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bookkraves's review
3.0
This book had me engrossed in the character's emotional and physical battles and profound personal fears.
Playing Hard to Get is the second book in the Playing With Hearts series. You can totally read it as a standalone and don't have to read Playing With Fire to read this one.
The story started a bit slow, and there was a lot of push and pull between Vivian and Mitch. The hero and heroine are attracted to each other, but Vivian likes control and is scared to open up to anyone, including her twin brother Vinny. Vivian believes she is unlovable and responsible for ruining her family relationships.
Mitch is also fighting his own demons, struggling to cope with PTSD and grief caused by serving in the military.
Mitch has been pursuing Vivian for months and wants to be with her, but there is just one problem, Mitch is Vivian's cousin's best friend and employer. Mitch is in for the fight of his life, and he knows a thing or two about tough battles.
Vivian definitely played hard to get. The story was enticing, suspenseful and captivating. I love Mitch; he is a perfect book boyfriend. He's charming, determined, faithful and not an asshole. Vivian was aloof at times, and it was tough to connect with her. She doesn't show emotions and can only get off with her own hands. Mitch was definitely up for that challenge.
Playing Hard to Get is the second book in the Playing With Hearts series. You can totally read it as a standalone and don't have to read Playing With Fire to read this one.
The story started a bit slow, and there was a lot of push and pull between Vivian and Mitch. The hero and heroine are attracted to each other, but Vivian likes control and is scared to open up to anyone, including her twin brother Vinny. Vivian believes she is unlovable and responsible for ruining her family relationships.
Mitch is also fighting his own demons, struggling to cope with PTSD and grief caused by serving in the military.
Mitch has been pursuing Vivian for months and wants to be with her, but there is just one problem, Mitch is Vivian's cousin's best friend and employer. Mitch is in for the fight of his life, and he knows a thing or two about tough battles.
Vivian definitely played hard to get. The story was enticing, suspenseful and captivating. I love Mitch; he is a perfect book boyfriend. He's charming, determined, faithful and not an asshole. Vivian was aloof at times, and it was tough to connect with her. She doesn't show emotions and can only get off with her own hands. Mitch was definitely up for that challenge.
thewitchybibliophile's review
4.0
Oh this book. So, like the first book, I struggled a bit with the leading lady but then I realized something. Isaacson has given us something so few authors do. Giving us a leading lady who isn’t the one working on the man, isn’t the one fighting for the relationship but fighting against it because she knows she has issues. Then I realized something even more… The reason I struggled is because I WAS THE SAME WAY! There were times I really wanted to smack Vivian but I could really understand why she was protecting herself and those she loves. Then you have Mitch who has his own demons but sees something Vivian and just could not walk away. There are some insane twists in this story that will make your heart race and your heart ache as well. I loved seeing both Mitch and Vivian grow in this story and their sizzling connection was off the charts. Now I am DYING to get my hands on Vinny’s story because I have so many questions!
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