Vengeance has a name, and her name is mine. My role is to take action against the darkest men I’ve ever come across.To kill them one at a time. Until my list is complete. And in doing so, I’m going to use my most powerful weapon—my body. They ruined my life, and now it’s my turn to destroy theirs. Even if it means a death sentence for me, each drop of blood will be deserving. Each kill will be … deserving.
Each kill will be worthy of the price I may need to pay.
My name is Isadora, and my target is the Moretti Mafia.
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Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 2.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
Another fabulous story from author TL Smith!
Playette tells the story of Isadora who I totally love! She is such a strong female character, and she is on a mission to hurt all those that have harmed her family. Issy doesn’t let anything get in her way, that is until she meets Jasper. Jasper is the head of the Moretti Mafia and he is totally taken by Issy.
Issy and Jasper’s story is full of suspense, passion, and danger, and it kept me on the edge of my seat. There were even a couple of twists that I wasn’t expecting. I was so engrossed in the book that I read it in one sitting! This is a definite add to your TBR list!
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I went into this story with no expectations. I certainly didn’t expect to be blown away! This one is certainly worth your time!
BAM just like that T.L. Smith sucks me in all over again. I’m not going to lie this was a great ride. TL’s the master of Alpha females and Isadora is exactly that. She’s out for Vengeance and her target is the Moretti Mafia.
I loved the storyline for Playette. It was addictively well written and held some brilliant twists I didn’t see coming. Those reasons made this a captivating read for me as I love trying to gauge the direction the Author takes as I’m reading, Playette was a complete surprise. Sometimes just sometimes you can’t predict what’s coming and the male lead was perfection. He was Alpha where it counts but his troubled past was what drew me to him.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the leads and the twists. I highly recommend this as a must read.
5 Stars
Oh. My. Goodness!
This book was AmAzInG, I can’t even put into words what this book did to me.
TL Smith always has her way with words and making you suffer…in a good way…I think lol and here she did not disappoint!
All I can say is READ THIS BOOK!
You won’t be disappointed.
This have become one of my favorite stories. Wow!! Issy and Jasper are perfectly made for each other. Their connection is undeniable. This story had my eyes glued to my kindle from the beginning to the end. I cannot wait to read more books by this author.
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Absolutely epic!! This book is steam meets suspense and I loved every second of it!! It was gritty and dark, just how I like it. Issy is exactly what all heroines should be sassy, super strong, not a wallflower and incredibly fierce and she was written perfectly and Jasper was impossible not to like.
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If the cover alone doesn’t suck you in then idk what to tell you! This book was amazing! I have gel polish on but let me tell you if it wasn’t for the gel I’d be biting down my nails for sure. TL Smith does it again with her story telling that had me at the edge of my seat. This was one fine woven story that gave you all the emotions – lust, revenge, suspense, and romance definitely a must read
Playette by T. L. Smith
5 Stars (worth an million)
Omg!! Sooo dang amazing!! What a really fast paced attention at the edge of your seat story!!
“You’re a bit of a playette, aren’t you?” I relish in the name. I wasn’t a slut, but I didn’t hold any attachments to any of the men I took to bed with me. And I have no love or even like to give anyone. My world was torn open and everything seeped out of me—compassion, love, sympathy, pity, kindness, all of it. All out there for the world to see my pain, so why would I let them take anything else from me. My body’s mine , and mine alone, to play with as I like, to do with as I please.”
Grab this today! You definitely won’t be disappointed!!
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I honestly didn’t like this book and I usually love TL Smiths books. I just couldn’t connect to this one. I didn’t find any chemistry between the main characters. I also wish she started of with past chapters of the female character before introducing her. Towards the middle i felt the storyline was rushed.
TL Smith has hit the jackpot again with this book. Playette is up there with Kandiland and the Black series, imho.
Playette has a ruthless Mafia boss and the most feisty, kickass heroine. Hellbent on vengeance, Issy is unstoppable until she meets Jasper. He really sees her, getting under her skin and distracting her from her goals.
During her dance with the Devil, she starts to question everything she’s been led to believe. Should she trust her past, or the man who’s offering her a future she hadn’t previously considered?
This book has everything: suspense, thrills, jeopardy and lust. Through it all, our heroine must decide whether to trust her own heart and judgement or be guided by others. And that’s the real heart of this story: a woman who takes control of her life no matter the consequences. It’s a damn fine read.
Not sure where to start with Playette other than its fantastic. When your whole life is built on a lie and retribution is your aim, and then you meet a man that makes your heart beat a little faster than you would like. Jasper is the man that Isadora should loathe but she can’t stay away even though it may get her killed, will it all crumble around her and will this lust she feels for Jasper be her last. One click to find out.
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An all-consuming, wicked and intriguing love story.
That’s it? There an ending to this story?! I don’t think I’m ready for this story to be over. No, scratch that. I am most definitely not ready or prepared for it to be over.
‘Playette’ is the newest standalone from the very very talented and original TL Smith.
This book will seriously ruin you and empower you at the same time. It will live in your heart for the weeks to come after you’ve read it. And you won’t want it to finish.
I assure you, I’ve just finished it and am ready for a re-read.
This is a book you only come across a few times during your existence. It is angsty and intriguing, mysterious and action-packed. These characters are addicting in the best ways possible, making this book a page-turner that will consume your whole being.
Isadora is simply a badass of a woman. She is the spirit animal any little girl should have and any grown should thrive to be. She is stunning and confident, powerful in the subtle way that could lead to your death, she’s driven and focused on imposing vengeance on those she hates. She’s skillful and breathtakingly smart, someone you wouldn’t want to be on her sh*t list, all while still being vulnerable and passionate.
Isadora is as empowering of a woman as it gets, and trust me after you’ve read this book you’ll find a confidence you didn’t have before and you’ll feel like a different woman.
