Title: My Kinda Player
Author: Lacey Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Summer Sisters
AJ Summer witnessed four of her sisters fall in love and settle down. But not her. She’s stuck in a rut, destined to spend the rest of her life watching from the dugout, kissing frogs. Then one night, she meets a mysterious stranger, who makes her feel alive and realize she’s not as broken as she thought–until she wakes up alone.
Sawyer Randall lost everything in a split-second when a game-winning play resulted in a career-ending injury. Looking for a fresh start, he settles into the cozy beach town of Jupiter Bay. A chance meeting with a gorgeous woman leaves him restless and anxious for something he swore he’d never want again–love.
But sometimes Prince Charming isn’t who he seems. What happens when circumstances are misleading? Will their love be strong enough to see them through unscathed? Or will AJ be played by the player?
Sawyer Randall lost everything in a split-second when a game-winning play resulted in a career-ending injury. Looking for a fresh start, he settles into the cozy beach town of Jupiter Bay. A chance meeting with a gorgeous woman leaves him restless and anxious for something he swore he’d never want again–love.
But sometimes Prince Charming isn’t who he seems. What happens when circumstances are misleading? Will their love be strong enough to see them through unscathed? Or will AJ be played by the player?
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The house is dark as we enter from a mudroom. I pause to kick off my shoes, but don’t get very far when I’m pulled farther into the house. We pass an expansive kitchen, but I don’t have time to admire the appliances before we reach the living room. Moonlight filters through the windows along the back wall, giving off just enough light to see.
“Wow, this place is –” I start, but my words are cut off as I spin around and am claimed by his kiss.
His lips are urgent and dominating as his fingers thrust into my hair, gripping and holding my head tightly. He devours. He claims. That’s the only way to describe this most epic kiss. The kiss of all kisses. Holy hell, my entire body is alive, a reckless charge of electricity and desire.
Our lips remain locked, our tongues battling for control and as he lifts me with one hand, my legs wrapping around his waist. I can feel every gloriously hard inch of his erection between my legs, rubbing against the one place I need him most. I’m practically panting with need.
Sawyer spins around, pressing me firmly into the wall. Somewhere in the distance something breaks, the sound of glass shattering fills the room. But neither of us stops. We’re unable to.
My legs tighten around him as he thrusts upward. The friction between my legs is both heaven and hell. His clothes, my clothes, they all need to disappear. Fast. His hand returns to my head, his callused fingers sliding up my neck and gently gripping my jaw. I gasp huge gulps of sweet oxygen when he rips his lips from my own. Our eyes are locked intently, his breath panting against my lips, our bodies begging for more.
It’s right then that I know: this won’t be gentle and it won’t be enough.
It may never be enough.
4.5 Stars
My Kinda Player is the fifth title in the Summer Sisters series, each book is an interconnected standalone. If you haven't read the previous books, then you will enjoy AJ and Sawyer's story, but there is a spoiler from My Kinda Mess so I would advise that you at least read Lexi and Linkin's story.
AJ and Sawyer's story is an engaging and entertaining story full of heat, heart and above all humor.
Life is in upheaval for Sawyer, he's a new comer to town, and on the verge of starting a new career. Having been burned in a relationship he's not looking to start a relationship, until AJ steps onto the field. Sawyer is determined, sweet, and smart and has a heart of gold.
AJ is a math teacher, she loves her role molding young minds, but loves to socialise and play just as hard. She's loyal, loving, fun, sweet and sassy and after being burned, she's distrustful of men in general and not looking to become any part of a duo.
The chemistry and connection AJ and Sawyer share is undeniable and intense. This pair complement each other perfectly. Their banter is fun, flirty and witty.
As with the previous titles in this series Emma and Orval's banter, shenanigans and antics are completely inappropriate, but will leave you smiling, snickering and laughing out loud.
I love how Lacey's stories are interconnected, and having the stories of the previous Summer Sisters stories evolve and grow with each additional title. There is even a cameo from a favourite character form the River's Edge series.
I will be eagerly anticipating the final Summers Sisters story.
Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and a chocolate lab. Lacey loves watching NASCAR races, shooting guns, and should only consume one mixed drink because she’s a lightweight.
Lacey’s debut novel, Trust Me, was released in August 2014 and has been an Amazon Bestseller twice for Free e-books, as well as #1 for Contemporary Romance. All of the Rivers Edge books have been bestsellers in the Romance and Contemporary Romance categories.