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starbelle's review against another edition
4.0
Cullen Carmichael. Wow. I loved him so much. His confidence was so hot and he had such a great story. I definitely think he's the better brother. I loved how he went after Wynn and he understood how she felt and knew what she needed. I think it was just such a cute story overall, especially how he planned everything at the end as a big surprise. I really love getting to hear about how everyone else from previous stories is doing as well. I'm still not a fan of Callan, but I liked his part in this book.
Great last book of the series.
Great last book of the series.
fictionarymind's review against another edition
2.0
2,5 stars.
It's sad when a story has potential, when you wish for it to better than the previous books in the series bc this series' first 2 books with Malcolm and Rachel were amazing. The writing was good.
But here and the past books in this series has been disappointing. Although I like the characters, too many things are off.
Here, our heroine was quite flat. Not exciting and a tad boring.
The hero, Cullen, he was mysterious to begin with, it was nice seeing that he had had some interest in her, and it wasn't totally insta-love. I don't have anything against insta-love, it can just be too much and too sappy. So the heroine, Wynn flies to Vegas the the gambler, some nice conversations, but the dialogues weren't complete all the time and it also fell flat with me.
I don't know what causes my dislike, I see some reviews that adore the book.
I won't quit Katy Evans bc I looooved Malcolm and Rachel's book and absolutely LOVED the white house books. Hopefully this will change.
It's sad when a story has potential, when you wish for it to better than the previous books in the series bc this series' first 2 books with Malcolm and Rachel were amazing. The writing was good.
But here and the past books in this series has been disappointing. Although I like the characters, too many things are off.
Here, our heroine was quite flat. Not exciting and a tad boring.
The hero, Cullen, he was mysterious to begin with, it was nice seeing that he had had some interest in her, and it wasn't totally insta-love. I don't have anything against insta-love, it can just be too much and too sappy. So the heroine, Wynn flies to Vegas the the gambler, some nice conversations, but the dialogues weren't complete all the time and it also fell flat with me.
I don't know what causes my dislike, I see some reviews that adore the book.
I won't quit Katy Evans bc I looooved Malcolm and Rachel's book and absolutely LOVED the white house books. Hopefully this will change.
loverofromance's review against another edition
5.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Playboy was such a surprise of a read for me and yes I am back to reading Katy Evans. I have neglected this author recently, and I think part of it is I just haven’t seen her writing around so I have completely spaced in reading the books I have yet to read from her. I wonder if she will be returning soon as I see she is rebranding her covers (which I have mixed feelings about) but I haven’t really seen much about if she is taking a break from writing or if she is gone for good. I hope she is just taking a break though, as I just adore her work. I won’t lie that I was nervous to read Playboy, because I remember reading Womanizer and I didn’t necessarily love that one. So I didn’t know what to expect going into Playboy especially since I don’t remember this book going around hardly when it was released or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention lol BUT this book blew my mind out of the WATER!! It was everything I wanted and more. The blurb is vague and kind confusing though so I was on the fence for a bit as it’s been on my library shelf in Libby for a little while. But I just had an urge to pick it up, and this book was so addictive.
Summary
Wynn Watson, is recovering from a breakup with a man that broke her heart and now is serial dating. Her current date, is taking her to an underground gambling table, what she doesn’t expect is to be drawn into the magnetism of infamous professional poker player Cullen Carmichael aka Playboy, but also happens to be her best friends future brother in law. In their first meeting, there is an intensity and raw attraction between them. But when her date gambles her in a game of poker and he loses, she is now Cullen’s. But Cullen surprises her by just having her be his date for the evening and showing her the tricks to playing poker. When Cullen realizes she is his good luck charm, they come to an arrangement, she spends the weekend with him in Vegas while he will attend with her at her art exhibit as there is a debate between them on whether gambling vs the visual arts has a higher quality to it. As Wynn takes a chance on Cullen, as he treats her to the pleasures and exotic delights that can be found in the city of Sin, there is a deep resounding love that is formed between them. But will past fears and reservations keep them from capitalizing on the intense love they have found in each other’s arms?
