bookstoashes's review against another edition
3.0
3 Stars!
Still questioning why I read erotica when I find them bad 9/10 times.
Thankfully this book wasn't too bad. I found Mick (male protagonist/romance interest) to be a decent guy, which is hard to come by in erotica (most are written as huge jerks).
Tara (the female protagonist/love interest) was the one reason why I didn't enjoy this book much. She jumped to conclusions WAY too fast. Instead of talking to Mick she would assume something and get upset at him for it despite him doing NOTHING wrong which just annoyed me to no end.
Nathan (Tara's son) was probably one of the best characters, he was super sweet and I really appreciated having a MC who actually had a child going into a new relationship because that's not something you see a lot in books.
Side note; if I actually enjoyed sports I might enjoy this series even more, so if you're interested in sports AND sex (though thankfully not at the same time), then you're in luck.
Am I continuing this series? Yes.
Will I regret it? Most likely, but I'm a sucker for trash erotica.
Still questioning why I read erotica when I find them bad 9/10 times.
Thankfully this book wasn't too bad. I found Mick (male protagonist/romance interest) to be a decent guy, which is hard to come by in erotica (most are written as huge jerks).
Tara (the female protagonist/love interest) was the one reason why I didn't enjoy this book much. She jumped to conclusions WAY too fast. Instead of talking to Mick she would assume something and get upset at him for it despite him doing NOTHING wrong which just annoyed me to no end.
Nathan (Tara's son) was probably one of the best characters, he was super sweet and I really appreciated having a MC who actually had a child going into a new relationship because that's not something you see a lot in books.
Side note; if I actually enjoyed sports I might enjoy this series even more, so if you're interested in sports AND sex (though thankfully not at the same time), then you're in luck.
Am I continuing this series? Yes.
Will I regret it? Most likely, but I'm a sucker for trash erotica.
wondygal's review against another edition
2.0
a bowl of bland. devoid of conflict or interesting characters or interesting anything, really.
jdye6529's review against another edition
4.0
Not a bad spicy romance. As is typical with such books you sort of knew when the fights and break ups would occur but it was still a fun read. Not the greatest book ever by any means but definitely a good one for the genre. Plus I love sports so that was fun.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
The Perfect Play
3 Stars
Synopsis:
Tara Lincoln has been unlucky in love and has no intention of becoming involved again, especially with a certified heartbreaker like football pro, Mick Riley. But Mick has his heart set on Tara and will allow nothing to get in his way. Can Mick and Tara overcome their differences?
Review:
It is necessary to preface this review with a disclaimer that I am not a huge fan of either contemporary romance or books that revolve around sport. I read this book because one of my Goodreads challenges required reading a book with an athlete hero.
As suspected, this book suffers from the customary flaw of most contemporary romances, i.e., what little conflict exists between the couple is based on a series of misunderstandings that could have easily been solved if they actually had a proper conversation instead of falling into bed at the drop of a hat.
The plot is predictable and the sex scenes are excessive and contribute absolutely nothing to the romance.
The characters, however, have definite potential. Mick is seriously sexy and caring, and Tara is single-minded and sweet, although she does have a tendency to over-analyze and whine every so often. The secondary characters are the real gems in the book, especially Mick’s brother Gavin (who has some of the best dialogue) and Mick’s agent, Liz whose bitchiness seems to conceal her softer side.
In sum, fans of erotica, sports romances and football will probably find this book entertaining. I may read the next book if only to find out how Liz redeems herself.
3 Stars
Synopsis:
Tara Lincoln has been unlucky in love and has no intention of becoming involved again, especially with a certified heartbreaker like football pro, Mick Riley. But Mick has his heart set on Tara and will allow nothing to get in his way. Can Mick and Tara overcome their differences?
Review:
It is necessary to preface this review with a disclaimer that I am not a huge fan of either contemporary romance or books that revolve around sport. I read this book because one of my Goodreads challenges required reading a book with an athlete hero.
