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 received an ebook copy from the author at no cost***
Holy. Wow.
Katy always outdoes herself. And Playboy is no exception. Just when I think things can’t get any hotter or more swoon worthy, they do.
I love Cullen. His name is one of my favorites (oh hey, Twilight nerd over here) and he’s such a great character. He’s a professional poker player, which is how he meets Wynn. He’s got a playboy reputation, which makes Wynn leery, but he’s so crazy good to her. He spoils her, he’s sweet to her, and he does wicked hot things with her. There was an immediate connection between these two. I felt it as the reader, the sparks were all there, but it was nice to see it didn’t turn into any insta-love and that the characters had to work for it.
In Playboy, we get a swoon worthy hero, a fierce heroine, and we get to see previous characters from the Manwhore Series, which was so so so fun! I love the way this group of friends is when they’re together. The banter, the jokes, and the way they treat one another reminds me a lot of my own friends. Katy always builds these words that I would love to live in and it’s no different with his book. The characters are relatable and the plot is good, and I love that we got a professional gambler this time! I’ve never read a story where a character did that professionally, and Katy totally nailed it. Everything felt so realistic and the writing was so good and so vivid that I felt like I was right there in Vegas with them. And, in true Katy fashion, there are some twists and turns thrown in, so nothing was predictable.
I didn’t want to put this book down once I got going. Any time I see Katy has a new book coming I get ready to one click the heck out of it, because this author is amazing. She does UST, first kisses, and slow burns like no other.
If you’re looking for a sweet, sexy, and fun romance to end the summer with, Playboy is the book for you.
Five stars to this novel!
Another spectacular story and addition to the Manwhore series. Cullen is the dreamy playboy gambler and alpha male that this author knows how to write so very well.
I felt like I was reading a poker game the entire way through. The writing in here was and organized chaos. I don’t know if I can explain that well, but it was written in a very back and forth manner with banter between the two characters, Wynn and Cullen. But it was just like watching a poker game, with a lot of heat and angst thrown in for good measure.
Wynn is coming off the break-up with Emmett that has left her in a pretty bad state. She also found out news that has totally upended her future life plans. She’s turned in to a serial dater and a love or happily ever after skeptic. She’s off men. But then she walks into a poker game with a date and everything changes in the blink of an eye.
Cullen is Callen’s big brother. We met him in Womanizer briefly. Him and Callen grew up in different homes becasue they each chose a parent to live with when they divorced. He’s a gambler, a playboy, and an hot alpha male all wrapped up in a very nice package. When he gambles on something, he gets what he wants and he set his sights on Wynn way before she even knew he existed. He just patiently waited and bided his time until she was available.
Their relationship started on a bet and continued on bet’s throughout. They were both at their best when they each had something to work for to win. But Wynn didn’t want to believe she was wanted, and that’s for a couple of reasons, but I’m not giving that part away. The angst and sexual tension was at an all time high throughout this book. I just sat and simmered through half the book waiting on the main fire works. Once they finally came together, it was an atomic explosion and worth every second of the build up. This is definitely one hot couple that couldn’t keep their hands to themselves once they finally crossed that line. It went from hot, to Hot to HAWT!
If you’ve read any of the other books in this series, you definitely don’t want to miss this one. If you haven’t read this series yet, what in the world are you waiting for? Another great addition and a favorite series for me.
“…this woman changes my game. She. Changes. Everything.”
Playboy by Katy Evans is a SEXY new standalone romance in Katy Evans’ Manwhore World. This series has become an absolute FAVORITE of mine and the fact that Ms. Evans is giving us Cullen Carmichael’s story…I was just over the moon to dive right in! Steamy, enticing, entertaining, and alluring as hell, PLAYBOY had me swooning, blushing, and begging for more! I knew that once I got sucked back into this sensual world, everything else would fall away. There was nothing else but the insane chemistry between the characters and great writing that Ms. Evans’ always produces.
