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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This is a longer book than I'm used too.
Review to come... maybe.
Review to come... maybe.
4.5 stars. Love these characters, their chemistry, and the romance! Kayla and Lachlan were incredibly cute (and incredibly hot). I wouldn't mind at all if Karina kept writing books that involve romance + travel in even the smallest of ways.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Lachlan McGregor!
This book is Karina Halle's best book so far. I can't say enough about Lachlan McGregor, one of the most perfectly imperfect men I have had the pleasure of reading about in a long time. His background will just rip your heart out from the very beginning of this book. Kayla is a firecracker and I loved her for that. I loved Lionel and Emily and it was nice to have moments with some old friends from The Offer and The Pact. This book should have been called The Heat because holy hotness! There are definitely some hot Scottish sexy times that were amazing! Karina Halle is now an auto-buy author for me and this book is a must read!
This book is Karina Halle's best book so far. I can't say enough about Lachlan McGregor, one of the most perfectly imperfect men I have had the pleasure of reading about in a long time. His background will just rip your heart out from the very beginning of this book. Kayla is a firecracker and I loved her for that. I loved Lionel and Emily and it was nice to have moments with some old friends from The Offer and The Pact. This book should have been called The Heat because holy hotness! There are definitely some hot Scottish sexy times that were amazing! Karina Halle is now an auto-buy author for me and this book is a must read!
The Play is a book about two characters who face a lot of hurdles to be in love and to be together. It is about a man who battles a lot of demons in his life to find someone he could love. A woman who vows to be off men finds love and moves to another country to be with him.
Karina Halle brings another story that is makes you swoon and brings so much happiness. The writing is so good that you feel the characters emotions and feelings. I loved the storyline that you become so invested in the story.
The Play can be read as a standalone but does feature characters from The Pact and The Offer. It is always good to read the other two books but not necessary.
I loved reading The Play. Loved all the characters.Karina Halle has a way of making you fully love her characters in her books. Her story always make you addicted. The Play offerred less drama in the story which I really loved.
4 steamy puppy stars!!!
Karina Halle brings another story that is makes you swoon and brings so much happiness. The writing is so good that you feel the characters emotions and feelings. I loved the storyline that you become so invested in the story.
The Play can be read as a standalone but does feature characters from The Pact and The Offer. It is always good to read the other two books but not necessary.
I loved reading The Play. Loved all the characters.Karina Halle has a way of making you fully love her characters in her books. Her story always make you addicted. The Play offerred less drama in the story which I really loved.
4 steamy puppy stars!!!
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My gods, this book. Karina is one of a few authors who can pull ALL THE FEELS out of me, but I really wasn't expecting this. This book grabbed me right from the very start, with one of the most emotional and upsetting prologues I've ever read, and held on tight for the duration. I haven't been able to stop thinking about these characters. I've really enjoyed each of Karina's books, but this is probably my favorite. (Or, at the very least, it's tied with Love, in English for the honor.) It wrecked me in the best way possible.
Kayla and Lachlan. Damn. I don't even know what to say about these two. I appreciated how unapologetic she was about her sexuality. She loved sex. She wasn't looking for a relationship. She would readily admit both. She'd been burned in the past and decided the best thing for her was to focus on her career and be celibate for awhile. Not that it was an easy decision... especially with her friends falling in love and hot Scot Lachlan arriving in town. There's no denying the chemistry between them from the very first glance, but Lachlan appeared uninterested and Kayla wasn't ready to put herself out there. Over time, however, they both began to open up to each other.
Lachlan was a tough nut to crack. He was quiet and withdrawn. Despite being a rugby star, he valued his privacy and didn't really care for being in the spotlight. His past was painful and definitely shaped who he was today. I liked him, but did so cautiously because I wasn't sure how things would unfold. But, damn, this man. The things he'd overcome broke my heart. The fact that he came out the other side a better, stronger man, made me melt. I just wanted to hug him and tell him everything would be alright.
Kayla and Lachlan's story wasn't an easy one. It had more ups and downs than the wildest roller coaster. But, my gods, it was gripping. The sexual tension between them was strong in the beginning. Once things progressed, the sex was hot as hell. I do love a good dirty talkin' Scot. But it's really the emotions and feels interwoven in the story that got me. The Play had its funny and lighthearted moments, but it also had some really emotional ones. I lost track of how many times this book made me cry. Actually, cry isn't even the right word to use here. I sobbed. There was just something about these two that was as magical as it was complicated and I loved them. Yes, there were times I wanted to chuck my iPad across the room because I was frustrated with the direction the story went, but that's all part of a great reading experience for me. It's how I know I'm totally invested in the characters and their relationship.