Jasper is the stuff dream are made of. Both good and bad dreams. He’s a feared and powerful man, he’s someone who could easily erase any trace of you with the flick of his wrist, but someone who despite everything still cares and tries to do the right thing as much as he can.
He gorgeous in the greek God kinda way, he’s confident and almost too cocky, but he has all the rights to be. But despite his best efforts, if you look very very closely you’ll see the cracks of a broken man who didn’t have a choice when it came to the environment he grew up in and the role he would have to eventually take.
All this though, it only made him stronger, maybe a bit too much, tending to the psycho side of things but that’s only part of what makes him truly beautiful.
This love story may not start as one, but it will end as one of the most beautiful things you’ve ever read.
Isadora is a woman on a mission and she won’t let anything deter her from it, not even her jumbled feeling for a despicable-not-so-despicable man.
This is one of those books that are hard to put down because you need to know what happens next.
It will most likely take your breath away, make you fear for these characters, love them despite their all of their flaws and actions. Reading this book will feel like taking a big gulp of fresh air, something intriguing and new that will entice you like no other.
‘Playette’ is a 5-star read full of the best action, lies, secrets, love, passion, fear and danger, creating a deadly but captivating mix that has been created both in hell and heaven.
WOW! I have to say I love T.L. Smith’s books but this story has quickly become one of my favorites. Isadora is such just a bad ass, mix her with mafia boss Jasper and I am OBSESSED!! I was on the edge of my seat for so much of the book I loved it! Absolute must read!!!
TL Smith knows edgy romance. In Playette you get that and an intense story of revenge. I was invested in all the characters in this story. The emotions I had were like a yo-yo. The story kept me on my toes. If you like unique stories with a twist Playette is for you. I always love to read TL Smith, the wickedness and swoon meter are always on a all time high.
Isadora has wanted revenge on the people who took so much away. She’s supposed to get closer to those men but will she accomplish her goals? Jasper has been trained to be ruthless but can he be like that with her! Once she meets Jasper, will her plans changed?
Another great read from a great author.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down!p
Issy is a great leading lady and Jasper is gorgeous!
I have read many books by TL Smith and believe this one takes her back to her best!
It’s a mafia book but not predictable at all.
There’s a few twists in there that keeps you page turning until the end.
5 VENGEANCE STARS!! This book is in my top reads for 2019! My heart is still beating so hard….I kept telling myself breathe, just breathe. Isadora is one beautiful tough women going after what she wants….she has won my heart. Jasper is hot, dangerous, mysterious and gets what he wants. These two together is like dynamite and there will be explosions, but what a beautiful pair they are. Both damaged but perfect together. T.L. Smith given us readers the heart pounding beautiful story we grow to love from her. What are you waiting for 1-Click NOW.
I’m not sure when I became a dark romance convert, but I’m pretty sure TL Smith had something to do with it.
Playette is a different kind of tale for her since I’m used to the focus being on the men in her stories (don’t worry, Jasper gets plenty of attention) but this time we are more heroine driven and Issy is fantastically badass, complicated and driven to get what she wants – revenge.
This story is hot, dirty, dark and strangely fun. A mafia boss plus a woman with nothing left to lose equals this dynamic couple. Secrets and lies plus a heaping helping of sexual tension.
You won’t regret this read!
OMG What I’ve just finished??!! That book was everything I would want to read and much, much more. T. L. Smith wrote a story that it’s impossible not to fall in love in it. Especially if you love bad boys but also badass women.
When I found out that “Playette” was releasing I was more than happy especially after reading its blurb. I had a suspicion that we will get yet another incredible mafia/dark romance. And I definitely was right. And yes I will say it. It is in my opinion the best book from the author until now, cause this book will just still your bookworm heart and deny to give it back.
“I am a walking, talking, perfect little plaything. I just might cut you when you aren’t looking”.
As always with books with complicated and not so providing story line I can’t tell you much about it in order to not spoil you really great book. So I had to be short here. You will thank me after reading this book.
Main characters in “Playette” are Isadora “Issy” and Jasper and they are just perfectly written as complicated souls who got definitely not easy lives. Isadora is one of the most fearless and strongest heroines I’ve read in books. She is set on the mission to get revenge on the darkest men of all – The Morelli Family. In order to get what she wants she would hesitate to use her most powerful weapon – her body. But the farther this goes more secrets are revealed and finally she has to ask herself who she can really trust.
And then we got Jasper. Believe me you will definitely fell in love in him. He is the Moretti Mafia Boss. He didn’t choose this life but his whole upbringing made him a man he is now and he will do everything to protect his men. But what will happen when the sacrifices had to be made?
“Killing an enemy is easy, that is, unless it’s her. She is impossible to kill.”
Huge advances of this story is its fast pacing, that this book is really easy to read, it has got really unexpected twists and turns. All of this made “Playette” really exciting book for the reader who will definitely want more after he will be finished.
With all being said “Playette” is definitely one of my top reads of 2019 and I really wish we would see other guys stories as well cause I think there is quite big potential in them. So once again kudos T.L. I am waiting for your next book with excitement.
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4.5 stars
Holy moly!! This book was crazy, I can’t even process all the emotions. I can’t reveal too much because it will ruin the ride, bit this book was twisted. Jasper and Isadora were like a modern day mafia version of Romeo and Juliet. Isadora is seeking revenge against the mafia that tore her left apart and this leads to the mysterious and sexy Jasper. However, not everything is what it seems and this less Isadora down a path she never she was on.
Loved this book! I didn’t know what would happened next, but my favorite parts focused on Jasper and Isadora, he could just not kill the woman. The ending had me laughing so hard because Jasper is definitely a dangerous man, but when it comes to Isadora he is not a patient man.