Can a player ever really be redeemed?Marcus Reid is an NHL forward and a big-time playboy. Chloe Williams is a sports journalist. Can Chloe finally be the one to tame this player?Marcus gets traded to the Toronto Cyclones. A new team and a new city—Just what he needs. A fresh start away from his old teammates, his ex-fiancé, and his past. Soon after the move, he meets Chloe. She’s smart, sexy, … Soon after the move, he meets Chloe. She’s smart, sexy, and damn, can she write a good story.
Chloe works hard to make her boss proud and be the best sports journalist she can be. Meeting Marcus Reid and having instant chemistry with him wasn’t in the plan. Everyone knows that sports journalists don’t mess around with athletes.
With chemistry that’s off the charts, Marcus and Chloe come up with an arrangement that should be mutually beneficial. Can Chloe be the good luck charm that Marcus needs to get his game and his life back on track? Or will past indiscretions tear away their shot at happiness?
This book is intended for a mature audience. 18+
Other titles by USA Today Bestselling Author Emma Tharp:
1. The Bluff Harbor Series Boxed Set
2. What About Us (The Bluff Harbor Series Book Two)
3. Drawn to Dark
4. Keeping It Casual
5. Moving On (McLoughlin Brothers Series Book One)
6. All In (McLoughlin Brothers Series Book Two)
7. Alive Again (McLoughlin Brother Series Book Three)
8. Crashing Christmas: A Billionaire Office Romance
9. Always Just Us (Just Us Book One)
10. Forever Just Us (Just Us Book Two)
11. Scoring Chance (Rules of the Game Book One)
12. Defending Your Heart (Rules of the Game Book Two)
13. Goal on the Rebound (Rules of the Game Book Three)
14. Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Rules of the Game Book Four)
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He’s “Playing Dirty” To WIN Her HEART!
Is HE just “Playing Dirty” OFF the I.C.E. to Improve His GAME,
or Has HE Found the Only ONE… His Ms. RIGHT!
To make Him wanna Quit “Playing Dirty” with EveryOne Else,
And Focus ON “Playing Dirty” Exclusively!?!
Cuz… IT seems He cannot Play ON the I.C.E.,
If He’s NOT “Playing Dirty” with Ms. RIGHT before Game NIGHT!
I was granted an ARC of Emma Tharp’s “Playing Dirty: A Players Redemption Hockey Romance (Rules of the Game Book 5)” via B00|{$P®0UT; I gladly recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
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This was a great to read having characters that are well developed and engaging with plenty of chemistry between them. The storyline flowed with ease from start to finish.
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Pro hockey player Marcus is player on and off the ice. When he gets traded to Toronto, he is hoping a clean start will be just what he needs. Chloe is a sports journalist and wants to make it big so she has to be careful and not date athletes. When Chloe and Marcus meet they have chemistry but Chloe is hesitant because of her job. So at first she doesn’t cave to his sexiness. When Marcus starts playing terrible and isn’t interested in other women, he realizes he needs Chloe so he makes a deal with her – friends with benefits and he will also give her exclusive interviews. Some problems arise with a previous hookup who decides to tell all (since she can’t get Marcus back) and this causes problems with Chloe. Can these two make it work, especially with Marcus’ history comes to the forefront? Short and fast paced book but thoroughly enjoyed it.
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We met Marcus before. He wasn’t the good guy. He was careless with his fiancée’s feelings and heart. He didn’t think he was cut out for relationships. Chloe snuck in and made him see what kind of man he could be and the life he could have. Chloe is a working on building her career. She isn’t ready for a relationship either, until Marcus. There were some ups and downs but they get their HEA.
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A great hockey romance story that will keep you entertained until the last page.
Marcus and Chloe have a on again off again relationship he is a pro hockey player she is a sports writer When she calls things off because she thinks people in the industry will judge her it causes a slide in his game. No Chloe no great hockey game He strikes an agreement with her she stick around he gives her an exclusive interview But an ex is about to cause trouble Will they realise they have much more than a business arrangement at stake her. You will have to read to see if they get their HEA.
I liked that the relationship between Chloe and Marcus evolved from being just casual at the beginning to having more meaning by the end. They both grew in this quick but good read.
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Playing Dirty: A Players Redemption Hockey Romance by Emma Tharp is a good read. fast paced and interesting; good storyline,interesting characters with great chemistry,! enjoyed reading it,well done!
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Emma Tharp wins with PLAYING DIRTY the fifth book in the Rules of the Game series. NHL forward Marcus Reid and sports journalist Chloe Williams have been hooking up. Marcus wants to take their relationship further, while Chloe worries it would hurt her career. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult readers. It primarily takes place in Toronto.
PLAYING DIRTY is a fun story. It is skillfully written and entertaining. I enjoy the characters and plot. The novel was believable and engaging. I like that the charters recognize their strengths and weaknesses. They develop throughout the book. I like that they were open with each other. They grew up with different lifestyles. I appreciate Chloe’s professionalism and ethics with her interviews. The story had a great epilogue that made the novel feel well concluded. PLAYING DIRTY is a wonderful addition to the Rules of the Game series. I look forward to the next book in the series. I recommend this series to people that enjoy sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
This is book five for the Rules of the Game series. I have read each book in the series thus far but it could be read as a standalone. Psst…I recommend the series. This book is all about Marcus Reid, he is a NHL hockey player/playboy that has been traded to the Toronto Cyclones. This is not a bad thing for Marcus as it is a chance for him to start all over, fresh start with no history. Or so he hopes. Chloe Williams is a sports journalist with a number one rule of not getting entangle with the athletes, ever. Obviously, the line gets crossed between these two characters with a friends with benefits relationship. Chloe cuts Marcus off though and things start falling apart for Marcus. Can he grow up and find his commitment skates? Can he convince Chloe that he is both wanting more and that he is ready?
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This is the best cover of any of the books in this series, but that’s not why I read this book. Pro hockey player Marcus and magazine writer Chloe move from friends with benefits to nothing because of her concern that her industry peers won’t take her seriously when they find out who she’s involved with. He starts playing crappy, but doesn’t make the connection that it’s because of Chloe’s absence in his life. He’s not interested in anyone else – when he goes to a club with his teammates, all he can think about is Chloe. He so he makes a business arrangement with Chloe – friends with benefits and exclusive interviews for her magazine. His previous hookup, Sara, causes issues for him, and releases a tell-all article to another reporter when he refuses to get back together with him. This, in turn, causes issues with Chloe. There’s a bit of groveling involved, but she eventually gives him another chance, and they head for their happy ending. I loved this book – read last night until I fell asleep, then finished it today.
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Redemption by definition is the act of atoning for a fault or mistake.
Marcus is the epitome of a player, he cheated on his ex-fiancee, is only interested in casual hook ups and runs from committment. The friends with benefits relationship he has with Chloe is perfect until she breaks it off citing her professional reputation. His game goes downhill until he can convince her to give him another chance. An ex hookup trashes him in the newspaper and almost costs him his job and Chloe’s affection. He is determined to redeem himself so they can have a future together.
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3*
Marcus & Chloe are just friends with benefits. He cheated on his ex and was transferred when she got with another team member.
She’s busy in her career and is happy with the arrangements after all he’s giving her exclusive interviews.
Can they just turn feelings on & off? Throw an ex with a grudge into the mix!
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Quick read
He thought he knew what he wanted until he lost her. He was comfortable with one situation but scared to pursue the other. He stepped up and did the right thing for herself and their relationship.
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