He needed luck on his side. She desperately needed a distraction from heartbreak. Together, Cullen and Wynn made their own luck and the only thing stopping them from opening up their hearts are themselves. I loved how easy it was for Cullen to fall for Wynn. He wanted to get her out of her head, but she ended up taking up a big place in his heart. Wynn could tell herself that Cullen is only temporary, but her heart knows better…
I didn’t know how much I missed Katy Evans’ writing until I was completely absorbed by her words in Playboy. Now I want to go back and read ALL THE THINGS! She reminded me of why I love her brand of storytelling so much. She gives her fans scorching hot, page-turning love stories that capture your mind, body, and soul. She’s a standout in the genre…always has been and always will be.
A Sinful Playboy named Cullen is the right way to spend your Hot Summer Days with.
Be ready to place all your bets for a sexy, alpha male who even though you know he is all wrong to love, you won’t be able to resist him just like Wynn couldn’t.
I literally loved reading this book because Author Katy Evans gave us another book couple to fall in love with.
The chemistry of Wynn & Cullen was amazing!
There is plenty of love, sexy times and drama to keep you entertained.
I liked that Cullen for being the kinda guy he is , he is soo taken with Wynn that he surprised me with the way he shows her that he wants to be with her more than she is wanting to be.
Oh and be ready for some serious unexpected surprises!
GO get this book & find out if Wynn can resist the irresistible Cullen!
I absolutely loved this book. This is Cullen’s book, Callan from Womanizer’s brother. I absolutely love Callan so I was super excited to read about Cullen in Playboy.
The story was hot, fun, funny! This is a standalone but I need to read all of the books in this series again!
I love Katy Evan’s books!
I don’t know if the words I write in my review will do this book justice
Wynn and Cullen’s story!
Oh my goodness!!
The incredible steamy moments, the sizzling tension and the beautiful most romantic love story told!
I really loved Wynn, her heart, her best friends and her desire to become more! I wont say more as you have to read it for yourself!
Cullen or silver eyes!! That man!! Holy hotness!!! I could feel the way they looked at each other! I could sense how much they cared and wondered will Wynn get her happily ever after!!??
This book made me cry, laugh and swoon for how Cullen is!
Absolutely loved it!
This book is the 5th installment in the Manwhore series and I hope it is not the last one! Katy’s books give me the best book hangovers ever. If I could I would give it 10 stars. I didn’t just like this book I freeking loved it immensely. My all time favorite book is Real, with Brook and Remy being my favorite couple EVER to date. This book gave me all the feels just like Real. The flirting, chemistry and kissing between Wynn and Cullen was off the charts! Like seriously hot as heck. The way Cullen touched and embraced her was amazing and sexy as hell. These two together were scorching hot! It maybe started as a fun flirty bet between them but turned into something so much more. What made this book even better was the whole manwhore gang made an appearance. It was good to see what was happening in all their lives and how happy they all still were. I highly recommend this book and the whole series.
I voluntarily reviewed an early copy of this book.
Cullen Carmichael is SO FRIGGING HOT!!! Katy Evans takes us on another pairing in the Manwhore series with Wynn and Cullen. OH MANNNN I love them so much!!! Cullen, the illusive Playboy poker player can’t contain his raw sexiness. I need a Playboy in my life!!
Katy once again blows me away with her alpha males. The whole Manwhore series is jam packed with men that light up the pages, explosive romances, and couples to make your heart swoon! Wynn and Cullen are no different but up the stakes by heading to Vegas for a high stakes poker tournament. Their witty dialogue constantly challenges each other with a bet or a dare; taking them both outside their comfort zones to get what they want.
While I love smart writing, there are some red-hot kissing scenes in this book that cannot be ignored. Holy smokes, like my fire with those lips!! Yeeps, hotter than some love scenes, Cullen’s kisses will light you UP! And after chasing the final HEA, there are some real tender moments that had the tears rolling down my face. Geeez, what a way to finish me off. My heart was so full! Another awesome read from Katy Evans, I whole heartedly recommend.
Ladies, may I introduce you to Cullen Carmichael? He’s gorgeously handsome, wealthy and a total enigma. This mysterious air surrounding him had me hooked to him from the very beginning. And, god, he just dug deeper and deeper… and now he’s a permanent fixture there. Yes, he’s definitely one of my top favorites of all of Ms. Evans’ delicious men. Just… WOW! That playboy – in every sense of the word – is just something else… What a man!