What I Loved
I just know that my review could ever come close to portraying how amazing this story was for me or give this book the justice upon which it deserves. There was so much beauty and love contained in this book and its definitely a favorite of mine. I was floored by this book and while it doesn’t match to my love of Remy and his story, this tops all the books in the Manwhore series and that is saying a lot (and for those of you who remember Manwhore and M+1 know exactly how incredible those books were) but there something so poignant about this book that I just didn’t expect. I honestly thought that the hero was the typical playboy, but he surprised me as he is the one solid in the foundation of the relationship and fighting for something more than just a casual fling. He wants love and the whole package long term., He has a past and some struggles. He has found his passion and is not ashamed of what he is good at and makes very good money with. He has this assurance in himself that is sexy as sin. Then we have our heroine, Wynn. She has had some heartbreaking struggles. She isn’t able to physically have children, she got hurt by a man she was with for four years and has major commitment issues. She has a passion for art but she is also spontaneous and full of life and sensuality. I love how she handles our hero especially in the first half of the story. I really felt that she is such a honest breath of fresh air heroine who is easy to relate with. There is a journey that these two go on, of self discovery and learning to fight for real love. Its not easy though, the heroine has some issues that she needs to work through, but that moment when she realizes what she has with Cullen, was simply beautiful. And the ending….my HEART was so LOST in the story and I didn’t want to leave. Buckets of happy tears as it really brings the story full circle and had such a satisfying finale.
What I Struggled With
I do wish that the heroine had fought for the hero a bit earlier and not been so hesitant but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all.
Overall View
Playboy is a badass charming contemporary read that will deliver 100% to its readers,. A poignant romance that will deliver in the feels, surrounding you will thrills and joys, guaranteed to having you cheer these two on towards their journey to their happy ever after! Cullen Carmichael has my HEART and SOUL!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
When bringing the poker face to the table, Cullen knows how to keep it calm, but also bring the fire within Wynn and win big time…
First Impressions
Playboy was such a surprise of a read for me and yes I am back to reading Katy Evans. I have neglected this author recently, and I think part of it is I just haven’t seen her writing around so I have completely spaced in reading the books I have yet to read from her. I wonder if she will be returning soon as I see she is rebranding her covers (which I have mixed feelings about) but I haven’t really seen much about if she is taking a break from writing or if she is gone for good. I hope she is just taking a break though, as I just adore her work. I won’t lie that I was nervous to read Playboy, because I remember reading Womanizer and I didn’t necessarily love that one. So I didn’t know what to expect going into Playboy especially since I don’t remember this book going around hardly when it was released or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention lol BUT this book blew my mind out of the WATER!! It was everything I wanted and more. The blurb is vague and kind confusing though so I was on the fence for a bit as it’s been on my library shelf in Libby for a little while. But I just had an urge to pick it up, and this book was so addictive.
I feel . . . like the world just disappeared around us . . . like we’re on the verge of a zombie apocalypse but we’re not scared because we have each other. Even if we turned, we’d find our way together.
Summary
Wynn Watson, is recovering from a breakup with a man that broke her heart and now is serial dating. Her current date, is taking her to an underground gambling table, what she doesn’t expect is to be drawn into the magnetism of infamous professional poker player Cullen Carmichael aka Playboy, but also happens to be her best friends future brother in law. In their first meeting, there is an intensity and raw attraction between them. But when her date gambles her in a game of poker and he loses, she is now Cullen’s. But Cullen surprises her by just having her be his date for the evening and showing her the tricks to playing poker. When Cullen realizes she is his good luck charm, they come to an arrangement, she spends the weekend with him in Vegas while he will attend with her at her art exhibit as there is a debate between them on whether gambling vs the visual arts has a higher quality to it. As Wynn takes a chance on Cullen, as he treats her to the pleasures and exotic delights that can be found in the city of Sin, there is a deep resounding love that is formed between them. But will past fears and reservations keep them from capitalizing on the intense love they have found in each other’s arms?
