REVIEW: The Play Mate by Kendall Ryan

The Play Mate by Kendall Ryan

His best friend's little sister is all grown up … and ready to play in a whole new way.

Smith Hamilton has it all—he's smart, good-looking and loaded. But he remembers a time when he had nothing and no one, so he's not about to mess up, especially with his best friend’s little sister. That means keeping Evie at arm's length … even though the once pesky little girl is now a buxom bombshell. A sexy blonde who pushes his self-control to the limit the night she crawls into bed with him.

Evie Reed knows she's blessed—with an exclusive education, a family who loves her, and a new job managing social media for her family's lingerie company. But she wants more, like a reason to wear the sexy lingerie herself. She has just the man in mind to help with that. She's crushed on Smith forever. Surely tricking her way into his bed will force him to see her in a new, adult way.

Except that when Evie's plan leads to disaster, she and Smith must decide—ignore the attraction sizzling between them, or become play mates and risk it all.

Caroline's Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gorgeous, light-hearted romance.

"He was smart, sweet and attractive. And he had this whole wounded alpha-male thing going on."

Evie Reed wants a do-over of her first time and she has just the guy picked out. She's known Smith Hamilton since she was a little kid. He's her older brother's best friend, and she's had a crush on him forever.

"Somehow over the past couple of years, annoying Evie had morphed into curvy, hot-as-hell infiltrating-my-dreams Evie, and it was slowly killing me."

Smith has always been fond of his best friend's little sister, but since she blossomed into womanhood, he can't help the direction of his thoughts.

One bold move from Evie completely changes the dynamics of their relationship and, all of a sudden, Smith finds it nearly impossible to keep his distance, but at what cost?

"I didn't know I was starving until I'd tasted her."

This was a fun, very readable romance. I loved the chemistry between Reed and Evie. I loved his unerring desire for her and how hard he fought to do the right thing, recognising always that Evie was really special to him. There was a vulnerability to Reed, originating from his humble beginnings, that made him wary of going all in, but I adored that he was willing to risk everything to be with Evie. Evie was sweet and cute, and a tough little cookie, and I liked her enthusiasm and her gutsiness. 

This was a great read. Very enjoyable indeed! 

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