Body Check by Deirdre Martin { Review}

Body Check

{ New York Blades #1}

by Deirdre Martin

Paperback, 336 pages

Published February 25th 2003 by Jove

This game's going into overtime. 

Janna MacNeil is a publicist on a mission to change the image of the bad boys of hockey: the Stanley Cup Champion New York Blades.

Ty Gallagher is a captain on a mission— to get his team to win the Cup again... at any cost. His determination is legendary, as well as his unwillingness to toe the corporate line.

When the persistent publicist and the sttubborn captain butt heads, it's hard enough to crack the ice. But they may end up melting it instead...

First Line(s): Not many women could boast bossing around a locker room full of buff,baked jocks as part of their job description,but then again,there were'nt many women with a job like Janna MacNeil's.

My Review: Fun, witty, and real!
If you like a sports theme in your romance novels pick this book up now! I am finding myself on a major contemporary romance right now and it's even better if you throw in a hunky sports player.

I love that this series has 11 books already in it so there is no waiting involved... they are all just waiting for me to get my hot little hands on them and trust me I will be continuing this series.

My Rating:

Once again I am behind in a whole lot of my reviews. The books I chose to pick up on my own free will will have short and to the point reviews. By doing this I can give my full attention to the books I am reviewing for authors/publishers.
Thanks for your understanding!

 Until next time... Happy Reading!

Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton { Review}

Taking a Shot

 { Play by Play Series #3 }

By Jaci Burton

Trade Paperback, 309 pages

Published March 6th 2012 by Berkley Heat

If you want to score, you have to get in the game... The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock-even one as hot as Ty.
Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, becomes a regular. He senses that Jenna wants to do something more with her life. And as he gains her trust, the passion between them grows, as does Ty's insistence that Jenna should start living for herself. With his encouragement, Jenna starts to believe it, too...
But first, Jenna has to figure out what she wants, what she needs, who she loves, and if she has the passion and pride to take a shot at having it all-including Ty...

First Line(s): Jenna Riley wanted nothing to do with sports.

Favorte Line(s): “It's in our genetics. It's why women are the master species. We give birth and we can walk in heels.” 

MyReview: I read this book in one sitting ( okay maybe 2 or 3) but the book was finised in about 6 hours (total).

If that doesn't tell you how much I enjoyed Taking a Shot than I don't know what will!!

I loved Ty!! He pushed when Jenna needed to be pushed andhe stepped back when Jenna needed to realize/figure out her... well... her crap!! Jenna was moody and snapy, which I assume would make most readers not care for her. I foun her to be real, refreshing and a bit like me.....eeeeek!

Jaci Burton's Play by Play serie is ah-mazng! The next installment in this series is Playing to Win due out Septemeber 4, 2012  ( way too long away!)

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Until next time... Happy Reading!

Game for Love by Bella Andre { Review }

Game For Love

(Bad Boys of Football #3)

by Bella Andre 

Kindle Edition, 202 pages

Published December 13th 2010

In a relationship built on lies...the only truth is their feelings for each other.

To fulfill his grandmother's dying wish, linebacker Cole Taylor must find and marry a good girl. First grade teacher Anna Davis fits the bill perfectly. Their deal is simple: If she'll be his temporary wife, he'll give her more pleasure than she ever imagined was possible.

Only, love is the ultimate game-changer.

First Line(s): " All I've ever wanted for you is true love, Cole".

My Review: You get your romance story. You get your sexy smutty scenes. Game for Anything is a safe book if your looking for medium heat. One man/ One female.


The storyline was quick and fast to read but it was a tad predictable.... yes, most romances are!


This book won't go down as an all time favorite but it was enjoyable

My Rating:  

Until next time... Happy Reading!

Game for Seduction by Bella Andre { Review }

Game for Seduction
{ The Bad Boys of Football #2}
by Bella Andre

Paperback, 304 pages

Published June 30th 2009 by Pocket

The daughter of a powerful sports agent, Melissa McKnight has harbored lust-filled fantasies for Dominic DiMarco ever since she was an awkward teenager. Now Melissa's a beautiful, tenacious associate in her father's firm, and being around to-die-for hard-bodies is all in a day's work.

First Line(s): "Dominic DiMarco is seriously hot, " the makeup artist said, fanning herself.