People don’t really know how addictive love is until they fall. Once you’re in, you crave the feeling like a drug and you feel lost without it.
What I Loved
I just know that my review could ever come close to portraying how amazing this story was for me or give this book the justice upon which it deserves. There was so much beauty and love contained in this book and its definitely a favorite of mine. I was floored by this book and while it doesn’t match to my love of Remy and his story, this tops all the books in the Manwhore series and that is saying a lot (and for those of you who remember Manwhore and M+1 know exactly how incredible those books were) but there something so poignant about this book that I just didn’t expect. I honestly thought that the hero was the typical playboy, but he surprised me as he is the one solid in the foundation of the relationship and fighting for something more than just a casual fling. He wants love and the whole package long term., He has a past and some struggles. He has found his passion and is not ashamed of what he is good at and makes very good money with. He has this assurance in himself that is sexy as sin. Then we have our heroine, Wynn. She has had some heartbreaking struggles. She isn’t able to physically have children, she got hurt by a man she was with for four years and has major commitment issues. She has a passion for art but she is also spontaneous and full of life and sensuality. I love how she handles our hero especially in the first half of the story. I really felt that she is such a honest breath of fresh air heroine who is easy to relate with. There is a journey that these two go on, of self discovery and learning to fight for real love. Its not easy though, the heroine has some issues that she needs to work through, but that moment when she realizes what she has with Cullen, was simply beautiful. And the ending….my HEART was so LOST in the story and I didn’t want to leave. Buckets of happy tears as it really brings the story full circle and had such a satisfying finale.
I’m in deep and drowning. Cullen is a different kind of danger, a precipice of uncertainty that promises to leave me awakened and alive.
What I Struggled With
I do wish that the heroine had fought for the hero a bit earlier and not been so hesitant but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all.
I won our bet but I also won something more. I won the man, a man who chose me.
Overall View
Playboy is a badass charming contemporary read that will deliver 100% to its readers,. A poignant romance that will deliver in the feels, surrounding you will thrills and joys, guaranteed to having you cheer these two on towards their journey to their happy ever after! Cullen Carmichael has my HEART and SOUL!
This feels so different than anything else I’ve ever had in my life. This is real love. Real and honest. It’s love, the kind that moves mountains.
giulia_acobac's review against another edition
2.0
It was more a 2.5 stars than 3... i didn’t enjoy it
fsmeurinne's review against another edition
5.0
Poker meets love and all bets are on.
Wow, well I wasn't expecting this kind of chemistry not only physically but in everything, it was off the charts, this is Cullen and Wynn's story and let me tell you it was beyond of what I thought it would be. Have a poker playboy and a girl who just wants nothing to do with love and sparks fly. Katy Evans did an amazing job plotting their story. A 5 burning stars!
Wow, well I wasn't expecting this kind of chemistry not only physically but in everything, it was off the charts, this is Cullen and Wynn's story and let me tell you it was beyond of what I thought it would be. Have a poker playboy and a girl who just wants nothing to do with love and sparks fly. Katy Evans did an amazing job plotting their story. A 5 burning stars!
neaslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I'm gonna miss this series a lot, I loved it so so much
rohina_sharma's review against another edition
5.0
He’s exactly what I need but not at all what I expected. Just when I thought this series could not get any better Katy Evans dropped this Silver-Eyes bomb and the Redhead Queen in my lap and POOF!
I'm a goner.
Again.
I'm going to keep this review short because if don't then I'll end up writing an essay and this is one series I can keep on talking about FOREVER!
