“I drowned in this story. In these words, and in this world. A five star read from the very first page.” – Amo Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Elite Kings Club SeriesHe’s a bastard in Burberry.Decker Collins knows how to do one thing–win.When his billion-dollar law practice moves to merge with a firm out of Dallas, she shows up to oversee the transition.Tate Reynolds–the vixen in … transition.
Tate Reynolds–the vixen in Versace.
She’s whip-smart, sassy, and gorgeous. Oh, and she doesn’t take any of Decker’s sht.
With the merger hanging in the balance, they go to war with each other.
There’s only one problem. This war isn’t just about business.
Because when they’re not butting heads…
They’re banging headboards.
If you love wealthy, possessive alpha males and strong heroines, this series is for YOU!
Cocky Playboy is a full length romance novel with a Happily Ever After.
What readers are saying:
★★★★★ “An enemies-to-lovers-forbidden-office-romance filled with steamy, sexy encounters with just a slight addition of mild angst, concluded with warm cup of sweet HEA.”
★★★★★ “If you are looking for the following: cocky alpha male hero, bold/smart heroine, inter-office romance, ,sexual tension out the wazoo, look no further.”
★★★★★ “Ahhh I love me some cocky Alphaholes and decker, damn he gets me going.”
★★★★★ “I love me some enemies-to-lovers/office romance tropes.”
★★★★★ “Fun characters, lots of tension and a happy ever after.”
★★★★★ “Decker Collins was a hot, cocky, dirty talking hero.”
★★★★★ “I was totally glued to my kindle from the very beginning!”
★★★★★ “I loved Decker and his Alpha, arrogant, sexy, demanding, jerky ways.”
★★★★★ “I love myself a cocky a*hole, and this book delivered one.”
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If you’re looking for a cocky alpha male and a feisty, won’t back down heroine then look no further.
These two were combustible. Like call the fire department cause things are about to get hot, hot, hot!!!
I loved this story and the writing duo was spot on giving their readers exactly what they wanted.
Enemies-to-lovers: check, Office romance: check, Chemistry and scorching hotness: double check! Cocky Playboy is an impossible to put down romance with loads of feels (the good kind) and characters you can’t help but root for. Whether they’re going for the jugular or something a little further south, Decker and Tate are terrific. And this one might even have a unicorn – a likable and friendly teenager who doesn’t show disdain for every adult in her general vicinity.
This story sucked me in from the beginning with two of my favorite types of characters. Decker is arrogant, but he does have a softer side and so many redeeming qualities, and Tate is a strong woman who doesn’t mind going toe-to-toe with arrogant alpha males while still showing her more feminine side. Both are well-rounded, and the authors have shown all sides of these characters brilliantly.
Of course, we have to have that required bit of angst, and this one has a couple of those. It’s not hard to see either coming, but that’s okay. This one really isn’t about getting all angsty. It’s pretty low-key, which keeps with a lighthearted tone. It’s also full of some spectacular wit and laugh out loud moments. That said, there is one ‘go get her’ scene that comes pretty darn close to the feels in that final Officer and a Gentleman scene.
In the end, can I say that this one is realistic? It’s nice to think that it could be, but probably not. It is, however, what the romantics in us would hope to have. Decker is the type of guy that most women would want to find, and Tate is the strong woman most would like to be. Cocky Playboy is a fun, sexy read with characters that I will come back and revisit from time to time. It’s a bit of escapism in this crazy, busy world.
Two highly successful law firms are merging. One’s in Texas, the other’s in Chicago. Tate comes up with her boss to the windy city to assist with the merger. She’s tough, she’s strong, and she doesn’t lose. Decker is looking to lighten his load and so the merger is the perfect solution. Getting his brothers on board is another story. He’s not looking for any sort of distraction and yet Tate is a temptation he finds impossible to resist. These two were on attack-mode right from jump. The authors did an incredible job of capturing not only their different perspectives, but how their chemistry became almost a living, breathing entity. Both characters, in their own ways, tried (although not very hard) to keep things professional, but there was nothing professional in the way they dealt with each other. It was very easy to see how something illicit and intense would brew between them.
