Playing House

Chemistry is great, but nothing ruins a story than when we have to read an explanation of the same emotion / situation in various different ways before the point is mute. it probably would have been a short story if it not for that, could have added so much more to the progression of the characters and plot rather than focussing on one scene for 20 odd pages.

Loved this! Eleanor Davis's brother Ryder plays for the Sydney Smoke rugby team, she is hiding behind a plant at his engagement party when one of his super-hot team-mates, Bodie Webb catches her eye and tries to seduce her. Eleanor (Nell to her family) is a 26 year old virgin, someone who loves Victoriana more than modern day clothes and manners, but she has decided that virginity is a pesky thing and she wants rid - if only she can pluck up the courage. Of course she knows that Brodie would run a mile in the opposite direction if he knew she was Ryder's little sister (and a virgin) so she keeps her identity a secret. All my favourite tropes combined. Best friend's little sister? Check. V-card? Check. Accidental pregnancy? Check. Hot sporting hero? Check. Kooky heroine? Check. Knowing that this was an Entangled Brazen imprint in advance prepared me for all the smexy times (and boy do they have a lot of hot raunchy sex, when Eleanor finally gives up that V-card she does it with a bang, phnarr phnarr) but honestly it felt right in the context of the story, two people who have a raunchy one-night stand and can't stop thinking about one another, even though they know it's a bad idea. I loved Eleanor and her quirky, kinky dress sense, I love that Brodie is turned on by Victorian clothing and thinks Eleanor is beautiful when she and her sisters think she is not. I loved everything about this hot, sexy read. So, I thought there was a pattern of liking/disliking these books, like I only like the even-numbered or odd-numbered but nope, I've now loved three out of five, roll on number six! I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

4.5 Stars I'm a big fan of this series and I loved this addition. Bodie and Eleanor were just so endearing and so perfect for one another. What made this book so good for me is the way Bodie accepts Eleanor for who she is. She's a little quirky, but that's why I loved her character so much. You have to look no further for top notch book boyfriend material then Bodie. Through the whole book and especially at the he will have you swooning. There is one part that just broke my heart and had the tears flowing. This book definitely has the fun and light hearted vibe, but there are also the heart clenching moments. Over all a definitely a must read.