A brand new contemporary romance from New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Katy Evans.It started as a game.We flirted. We played. Most importantly—we won.Then I discovered who he was: Gambler. Famous playboy. Silver-eyed player who never plays to lose.…And my best friend’s soon-to-be brother in law, Cullen Carmichael.He needed a good luck charm, I needed a … Carmichael.
He needed a good luck charm, I needed a distraction.
So we made a gamble and set off for Vegas—but pretty soon—I was in too deep.
My heart, soul, and body weren’t supposed to be part of the deal.
But somewhere between big wins and long nights, my house of cards started to tumble.
What was this devil with those piercing eyes doing to me?
I’d given up on love, but the wicked, all-in Cullen Carmichael was upping the ante and wouldn’t stop until he’d won it all.
*This book contains characters of the Manwhore series but can be read as standalone.
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I was so hoping we would get Wynn’s story but I had no idea it would be Callan’s brother, Cullen. Those Carmichael boys sure are hot as hell!
I LOVED Playboy! Wynn is so sweet and lovable, yet she’s afraid to put her heart on the line after her recent break up. And Cullen, he’s arrogant and sexy as sin. The chemistry between them is off the charts! Playboy is another sweet and sultry read from the Manwhore series and not to be missed!
I’m soooo happy that Wynn finally got her book!! I always thought when she did it would the story of her and Emmett. This story knocked that one out of park!!!!
We met Wynn back in the first Manwhore book. She is best friends with Rachel and Gina. Wynn is the girl that always believed in love and taking chances, while Rachel and Gina were sworn off of men after Gina’s bad breakup with Paul. So while Wynn was dating Emmett, Rachel met Saint, fell in love and got married. Same with Gina and Tahoe. It’s right before Callan and Livvy get married that Wynn and Emmett break up. Moral of this story…if after 4 years your man doesn’t want to commit…he never will…until someone else shows interest.
Cullen is Callan’s older brother. His nickname is Playboy…very fitting. He is a gambler and a poker player. Cullen is in Chicago for Callen’s wedding. Of course, he meets Wynn. Wynn isn’t so sure about taking any chances with love and guys in general. Cullen wants to be the guy that changes that for her. A bet is placed that neither one of them are sure they want to win.
Honestly, this story is mesmerizing! I loved everything about it! I’m ready to go to Vegas and bet it all on love!
“People don’t really know how addictive love is until they fall. Once you’re in, you crave the feeling like a drug and you feel lost without it.”
Katy Evans has done it again. She has given a book I fully adored. Seriously, how does she do it. How does she keep giving hit after hit. I want to camp outside and know her secrets. Her books always make me so heady. They steal a part of my soul. They carve a deep cut in my heart. Always flawless. Always effortless. I am always left speechless with every new book she releases. Playboy was a sinful package. It was a rapid and heart rushing romance that pummeled me. Deep in my heart. Deep in my mind. Deep in my soul. Wow, Playboy exceeded all my expectations. The hot pulsing plot. The sexy and spicy characters. Playboy ultimately ERUPTED. Playboy INFLAMED me. Playboy ENGULFED me.
Playboy is the fifth book in the Manwhore series and absolutely my favourite. The Manwhore series is by far my favourite series from Katy Evans. Why? Well, let me tell you, the series just give me sweet and sexy tingles. Of course, make me emotional and losing my head. In a good way. The series is just a magnificent essence. Playboy is a catalyst to that essence. Bold. Brilliant. Outstanding. Heart-stirring. Playboy was a divine read with an entertaining storyline that captured me. Playboy was hilarious. Playboy was sensual. Playboy was inducing. My heart was coaxed. My soul was blistered. I was sucked into a world of poker and art that rocked my world. I was titillated into a high class romance that haunted me. My love for Kay Evan’s writing is infinite. My love for her words just hits me till my drunk and high. Every time I read her books, I know I am getting a top notch romance. I know I am getting words that arouses me. Playboy is a jam packed romance with panty melting moments, witty banter and inebriating love that gave me the ride of my life.
Wynn and Cullen truly make my heart swell. Their chemistry so sexy, light and flirty. I absolutely fell head over heels in love with Wynn and Cullen. Wynn was so sassy but relatable. I felt her insecurities and doubts. She was utterly a firecracker with a heart of gold. Cullen made me weak. Yep, he is going into #MakeTanakaWeakClub. He was cocky, incorrigible and melted every single part of my heart. Malcolm Saint will always be my love but Cullen definitely left an etch.
Read Playboy. That is all I can say. Sanctify yourself in the power of Katy Evans words.
