He’s got a dirty mouth…A standalone hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly. “Fun, addictive, and outrageously sexy! Dirty Player brought all the feels and left me panting for more!”~Annika Martin, New York Times bestselling authorIt started as a joke… reunion and nothing more.
But that kiss…
That kiss was no joking matter.
It was hot and wet.
A hands-everywhere, breathless kind of insanity that left us both teetering on the brink.
She’s got rules about guys like me…
Rules I respect the hell out of when they apply to any other pro athlete.
But as they apply to me? Those rules are about to be broken.
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“You played quarterback to get me back?”
“I’d do anything for you. Even play quarterback.”
I read this book after reading Dirty Secret – which you should absolutely not miss out on – and surprise, Greg Baxter was not my favorite character.
Man, I was off. Way off.
Greg has an ego the size of a plane. He can be frustrating, but his heart’s in the right place.
Julia’s been his friend since school and so much could have happened, but didn’t. Until one night under the bleachers that turns out to be more than they bargained for, and what they both deserved. So much.
Not sorry to say I smiled and giggled and swooned over some parts of this book. Even less sorry to say the mix-ups and the ending almost made me cry.
Mira Lyn Kelly’s writing is so amazing and I am genuinely happy to be able to read her books. For this one, the insights you get into both of their minds are so important – she’s helping you be there with the characters, in that moment. And you are, you just can’t help it, not that you would want to anyway.
I like Greg now. A lot. For real.
Hockey hero — this book is hot!!
Greg and Julia made me all kinds of happy.
This book made my heart all kinds of giddy.
Mira Lyn Kelly hits the mark just about every single time and she blew past the mark with Dirty Player.
So let me give you an overview of this little gem. Greg is a very popular NHL player. Julia is a sports reporter with her main focus being the NFL. Julia has a strict no player dating rule. Greg has made it his mission to help Julia break that rule 🙂 They have history. History that Greg is going to do everything in his power to make present and future! Everything about these two was swoon worthy. Their chemistry was not only sexually off the charts but charming and natural on a friend level. They both ticked off every box that is likable about characters. And you won’t be able to not root for them. They’re like a magnet that will pull you into their force-field and have you reading till all hours of the day or night. You just won’t care. Kismet!
You know what else makes this book spectacular? The story. Their journey was just about one of the best reads for me this year thus far. It was hopeful and fun and heartwarming and romantic. It showed growth and friendship and love all bundled up in a truly special package.
There’s not a lot about this book that I can review in detail because everything should really be experienced with a blank slate. Why? It was just fun you guys. Spectacularly fun. And I challenge everyone to pick this little gem up and not just swoon your way thru this story. It’s impossible. #TRUST
Copy provided for blog tour review
A secret romance, friends to lovers story that has a lot of sizzle and attraction. Greg and Julia are great friends that have this undeniable sexual chemistry. A hockey player and sports journalist that don’t want to mix business with pleasure. So the question is will they or won’t they give into their attraction? Looking forward to reading more from this author and one I recommend.
Awesome book,Awesome characters book 2 in a three book series can be read separately, however if you read book 1 its easier to understand how the characters developed.
Highly recommended!!!!
Makes you think about your high school love and where they are now….
Wonderful protagonists!
Very entertaining
It’s fun, sweet, sexy and heartwarming story. It captured my heart from the beginning as it pulled at my heartstrings. You will fall in love with the characters. I loved the connection, the banter and chemistry between the characters is sizzling. It’s an entertaining read and not to be missed.
I really loved this book but hate the F- word. Not everyone talks like that and it really takes away from the beautiful story. Greg and Julia have been friends for 13 years. Friends that text and call each other but that’s all. Greg has always wanted more but Julia just wanted to be friends. Julia made him a promise that at their 10th class reunion she would give him a kiss and he intended on collecting. Now ten years later he is a very famous professional hockey player and Julia is a NFL sidelines reporter who has said she would never date an athlete. She had made it very clear cause the professional football players all really love her and would really like to date her. Her rule has kept them at a arms length. Her and Greg have always maintained just a great friendship…. then the kiss at the class reunion changes things. A standalone with an HEA!! Like I said…. great book…loved the book, hate the F- word!!!!
