Rules will not be broken. Especially by her.
She was a strong woman.
It turned me on.
She became my personal challenge.
It made me hard.
The more she hated me, the more I relished it.
I’m determined to break her down.
I am Paxton Williams.
I’m a power player in an underworld game only few people know exist.
She knew the rules. She knew the consequences. She should know I’m not the man to let …
She should know I’m not the man to let anyone get away…
Including her.
Authors Chelsea Camaron and Ryan Michele team up to push beyond the boundaries, crossing a line into a deep, dangerous, and forbidden world. One where no one escapes, even if they beg to.
This is the Power Chain Series – a four book series of interconnected stand-alone romances.
Series reading order:
Power Chain
PowerHouse
Power Player
PowerLess
OverPowered
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Love this series.Love Pax and Laurel.Need much more.
Wow! Power Player is a fast paced emotional rollercoaster. Paxton is a hard man who still has an emotionally scarred boy inside. The “business” that he and his best friends run requires the hard ruthless man. However, there is Laurel, who has always calmed and comforted the boy inside. Laurel’s childhood was hard like Paxton’s, so she is a strong but she also grew into a loving nurturing woman. They are each other’s safe place….but as usual past insecurities try to block their way to happiness. Then Paxton’s risky business with the mob collides with Laurel’s brother. Laurel gets caught in the middle. Laurel and Paxton have to learn to trust themselves and each other in order to survive.
I loved this story and devoured it in a day! I can’t wait for the next power player!
Laurel has had the day from hell all due to Paxton who obsessively keeps tabs on her. He has kidnapped her telling her that she is his and must come to terms with his controlling possessive ways. She soon learns that there is more to this than even she can imagine. They must now fight for their love and lives. Great story so full of action that you can’t put it down. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This book was definitely one you don’t want to pass up. This series is a great adventure. You don’t know where these men are going to lead you. They are fierce, loyal, and dangerous. Can the right woman steal Paxton’s heart? Will he give up or give in? Will Laurel be the game changer?
I Look forward to reading Dane’s story, coming soon!
This is the second book in this phenomenal series from Chelsea and Ryan. they certainly know how to weave a captivating tale filled with twists and turns, action, angst, love and passion. once you start you will be unable to put this beauty down until you have finished it!
This is Paxton and Laurel’s story and they have some serious chemistry between them. They have known each other since high school. Paxton thought he wasn’t good enough for her but he is unable to leave her alone. Everywhere she turns he is there. In the end he ends up annoying her so much that she pulls a gun on him, although she never expected to end up being locked up in his cabin in the woods with him having the upper hand.
These two brilliant authors certainly know how to give us a hero that we initially can’t stand but ends up worming his way into our hearts and making us swoon!
I can’t wait to see what deliciousness they bring us next with Power less
Laurel and Paxton were almost a couple when they were teens, but Paxton pushed her away thinking she deserved better than him. Here they are 10 years later and while they have never become anything more than what they were, Paxton has never left Laurel alone. Everywhere she turns there he is, keeping an eye on her. Until one day, he does something that results in her hunting him down and pointing a gun at him. It doesn’t quite go as she planned though when she ends up literally being picked up and whisked away to be locked in his cabin in the woods. Why has Paxton chosen now to be with her and why has he gone about it in the way he has?
Like with book one, Power Player starts off with me not really liking the guy. The way Paxton went about getting Laurel with him was a bit high handed and at times, felt a little uncomfortable. But, again like with book one, Paxton obviously had his reasons for doing what he does and when the why comes to light it makes it all seem a hell of a lot better. I’m really enjoying this series so far. Action, drama, sexy times and this writing duo really drag the reader into their stories. I give Power Player 4.5 stars and I can’t wait for the next one.
***4.5 Stars***
I enjoyed Power House, the first book in the series. The concept was cool and the characters all fascinated me in one way or another, but it didn’t give that gut punch I wanted, so I was a bit hesitant to dive into Power Player, but I shouldn’t have worried because I thoroughly enjoyed it! It had it’s OTT WTF?!? Moments, but it all just worked for me. All the craycray, smexy, sweet, and WTF moments just worked and made it a fun read.
Laurel I kinda adored. She’s got a lot of fire in her and boy does she give as good as she gets. Pax took me a little bit to truly warm up to him. He’s alpha AF but has a golden heart, even if he doesn’t always see it. Their journey to their HEA is an interesting one. There are quite a few twisty things involved, a good dose of angst as well as smexyness as they collide and attempt to figure things out, but in the end it all worked. Everything made sense in the context that was the crazy connection between the two of them and I loved how things worked out for them.