Playboy by Katy Evans is Manwhore Book #5. Wynn Watson has had a rough few months. She and her long time boyfriend broke up and now shes not sure if she’ll ever get her HEA. With all her friends getting married and having babies it makes things even harder. When the guy she was on a date with ends up “gambling her” to another player things don’t seem like they can get any worse. That is until she realizes that the other player is Cullen “Playboy” Carmichael. Gambler extraordinaire, hot as hell, and soon to be brother in law to one of her best friends, Cullen is everything she should stay away from if she wants marriage and babies, even as she has sworn off men completely.
Cullen Carmichael lives his life. It’s ups and downs and he takes care of those around him. His past has lead him to “know when to walk away” but something about Wynn makes him want to take care of her. When he saw her months before when she was still with her ex, he could see her unhappiness under the facade. When she is dropped in his lap, he knows his luck is turning for the better, but can the gambler gamble on love?
This was a fun and flirty book. Both Cullen and Wynn were very much into each other but battling wits and having fun to make it even more. Experts in their own world they start to dig into each others and find more than what they expected and the progress they go through to find a deeper connection makes you like the characters Ms. Evans has created even more. This book, while part of a series does stand on it’s own and was fun the whole way through.
Overall I very much recommend Playboy by Katy Evans, I thoroughly enjoyed Wynn and Cullen’s story and the additional details to the overall world and Carmichael family that we are given. A fun, hot, and fast read this one one I’ll definitely pick up again.
(I voluntarily reviewed an advance review copy of this book I received for free in exchange for my open and honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.)
I adore Katy Evans work. Her Manwhore series holds a special place in my heart. Playboy is absolutely one of the best of the best.
I have been waiting for Wynn’s story. She has been a supporting character throughout the series. I never liked Emmitt the ex. He’s a douche. Wynn however deserves all the love. To be worshipped and adored. I held out hope she’d find her match. Katy-so-totally-delivers!!!
Cullen is one of the sexiest, most mysterious and deliciously consuming heroes of all. He is a heady mix of wealthy bad boy, sex on a stick, charming and gorgeous. He’s had his eye on Wynn for a long time. She’s like the forbidden fruit. Cullen has been warned to leave her alone. But when she shows up at his game and brings him luck – he doesn’t want to let go.
They may make a wager to buy time with each other – but the chemistry and sizzle between these two can only lead to two things. Epic love story or epic heart break. My fingers were crossed. They are both vulnerable. They both secretly want what they think they can’t have. The build up – it’s magnificent! Some of the best I’ve ever read. I love great angst. Love it. Live for it.
Playboy is fantastic in every way. The way this story unfolds and the journey these two amazing characters endures is so fulfilling and entertaining. I want to give all the stars.
3.9 Stars
I’m not really sure what to say about this book.
The cover is beautiful. Our hero Cullen is hot and mysterious and lonely and sweet and interesting. Wynn is ok. I didn’t really love-love her. She was a bit weird.
It was good seeing all the others again. The Vegas moments were great. Money, Poker, Shopping. It could’ve been an amazing story. But it wasn’t … for me at least.
The beginning already confused me SO much. I just didn’t understand the storyline at all.
I liked the very beginning – her date dragging her to that game – all fan-boy-ish. And then Katy lost me. I guess I understand that Wynn was won by Cullen and I could also understand that she stayed instead of running away because he’s a hot and mysterious guy. But then I lost all sense of the story. The bet/dare? They know each other but didn’t realize it? It all didn’t make any sense to me. I just didn’t get it. Which is a little bit the fault of the writing. I felt like there were sentences that didn’t have meaning. Nobody asked a question or said something and then there was just a sentence that didn’t make sense. It was so very weird – I can’t really explain it. There were many weird things in here. Too many repetitions. Like talking about his amazing eyes and how she can’t love a gambler. Like the poker game – we’re playing Texas Hold’em. And he explains to her how and why she has to give back cards and ask for new ones??? What??? You only get two cards in that game!
And anyway. I felt that another – GOOD – editor should’ve gone through this book again to take out all the weird sentences that didn’t make sense and maybe use a few of the adorable feelings that were too much at the end and put them in somewhere else throughout the book.
Don’t get me wrong – I love Katy Evans and her books, and I liked this book in a way. Mostly because of the cover, the hero and the characters from previous books, the Vegas excitement. And the adorableness towards the end. It was fun and sexy and Vegasy. BUT it just wasn’t my story. There was just too much that didn’t work for me. I hope Katy’s next one will be better!
I absolutely love this book!
