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Playboy Pilot by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland

5.0

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Playboy Pilot is the third installment in Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward's Cocky Bastard Series. It's a complete standalone. The only thing tying the books together is that the characters meet on a chance encounter.

"Sometimes the things we hold onto the tightest are the things we most need to set free."

Kendall Sparks needs to get away. In the opening scene of the book she's in an airport bar, not sure of her destination. The only thing she's sure of is that she needs to get away from reality and clear her mind. Kendall meets the charismatic Carter in the bar and he helps guide her decision on where to travel to, hoping she'll take his advice.

Carter is set in his ways as a man dedicated to his job, traveling whenever needed, and sleeping with whomever peaked his interest at his next stop. Meeting Kendall is a complete game-changer for him, and he won't stop until she can see that for herself.

"Stay in the moment with me, Kendall."

Kendall and Carter have such an amazing relationship. They're both guarding their hearts, but are willing to try to open them up as well. Carter brings Kendall into his world at home in South Florida and what she finds is endearing and draws her to him more. The only stop for her is his former playboy status. Vi and Penelope take us on a fantastic trip with this story!

"Maybe we see a little of ourselves in each other. We're two wrongs that somehow make a right. Inseparable we're miserable, but together...we somehow work."

It's awesome to read a new story from a writing team that's always fresh and fun. Vi and Penelope consistently bring the funny and passion, but they don't ever forget the hard messages as well. Carter and Kendall's banter is expertly written for the utmost satisfaction. I almost forgot to mention the soundtrack. Vi and Penelope wrote songs from The Beatles into the story and that really touched on a personal note for me. The Cocky Bastard Series can do no wrong!