Demise of a Self-Centered Playboy

5 Star Review Demise Of A Self-Centered Playboy (The Baileys #5) by Piper Rayne I love small town romances and often find myself wishing that I could be a part of the Lake Starlight, Alaska community and I happily admit I would love to be a friend of The Bailey family. I have fallen more and more for the Bailey’s and their circle of friends as each book in this series releases. I know when I pick up a Piper Rayne book that there is going to be plenty of humour, there’s no question, but this book had so much more than just humour. Demise Of A Self-Centered Playboy is full of love and family and ticked all the boxes for me as I was riveted from the first to the last chapter. Denver has always been the outrageous Bailey, always up to mischief and getting into trouble. However after the death of his mentor and friend, we see a more serious side to the fun loving Denver we have come to know and love. Denver is shocked to learn that Chip has left him half his business in partnership with his daughter Cleo. Cleo Dawson, who we met in a previous book is the perfect woman for Denver, if only they don't kill each other first. She is feisty, spunky and determined not to give an inch and Denver is intrigued with her. The banter between them had me almost in tears at times, such was the humour. The chemistry between the two is so intense, that you can almost feel the sparks flying. Initially I wasn’t that keen on Cleo but as the book progressed I could see how “lost” she was and my heart went out to her, and to Denver. There is so much more to Denver than I ever expected and I was impressed with how he grew throughout the story.

4.5 Stars I love those Baileys and I'm so glad there are so many of them. It's Denver's turn and boy did he surprise me. Getting to know him in the previous books he had a lot to do to turn my opinion about him around. Truly he didn't need to do too much because within the first few chapters he already worked his magic on me. There is more to him than meets the eye and once you get into his head he will win you over. I liked the banter between him and Cleo. Both of them are grieving and now they have to partner to run the business together. It's going to be very interesting ride for sure. My heart goes out to Cleo because she always felt like she didn't belong. If anyone needs the love and support of the Bailey clan it's her. I do appreciate Cleo's relationship with her stepsister. This is a book I gobbled right up which is I come to expect with this series. It's hard to put these books down and this one is no exception. I loved Grandma Dori so much. I always enjoy her scenes in the book. This is a book you shouldn't pass up, really you shouldn't pass up any of the books in this series.

TAKE FLIGHT AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF ALASKA & LOVE Demise of a Self-Centered Playboy is the fifth fabulous book in ‘The Baileys’ series by Piper Rayne and is filled with sexy banter, sassy comebacks and more interfering from G’Ma Dori. It’s Denver turn in the spotlight of the Buzzwheel. Aaaah, Denver, Denver, Denver! He’s not the playboy was all thought he was. Once he set his sights on Cleo Dawson, he was a goner. She may have hated him, but it didn’t last long. Denver sees himself as the ultimate underdog as far as love is concerned. He’s been content with his life. But with the death of his boss and mentor, he’s feeling more than a little lost. He and Cloe make a great team, it was fun watching them grow, not just as a couple but on their own too. I loved catching up with the rest of the Baileys, but come on, Piper, cut Holly some slack. Poor woman. One-Click the feel-good sensation with a hint of mystery and get your next Lake Starlight fix.