Cullen and Wynn were a perfect pair! These two hit it off from their first meeting and their chemistry is so addicting that but you can’t but root for them.Prepare yourself for an enchanting and thrilling story with Playboy!
Wynn Watson seems to have it all! She’s gorgeous, has an amazing career that she loves…well, all except the perfect man & the start of a family.
When Prof Poker player Cullen Carmichael steps onto her radar, she’s intrigued. He’s so gorgeous and holds her attention more than any man has in a long while! The ladies call him Playboy and she can see why…
Could Wynn be his new lucky charm! Traveling together and betting Cullen is either her smartest move or most dangerous!
This book is filled with so much heat, passion, complexity and is so sexy!
Katy Evans is one of my must click authors & I loved Playboy!!!
For this amazing author & series! Highly recommend!
This is the fifth book in the Manwhore Series. This story can be read as a standalone, but honestly, you have to read the entire Series! I love this Series so much! I love the story of Cullen and Wynn. Cullen is handsome, sexy, and supportive. Wynn is beautiful and strong. Their chemistry is strong. I loved to see the characters from the first books (Malcolm!!). You know you absolutely love a book, when, while reading, you pre-ordered the audiobook. I love Katy Evan’s writing. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. The narration was well done and easy to listen.
Sweet!
Who knew the smoldering Playboy could be so romantic. He’s “all-in” for Wynn and she’s just trying to catch up. She’s got denial in spades all the while she’s his queen of hearts. (Ok bad poker humor ).
She’s going through the motions. The result of a whim, a bet with the card shark himself. She’s falling hard and fast but refuses to give in. She would rather give it all up than risk her heart.
He’s swept her away. She’s his good luck charm. He’s focused not just on her, but the game. His eye on the prize, she never had a chance. He’s going for the bracelet and the biggest prize of all. Love.
The ending was sooooo sweet. The man had me melting. I enjoyed Cullen’s story and the gathering of all their friends in Vegas. Saint and Rachel. Gina and Tahoe. Livvy and Callan. And their future springs up on them. My heart was bursting!!
QueenZany 5 Star Review
PLAYBOY
Katy Evans
PLAYBOY is another OMFG Read! Be ready to scream your heart once it hits your inbox or maybe dance around with joy. Since it’s going to knock you off your socks. Maybe even leaving you looking like a disheveled hot mess! Well, that is because of Cullen! He’s your fantasies alpha on overload!! Praise the Lord and all that is heavenly!! This man is it!!! Heck if Katy could bottle him I would buy it in heartbeat and purr like a kitten in heat!
Yes, I got off topic! But PLAYBOY is so it!! It hits every one of my reading and audio needs. Gosh, the sexy intriguing storyline just hooks you in. Transfixing your every needs to consume and devour now!!!
If you loved the ManWhore series then your going to need this book and audiobook. Then you need this PLAYBOY! Simply put it’s HOT AF, smart, with a splash of wittiness! Leaving you with jaw-dropping perfection!
3.5 stars!
Katy Evans takes us to a lust filled, sexy world with high risk gambling, amazing characters chemistry, sizzling hot passion, and a lot of heart and I was all for it!! Playboy is a really great addition to one of my favorite series of all-time, the Manwhore series. Cullen and Wynn’s story is every bit as entertaining and addicting as all the books before it. Their whirlwind romance had me swoony and fanning myself all at the same time. I loved their flirting. Their games. Their bets. Their fiery connection. Katy Evans does not disappoint!!
I really liked the characters. Wynn was someone whose story I was definitely looking forward to reading but it was Cullen who drew me in right away. He’s so alluring, intriguing and has a very dominant presence. He oozes sex and mystery. I loved that he’s not the typical rich guy. There’s an element of risk with what he does. Before I read this, the thought of a gambler never appeal to me. I could use me one right about now. Especially if he, looks, sounds, and acts like Cullen Carmichael. I could not get enough of him!! In addition to all his hotness, he also has a lot of compassion and care. It’s not overtly apparent but you definitely feel it. When he cares he cares deeply. I absolutely loved that he tries to bring out different sides to Wynn – a risk taker side. She is struggling with self doubt and lacks confidence after a break up. As the story continues you see so much growth and confidence radiating off of her.
This book, this series, is a must read. Katy Evans writing just gets better and better. I highly recommend pick this book up.
I have loved every single book in the Manwhore series, and Playboy may be my absolute favorite.
Wynn is out on a date, at a poker game when she runs into Cullen. Her loser of a date bids her in a game and of course he loses. But like they say one mans loss is another’s gain. Wynn is the last of her close group of friends to find her soulmate. The one who makes her heart skip a beat. Coming out of a long term relationship that left her heartbroken, Wynn just wants to have fun. A simple bet between Wynn and Cullen will change their lives for good.
