It’s like the New York City rain is crying for me; I can’t cry anymore; I’m way past that. And going to audition after audition, all they ever do is confirm my suspicion that although I have a passion, it may be misplaced. Until Nathan appears. Almost like a dream, he literally appeared across a crowded barroom. His perfectly draped short black hair emphasized his beautiful brown eyes and his … matinee idol good looks. And he looked back. I moved to him and said something stupid; he responded as though I had quoted Shakespeare. It was an attraction and it was theatrical as hell: a producer with his heart set on the great American story… it’s like I made him up. This whirlwind affair we began that night with a drink developed fast and furious into a great working relationship and a passion for the ages. If only I could shake that idiot of an ex, Dillon, a boxer whose few brain cells were addled by all the hits he’d been taking over the years since we left high school. But I wasn’t thinking of that when I tumbled into Nathan’s bed; it was a kind of giddiness that I never questioned. On stage, in rehearsals to develop his brilliant project, the love we had was only accentuated. He loved every inch of me and made sure I knew it. If only my father would stop calling and threatening to pull the plug. It all hinged on the success of this amazing musical I was now starring in. Sparks are flying and passion is everywhere in the room when he is there. But it all hinges on opening night: if it’s a success, my life is set; if not, its business school for me.
Play With Me is a 34,000-word steamy contemporary romance (or showmance). Contains a happily ever after and can be read as a standalone story.
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Play With Me
Laura Havemeyers
This is the first book I’ve read from this author. It was a little slow in the beginning but once it picked up I got into it. Tessa is a wannabe Broadway actress, Nathan is a director that wants her starring in his plays. Dylan is a boxer and is Tessas ex. The sparks fly when Tessa and Nathan start working together and Dylan throws a wrench into the mix.
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It got my attention on the first page and kept me interested all the way through. It is fast-paced. It is amazing. Laura Havemeyer has the ability to tell a story and make the reader feel like they are a real part of it. I loved all the characters. The love developed quickly between Nathan and Tessa but that didn’t make it any less intense. The ending was especially wonderful. I highly recommend Play With Me.
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. It is a seamless blend of an unknown actress, a fairly new producer who has had an off-Broadway flop, and an established British writer brought over to write an American theatre work. It tells how they got together and produced an extremely current political satire for Broadway. Kudos!
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Red Robin
This was a terrific read. A beautiful actress and singer. A gorgeous director. Sizzling chemistry. A father who wants her to go to business school and gives her one year to succeed on Broadway or he wins. She only has limited time left. Can she make it in time? Will all her dreams come true? Loved this story.
I just loved this book. It was so well-written that it captured my mind and I was dragged along for the ride. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I read the last page.
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Tessa is a stage actress that desperately needs to find something so that she won’t have to go to business school like her father is threatening her with. Along comes Nathan who just happens to be a producer and he is immediately taken with Tessa. Insta-love between these two but found it to be just a bit too much too early. They did have some bumps along the way but too fortuitous in the timing. But an interesting story if not a bit contrived. I’ve read other stories from this author and she can do much better.
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I received “Play With Me” as an ARC and then I had issues with Amazon and was unable to leave a review on time. I tried to contact the author but my email would never send. I didn’t know much about this book but I was pleasantly surprised. Tess is a brand new actress in town and she is hoping to land a role on broadway that will get her father of her back about attending business school instead of her dreams of being a famous actress on broadway. One night at a local club she catches the eye of Nathan a very famous and sexy producer. Their chemistry is instant and that may be my one complaint their passion was very subtle. I would have liked to experience more of their relationship but maybe there will be a book 2. I admired Tessa’s gumption to not give up on her dreams. At first I thought I was disappointed with the book but in the end I was left with wanting more
She wants to act and be a star but everytime she goes to an audition she is not right for the part. She is getting down but then she meets him and things begin to look up. So she works hard to pull it off. If she fails she will have to go to business school like her father wants. Will she succeed? See if she will
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This was a good story with An enjoyable well written romance. It includes entertaining characters with sizzling hot chemistry. It includes alot of drama and some twists and turns on their way to a HEA. Tessa and Nathan meet on a chance encounter when out with a friend in this interesting fast paced quick read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review…It was ok I like broadway and was determined to give them a chance.. But these two had so much drama to deal with however they did overcome it and got what they wanted..Just wasn’t for me.
Tessa wants to be a star on Broadway and has a year to make it happen. At 10 months, she happens to meet Nathan, a producer with a play who is NOT looking for a star for the lead but wants someone just like Tessa! They hit it off professionally and quite possibly personally!!! Is it true love?!?!? Fun story but the road isn’t easy.
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The storyline was well written and the characters were so well rounded that I was totally engaged in this story so I ended up reading this book in one sitting!
i really wanted to give my all to this book, but i could not get in to it.
i cant say it was the story or the way the author wrote this book, but more like it was me.
the story seemed interesting and if i could have got passed myself im sure i would have enjoyed it this is the only reason i gave it 3 stars, im sure others will give it a higher rating
A theatre themed romance based in New York City. This is the first book in the Tessa and Nathan Performance Series. Sweet romance with plenty of twists and outside interference. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
ONE SWEET READ!!!
Man, talk about dreams coming true. This is one exciting, pulse racing, heart pounding, intriguing, smooth flowing, page turning tale that captures your attention until the last word. All the drama, heartache, pain, disappointment and a little suspense builds throughout and tension soars as this awesome storyline progresses and the plot thickens. With all the twists and turns, along with unpredictable surprises make this one entertaining experience. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this bad boy together beautifully. Laura did an amazing job bringing this read to life flawlessly. Fantastic job Laura, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
A lot of twists and turns with a very strong attraction. But there are people trying to stop what they are trying to do. It is full of excitement, suspense, emotions, fun suspense and much more. I was given a review copy by booksprout and voluntarily review it.
Tessa is an actress, and when Nathan first spots her, he knows he has found his perfect partner. Both of these characters know what they want and follow their dreams. This is a good story, but in my opinion, not this authors’ best work! However, I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
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A compelling, thought-provoking, passionate romance with a really interesting unique storyline. The characters are very sweet, driven and loveable. It is a well written book that is quite engaging and relatable with a well-developed plot. The ups and downs and twists make for a really great read. Definitely recommended.
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Interesting storyline about Broadway and the inner workings of staffing and financing. I did have a problem with the relationship of Tessa and Nathan. I couldn’t eliminate that they were using each other for gaining their own personal goals and just sex. Because of this I didn’t feel this was your typical HEA.
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