Packard has a fun, tight writing style that brings to life characters who will touch your heart and your funny bone. If you love stories about big, strong, hot, and troubled athletes, then The Winning Season is the book for you. I had a hard time putting it down and was looking for more when it was over. Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/the-winning-season/