Friends to Lovers & Second Chance, yes please! Great Story about Greg & Jules. Love Mira Lyn’s writing. Jacob Morgan & Savannah Peachwood give perfect narration
Greg and Julia are the sweetest and steamiest friends-to-lovers, Julia is a firecracker and Greg is absolutely cinnamon-bun hero material. I also love the tackle of workplace harassment issues in a male-dominated world, how the heroine is judged for skill at the end of the day, and the way Kelly conveys this important message in this book!
Damn, Mira Lyn Kelly! Where have you been hiding all my life? In plain sight apparently. So, consider this me tendering my apology for being so late to the party. If y’all haven’t read her yet, you need to GET ON IT. I haven’t grinned like an idiot, laughed at a device, and snatched up an entire backlist in so long, I almost forgot how mesmerizing it feels! Amazing writing, witty dialogue, and believable characters I’m going to be thinking about long after today! Onto the next!
Dirty Player is the second book in the Back to You series by Mira Lyn Kelly. You can read each book as standalone but the characters have connections. The men all went to high school together and have been friends ever since. First up was the billionaire techy, Hank and now up is NHL player, Greg. Next up will be real estate mogul, Jack.
Ten years ago Julie made a promise to her friend, Greg Baxter and now it was time to pay up. One kiss and when would be a better time then at their ten year reunion on campus where they became friends? It’s the perfect backdrop. Julie didn’t think Greg would do it. They have been the best of friends over the years. Sure flirty texts over the years have been on the regular but that’s how Greg is. A flirt. And now he was playing dirty especially after they go through with it. A kiss that ruined them for anyone else. Greg knew it would be worth it. Ten years of waiting for the one girl to tell him no as a boy. Well, now he was all man and it seems that Julie sees that now he is all man. A man who wants more…
But, it’s complicated. She doesn’t date athletes. She is a sidelines sports reporter for the NFL. It was hard enough being a woman in a man’s world without having rumors of her love life. It was her number one rule and Greg wants to break it. It won’t be easy. She trusts him but this was her career. Plus, she doesn’t want their friendship to end. They were each other’s number one fans. Can he show her that he is worth the risk?
Awe! I loved it. Greg and Julie’s banter is so much fun! Flirty, funny, and real. They just got each other. Their chemistry is off the charts hot too! They have their obstacles and they are real ones. I could see this happening with reporters. People are assholes. Anyway, I am excited to dive into Jack’s story, that man cracks me the F-up.
Quotes:
“Can I keep touching your abs?” A furrow digs between his brows.
“No.”
Dang it.
“What can I say, Jules? I warned you.”
“Yeah, but not that I was going to have to upgrade my vibrator.”
“Aww, fuck. Now you’ve done it, Jules.”
I take a shaky breath. “I know.”
Dirty Player, is my first read by this new to me author. I’m happy to report that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a light and sweet read. The story is fast paced, and the bedroom activities are hot.
Cute and adorable MC’s.
I really like when the female MC got a man’s dominated job, and the writer shows the struggles. And that the MC kicks ass doing it!
-Stina, Book Haven Book Blog.
The story line of “Dirty Player” (nook) pulled me right in and had me hooked. I am not one for all of the blatant sexual innuendoes and language but overlooking those, I enjoyed the journey of love for Julia and Greg. A great tear-jerker with a HEA.
Two friends make a joke about a kiss at their reunion.
The kiss..it wasn’t exactly what either of them thought it would be. Just a kiss.
Julia doesn’t date pro athletes. But that kiss with Greg, could change her mind? But is she ready to stop following her own rule about dating athletes? What would it mean for her career?
Greg tries to get her to change her mind about dating him. He knows that the kiss was more than just a kiss. He is ready for the world to know about them and be more than just friends.
There was a lot of sex in this book but I loved the characters. Who doesn’t love a good hockey romance and this one was very realistic and enjoyable. Despite their attraction, the main characters see each other–flaws and all–and do their best to be together while cognizant of the demands of their jobs. Very nicely done. I like books that end in marriage and not some happy for now situation.
I really enjoyed reading this
This book has been hanging around on my kindle for months. I’m glad I finally decided to read it. I loved how the hero and heroine were mature. I always enjoy a hockey player romance. Lots of steamy scenes in this book.