My Review:
 Game for Seduction is a quick, sexy, easy read. In fact I had this book done in a day ( and this is with 4 kids, wow).
I noticed Game for Seduction does fall in line with Game for Anything in that it lacks football action but what you miss on the field, Bella Andre more than makes up in the steamy sex scenes.

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 Until next time... Happy Reading!

Changing the Game by Jaci Burton {Review}

Changing the Game

{Play by Play Series #2}

by Jaci Burton

Trade Paperback, 299 pages

Published August 2nd 2011 by Berkley Heat

Most people play by the rules. Gavin and Liz aren't most people....

Win at any cost. That's always been the mantra of sports agent Liz Darnell. When she carries things too far and risks losing her number-one client, baseball pro Gavin Riley, Liz realizes that she'll have to work extra innings to win him back. It might not be too much of a stretch. She's had a thing for this player's moves since she first laid eyes on him, and by the looks of it, he wants her just as bad.

Gavin's more than ready—especially when Liz is offering herself as part of the bargain. And as much of her as Gavin wants. For added thrills, he decides to throw a little curve ball Liz's way to see just how far she's truly willing to go to keep him as a client. But when love unexpectedly enters the playing field, neither Liz nor Gavin are ready for the biggest game-changer of them all.

First Line: Gavin Riley knew Elizabeth Darnell had been avoiding him for the past several months.

Favorite Line: “Sometimes your world falls apart. And it’s okay for you to let people in and let them see you crumble”

My Review: First and foremost let's take a moment to stare and woo and ahhh over another hot cover for Jaci Burton. Grrr baby grrr!
My feelings and thoughts on Changing the Game fall along the same lines as the 1st book in this series... The Perfect Play.

Fast, hot and steamy.... perfect book! Make sure to keep a cold towel, ice water or heck even the whole ice bucket close by when reading this book. It will help cool you down!

I'm looking forward to getting my hand on the 3rd book in this series, Taking a Shot.

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Until next time...Happy Reading!

The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton {Review}

The Perfect Play

(Play by Play #1)
by Jaci Burton

Trade Paperback, 336 pages
Published February 1st 2011 by Berkley Heat

From the national bestselling author of Riding the Night comes an erotic story about love and the games people play.

The last thing event planner Tara Lincoln needs is the jet-set lifestyle of a football pro like Mick Riley; even though their steamy and passionate one-night stand proved that Mick is an all-star-both on the field and in the bedroom.

Tara played the game of love once and lost big, and she doesn't intend to put herself out there again, especially with a certified heartbreaker. But when Mick sets his mind to win, nothing will stop him. And he has the perfect play in mind to catch this sultry vixen.

First Line(s): Sweat dripped down Mick Riley's face and arms. The field workout he'd just endured had kicked his ever-lovin' ass.

Favorite Line(s): "When you love someone, it's your job to protect them. And I didn't do my job."Page 279

My Review: This is my first book by Jaci Burton ( please don't throw stuff at me) but it won't be my last. Yummy yummy! I mean the cover alone should get you to read this book, you did see it, right? RIGHT??!!!

With Mick and Tara you get an intense, erotic and an emotional ( very raw and real) relationship. J. Burton was able to make Mick so down to earth even with his celebrity status, it was refreshing. I loved how J. Burton was able to write about everyday challenges one would find in a relationship, including Nathan, Tara's teenage son. I was thankful that there was just enough Nathan in the story without taking away from the steam factor of the novel.

I can not wait to read the next book in the series, Changing the Game.

So nice to be able to finally check this book off my TBR list and after reading it I am ashamed it sat there for so long.

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2012 Sports Romance Reading Challenge

Batter Up!

This year Crazy Book Slut is hosting 2012 Sports Romance Reading Challenge.

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The rules are simple and there are only 2

Challenge does NOT start until January 1, 2012

and please make a post about this challenge linking back to this post

Crossover's with other challenges are okay, ebooks are okay!

Levels:

Pee Wee: 1-3 books

Jr. Varsity: 4-7 books

Varsity: 8-11 books

Pro: anything over 11 books

Bookmark this post to come back and see what books I read in 2012.

If you can click on the title below it means the review has gone live. If not it means the book has not been read and or reviewed... stay tuned

1. Game for Anything by Bella Andre

2. Game for Seduction by Bella Andre

3. Game for Love by Bella Andre
4. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton

5. Changing the Game by Jaci Burton
6. Body Check by Deirdre Martin
7. Squeeze Play by Kate Angell

Until next time...Happy Reading!