The world that Evans has created in the Manwhore Series is like a guilty pleasure, where you are actually not guilty of indulging in and once you are in, it is hard to pull yourself out and I for one, am a frequent visitor of this world. So like the crazy fanatic I am, I read the entire series all over again before starting with Playboy.
Okay, so I might have read Rachel and Saint's story again after I finished this GAHH!!! Those two are my OGs.
Playboy was entertaining, engaging, enticing and steamy and like I said, as it is with this world created I was sucked into the story from the get-go.
The Silver-Eyed man, also known as Cullen Carmichael a.k.a our resident Playboy and gambler, has had his sights on Wynn from the moment he saw her and has been waiting for her patiently so that he could make his move.
Wynn Watson, the fiery redhead was going through a bad break-up when she first laid eyes on Cullen and actually saw him and as they say, it was a roller coaster ride from then on.
Cullen and Wynn were such a dynamic couple. Individually they were bright but together they burned like the brightest star.
From the moment their eyes met their chemistry and passion was intense and mix in the bet and the growing attraction between the two... WOWZA!
I could not take my eyes away from the screen.
This feels so different than anything else I’ve ever had in my life. This is real love. Real and honest. It’s love, the kind that moves mountains. What had started out as a game, a tempory solution became something permanent and more than these two had imagined or bargained for.
Every little piece, every little character in this book was perfect for the story. They all gelled in so well together. There were bonds that had been forged for years and new bonds were joining in so seamlessly as if they were already there from the start.
And don't even get me started on the ending. I did not see that coming but just when I thought the ending couldn't get better Katy gave us an epilogue and it was EVERYTHING I could have hoped and asked for.
I can never recommend Katy Evans and this series enough, so if you are yet to read this, don't think, just do it. Trust me.
4.5 Stars!
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bookaddict_fanatic's review
5.0
This book right here is why I LOVE Katy's mad writing skills!!! I was so spellbound by Cullen and Wynn that I devoured page after page from beginning to end. Cullen aka Playboy was EVERYTHING.... sexy as sin, hot as hell and swoon-worthy beyond belief! Wynn is a beautiful woman who wants the dream.... marriage, a husband and kids but she feels that it's just a DREAM! What happens when a bet becomes so much more? When the player might just be playing for KEEPS? Grab this read so you can be seduced by the PLAYBOY!
jefener's review
4.0
So good! I like this one better than Callan and Olivia's boring romance. There was just enough drama and playful banter and cuteness overload and I loved it.
You can tell the characters meshed too well and so the author had to create some kind of drama to help them get to the climax. That created drama was Wynn getting mad that some drunk girl hit on Cullen at a concert and he didnt automatically like rudely brush her off. He did brush her off but he wasnt an ass anout it and so Wynn took that as an insult. Really??? It totally came out of nowhere and made absolutely no sense. She joked about him messing with other girls before her the whole time and he did gently let the drunk girl down but that was cause enough to get angry still? wth??
I do like that he basically alluded why do I have to tell someone that I am with you when I have been all over you this entire time. Why did YOU tell her to back of of YOUR MAN. (u go cullen. U tell her)
Anyway happy ending. I loved them both. It was still one of the better Katy Evans books (Ladies Man is still the best) :)
You can tell the characters meshed too well and so the author had to create some kind of drama to help them get to the climax. That created drama was Wynn getting mad that some drunk girl hit on Cullen at a concert and he didnt automatically like rudely brush her off. He did brush her off but he wasnt an ass anout it and so Wynn took that as an insult. Really??? It totally came out of nowhere and made absolutely no sense. She joked about him messing with other girls before her the whole time and he did gently let the drunk girl down but that was cause enough to get angry still? wth??
I do like that he basically alluded why do I have to tell someone that I am with you when I have been all over you this entire time. Why did YOU tell her to back of of YOUR MAN. (u go cullen. U tell her)
Anyway happy ending. I loved them both. It was still one of the better Katy Evans books (Ladies Man is still the best) :)
mayakenney1's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0