Bedroom games are fine … but I need a woman who won’t play with my heart. After years in the military, I’ve faced down a lot of things, and there’s not much I shy away from. Except relationships. Because when you catch your wife in bed with another man, that tends to sour even the most hardened man against women.When I was hired to keep surveillance on a woman with a checkered past, I went into … with a checkered past, I went into the job anticipating the worst. But what I found was a woman who turned my head. Who made my blood heat and my body burn. A woman who made me feel alive again.
A woman who was nothing like what I expected, but everything I wanted. A woman who, it turned out, needed my protection. And wanted my touch.
And as the world fell out from under us, and everything I thought I knew shifted, there was only one reality I could hold onto—that the more I got to know her, the more I wanted her.
But if I’m going to make her mine, I’ll have to not only keep her safe, I’ll have to prove to her that I’ve conquered my own fears and doubts. That I’m done looking into the past, and that all I want is a future—with her.
Each Blackwell-Lyon book is a standalone romance with its own HEA!
Books in the series:
Lovely Little Liar
Pretty Little Player
Sexy Little Sinner
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“—my personal and professional experience suggests that where there is smoke, there’s fire. And if you think she’s fucking around on you, she probably is. Just one more pretty little player in a world full of cheaters and liars.”
I can’t resist broken characters and this betrayed husband broke my heart. On one hand, he’s badass and fearless after being trained in the military. On the other hand, he’s been betrayed by the woman he thought was his forever. While he was fighting for his country, she was cheating. Now he’s gun-shy, but only in the relationship department. He will play, but he doesn’t stay. On the positive side, his mistrust makes him an excellent PI. That’s not really what his security firm focuses on, but after being the cuckold himself, he has a hard time refusing to help others in the same situation.
I admit to being frustrated with this character. While I understand why he feels as he does, my romantic heart wanted him to give into his heart rather than his big head. His little head, while not little in the least, was smaller than his brain regarding the sexy woman he was investigating. His doubts and fears kept him from appreciating the gift that was being offered to him and I worried he would be an even more miserable bastard if he let her get away.
I really enjoyed this second book in the Blackwell Lyon series. There are three sexy men, and a woman that is currently employed at the Blackwell-Lyon Security business, and hopefully more will be added so the series can continue. I’m excited to read the next and possibly last book in the series. I’ve been doing some mental matchmaking and I’m hoping that two of those four end up together! The line forms here…
J. Kenner is one of my go to authors.
This book had me hooked from start to finish. They story is from Cayden’s point of view.
Cayden takes on a job to see if a mans girl is cheating on him before he pops the question but when he meets Gracie he doesn’t get the cheating vibes and he knows what it’s like to be cheated on. But when Gracie asks Cayden for help he does.
A twist will have you wanting not wanting to put the book down. Book can be read as a standalone but to save spoilers read book 1 first.
I have to say I loved Cayden and Gracie. Cayden is very untrusting when it comes to relationships due to his past relationship. Cayden owns a security business with his 2 other friends (also is involved and in contact with Stark security ). Gracie is a model who is being admired from afar by a creep. But in steps Cayden to save her when it becomes really scary. He also loses his head a little bit and questions the relationship. He loses Gracie. But never fear, there is a HEA.
J. Kenner is a favorite author I always one click. She always involves some part of Stark in her stories (which I absolutely adore)! The plot and characters are believable and the storyline is spot on and the characters are believable people. I loved Gracie’s character because she is a “plus size” model but she carries herself with confidence.
I will always recommend buying J. Kenner. She always produces a clear storyline with interesting turns. She has steamy scenes, but also real life situations. I would definitely one click this today!!!
PRETTY LITTLE PLAYER is the second instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult BLACKWELL-LYON erotic, romance series focusing on the men and women who work for Blackwell-Lyon Security. This is security specialist and retired US military veteran Cayden Lyon , and fashion model Gracie Harmon. PRETTY LITTLE LIAR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. We were first introduced to Cayden in Lovely Little Liar (aka Bitch Slap). Once again, there is a slight cross-over with the author’s Stark Series, and Man of the Month series.
Told from first person perspective (Cayden) PRETTY LITTLE PLAYER follows Cayden Lyon as he is hired by attorney Thomas Peterman to investigate and follow Gracie Harmon, a women he claims to be his unfaithful fiancée. Gracie is a plus-size fashion model, and is all too aware of a potential ‘stalker’ following her every move but meeting Cayden Lyon, our heroine throws caution to the wind until she discovers that Cayden is not the man he claims to be. As Cayden and Gracie begin to develop a relationship, our hero is torn between head and heart believing Gracie is engaged to another man. What ensues is the building relationship between Cayden and Gracie, and the potential fall-out as Gracie is targeted by an unknown assailant.
The relationship between Cayden and Gracie is one of immediate attraction but Gracie is Cayden’s surveillance target, and our hero believes Gracie is an unfaithful woman. Unable to stay away Cayden will come face to face with the woman that calls to his heart but a woman who reminds him of a darkened past. The $ex scenes are intimate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text
We are reintroduced to Cayden’s business partners: Pierce Blackwell and his girlfriend Jezebel (Lovely Little Liar), Pierce’s sister Kerrie, and Cayden’s identical twin Connor Lyon. Connor’s story line is next in Sexy Little Sinner.