I absolutely love Katy’s ability to bring strong characters to life, both male and female.
Absolutely fabulous!
Wynn is getting over her ex, or trying to, when she’s on a disastrous date where she meets Cullen, the poker player.
Wynn and Cullen are in a dare, a game of wits – who will win? There’s lots of chemistry between this couple, and some scorching hot scenes. We get glimpses at the other couples from this series too. This made me smile! I loved Wynn and Cullen’s story!
Oh my Playboy, Cullen, what can I say besides I have a new book boyfriend. I say this about every single one of Katy’s men tho..lol. This book is absolutely phenomenal!! I really have no other words besides that. Cullen and Wynn are absolutely amazing together! The back and forth flirting is off the charts as well as the chemistry!! I don’t want to give to much away because this book needs to be savored word by word. The Playboy can play my hand any day of the week!! I highly highly recommend this book!!! – By Tina
4.5 – 5 Cullen is a professional gambler in need of a good luck charm. Love isn’t a game that Cullen would ever play. Wynn finds herself falling for the playboy poker player but doesn’t bet on relationships. Can the beautiful art gallery owner and the card shark take a chance on love?
All bets are off. Wynn for the win! Playboy for the win! I adore the Manwhore series and loved everything about this book! While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, I would recommend reading the other books in this series (because they happen to be awesome).
I bet you will love Playboy. One-click worthy!
Playboy
Talk about a powerful hero! Evans impresses with her latest alpha and brother to one of our past heroes. Cullen Carmichael is a magnetic and demanding poker player. He’s had his eyes on Wynn since spotting her at a party. She’d been with another man at the time but this playboy knows all about patience and waiting for the right time to show your hand. When Wynn steps into his card game months later, single, Cullen knows its time to up the stakes and risk it all for the feisty redhead.
Wynn has always wanted that happy ever after. When her future with the man she loves crumbles, so does any hope that she’ll be able to make someone happy. But that’s doesn’t stop her from taking the handle on a date and his mystery card game. Then she spots him. Enticing, controlling and impossible to stay away from, Cullen becomes her latest obsession. When a dare goes haywire, Wynn bets herself against Cullen and its winner takes all.
I can’t explain just how much chemistry is between these two characters. From the moment Wynn spots Cullen and speaks of her attraction to him to the first time they battle wits, readers are pulled into their orbit. As Wynn dives into Cullen’s world she slowly learns just how deep Cullen’s feelings go. The push and pull of Wynn’s ability to give it all to Cullen against his ability to show his hand sends a message about the lengths people will go to find their happy ever after. Filled with tense moments, secrecy, and one hot alpha this emotionally packed romance is my next five star read!
Unbelievable! Just when I thought Katy Evans couldn’t create a more alluring hero, she blew me away with Cullen Carmichael! Hot damn, this man was dee-lick-a-licious! I devoured Cullen and Wynn’s story! Their story is EVERYTHING! The storyline captivated me from the very beginning and left me salivating until the very end. Their chemistry and the sexual tension between them was off the charts. I did not want to put this book down. No adulting during this read! I highly recommend!
Review by Lys
I’ve been in love with this series since book one. Five books later and I am still in love. This is Cullen and Wynn’s story. I’ve been waiting for their story since the beginning. This book was definitely worth the wait and reminds me why I took a chance on Katy Evans all those years ago. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Cullen & Wynn are sizzling !!!
The lovely Wynn is just coming off a long relationship she is also the last of her friends that are like sisters still without that right man in her life! She has reentered the dating pool and soon discovers that her date is taking her to a poker game. She soon realizes that her date is in over his head and the oh so handsome player across from them wants to up the stakes by adding her! She is now a prize to sit at his side and bring this playboy a bit of luck but she soon realizes that she knows him ! She has sworn off love and yes may be just looking to scratch that itch but could also just use a friend …oh or maybe more ! She cannot seem to look away from the oh so stoic and bossy Cullen . This is about to get very interesting!
Cullen is a real life gambling man he is a high roller and a man that never …never shows his emotion or his hand. His brother is getting married and his soon to be sister in law has a very interesting friend. He was very preoccupied with a certain red head but the last time he saw she was taken. She is not now and she is game to play, Wynn is smart, sexy and her finds her so intriguing but she is also his muse and maybe a bit of a lucky charm !
They have wonderful sexual energy. The banter is funny, charged and a pleasure to read! I loved them !!
~~Michele McMullen ~~