Snapped
by Alexa Martin
The Playbook
Elliot Reed manages communications for the Denver Mustangs, so when star quarterback Quinton Howard Jr. kneels during the national anthem in protest, it falls to her to handle the fallout. Their first meeting goes badly, but working closely together reveals more common ground than either expected, while both their careers come under pressure. All About Romance gave it an A-, praising the series' authenticity and humour and the way Elliot handles a very rocky start with grace.
About This Book
Snapped is a contemporary romance novel by Alexa Martin, first published in 2020 by Berkley. It is part of the The Playbook series and runs 352 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A communications manager and a star quarterback must navigate professional crisis and personal friction after a controversial act of protest.
- Fans of sports romance
- Readers who enjoy workplace dynamics
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Authentic portrayal of sports PR
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Professional peer dynamic.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, moderate angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When Denver Mustangs quarterback Quinton Howard Jr. makes a public protest during the national anthem, the responsibility of handling the subsequent media frenzy lands on Elliot Reed. Their professional relationship begins with friction, but as they are forced to collaborate closely under the intense pressure of their respective careers, they begin to discover unexpected common ground.
Central Conflict
The tension between Elliot’s role in managing the PR fallout of Quinton’s protest and their growing personal connection, compounded by external career pressures.
Setting
Denver; professional sports environment.
Strengths
- Authentic portrayal of sports PR
- Strong humor
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Alexa Martin
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593102503
Snapped: quick answers
- Who wrote Snapped?
- Snapped was written by Alexa Martin.
- When was Snapped published?
- Snapped was first published in 2020 by Berkley.
- What genre is Snapped?
- Snapped is a contemporary romance novel, with enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is Snapped?
- Snapped is 352 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Snapped part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Playbook series.
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