The first meeting between Wynn and Cullen already is sliiiightly off the norm. Slightly. Wynn does not even know the man, and yet, the confidence he exudes, the charisma radiating off him, has her attracted to him and way more intrigued than is healthy, before he even said a word. Too bad she came to the casino with someone else… Although, that dxxche is barely worth mentioning, he was just a means to an end, helping her overcome a pretty nasty breakup, someone to have some nondescript, no-strings-attached fun with.
And that’s all Cullen wants from her too – to have a week of fun in Vegas… that and win a silly yet wonderfully dirty bet that hangs in the air between them. One week only. But it’s enough to chance everything both of them ever believed to be true…
I don’t know what it is about Wynn and Cullen, but there is this intense chemistry about them, that has me feeling all the sizzle and burning flames between them through the pages – like my fingers gripping my ereader are prickling. Sounds insane? Maybe. But it’s totally true. These two together are a force to be reckoned with. Powerful, deep, passionate.
I cannot wait for whatever Ms. Evans brings us next!
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!!!
Katy Evans hits the mark yet again. Cullen is a professional poker player and meets Wynn a fiery red head that is art gallery owner. Wynn just got out of a serious relationship and not sure if she will ever find Mr right. So when she goes with her date to a underground poker match and her date puts her down as a bet she finds herself being whisked off to Vegas by the notorious Playboy himself. Never did both of them know but the game was over and won. This is a terrific story and I absolutely love the flow and fire and fabulous ending of this book
Wynn is done with men and love. She loves art, her gallery, and her best friends even if all of them have fallen in love and have the relationships she’s dreamed of. Cullen is sex on a stick and the perfect distraction; he’s a professional poker player who will bet on anything and knows how to read people. Everything about Cullen and his lifestyle scream temporary as he’s always looking for the next game. Wynn absolutely gets under his skin and pushes all of his buttons as she challenges him like no other. Their chemistry is off the charts and their grow closer with each new bet they make. Cullen is definitely an alpha, but he’s also sweet, generous, honest, and very supportive of Wynn. Playboy is entertaining with plenty of banter, heat, and a great cast of characters.
I was really taken with Wynn and Cullen’s story. Wynn’s name and Cullen’s occupation couldn’t have been better suited for one another. Brilliant planning Ms. Evans! Love it!
Wynn was not a one-night stand girl, but something about Cullen called to her. She thought she knew what she was getting into when she made a bet with the Playboy, but little did she know that she was making a bet of a lifetime!
Cullen didn’t do relationships. His life was solely focused on the next big game and his winnings. He had been burned in relationships before and didn’t care to repeat the hurt. When he meets Wynn, he can’t get her out of his mind. He patiently bides his time until he gets his shot.
This story really spoke to me. Cullen was a playboy, but yet has a vulnerability to him. Wynn believed herself to be damaged goods and really didn’t think anyone would want a relationship with her. These two perfectly flawed people were absolutely perfect for one another. I truly enjoyed their story as they found their way to each other. Great read!
Three words HOT HOT HOT . If you are looking for a sure bet of a great story this is the one. The chemistry between Wynn and Cullen is off the charts. It started with a bet and turned into so much more. Wynn owns a gallery, a profession that is solid and Cullen is a professional gambler. Two cannot be more opposite. But you know what they say about opposites. And boy do they attract. Wynn is done with men and relationships and Cullen is a playboy. Sometimes loves happens when you least expect it to and it did happen with Wynn and Cullen.
Playboy is such an enjoyable, sexy, at times even romantic story for these two characters. Take a chance on it and you will be a winner.
Playboy was one of my most anticipated reads of 2018. It seems like I had to wait forever to get this book in my hands. I could not wait for Cullen’s book. While it was not my absolute favorite book in the ‘Manwhore Series”, it was still enjoyable. As always, I love how this book is told in dual POV, and that even though it can be read as a standalone, we get to see past characters reappear and let their voices be heard.
Cullen Carmicheal. The famous gambler, the ultimate playboy, the one hero I had high hopes for, the one manwhore that I thought would want to devour, fell short for me. I felt like he didn’t really have much to say. Kinda like a one word man. Not that it is a bad thing, but I felt like there was a lot of unspoken words that needed to be said. I also think Cullen made critical errors when it came to family life.