The Play is a long book, but it didn't read like one if that makes sense. Even though it took me a little longer to get through it than most of the books I read, it wasn't because I was struggling with the story or the length of it. It was simply because I was savoring every word, every emotion. I didn't want it to end. I loved Kayla and Lachlan. I enjoyed getting more of Linden and Steph and Bram and Nicola. It really was the total package. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. You'll probably want some tissues and an adult beverage of your choice to go along with it.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
My gods, this book. Karina is one of a few authors who can pull ALL THE FEELS out of me, but I really wasn't expecting this. This book grabbed me right from the very start, with one of the most emotional and upsetting prologues I've ever read, and held on tight for the duration. I haven't been able to stop thinking about these characters. I've really enjoyed each of Karina's books, but this is probably my favorite. (Or, at the very least, it's tied with Love, in English for the honor.) It wrecked me in the best way possible.
Kayla and Lachlan. Damn. I don't even know what to say about these two. I appreciated how unapologetic she was about her sexuality. She loved sex. She wasn't looking for a relationship. She would readily admit both. She'd been burned in the past and decided the best thing for her was to focus on her career and be celibate for awhile. Not that it was an easy decision... especially with her friends falling in love and hot Scot Lachlan arriving in town. There's no denying the chemistry between them from the very first glance, but Lachlan appeared uninterested and Kayla wasn't ready to put herself out there. Over time, however, they both began to open up to each other.
Lachlan was a tough nut to crack. He was quiet and withdrawn. Despite being a rugby star, he valued his privacy and didn't really care for being in the spotlight. His past was painful and definitely shaped who he was today. I liked him, but did so cautiously because I wasn't sure how things would unfold. But, damn, this man. The things he'd overcome broke my heart. The fact that he came out the other side a better, stronger man, made me melt. I just wanted to hug him and tell him everything would be alright.
Kayla and Lachlan's story wasn't an easy one. It had more ups and downs than the wildest roller coaster. But, my gods, it was gripping. The sexual tension between them was strong in the beginning. Once things progressed, the sex was hot as hell. I do love a good dirty talkin' Scot. But it's really the emotions and feels interwoven in the story that got me. The Play had its funny and lighthearted moments, but it also had some really emotional ones. I lost track of how many times this book made me cry. Actually, cry isn't even the right word to use here. I sobbed. There was just something about these two that was as magical as it was complicated and I loved them. Yes, there were times I wanted to chuck my iPad across the room because I was frustrated with the direction the story went, but that's all part of a great reading experience for me. It's how I know I'm totally invested in the characters and their relationship.
The Play is a long book, but it didn't read like one if that makes sense. Even though it took me a little longer to get through it than most of the books I read, it wasn't because I was struggling with the story or the length of it. It was simply because I was savoring every word, every emotion. I didn't want it to end. I loved Kayla and Lachlan. I enjoyed getting more of Linden and Steph and Bram and Nicola. It really was the total package. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. You'll probably want some tissues and an adult beverage of your choice to go along with it.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Ah, Lachlan. Orphaned at age 5, going through the foster system and seeing some horrors from that, drug addiction and watching his friend die in front of him... he was set up for failure, but thankfully the MacGregor's didn't give up on him, even after he stole from them to support his drug habit. But he never quite properly dealt with all of that. He thinks he's better, but he's not really.
And Kayla, who was a maneater for a while, but has made a celibacy vow... she's not quite sure what she's looking for, but the one-night stands haven't been doing it for her anymore. And then she meets Lachlan, because Bram's charity idea needs PR, and her newspaper thinks Lachlan would be more interesting to focus on since he's a professional rugby player back home. So she spends time with him, gets to know him... when he has very little time left in San Fran, they hook up and it's explosive. After a weekend away, he's supposed to go back home, but he's not quite ready to leave Kayla, so he buys her a ticket to go back home with him.
They go back home and things appear to be good, but Lachlan's demons haven't been purged, and they become a real issue. About the same time, problems at home force Kayla to return.
Things finally work themselves out, but it takes a bit to get there. Good story.
I listened to this, and both narrators did a decent job. I will say that the girl's Scottish accent was horrible, but the Scottish guy's American accent was pretty good.
And Kayla, who was a maneater for a while, but has made a celibacy vow... she's not quite sure what she's looking for, but the one-night stands haven't been doing it for her anymore. And then she meets Lachlan, because Bram's charity idea needs PR, and her newspaper thinks Lachlan would be more interesting to focus on since he's a professional rugby player back home. So she spends time with him, gets to know him... when he has very little time left in San Fran, they hook up and it's explosive. After a weekend away, he's supposed to go back home, but he's not quite ready to leave Kayla, so he buys her a ticket to go back home with him.
They go back home and things appear to be good, but Lachlan's demons haven't been purged, and they become a real issue. About the same time, problems at home force Kayla to return.
Things finally work themselves out, but it takes a bit to get there. Good story.
I listened to this, and both narrators did a decent job. I will say that the girl's Scottish accent was horrible, but the Scottish guy's American accent was pretty good.
Oh, love.
I truly have no words, and if you’ve read my other reviews of Karina’s work, then you know I usually have many.
If you’re considering this book, read it.
I truly have no words, and if you’ve read my other reviews of Karina’s work, then you know I usually have many.
If you’re considering this book, read it.
This was a cute easy read, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon when you don't want to give anything much thought. The characters were likable, the story/plot was cute and simple with very little angst. It is what it is, a cute, slightly steamy romance