Pretty Little Player

Julie Kenner

Dec 2018 · Blackwell-Lyon Book 2 · Martini & Olive

About this ebook

Bedroom games are fine … but I need a woman who won’t play with my heart. 

After years in the military, I’ve faced down a lot of things, and there’s not much I shy away from. Except relationships. Because when you catch your wife in bed with another man, that tends to sour even the most hardened man against women.

When I was hired to keep surveillance on a woman with a checkered past, I went into the job anticipating the worst. But what I found was a woman who turned my head. Who made my blood heat and my body burn. A woman who made me feel alive again. 

A woman who was nothing like what I expected, but everything I wanted. A woman who, it turned out, needed my protection.  And wanted my touch.

And as the world fell out from under us, and everything I thought I knew shifted, there was only one reality I could hold onto—that the more I got to know her, the more I wanted her. 

But if I’m going to make her mine, I’ll have to not only keep her safe, I’ll have to prove to her that I’ve conquered my own fears and doubts. That I’m done looking into the past, and that all I want is a future—with her.

Ratings and reviews

After walking in on his wife having sex when he returned from a tour of duty he closed off his heart and made it his business to expose cheating women. Being in security it was easy to specialize and catch them whenever possible until he met Gracie. Things aren't what they seem and when all is revealed he may have to revise his attitude. Great fast read packed with action as this author is known for. Great friends, nice and steamy read. It's all good and a great read.

This is a fast read that I gobbled it right up. I also enjoyed cameos from some of the guys in the Man of the Month series. I really liked Cayden, but did his ex do a number on him with trusting women with his heart. Gracie was perfect for him because she brought out a new side to, but made him face his fears head on. This book had a little of everything heat, heart, humor, and suspense.

From the moment I read Lovely Little Liar, I was intrigued by the two Lyon brothers. And though I think that ultimately Connor is going to be my favorite, I was super excited to get my hands on Cayden's book as well. And I can honestly say that I wasn't disappointed. The story is intriguing and sweet, romantic and a little bit suspenseful. In a few words, it is a lovely short story, perfect to curl up with in your favorite reading spot. As I already mentioned above, I really enjoyed reading Caydon and Gracie's story even though I kind of guessed the plot from the beginning. There were still a few surprises here and there that kept my attention. And it didn't hurt that Caydon was a charmer with a broken heart and demons from his past. And of course, Gracie was the one woman who could put the pieces back together and heal the wound. In short this is a lovely short story, perfect for taking off your mind of a busy day. So be sure to check it out. As for me, I can't wait to get my hands on Connor's story. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the author

Julie Kenner, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author (aka J. Kenner and J.K. Beck) has published over forty novels and short stories in a variety of genres. Kenner is a two-time RITA finalist, the winner of Romantic Times' Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Contemporary Paranormal of 2001, the winner of the Reviewers International Organization's award for best romantic suspense of 2004 and best paranormal of 2005, and the winner of the National Readers' Choice Award for best mainstream book of 2005. Kenner writes a range of stories including sexy and quirky romances, young adult novels, chick lit suspense and paranormal mommy lit. Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom as Julie Kenner, is in development as a feature film with 1492 Pictures. She is also the author of the Stark Trilogy which includes the titles Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me as J. Kenner, is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.