Playing by Heart, Anne Mateer

This was my first Mateer book to read. I have to say I enjoyed the simplicity of the story. This book is written in the first person, alternating between Lul Bowman and Chett. Following her dreams Lulu is set to continue her college education and do something great. However, one phone call changes everything. With one call she packs up her dreams for a while and heads to Oklahoma to help her sister Jewel. When she gets to Oklahoma she finds that the only teaching position is for art and basketball two things that she does not even deem to be subjects of study. Her only hope of learning the new game of basketball is to turn to the boys basketball coach Chett. The only problem is that Chett is handsome, single and very likable. So the stage is set for romance and love. What will happen between these two? Thanks to Bethany House for this review copy.