My only real hangup with this story was with how aggressive Tate came off. There were so many instances of her being insubordinate and nothing was really said or done to curtail her behavior. Merger and all, wasn’t Decker her superior? She wasn’t even a partner at her firm! I’m all for a woman who knows how to hang with the men and doesn’t let misogyny get her down, but Tate went too far. A girl don’t need no man and yet she was constantly imagining ways to be dominated by Decker. Ummm… what? I just didn’t find her very attractive and despite how much I was supposed to be convinced that Decker found her qualities to be all that he was looking for in a woman, she came off as a bit too abrasive. Even during tender moments I didn’t feel like she really softened.
In the end, my issues didn’t really matter because I enjoyed the story overall. It was HOT! With a ton of flirtatious banter, innuendo, and one upmanship, Cocky Playboy turned out to be a sexy office romance not to be missed!
OMG, where do i even begin! This book y’all this book is the definition of hotness. It was an amazing read that I literally could not put down.
Cocky Playboy lived up to it’s name. But Decker Collins is more Cocky and Arrogant than Playboy. Enter Tate Reynolds is brassy, take no nonsense and no prisoners type of lady. She is in Chicago making sure the transition between her firm and Decker’s firm goes without a hitch.
I would love to say Tate’s and Decker’s meet cute was flowery, but instead Decker knocks Tate on her ass, literally and figuratively. You are in for some fireworks and war of words between these two.
I love me some enemies-to-lovers/office romance troupes. Add a hot dude with a filthy mouth and a woman who can hold her own in and out the courtroom then I am sold.
Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf did a great job writing the dual POVs. Their attention to detail what a woman wants, emotions even attire was impressive. I have been a Sloane Howell fan for some time and although I never read an Alex Wolf book doesn’t mean I won’t.
Job well done gentlemen.
If you’re love cocky aholes and women will knock them down a peg but with some steamy sexy times, come release day, once click Cocky Playboy.
I devoured this book. If these two authors get together again or have before (better believe I will be checking) then count me in. I loved this story so freaking much. The banter, chemistry and the relationship that grew when given a chance was one I couldn’t get enough of. There are some challenges and how these two work through it kept me invested.
Decker was so much more than I thought and I absolutely LOVED him!! This is definitely a must read and I hope to get more!!!
If you’re looking for an alpha male hero, a strong female heroine, and some filthy heat, you’ve come to the right place.
Decker is the aforementioned Cocky Playboy. Honestly, sometimes you’ll have a really hard time liking the guy. But be patient with him. He has plenty of redeeming qualities and there’s a whole other side to him that others rarely see. He’s two sides of the same coin – sweet, loving, and protective on one side; sexy, dominant, and filthy-talking on the other.
Tate is a strong female lead. She’s accomplished, bold, and at the top of her game. She knows what she wants and makes no apologies. Is she without flaws? Absolutely not. There were several times where I didn’t like her much, just like with Decker. But there were no deal-breakers with her either.
Decker and Tate have no shortage of chemistry in this story. Even when they bicker and banter with one another, you can feel it. If you’re looking for a story that’s light on the drama and heavy on the heat, I can definitely recommend this one.
4.5 Star Review Cocky Playboy by Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf
This is the first book that I have read by Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf and if this book is an example of how well these two authors collaborate, then we are in for a treat.
Decker Collins is not your average playboy. He is cocky and extremely arrogant and I had a hard time liking him at first, but thankfully he grew on me.
Tate Reynolds is just the woman to stand up to him and I loved how strong and feisty she was; she certainly gave him a run for his money. I loved that the authors had two extremely strong alpha characters as it added to the entertaining read.
The chemistry between the two was intense and the sparks that flew between them burned up the pages. This was a book that I quickly became invested in and I had a hard time putting down.
Decker is the type of character you love to hate. His picture would be under the definition of cocky in the dictionary. Tate is there at the firm to the make the merger happen. You could cut the sexual tension between the two of them with a knife. But when they finally try to clear the air they make a explosive combination! Hot read ! Awesome collaboration between the two authors!