As suspected, this book suffers from the customary flaw of most contemporary romances, i.e., what little conflict exists between the couple is based on a series of misunderstandings that could have easily been solved if they actually had a proper conversation instead of falling into bed at the drop of a hat.
The plot is predictable and the sex scenes are excessive and contribute absolutely nothing to the romance.
The characters, however, have definite potential. Mick is seriously sexy and caring, and Tara is single-minded and sweet, although she does have a tendency to over-analyze and whine every so often. The secondary characters are the real gems in the book, especially Mick’s brother Gavin (who has some of the best dialogue) and Mick’s agent, Liz whose bitchiness seems to conceal her softer side.
In sum, fans of erotica, sports romances and football will probably find this book entertaining. I may read the next book if only to find out how Liz redeems herself.
geo_ix's review against another edition
4.0
Such a nice story change to the others I've been reading, which are all basically office romances with the CEO's. Basically it's about a mildly successful party planner on the rise, and a successful NFL player. A great story, filled with passion
kloughlin's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Drug use, and Pregnancy
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
4.0
Bought for Myself (I mean really look at that cover)
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.25
Character Rating: 4.25
Hotness Rating: Off the CHARTS!
NOTE: Put on your big girl panties before reading because this is one hot, sexy read. I mean seriously sizzling about every other chapter :)
What I Loved: Mick and Tara rocked my socks off (to borrow Ashley's term) as a couple! They truly were sizzling chemistry personified! I think what I liked most was Tara's single parent story. I know plenty of single parent woman that date (or not date as the case may be) just like her. It was a bit refreshing to see a leading lady that rang real and true. I didn't always like her reactions to Mick but it fit with her personality and dating style! I also liked that Mick was flawed, real, down to earth despite his very high profile job!
What I Liked (and why i am immediately reading Changing the Game): The whole entire Riley family ROCKED! I can't even begin to understand how Jaci is going to reform a certain character (no spoilers) but I have no doubt she will. I am excited to see Gavin tamed and hoping the third book is about their sister.
What I would like to see more of (since I have no complaints): Can we get some short stories and/or books for Tara's friends? They were kind of her family and I really liked those ladies!
Why I gave it a 4.25: The Perfect Play was a perfect combination of story, romance, and hotness. The only reason it didn't get a 5 from me is the over use of 2 words I can't stand (c*ck and p*ssy) but honestly that is just a personal thing :) In other words, go out and get the book!
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.25
Character Rating: 4.25
Hotness Rating: Off the CHARTS!
NOTE: Put on your big girl panties before reading because this is one hot, sexy read. I mean seriously sizzling about every other chapter :)
What I Loved: Mick and Tara rocked my socks off (to borrow Ashley's term) as a couple! They truly were sizzling chemistry personified! I think what I liked most was Tara's single parent story. I know plenty of single parent woman that date (or not date as the case may be) just like her. It was a bit refreshing to see a leading lady that rang real and true. I didn't always like her reactions to Mick but it fit with her personality and dating style! I also liked that Mick was flawed, real, down to earth despite his very high profile job!
What I Liked (and why i am immediately reading Changing the Game): The whole entire Riley family ROCKED! I can't even begin to understand how Jaci is going to reform a certain character (no spoilers) but I have no doubt she will. I am excited to see Gavin tamed and hoping the third book is about their sister.
What I would like to see more of (since I have no complaints): Can we get some short stories and/or books for Tara's friends? They were kind of her family and I really liked those ladies!
Why I gave it a 4.25: The Perfect Play was a perfect combination of story, romance, and hotness. The only reason it didn't get a 5 from me is the over use of 2 words I can't stand (c*ck and p*ssy) but honestly that is just a personal thing :) In other words, go out and get the book!
sten89's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This book is quite smutty - not a bad thing, but there are a lot of hot and heavy scenes.
I enjoyed the fullness of the characters, and that both of the main characters had lived before before meeting each other.
I enjoyed the fullness of the characters, and that both of the main characters had lived before before meeting each other.
mefrost's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0