Waiting on Wednesday: Playing to Win

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating!

This week I am not so patiently waiting for....

Playing to Win 

{ Play by Play Series #4}

by Jaci Burton

Cole Riley’s a hot headed football player who has put his career on the line with his off field behavior. Consultant Savannah Brooks comes on board to save his image—and to get his game on the right track. When two opposing forces collide, there’s bound to be sparks.

Playing to Win is due to hit the shelves on September 4 2012.

What book are you waiting on?

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!

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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Until next time...Happy Reading!