PRETTY LITTLE PLAYER is a story of secrets and lies; betrayal and heart break. The premise is captivating; the romance is passionate; the characters are flirty, sassy and spirited. A quick read, PRETTY LITTLE PLAYER is an animated, seductive and inviting tale, great for a late night quickie before going to bed
I enjoyed this more than I had anticipated. The characters and plot were realistic and even Austin became a character as the author encouraged your vision of that awesome city.
Même si j’avais passé un bon moment avec le premier tome de la saga Blackwell-Lyon Sécurité , l’intrigue s’était déroulée de manière un peu trop rapide à mon goût. Ce 2ème tome m’a bien plus charmé car même si le format impose un certain rythme, celle fois ci, les personnages prennent plus le temps de se connaître et de vivre les choses.
Cayden Lyon est l’associé de Pierce Blackwell que nous avions découvert dans le tome 1 et cet ancien soldat est clairement marqué par ce qu’il a vécu non pas lors de ses missions sur le terrain mais bel et bien dans sa vie personnelle. Il n’a plus aucune place dans son coeur pour l’amour et la méfiance est de rigueur. Il est hors de question qu’il puisse faire de nouveau confiance à un femme et s’engager sur le long terme avec lui. Il se donne à fond pour la société de sécurité dans laquelle il travaille avec Pierce, Kerrie et Connor et sa nouvelle mission va m’emmener dans des eaux troubles car il va devoir prouver l’infidélité de la petite amie de son client. Il entre donc en infiltration mais il se pourrait que les apparences soient trompeuses et qu’il ne parvienne pas à prouver ce qu’il doit prouver. Il remet donc en doute ce pourquoi il est payé mais son client ne l’entend pas de cette oreille. Cayden est un personnage qui est certes entouré mais qui vit tout de même de manière solitaire. Ses relations sociales restent tout de même teintées de doute et de remise en cause. Il devra donc sortir de sa zone d’inconfort et tenter de ressentir des sentiments profonds.
Gracie Harmon est donc la fameuse “suspecte” que l’on va découvrir lors de la première mission de notre héros. Il semble clair qu’un doute persiste mais je pense que nous ne sommes pas au bout de nos surprises. J’ai aimé découvrir ce personnage qui est intéressante à de nombreux points de vue. Nous n’avons jamais son point de vue direct dans les divers chapitres ce qui fait que nous devons baser l’image que nous nous faisons d’elle sur les faits exposés par Cayden. Cela va donc biaiser notre avis sur ce personnage dans un premier temps mais nous allons vite revoir notre copie car on va vite constater qu’elle n’est pas celle qu’on accuse d’être. J’ai aimé son interaction avec d’autres personnages, sa vision des choses mais également ses perspectives d’avenir. Elle s’investit à fond dans ce qu’elle entreprend tout en tentant de rester éloigné des réseaux sociaux qui peuvent être un frein à sa carrière et une vraie plaie dans sa vie de tous les jours. Est elle la menteuse qu’on dépeint?
Bref, je ne vous en dis pas plus pour ne rien gâcher à votre lecture car l’intrigue se dévoile au fil des pages et des rebondissements et j’ai été plus happée par cette histoire que par la première. Nous sentons bien qui seront les personnages du prochain tome et je suis curieuse de découvrir ce qu’il nous réserve.
J Kenner always delivers delicious alpha Heroes and strong, confident heroines. In this story, we meet Cayden Lyon, one of the other partners in Blackwell Lyon security. Due to a cheating ex-wife, he’s not into relationships, and, he readily works with clients who are looking for the potential proof of a disloyal spouse. This happens to be the case when he meets our heroine, Gracie, whom he believes may be cheating on her fiance. I loved watching Cayden’s self control slowly crumble around and his interaction with Gracie, especially when his plan to use himself as a potential suitor, backfires.
I normally prefer POV from the two main characters but really enjoyed having the story told from just the lead guy’s POV. And I thought the plot was clever, intriguing and fun.
Enjoyed this very much.
There’s not a lot of character development here. Quick read, a predictable conflict and quick resolution. The characters all have potential but I’d looked to have seen them developed more fully.
An absolutely adorable fast read that will capture your heart and have you wishing for the happily ever after ending! A fun, quick read that is definitely worth taking the time for!
Great story. Enjoyed the build up, the climax, the epilogue … and the tease parts for the stories to come for the related characters. Had to set aside the cost of doing business. grins.
J. Kenner, what a great writer you are! I lived in Austin during my college days and it was fun to read how it is now. Your writing was flawless and your story was well thought out. Your characters meshed well. I loved this story and I’ll be sure to read more of your books.
I hated it and deleted it from my kindle
Couldn’t even finish
I was so drawn in this book from the start of this book. I could not believe this
guy what he pulled. You are reading and thinking he was really going to marry this girl. And all this time he is stalling this girl. Thank heaven she went to this
same agents and found out about who this guy was. It kept me on my seat.
It was so good I did not put the book down and finished it in one day.
Enjoyed reading it.
Too much info. Couldn’t get into the story, if there was one. Didn’t finish reading.
I tried to get into this book — and finally finished it. I found it boring until near the end – then it was good and quickly ended.
GREAT READ!