out and it was an easy read. I'm wondering what tough decision Liam had to make to protect Kate.Great read. An intriguing page turner. It kept me interested to the very last page. I’m anxious to read the next one.Easy read, kept my attention This is my first book by this author. Kept my interest throughout the book. No big twists but I still enjoyed itFast read I enjoyed this quick read mystery and would recommend. I don't really have anything else to say but there is a word limit to submit.very enjoyable read! Fast moving, lots of character development, interesting storyline. I really enjoy a good mystery without the gore! This was it. Looking forward to more.Lights Out Shines Bright Just finished "Lights Out," the debut novel by Elise Hart Kipness.With its fast-paced plot, engaging characters, and unexpected twists, "Lights Out" is a standout debut murder mystery. Kipness delivers a riveting blend of mystery, suspense, against the backdrop of the high-stakes world of professional sports.Protagonist Kate Green, former Olympic athlete turned sports reporter, navigates a treacherous path of relationships and deceptions to uncover the truth behind an NBA superstar's murder. Kate's determination and unwavering loyalty to her best friend, widow, and murder suspect in the middle of personal and professional turmoil is captivating.The author crafts a narrative filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats."Lights Out" is a solid page turner that will leave you breathless until the very last page and eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.Kudos on the debut novel. "Lights Out" shines bright! Check it out!!Lights out I really liked this book. It kept me guessing to the end. I think you will enjoy it. Its an easy read.Slow This book started off slow, not something I thought u would finish. I'm glad I continued as it turned out to be okay. I'll be interested to see how the other books are.great read This story had a lot of twist and turns. It was well written. Kept you wondering the whole time. I would have liked more written about the Detective Bernard losing his job. That would have been a perfect epilogue. Readers will like this book. I hope this author has other books to read. I will look for one.Sometimes your mind will not let go Kate just got suspended from her sports cast reporting for using profanity when arguing with a player. Her son Jackson was recovering from an overdose. What else could go wrong. While decorating for the upcoming Halloween dance, her best friend Yvette gets a call that there many cop cars and emergency personnel are at her home where she resides with her husband, Kurt Robbins . He has been murdered.This story has nonstop suspense and a pleasure to read.COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN From the first page I couldn't put this book down. Never a dull moment in this story at all. Gripping and suspenseful. Just when I thought that I knew who the killer was another suspect came into play. So many emotions in this story. Parenthood, friendship, marriage, betrayal and broken hearts. I HIGHLY recommend this book and look forward to reading all the books to follow.Modern Day Nancy Drew Female reporter risks her career to protect her son’s privacy, deflects an controlling douche bag of an ex husband, and is is fiercely loyal to her best friend accused of murder. She won’t stop sleuthing until she solves the whodunnit to clear her friend’s reputation.pretty good I got the free combo thru kindle unlimited. The audio was pretty bad. Got more ok as I wanted to finish the book, and liked it. That being said, some things / scenarios were repetitive and annoying. Good read/ listen overall.A very smart read I read every day. Sometimes for information and sometimes to relax before going to bed. I read this book because of the enjoyment it provided. Well done Elise.Easy Read This is an easy book to get through but it’s relatively predictable. The writing is basic but it reads quickly. I think the “sports reporter who is the detective angle” is a bit silly. I also think she tried too hard to make a twist at the end. It was ok overall, but not sure if I’ll be reading the next book.slow, then picked up I skimmed parts. Some of the details included were odd—not sure if they were supposed to be a distraction or were just simply fluff. But the resolution was pretty good.Fast pace mystery and fun Admired the sincerity of her friendship and the investigation support in trying to prove her friend innocent. Divorced from a meat head and a great mom.Gripping The whole story was excellent. But the end had me staying awake much longer than I intended. I'd like to another Liam story.Nice read! I listened to the audiobook and I thought it was a cute story. It definitely had parts of suspense in the story line and had me on my toes. I think the beginning was a little drug out, but there were a lot of characters to introduce.Easy read. Read this in just a few days. Keeps you interested. Each chapter goes right into the next. Really enjoyed it.fantastic This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Every twist and turn had me rethinking what else could happen. Loved the surprise ending and thought there might be a sequel.Well written series debut I genuinely enjoyed Kate Green. She's intelligent and smart with the kind of adrenaline temper that made her a competitive world class soccer player. While the story is fairly predictable, the red herrings are nicely distracting.One quibble, typically I will review a debut as being too long but this is about 30 pages too short. Looking forward to #2
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