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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Couldn’t put it down. Loved the characters.
This book is really very funny and touching as well. Also, steamy. So there you go!
For anyone who wonders what your 10 year reunion would be like, this is the book for you. Two friends who promise to kiss on their 10 year reunion if they are single find out how much more there is to their relationship when they finally come together. He isn’t what she wants, and she is everything he wants. Their story is an example of how everyone can get what they want when they take a chance.
True love story Didn’t want it to end
This story wasn’t your cliche romance. This was a friendship that eventually blossomed to more through one kiss. The beginning of it all. I love how it was a slow burn that eventually combusted into an actual flame through time and getting to know each other. The angst was good in this story too. And I also like how the problem didn’t slowly lie on the hero. The heroine also realized that she ran away somewhat and is holding onto your pride worth losing love.
A real page turner.
Lots of fun, didn’t want to put this book down, great ending
Love this book and the series! No formula writing here. All original good characters and stories. Emotional, funny and real.
Greg and Julia have been friends since high school. They made a pact that they would kiss at their class reunion fi they were not with a significant other. One kiss leaves them shaken and wondering what could happen if they got together. Julia has rules about dating athletes and Greg is a hockey player. Can Greg wear her down and get her to see that they could be a couple? A good friends to lovers romance.
OMG I loved this book. Fell in love with Greg and Julia..I thought I had read this book, but I hadn’t and since I was going to read Dirty Secret I had to and glad I did. So Greg and Julia were friends since high school but Greg has always had a little for Julia. Julia loves Greg like a friend she doesn’t date any sports player because it doesn’t fit with her image and she wants to be respected in her field. When they were in high school Greg wrote a contract which Julia signed that if they were not attached to anyone by there high school reunion they would kiss and he reminded her of it, she doesn’t think that it is going to happen or that he will bring it up that day, but her sister pushes the issue and when these two kiss it was explosive and woke up feeling that they both weren’t really familiar with…enjoy!
Rcvd and ARC at no cost to author..voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions.
Dirty Player is book two in the Back to you series and can be read as a standalone as this was my first book in this series and read after I read the spin-off series of Slayers Hockey. This is a friends to lover story and a good one at that especially knowing how Greg is as a team player and how he will play it any way to get his IOU with Julia. I truly enjoyed this story!
This is the 2nd book in this intriguing series, and is Greg and Julia’s story. Greg is an NHL player, and Julia is an up and coming sports reporter. These two have a history, and now it is time for their high school reunion and Greg intends to cash in the IOU that they drew up as a dare. Julia has a rule that she does not get involved with sportsmen, and Greg intends to change her mind, and move on from friends / lovers. This is a well written story which is sweet, witty, fun, and a steamy read, which had me enthralled throughout this addictive page turner. I highly recommend this talented authors’ work for all.
Read on vacation, good reas
not enough story to it
Good read
Cute well written story. Just an overused story line in sports romance novels.
This book was an immediate re-read for me. It’s ticked all my boxes… sports theme, second chance, great dialogue, friends to lovers, guy desperately in love with his girl and friend group that you’d love to join.
Greg is a good guy who is an even better friend to Julia. Despite busy lives in the public eye, they privately text and call throughout the years just as friends. As they approach a high school reunion, their high school IOU (a kiss) is made public and the public attention grows.
…but so does the attraction that runs way beyond the friendship.
This story is deeper than the “don’t hate me because I’m beautiful” romance novels. It’s got characters who are true to their friends while putting their feelings on hold. Once Greg realizes that Julia is the prize, he pursues her relentlessly and with the most heart stopping honesty a girl could hope for.
The characters are well developed, realistic, and the writing is both inventive and entertaining. I was expecting something light, but was really quite pleasantly surprised. As I got to about 75%, I both devoured and tried to savor the story. Once I finished, I immediately started the re-read, with a focus on the many scenes with the author demonstrating her ability to write so well.
After my multiple (0k, about 8) re-reads, I immediately downloaded Hard Crush, which is fabulous!
If you’re looking for a new book, download this immediately. Then follow Ms. Kelly and catch up on the other books in this terrific series that you missed. I’m doing that right now.
A romantic story. Really enjoyed the development of the relationship. Nice ending.
Fantastic book!
This book is #2, in the Back To You series. This book can be read as a standalone novel. For reader understanding of the series, and to avoid spoilers, I recommend reading this great series in order.
Greg and Julia are bet friends. They both like it that way. Lately, Greg has been wondering if it would be worth it to take it to the next level. He has always been attracted and the deal they made for their high school reunion is coming due……..
Julia has not had good luck with men and relationships. The best one has lasted since they have stayed friends. After one kiss, they both want to try since the chemistry is there. Will it be the best or the worst decision they ever make?
This series gets hotter! The characters are very involved professionals. Yet they find time for the things that matter. I loved the banter, the friendships, the heat. Wow the sexy times are H-O-T! I cannot wait to read the next installment.