From New York Times bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes a new standalone novel.It started out like any normal day.Then the fender bender happened.The guy I collided with drove an expensive car and was drop-dead gorgeous. Too bad he was also a total jerk. We argued over whose fault it was and any other thing that came out of his condescending mouth.Eventually, the police came … of his condescending mouth.
Eventually, the police came and we went our separate ways. The insurance companies would have to figure things out. I had a job interview to get to anyway–one I was excited about.
Though that excitement changed to disappointment the moment the person interviewing me walked in. The guy from the accident.
Whoops!
Yeah, so I didn’t get the position.
The problem was, I really wanted it. No, I needed it. Anything to get me out of my current career and back into working with kids.
So, even though Hollis LaCroix was as intimidating as he was devastatingly handsome, I went back to see him and begged for a chance.
To my surprise, he gave me a shot taking care of his troubled niece.
At least my attraction to him wouldn’t be able to go anywhere. I wasn’t about to jeopardize my job or the strong bond Hailey and I formed.
But resisting the magnetic pull between us wasn’t that simple. (Then there was our little underwear game–don’t ask.)
We continued to flirt without crossing the line–until it finally happened.
This is the part of the story where we fall in love and live happily ever after, right?
Well, life has a way of throwing some major curveballs.
Ours was one I didn’t see coming.
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Park Avenue Player has been Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland’s BEST co-written romance to date! GAH, I absolutely loved Hollis and Elodie’s fun, sexy, swoon-worthy, emotional, and unbelievably moving love story. It was unlike anything I’ve ever read before and gave me ALL THE FEELS!
From the extraordinary storyline and characters, to the addicting writing style and fantastic conclusion, Ward and Keeland created absolute romance PERFECTION with Park Avenue Player, and it has been my FAVORITE standalone contemporary romance from these two MUST READ authors!
If you’re looking for an unforgettable, unputdownable, and absolutely magical love story that will stay with you long after you read The End, then Park Avenue Player is definitely the book for you!
Now this is MY favorite of the dynamic duo. Just when I thought the last book would be my all-time favorite of theirs…NOPE…they pull out all their tricks and bust out with Park Avenue Player.
For me, it was more of a slow burn for Hollis and Elodie. Vi and Penelope took their time developing their connection, which made sense. This story did not need to be rushed. It was perfectly laid out, with all feels.
And rightly so, because we had some deeper themes in this book. Enter Hailey, Hollis’s niece. Her just stole my heart!
What started off light, and fun, definitely took a major turn into something I was NOT expecting.
I had my WTF moment big time. Needless to say, the entire book was a page turner and always well written. Always laugh out loud moments…always the super sexy side of these authors that has me always coming back for more.
You will just fall head over heels for Hollis and absolutely adore Elodie. Hollis, although can be a little stiff in the beginning shows his loving fun side. And Elodie, well I just LOVE her. She is JUST want Hollis needs in his life….
You feel their love…you definitely felt their pain…God did I cry!!!
“Park Avenue Player” in my opinion is the best book that Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland have written so far. More stars, I need more than five stars for this one, it is that good!
Be prepared from the very first page, you will not be able to put this book down, Hollis and Elodie are such a very special pair, even from the beginning.
This is a beautiful heartwarming yet heartbreaking read from beginning to end. Several times I found myself laughing out loud, especially when they first met. More than one time I found moisture leaking from my eyes, but the entire time I was also rooting for Hollis and Elodie.
I highly recommend this book, it is the best book that I have read this year!!
Park Avenue Player was a second chance, enemies to lovers story full of the unexpected. When Elodie runs into Hollis, she can’t help but notice how unbelievably sexy he is even though he seems to be pissed at the world, including her. When she interviews for a job nannying for his niece, he immediately rejects her on sends her away. Elodie needs a change from her current position and cannot give up on the nannying job, especially after connecting with Hollis’ niece, Hailey. Hollis decides to take a chance on Elodie after his niece gives him an ultimatum. OH…. Let the fun and sexy games begin! And what fun it was. The sexual tension was off the charts and they both push each other to their limits. When their game abruptly ends, neither of them know what the next move should be. Elodie and Hollis have both been burned in the past and are hesitant to trust and take their relationship to the next level. Deciding that they want to take that leap, they both go in knowing the risk but realize the risk is worth it. When the unexpected happens, Hollis can’t seem to move forward and get over past regrets. Sweet an fun story with some unexpected twists and turns.
I am blown away by this amazing read. I went in blind because.. it’s Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. I love their individual books and when they co-write it’s twice the goodness. This storyline is EVERYTHING! Hollis is so arrogant it’s down right sexy and yet there’s a sweetness to him that you can’t help but fall for him. Elodie is sassy and so confident you can’t wait to see what she does or says next. Their banter will have you turning the pages, while their chemistry has you using those pages to fan yourself. You’ll laugh, swoon and yes feel your heart break. But I promise it’ll be worth the experience. This one will go down as my favorite book by this duo. All I know is I’ll be thinking about this story for hours, days and months from now. One click this EPIC read.
Wow! I am never disappointed when I read a book co-written by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland, but there is something special about Park Avenue Player. It’s full of heart and soul, and is sweet and sassy too. I loved both Hollis and Elodie and Hollis’s niece Hailey was a fantastic addition. I loved the cameo from one of our favorite Aussies! Perfect! The book took a turn that I was absolutely not expecting and I loved the way it was resolved. This writing duo is simply gifted and their books are certainly treats.