This was a fun read. The writing was engaging, well paced and I enjoyed the dual 1st person POV’s. I thought that all of the issues that sprung up in this one were well thought out and dealt with in the end. There was one thing that had me scratching my head, but it’s a minor thing as far as the big picture is concerned. And as for the two remaining Power Chain males? I’m definitely looking forward to seeing just how crazy things get when they find the woman that will bring them to their knees!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~.
I adored everything about this book. I loved Laurel and her strong feminine personality. And Paxton, although a very alpha male person showed a lot of his sweet teddy bear side. The storyline was good and I enjoyed the ending hinting towards the next book.
**Received ARC for a fair and honest review**
Power Player is book 2 in the Power Chain series. This book could be read as a standalone, however I personally think it is best read in order since you miss a lot of backstory and the previous characters who are deeply entwined in the book. I would rate this book at 4.5 stars. It is a fast, intense read that was hard to put down. I really loved Laurel, that super strong woman type. She didn’t just buckle/cave to Paxton’s will. Paxton as a character, was more into games and winning and due to issues in his life seems very insecure and not as strong as Laurel IMO. Paxton’s character is why I didn’t give this book 5 stars. I loved the book.
Paxton has known Laurel and has had a thing for her since they were teens. But he didn’t feel that he was good enough for her. As they years passed he settled for following Laurel around and what he felt was protecting her. When she blows him off, he doesn’t take that well and decides he’s going to do something about it. There’s more to that but I’m not going to have any spoilers in this review.
As I said I loved Laurel, though Paxton was sort of frustrating for me. I loved the secondary characters. And you do get to see Onyx, though I wish you got more Torryn for an update to their story. There is good chemistry with the characters, this is a fun storyline which to me felt quite well developed. I like the way the stories flow into each other. Overall great, hot, fun, nail biting read! Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Hope this helps! Happy Reading!!!
Laurel and Pax have a history together and it is not all good. From the beginning Pax is kind of a d*ck to everyone that is not his “brothers” or Laurel. But then that changes and he pushes Laurel away to protect her from himself. You may think that is noble but he then “stalks” her and forces her hand when he drains her account. That’s just the tip of the iceberg for Laurel and her day of hell.
Years later Laurel still loves Pax, but when he pushed her away it broke her heart. She is really confused by the turn of events and him wanting more with her. But again it’s not meant to be and he breaks her heart for the second and last time, or does he? These two are like magnets and can’t stay away for long, but are they good for each other?
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Amount of sex 3 / 5
How explicit 3 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
Power Player is a captivating second book in the anti-hero series Power Chain by authors Chelsea Camaron and Ryan Michele. I really fell for Onyx and Torryn in the first book PowerHouse and couldn’t wait for the next in the series. As soon as I received Power Player, I devoured it in one sitting! I love these men and can’t wait for Dane and Garrett’s stories!
Power Player is suspenseful and full of drama, and angst. It contains many steamy sex scenes that will require you to have an extra pair of panties! This book centers on Paxton and Laurel and is more of a second chance romance. Paxton is a strong alpha male and has a history with Laurel, which makes this book more exciting and drama filled.
BTW, I do recommend reading Power Chain & PowerHouse first before reading this one. It will give you a better foundation to fully understand the back stories but know it’s not mandatory.
A definite add to your TBR list!
Man oh man I just love to hate Pax in a big way. But he has a hidden side one that surprised me, realistically it shouldn’t have but it did. Book 2 in the series and like the first it was a one sitting read. Laurel and Pax have a history, one that is devastating to the heart, but it’s the future that now counts. Chelsea and Ryan has given us an Anti-Hero that stands out and knocks the reader one, two… out for the count and we have two more of these bad boys to survive. I’m not sure my heart can take it. Great job Ladies!
This book gripped you from the beginning. It was sexy, heartbreaking and amazing all at once. I couldn’t wait to read the next page, and the next. Pax and Laurel are meant to be.
Second book in this series…
…intense read, page turning and full of suspense!!!
This book takes you on emotional ride..
…drama, action, angst, love/lust, and of course steamy HOT!
It was another crazy adventure into the anti-hero’s lives and world. I could not put this book down. I am enjoying this series that Ryan and Chelsea created. It’s dark but powerful. The four corners, as I like to call them, have this power unique to each man. They balance the four corners keeping everything in their world harmonious.