What a fantastic and fun read. This book had all the banter and sarcasm that I love between the H and his love interest. I found Tate to be written as an incredibly strong woman and easy to relate to. I loved her sass and wit and her interactions with Deacon were priceless. Deacon had his own wit and charm and incredibly strong as well. This book was an incredibly easy read and went really quick and had me entertained the whole time I think both authors did a great job writing this and it read completely seamlessly.
Highly recommend.
I really enjoyed this one. Yes, it has the cocky lawyer element. Yes, fraternizing is forbidden. Yes, it’s never lacking in the steam department. Yes, it has a strong woman who isn’t afraid to submit to her alpha male. However, I really enjoyed the single dad turn of events. Mr Alpha has a soft side and not afraid to show it…to the right people.
I LOVED Tate & Decker! Their chemistry was off the charts HOT, and I loved that Tate stood up for herself. I was sucked in from the first page!
These two authors created an awesome escape! Definitely a 5 star read!
Amazing
This was the first book I’ve read by Alex Wolf but can guarantee it will not be the last.
Fabulous story written by a great author.
Then story grabs you and holds on to you.
The chemistry Tate and Decker has is out of bounds and the sex they have is out of this world.
If you are looking for one hot steamy read look no further than Cocky Playboy but I have to say it may be a hot read but it’s also a story that will captivate and hook you from the very first page to the very last line. It’s a book you won’t be able to put down !!!!
There is no denying the chemistry Decker Collins and Tate Reynolds share but for me I loved watching the layers unfold as this couple got to know each other, a possessive cocky playboy with a softer side we aren’t meant to see, well that is until the sassy and smart Tate breaks the shell he uses as a cover. Tate may drive him mad with her sassy all business ways but that doesn’t mean Decker isn’t attracted to the stunning woman sent to oversee the merger of the two law firms…..
This book ticked all my boxes, it’s hot, it’s sinful as lines are crossed in the world of mergers and let’s not forget the witty banter this couple share and I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Decker is one sexy lawyer with rules and Tate is about to break them. Tate is one tough as nails lawyer and she is going to show her boss that she will be the next partner for their firm. As she works in Chicago she starts to feel like the place is more to her.
Man this is one amazing duo of authors giving us amazing characters.
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Good grief!! I went blindly into this book, didn’t even read the blurb! I had read books by Sloane but Alex is a new to me author and Damn this duo!! The writing is seamless!
Any who, on to the book! Decker is a total hard a$$, has worked his rocks off to get the business where it is, but this merger would give him more.
Tate is sent to make sure all goes smoothly but things look bound to fail when she clashes with the seemingly cocky playboy. The chemistry between them is off the charts, my kindle almost melted!!
But Decker has a more personal reason for wanting the merger to be successful, once Tate discovers this, will it change things. Heart…..and more….melted!
Absolutely loved this book and pre-ordered book two before I finished this one!!
I love this so much! The snarky, witty back and forth between Tate and Decker made be laugh out loud at parts and their chemistry is off the charts! Too bad that Tate can’t stand Decker, at least during the merger negotiations between their law firms! He is a cocky A-Hole and she is a ball buster which makes for fireworks inside the boardroom and the bedroom! This is a must read!
This is a continuation or spin off of the Cocky Suits series by Alex Wolf with the addition of author Sloan Howell. This time we are in Chicago and the stars are Tate- this woman is a fierce no nonsense kinda of girl- and Decker -who is trying his best to do right by his family even if they fight him every step of the way. Love this series and cannot wait for more!!
I read a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my review.
This was a very enjoyable read. The chemistry is off the charts and the sparks really fly in this fun enemies to lovers romance. Decker is arrogant and cocky and Tate is spunky and principled, so you know the clashes are going to be epic. Toss in an unwanted attraction and lots of sizzle and you have a book that easily keeps you entertained.
This story is absolutely amazing. Decker and Tate are a delightful couple. Their story is one for the ages. Decker is so swoon worthy and she is a little firecracker. Their journey is adventurous. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I highly recommend this book.