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Blurb

He’s showing me far more than he should.

The one time I choose to be unpredictable, I find myself practically naked on a ranch, face-to-face with a breathtakingly gorgeous—and completely naked—man.

Yet despite his chiseled body and wicked smile—one that makes following my rules feel optional—nothing will happen.

Why? Because I, Audrey Van, don’t know how to have fun.

I have a doctorate, zero parking tickets, and even fewer hangovers. I’m the epitome of boring … and I’m over it. Luckily, I found someone to help me tackle my whimsy list.

There’s just one problem. It’s Brooks Dempsey.

The ridiculously hot mixed martial artist is a walking bad decision, gift wrapped in broad shoulders and the promise of a good time. Red flags wave everywhere. He’s exactly what girls like me are trained to avoid.

But who better to teach me how to flirt, defend myself, and explore other things than the man who does it best?

Afternoons in the ring turn into nights beneath the stars. Before I know it, my heart is on the ropes—and it’s about to get pummeled.

Falling for the sinful charmer wasn’t a part of my plan. I just hope the old me doesn’t get the last laugh.

 

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Review

4 stars

A sexy and fun friends-with-benefits romance, I loved this book.

This is the third book in Locke’s Play Me series, and there is some character crossover, but it can easily stand alone.

Audrey is a good girl. She’s the quiet, more reserved member of her girl group, and she’s on a mission to change that. She has travelled to a friend’s cabin, taking time out from her everyday life to be a little wild for once. Brooks is an MMA fighter who is on break and helping out on a friend’s farm where Audrey is staying. He is instantly smitten and wastes no time inserting himself into her life, and when he accidentally sees Audrey’s ‘whimsy list’ of wild things she wants to accomplish, he gallantly offers to help her out.

“If we do this, we do it my way,” he says, studying me.
“What does that mean?”
“That means that for the next week, you’re mine.”

It’s fun and flirtatious, and I loved these two together from the start. Their chemistry is immediate, full of flirting, teasing and banter, and they don’t hide their attraction to each other. And when Brooks makes good on his promise, the sexy time is scorching! They are compatible on every level, and I loved how Brooks helps Audrey come out of her shell in so many ways

“When I’m with you,” she says softly, her chest rising and falling in tempo with mine. “I feel free. I can be whoever I want. Say things, do things…act on things I’ve never been able to express in my life. Thank you for that.”

I loved Audrey! She goes on quite the journey in this book, and watching her be strong, realise her worth and stand up for herself made me so damn proud of her. And Brooks is such a great hero, a sexy, dirty-talking charmer, he’s got a heart of gold, and is such a good guy! Though they plan to keep emotions out of it, they fall for each other naturally and easily, and I loved watching them come together.

“You are the kind of girl who levels my world,” he says smoothly. “And I’m the kind of man who decimates yours. We can do this.”

Back in the real world, though, their lives are so different, and they have some huge challenges to overcome, including the complication that Audrey’s brother is Brooks’ nemesis, and there is seriously bad blood between them. The drama adds tension, but it’s handled well without overwhelming the romance, and I loved seeing how it all played out as these two find their happy ending.

This is an easy, feel-good read that’s sweet, sexy, and full of charm — and it left me smiling.

4 stars.

An Advanced Reader Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.

 

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