Wynn. Is the gorgeous redhead who loves everything about art. Owning a gallery truly makes her happy. She is the last single woman in her group of friends. After being burned she is officially done with men, but secretly still wants a family to call her own one day. I did like Wynn but wished she would have been better at having a backbone. She would let others tell her how to feel and go along with it. I just wish she was a stronger woman when it came to her feelings and not let people dictate what she was doing.
Even though Playboy was not a five star for me, I still think others will enjoy this, so don’t let my review deter you away from it. The story line was really good, and the plot wasn’t some huge blowout, so it was somewhat of a light read which is a nice change of pace for me.
* I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys a light read. To someone who LOVES books about finding the one, and doing what they have to to make that happen.
I loved this book! I’m a huge poker fan so when this story revolves around a poker player and Vegas, I was super excited. Cullen and Wynn together are fire. The witty banter and flirting was amazing. They have such great chemistry. I loved catching up with all the previous couples. Fantastic book!!!
OMG. I just finished Playboy and I am speechless. This book was…oh so amazing. The whole series is brilliant. The words from Katy Evan’s pen are unique. I’ve always thought, everytime Katy releases a new book I couldn’t love any character more that the one before…but she proved me wrong. She did it again.I will obviously fall for every single character of hers. God, I fell in love with Cullen from the very beginning at his first arogant player smirk. He had me there, wrapped around his pinky. Just the imagination of his silver eyes and I got lost.
And Wynn? She is absolutely precious. She is afraid to fall in love again but her personality is full of kindness and love. She doesn’t even know how easily she gets there.
I loved every second, the scenes, the attraction off charts. You could almost hear it sizzle in the air. I was pulled in the middle of their story, I was afraid for them, I was heavy breathing with them. I was crying happy tears with them. It was just that wonderful. So anyway peeps, you definitely won’t be disappointed.
Take a gamble on Playboy- you won’t be disappointed!
I loved Cullen and Wynn, from the minute they lay eyes on each other across a poker table, sparks are flying. Katy Evan weaves an unforgettable tale full of passion, betting, and stunning locales. These two have boundaries they need to cross, but will it make them stronger or tear them apart? I loved seeing previous characters, but it can definitely be read as a standalone! The story is stunning and engaging, and one you definitely don’t want to miss!
This is my first book I have read in Katy’s Manwhore series. I so need to run back and start from the beginning. You surely can read this book as a standalone, but for me personally, I want to get to know the other characters. I loved Cullen and his sexy bad boy ways! He promised no strings attached for the company of Wynn in Vegas. But he could not control the urge to want more.
The story line was great! The chase and I follow factor had me wondering if these two would stay together or go their separate ways. The rest of the characters were fun and feisty. Playboy is a great book and I got to finish it during a weekend off. The heat factor will have you turning up your A/C…and that might not help bring your temperature down ..HA! I loved everything about this book from start to finish!
Katy 1 : O Marta
WOW Katy Evans… Remy and Racer should be jelous because Cullen win my heart… REAL(ly) and completely.
I love Katy but even knowing her work I didin’t expect this book and this story.
For most of the the time I had
huge problems with normally breathing and beating of my heart. Wynn’s and Cullen story just melt me … literaly, I coudln’t put this book down.
But… lets start from the most important things.
Wynn was big suprise for me. I know her from the others books in this series, but Playboy change my opinion about her. I didn’t expect that she give me this kind rollercoster of feelings. I’m a woman who always believe on HEA, so seeing how love broke Wynn, all I want to do is to hold her tight.
Cullen… I just love him from the begining. He’s very possesive but… he has also golden heart. He know what he want, and if it been needed, he could wait long and patient for his shot. He’s sure that’s where’s love, sometimes You need to take risk, make hard choices… and place a beth with heart, on THIS one card… to win everything.
If You knew Katy and adore her work, Wynn and Cullen takes You to Your knees.
If You new to Katy, she show You how the tension can be build.
If You read this book, You’ll be sure that Katy did it again with poker face… Yes… readers she just win this with this book BIG game.