About Played:
Title: Played
Author: Clare James
Publisher: Entangled Brazen
Release Date: October 19, 2015
Series: Elite PR #2
Genre: Contemporary Romance
ISBN: 9781633754515
Play. Or be played.
The music should be enough. End of story. But Aaron Major is finding out it’s not, and now his
agent has hired a firm of suits to help launch his debut album, turning his life into a goddamn
circus. Smile here. Play there. Be nice. Well, screw that. If Aaron wanted to spend his time
shaking hands and kissing babies, he would’ve gone into politics.
Helping launch the career of country singer Aaron Major should be a cakewalk for PR pro
Melody Sharp. Aaron is charming, sexy, and oh-so-appealing when he’s on stage. Off stage,
though, he’s her worst nightmare. A stubborn, ornery, reclusive nightmare without a lick of
business-or fashion-sense. The only way he’s going to make it in music is with a serious
makeover-and quite possibly a personality transplant.
Soon, they’re engaged in a game of give and take, and though it’s Melody calling the shots, it’s
Aaron who holds all control…
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Review:
With a hint of naughtiness and a whole lotta sass, this scintillating romance is as swoon-worthy as it sounds. The backstory smoothly provides readers with enough information about the well-developed lovers without slowing the pace or losing focus of the current events. The hero and heroine have a deep physical attraction, and their emotional connection becomes just as strong over time. I was pleased with how they each were able to be a part of the relationship without losing focus on their individual dreams, all while showing mutual respect and making time for each other. The development is believable, and the story unfolded nicely.
The climax isn’t overly dramatic, and is right on target with the feel of the story. I was more than pleased with the dialogue, and the sex scenes have just enough heat to appeal to a variety of preferences. I can’t wait to read more from the author, and I especially want more from Melody and Aaron.
Kudos to James!
Rating system: Cups of coffee – the less the better
0: You won’t need any coffee to stay up for this one. It’s intriguing enough all on its own.
1: You’ll stay up late, but not all night. Brew one cup.
2: You’ll read as long as you’re not tired. If you are, two cups should do the trick.
3: I hope you got plenty of rest; you’ll need it, or at least 3 cups.
4: If the cable goes out, read the book. It’s better than nothing, I guess. Oh, don’t forget your brew!
5: Find anything else to do- it doesn’t matter what it is. Don’t waste your coffee. Too much caffeine is bad for you.
My rating: 0 cups of coffee
About Clare James:
Clare James writes contemporary romance and new adult novels with spunky heroines and
sexier-than-sin heroes. Her books have made several best-selling lists including the tender love
stories in the Impossible Love series; the steamy romantic comedy Dirty Little Lies; and the
touching family drama Wednesday. She’s also the author of a new series with Entangled’s
Brazen line about the women of Elite PR and their very naughty clients. The first two books in
the series are out now!
A former dancer, Clare still loves to get her groove on – mostly to work off her beloved
cupcakes and red wine. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and young son, and is always
on social media chatting with readers.
Connect with Clare: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads
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