This week on Dirty Pour, Bri and Allison tackle Playing the Field by Stacy Travis, a soccer romance featuring forced proximity, brother's best friend, workplace romance, and one very respectful book boyfriend.

While the story delivers lovable characters, sweet moments, and an easy summer read, the hosts admit they were left wanting a little more heat. They break down Hunter and Gracie's relationship, discuss how the book handles mental health, and explain why this romance is perfect for readers looking for something light instead of intensely spicy.

The conversation also takes plenty of detours—from World Cup fever and reading slumps to Bri's move into a new podcast studio and Allison's absolutely unhinged plan to find Bri a boyfriend using custom business cards and a spreadsheet.

If you're looking for a wholesome sports romance, a few laughs, and plenty of behind-the-scenes Dirty Pour chaos, this episode has you covered.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Back & The Last Episode in Bri's Studio
01:14 – Cocktail Pairings Inspired by Playing the Field
03:20 – Book Synopsis: Soccer, Forced Proximity & Brother's Best Friend
05:16 – Our Overall Thoughts: Cute, Sweet & Low Spice
06:26 – Hunter: One of Our Favorite Book Boyfriends
07:17 – Gracie, Data Analytics & Breaking Romance Stereotypes
09:05 – Is This the Perfect Poolside Read?
09:53 – World Cup Fever & Our Sports Romance Expectations
11:03 – Did the Romance Deliver? (Without Spoilers)
11:45 – Reading Slumps & How We Get Out of Them
12:16 – What's Next for Dirty Pour?
13:41 – Books We're Reading Next
17:03 – Final Rating: Who Should Read This Book?
18:18 – Do Romance Books Inspire Real Life? 👀
20:05 – Allison's Wild Dating Plan for Bri
22:35 – Future Episodes Are About to Get Spicier 🌶️

Whether you're a die-hard sports romance fan or just want an easy weekend read, Playing the Field is a charming, low-spice romance with lovable characters, a respectful hero, and enough soccer to keep World Cup fans entertained. Bri and Allison share what worked, what didn't, and why they're already searching for a much spicier read next.