Adam Morrow is a self-made millionaire. But one night with her could ruin everything… I’ve worked my ass off for what I have, and I’m damn proud of it. I started off with nothing and now I’m filthy rich. Let me tell you, there’s nothing like revenge to help you get your ass in gear. And that’s what I’m taking, with every exclusive resort I open–sweet, sweet revenge…on her. Nicole Westmore … revenge…on her.
Nicole Westmore was my first love. The poor little rich girl stole my heart with her sweet smile, hot body, and irresistible innocence. The summer I worked for her father was the best time of my life…until he drove me away. Even then, I thought Nicole would wait for me. She didn’t.
And so, I decided to get even, opening rival hotels, slowly driving them out of business. The old man is gone now, but Nicole is still running the company that’s about to collapse. All my hard work will soon pay off.
And then I catch sight of her at a wedding, and all those feelings come rushing back–for both of us. Still, she doesn’t know what I’ve done–yet–and she seems more than willing. What will one night in her bed hurt?
The sex is hotter than ever, and I can’t help wondering if I’ve made a mistake. Until I get up the next morning…and realize I’ve been kidnapped!
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*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an review for.
These two had me cracking up. Adam is a self made rich man putting all his business efforts into revenge to make up for the past. Nicole is the focus of his revenge after they fell in love a decade ago and her dad’s meddled. The sparks explode when you get the two in the same room making it obvious the past is not dead but can she convince him to live her instead of destroying her. A past history romance that will suck you in as it all plays out. Great for fans of contemporary romance. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
3 1/2 stars
The Revenge Game is billed as an enemies to lovers story but I feel it is more of a second chance romance. Adam and Nicole we boyfriend and girlfriend ten years ago. Things did not work out because Adam was deemed as not good enough by Nicole’s father. Adam vowed revenge against her father. First order of business, take her father’s hotel, then his empire. Things were progressing until the father dies and Nicole is left in charge. She confronts him about his under handed tactics and wants to call a truce.
This was a bit all over the place for me. The chemistry these two shared was very evident from the start. But there were left over feelings on both sides, and I thought the premise to start up a relationship of benefits was odd-especially with just seeing each other after ten years. With all the leftover hurt feelings, there was no way for those two to just shove their past aside and start fresh. Not to mention the plans on both had in motion. Adam’s main issue was with ruining Nicole’s father-not her, and he was a bit late in realizing that he didn’t want to hurt her. She had been the CEO for awhile now, so I felt it was not believable to me that he wouldn’t have stopped this vendetta sooner. Or at least alter his plans somewhat.\
I was gifted a copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley. The rating and review are my opinion.
This story is about Adam and Nicole and their second chance at romance.
They fell in love the summer that Adam was chauffeur for Nicole’s father Maurice Westmore a big hotel tycoon. When her father catches them together, Adam gets fired and sent away and they loose touch. 10 years later Adam is now a rich hotel tycoon and are close to getting his revenge over the Westmore family when Nicole seeks him out at a wedding and they end up spending the night together. After that night things happen that might change his mind and also give Nicole a second chance.
There was a lot in this book that could have been written differently and all the background story didn’t have to be written into the story like it was. It was kind of doubly written which was weird. It was like the story wasn’t long enough so the author needed to fill the pages with something.
What I loved was Adam and Nicole together and that week they spend together where they grow closer and they discover how they fell about each other. But misunderstanding, hurt feelings, insecurities and stupidities separates them again which really annoyed me. Adam redeems himself in the end though and steps up to be the bigger man.
I got this book from Entangled Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Revenge Game
By: Alice Gaines
*REVIEW*
The Revenge Game is really a second chance romance story. Adam and Nicole were together ten years ago. Circumstances have brought them back together. Both are coping with hurt from their shared past, but, despite this, it’s still insta love/lust for these two. I’m honestly tired of reading this hello and ten minutes later we’re in bed scenario. Seriously, where is the originality or the aspect of reality? This is an okay read, but I wouldn’t read it again.
Adam and Nicole have a history with each other. After ten years they have to decide if their is also a future. Nicole is trying to save the company her father left her from being taken from her. She is reserved but determined to succeed. Adam used his dislike of Nicole’s father to drive him to succeed. He wants to take the company to prove that he is good enough. When they meet again the sparks are still in full flame and they have decisions to make. A fun a flirty story filled with lots of steam.
This is the first book from this author that I have read. It was an ok read for me. This was a second chance/enemies to lovers’ romance. Adam and Nicole were in love 10 years ago but it wasn’t meant to be. He blames both Nicole and her father for not getting the girl. He plots his revenge by planning to take her father’s hotel. Once her father dies, he plans on taking the hotel from Nicole herself. The chemistry between the characters was very noticeable. Even after 10 years apart, they didn’t need to take time to know each other again. They were able to pick up like nothing happened. With his plan in motion, will be able to stop it in time so he can finally get the girl or is it too late to get the HEA they both lost 10 year ago?
I received an ARC from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This is my first book by Alice Gaines.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: The Player’s Pact
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
The Revenge Game by Alice Gaines a four-star read that will turn you around. This had all the makings of a five-star read but just missed the boat a tiny bit at the steamy bits and as there were plenty this is why I have it four-stars. I liked Nicole Westmore, she was a driven young woman that would surprise you with her depth, and Adam Morrow was a driven man, he was wronged and is doing everything in his power to get it right again. That part I liked, and the boat was fun, its nice to see it the other way around, Nicole surprised me in more ways that I can explain. I will look out for more from this author as overall it was a great story.