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nellesnightstand's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this one!! Listened to it through Kindle Unlimited read & listen feature.
Their meetup was perfect!! I love a great 2nd chance and they certainly deserved it! Slade was a grieving jerk for a while but once Mac realized it she tried to win him over through his stomach!! I need Jaggers story!!
Their meetup was perfect!! I love a great 2nd chance and they certainly deserved it! Slade was a grieving jerk for a while but once Mac realized it she tried to win him over through his stomach!! I need Jaggers story!!
nellesnightstand1's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this one!! Listened to it through Kindle Unlimited read & listen feature.
Their meetup was perfect!! I love a great 2nd chance and they certainly deserved it! Slade was a grieving jerk for a while but once Mac realized it she tried to win him over through his stomach!! I need Jaggers story!!
Their meetup was perfect!! I love a great 2nd chance and they certainly deserved it! Slade was a grieving jerk for a while but once Mac realized it she tried to win him over through his stomach!! I need Jaggers story!!
littlebookreader_'s review against another edition
4.0
FEEEEEEEELS, this book gets me right in the heart! This book just kicks right off with a whirlwind of a start. I loved that. I was all hankerin' down for a lovely HEA super early but I was like, NO, wait! It's too early for that! There is too much book left! And then...... the rug gets ripped out from under me. But I was happy to be a long for the ride. Great book. Sweet couple. Steamy scenes. Great plot. Always love RVD! She never lets me down!
profromance's review
5.0
I am quickly becoming a HUGE fan of Rachel Van Dyken's. Yes, her romances are sexy, but they have a heart that is oftentimes lost in other romantic stories. This is definitely the case with her newest book, Risky Play. This book is the first book in a new series, The Red Card Book series, centered around players on a soccer team.
This story has a little bit of a second chance, enemies-to-lovers, contemporary romance vibe to it. It follows Mackenzie "Mack," an heiress to a wine conglomerate and Slade, a professional soccer player. They meet when each of them has run from the sting of a broken relationship. They have insta-chemistry, and they act upon it. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and they are separated, only to be reunited later when Mack acts as a personal assistant to Slade. At this point, Slade is angry with her, and the fireworks fly. They struggle against their chemistry and disdain for each other. This is the set up for the rest of the story.
Risky Play embodies so many qualities. It is funny, heart-rending, sexy, and romantic. There were times when I laughed out loud at Mack's antics with Slade. However, most of all, my heart hurt through this story, specifically for Mack. She simply wants to be "seen" in this story. She is never "seen" by her ex-fiance, by Slade, and by her father. It creates this angst that hurts your stomach as you read the story. She gives so much of herself to everyone. Yet, they take so much from her. For me, Risky Play suggests that true love comes when the person we love really understands, accepts and acknowledges the essence of ourselves. When this realization hits Slade, he becomes the quintessential book boyfriend, giving more to Mack than anyone in her life has previously. It's this quality of the story that grabbed me and pulled me into it. I simply could not put this book down.
If you love redemptive love stories, then you will LOVE Risky Play. I know I did.
Overall: 5 Star Read
This story has a little bit of a second chance, enemies-to-lovers, contemporary romance vibe to it. It follows Mackenzie "Mack," an heiress to a wine conglomerate and Slade, a professional soccer player. They meet when each of them has run from the sting of a broken relationship. They have insta-chemistry, and they act upon it. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and they are separated, only to be reunited later when Mack acts as a personal assistant to Slade. At this point, Slade is angry with her, and the fireworks fly. They struggle against their chemistry and disdain for each other. This is the set up for the rest of the story.
Risky Play embodies so many qualities. It is funny, heart-rending, sexy, and romantic. There were times when I laughed out loud at Mack's antics with Slade. However, most of all, my heart hurt through this story, specifically for Mack. She simply wants to be "seen" in this story. She is never "seen" by her ex-fiance, by Slade, and by her father. It creates this angst that hurts your stomach as you read the story. She gives so much of herself to everyone. Yet, they take so much from her. For me, Risky Play suggests that true love comes when the person we love really understands, accepts and acknowledges the essence of ourselves. When this realization hits Slade, he becomes the quintessential book boyfriend, giving more to Mack than anyone in her life has previously. It's this quality of the story that grabbed me and pulled me into it. I simply could not put this book down.
If you love redemptive love stories, then you will LOVE Risky Play. I know I did.
Overall: 5 Star Read
cassire's review
4.0
Risky Play hooked me right from the start. All I wanted to do was be left alone to read. I devoured it until about 75%. I’m still not really sure how I feel about the last part of the book. I’m not sure if it’s even necessary. This book was just a fun read and reminded me why I love reading in the first place.
I voluntarily read an early copy.
I voluntarily read an early copy.
bookwormbetty's review
5.0
I loved this book. It's a good old fashioned romance. The culprit of any issues is the heart in this warm, wonderful tale. The characters are smouldering, smart alek, tough when need be, stubborn, and loving. I really hope that there is more novels for some secondary characters making this a great series.
The pace was perfection, there was never a dull moment. There was conflict, there was humor, there was sexy times, and there was love. I could not put this book down, I was drawn to the characters from the get go and thoroughly enjoyed their story. This story is told in dual pov.
The pace was perfection, there was never a dull moment. There was conflict, there was humor, there was sexy times, and there was love. I could not put this book down, I was drawn to the characters from the get go and thoroughly enjoyed their story. This story is told in dual pov.
girl_curious's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mrose21's review
4.0
This was Ok.
It wasn't a typical virgin romance. It was nicer and I liked the hero actually a little more than her.
Its quite a complicated back story for parts and sometimes too many people to keep track of but in the end their romance was nice and I enjoyed reading it.
It wasn't a typical virgin romance. It was nicer and I liked the hero actually a little more than her.
Its quite a complicated back story for parts and sometimes too many people to keep track of but in the end their romance was nice and I enjoyed reading it.