Paxton is next in line to take what he wants. He has known for a long time who he would take and own as his… forever. The only problem is, the thing he loves most, her fire, is also the thing that will burn him. Watching this strong man succumb to the fate that he can bend was fantastic. Paxton was meticulous in calculating everything, and yet he couldn’t count on his calculations of Laurel. I felt like Paxton was even more of a hot-head than Onyx and that’s saying something. When push came to shove and reality slapped him in the face, he has to decide if bending to a woman is worth it.
Laurel is fire. She doesn’t back down even in the face of fear and danger. I loved the spark and tenacity she had for taking matters into her own hands. She didn’t put up with Paxton and his games. Her history with him definitely tugged on this reader’s heartstrings. She was so brave to try and give to Paxton again. Putting your heart on the line is not an easy task. When the fire gets hot, she must decide if Paxton is going to walk through the flames with her, or if she will forge her own path.
Ellen Sue is an awesome side character. Can we take a minute to appreciate this woman that was created? We get to see more of her personality, love, loyalty, and strength. This kinda makes me want to have an epilogue at the very end from her perspective. She is one of my all-time favorite secondary characters for sure.
The plot in this story continues from the first to a degree. You don’t need to read PowerHouse to follow along with this one, but it helps. The arc of Laurel and Paxton is closed up in a way that has surprises coming out of every corner. They are concluded and you do get a content feeling at the end.
There is so much I want to talk about but don’t want to spoil. The cabin, made my heart swoon and melt. Seriously did. The ending at the apartment… totally felt the moment and impact it was meant to have. The very end with Dane! Yeah, I’d love to know what was said there.
I know that this review seems cryptic, but there are secrets each reader of Power Play must keep. We can’t ruin it for others. There are so many truths and discoveries to be made, that spoiling it would be unfair to you, the next reader. With that said, this reader gives it 5 pointe shoes. It’s a fabulous continuation of the series and while the original means to get the girl were similar, the stories were vastly different.
Pax has loved Laurel for years. You could even say they were a fledgling couple in their teens, until Pax broke her heart by pushing her away, so she could find someone more worthy of her affection. Years later Laurel still loves Pax, she stayed away, knows he has control issues and can be overbearing, he’s now also a powerful man and she can now add obsessive to his list of faults, and staying away from the man has become impossible.
What a real wild ride, Pax and Laurel had a fight on their hands, it is a love story, they just needed to be reminded. A great story, I loved it!
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4.5 Stars
POWER PLAYER was freaking awesome! I had moments that made me question what the hades Paxton was thinking for making the play that he did and why, but I knew if I continued to read I would find it. And I totally did! It was a very convoluted circle of WTH and WTF at times, but again, there is method to the madness that eventually made sense.
I wasn’t really sure about Laurel. She just didn’t seem to be a strong character, but then she got her back up and BAM! There was the sass and attitude that would definitely appeal to Pax’s character in every way. I really started to warm up to her and she quickly became a character that I got emotionally invested in. There were tears and laughter while I read the story. The twists and turns were not what I expected, but I thoroughly enjoyed how they mixed in with the storyline.
POWER PLAYER was an awesome read and something that I have come to expect from Ryan Michele and Chelsea Camaron. There are secrets and hidden depths mixed in with the story of romance. The men of the Power Chain series are alpha to the max, but the women are not weak and are definitely a match for the men that they choose. I can’t wait to see what is in store for the remaining men!
This is Book 2 in the Power Chain Series. It is a stand-alone book, but I highly recommend reading the short prequel and then book 1 to really understand exactly what’s going on with the guys. Paxton has always loved Laurel, but he feels like she deserves better, so he pushed her away. Now things are happening with her brother and he decides to protect her. This is such a fantastic book, but I promise you that there are some heart-breaking moments in it, too. He’s a dominant man but she’s a very independent woman. The chemistry between them is awesome. There are moments that you just want to wring both their necks! You will be on the edge of your chair while reading this book because of all the exciting things that happen in it. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Power Player, the second book in this series is well written and packs a punch. If you love dark and at times twisted with dominant gritty alpha males then you’ll love this read. Laurel and Pax have history, chemistry and more. Pax is the kind of character you’ll have a love/hate relationship with. Laurel is a strong independent woman. Engaging characters who hold your attention. Can’t wait to read more in this series. Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed
This series is great. I have ready the first 2 books and am anticipating the 3rd book. I loved the storyline and the characters are original and easy to fall in love with.