I can’t believe how much I LOVED this book. I fell in love with Hollis and Elodie and their quirks and everything. Elodie was a strong female heroine and such a survivor. She’d been hurt before and taken some time to work through her issues. She can just put a man in his place if she feels he needs a little push. Hollis has also been hurt so he’s a bit of a….well, he can be a jerk with women. The chemistry between the two was popping and their banter had me swooning left and right. The entire story I just wanted them on the same page together and there were so many true romantic moments that ended in angst. Such a good book. Le sigh.
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Can I just say that I’m completely addicted to this writing duo?! Cause I am! This book was great. I loved the story and characters. They definitely had some intense chemistry. Very fast paced story and I definitely wasn’t expecting that ending. Got a little misty eyed for sure. This was an emotional story that will tip your heart out if you’re not careful. Don’t miss this story. It’s awesome!
Park Avenue Player is a standalone romance by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland. These 2 authors write seamlessly together! They have written several books together and their books are must reads!
This was Hollis LaCroix and Elodie Atlier’s story.
Elodie had a job that she was tired of and her best friend encouraged her to apply for a nanny job. Elodie was going to the interview when she had a car accident in a parking lot with none other than the man she was going to get a job from. Needless, to say things did not go great for her in the interview and she didn’t get the job. However, she really wanted the job and she went back to him and begged for the job and surprise surprise he finally gave her a chance.
Both Elodie and Hollis had an attraction to each other that they tried to ignore. Hollis did some things he wasn’t exactly proud of but thankfully Elodie has a great sense of humor and played on the fact he was a panty thief.
I loved the chemistry between Elodie and Hollis it was off the charts sexy! There were also some heartbreaking moments and had me with ugly tears!
There was a major twist that happened that I didn’t see coming and it threw everyone off their game. And was I very happy that things were explained. I loved Hollis and Elodie’s story! I loved reading Park Avenue Player and I always look forward reading whatever these two women write whether it is together or individually! 5 Happily Ever After STARS.
Penelope and Vi have done it yet again. They have given us magnificent characters with an absolutely amazing, moving and unexpected story line. Hollis and Elodie were such wonderful characters that had both been so hurt by people they loved and trusted; this made them very leery of falling in love again.
But sometimes people come into your lives at times you least expect and they leave a mark on your soul that can’t be forgotten. This story was funny, steamy, sexy, and so incredibly beautiful.
Definitely excited for what these two amazing authors bring us next time.
Okay, this book has slid into the “most favorite co-write” spot in my heart! I so loved Hollis and Elodie! This was an emotional read from start to finish. I was just glued to this book from the front cover to the back, not wanting to put it down until I got to the very last page!
Hollis comes across as a jerk a lot of the time, but that was because of the heartbreak he suffered in his past, in more ways than one. And Elodie, well I want her to be my new BFF. I loved that woman! And then there’s resilient little Hailey – and Elodie’s best friend Bree, and Hollis’ best friend Addison… so many awesome characters!!
This story just had so many complex themes running through it, and I was so highly impressed with how Penelope and Vi navigated these characters through slowly building a relationship, the minefields that come with keeping oneself closed off from true emotions, and the rewards that come with finally letting others into your heart.
Not gonna lie, these ladies put my heart through the wringer. Not just once, but multiple times throughout the story. There’s a twist in here that totally blew me away. Which made the story all the more emotional. And once I finished reading and went back and reread key scenes now that I was “in the know” the emotional meter pinged off the charts! I had to immediately message Penelope so I could talk through everything I was feeling! Man, oh man… This book!
I am seeing so many early readers saying this book has by far become their favorite co-write from Penelope and Vi, and I wholeheartedly agree with them. I didn’t think any new character would be able to knock Graham off his pedestal as my favorite, but Hollis… yeah, he’s managed to do it!
I cannot recommend this book highly enough! Yes, it is super emotional and yes I shed a lot of tears, but it is such a beautiful story! And I would be remiss in not telling everyone to be on the lookout for a cute little cameo…
Make sure to grab your copy as soon as this goes live!!
Y’all.
I. Am. ~Wrecked~.
I did not even see this emotion explosion coming. I did not anticipate all the ways this story was going to touch my heart. I didn’t expect to cry so much! And I didn’t know my heart would fill to bursting in this delightful, joyful, glorious way.
From the amusingly spirited meet-cute, I knew I was in for a treat with Hollis and Elodie. Their chemistry sparked immediately and as their banter slowly heated – turning from antagonistic to flirty and sexy – it quickly became clear that these two would be something special. Their fiery personalities played so brilliantly off each other, and their giant lion hearts held my own heart in thrall, captivated, and hopelessly in love with the way they loved each other. They were spicy and sweet and their story had many, many layers.
That is – it was utterly unputdownable and on top of that? It packed an emotional punch that I just never saw coming.
I loved every minute. I love every bruise it left upon my heart. I love the way it put this giant glowy smile on my face even as I am wiping away the tears. I loved how it made me feel…all the things in every way. This might be my favorite of this duo’s co-authored books yet. It was stunning, beautifully written, and exquisitely unexpected. I absolutely cannot recommend it highly enough.