Welcome to Hollywood, where wet dreams come true. I fell for Marlee the second I met her- gorgeous smile, unimpressed by my stardom… bendy. Not even remotely interested in me. Of course the girl of my dreams has to be engaged to her hometown high-school sweetheart. Nothing’s ever easy, right?Until they break up.And she moves in with me. The only person who can help her practice for her next role … in with me.
The only person who can help her practice for her next role is me.
Because Marlee isn’t just new to Hollywood.
She’s a virgin.
more
Jake is the oldest of the three Ryder brothers from that boy band, out on his own making music and videos where he meets Marlee on set, falling for her at first sight. She’s beautiful, an amazing dancer and has no idea who he is, bonus! She’s honest and naive, after a break up with her fiancé Jake is there with a place to live and a foot into LA showbiz that she’s been dreaming about. She gets a show and the Devils contract so she needs Jake to help her with one little problem, her virginity. Jakes a good teacher and his lessons are deliciously naughty! He’s going nuts because he’s in the friend zone.
This quick read is peppered with funny. I laughed out loud a few times and the family all gave me the side-eye. It’s told in alternating points of view, which is my favorite. The second book in the Ryder Brothers series stands on its own. I loved Jake from the start, he’s a nice guy who knows his value but until meeting Marlee didn’t know what he really wanted. Marlee is completely lovable with her clever mid-western charm. What girl didn’t have boy band posters up on their walls, but to live with him as a young adult? Marlee is way more cool that I could be. McGee’s topical story is a reminder for all women to value their worth. I would have loved a longer ending, but I’m a sucker for big books!
I love a good friends to lovers romance and Want did not disappoint!
Jack and Marlee met on Jake’s video shoot and from the moment he laid eyes on her, Jake was taken by the mid-western beauty. She wasn’t impressed by his fame which had Jake even more intrigued. As these two got to know each other, they found they had a lot in common and became fast friends. Marlee’s life in Kansas City (Missouri not Kansas…LOL) imploded, so she moved to LA to see if she could jump start her career. In order to save money, Jake let Marlee move in with him. When Marlee got her big break, she had a proposition Jake couldn’t turn down.
I am a fan of Jake Ryder! He is so sweet to Marlee and very protective. Marlee made some questionable choices, but I’m glad she ultimately remembered her values. I love the interactions between Jake and Marlee! Their banter was sweet and their chemistry was off the charts. I loved how Jake just knew what Marlee needed!
Jake was shooting a music video when he met Marlee and it was love at first sight. She was a beautiful and talented dancer whose energy and self confidence made her the perfect woman for him. When they met she was engaged but soon after, her boyfriend dumped her, and Jake was there to pick up the pieces. He invited her to come to California and stay with him because he had plenty of room. Jake wanted to claim Marlee and make her his and even though she only wanted to be friends, he was still glad she agreed to move in with him. But it was getting harder and harder for Marlee to keep her hands off of him. Every now and then she would notice Jake looking at her with lust in his eyes, which gave her hope that he had feelings for her, too.
Jake had Marlee exactly where he wanted her; in his house, in his life and in his heart. He loved her laugh, her smile and her zest for life. He would do anything for her, even if it caused her to choose her career or another man, over him.
Friendship is the perfect foundation for a relationship because by getting to know each first, you have paved the way to a love that is everlasting. Jake was committed to Marlee from the moment they met and he never left her side and always put her feelings first. Marlee and Jake are a fun and sexy couple that I know readers will absolutely love. This is my first Kayti McGee book and I can’t wait to dig in and read many more.
Jake, I want you to want me!
I loved this book! This is my first Kayti McGee book because I wanted to read Ryder brothers book 2, & it won’t be last! Jake the rock star meets Marlee the dancer on one of his video shoots outside the state of Cali & is immediately smitten. She moves to Los Angeles with her fiancee, but they break up & she moves in with Jake. Jake & Marlee friend zone each other until she gets a showbiz job where she needs his help in the bedroom. Then the fun really starts! Jake was a perfect rock star combo of sweet, sexy yet experienced in the bedroom. I liked Marlee’s journey of realizing her worth, what she really wanted & what she didn’t want. This is an enjoyable, quick, fun, steamy read that you will not regret!
Ryder Brothers Book 2
Ms. McGee is a new to me author. I loved the premise of this series of books, The Ryder Brothers, so I wanted to be sure to read them all!
Want is the story of Jake Ryder and Marlee.
This is a fast paced roommates to lovers story.
Marlee is new to Hollywood, looking to make a name for herself and unfortunately finds herself almost signing a contract that would eventually kill her soul.
Jake is of course a long time player in Hollywood. But he sees something in Marlee that she doesn’t see in herself. He wants to be the person to help her and love her and show her that she can be so much more than the contract she is given.
This is a fun story with and look into the grind of the Hollywood machine.
I was happy to read Jake’s story and cannot wait to read Jonas’s.
Well done Ms. McGee!
Want is the second book in the Ryder Brothers series. I loved it! I loved loved Jake Ryder so much. He was swoony, sweet and oh so sexy! He is definitely my favorite! Marlee was sweet. Jake and Marlee were perfect together. I loved them! Looking forward to reading Jonas’ book!
This was a great friend to lover’s story that was so well done! This is a beautiful love story, first and foremost, and secondly, a powerful tale of two people finding acquiescence within themselves and with one another. This story was engaging with lots of passion, and it will keep you captivated and glued to the pages. The story about Marlee Reed and Jake Ryder is scintillating. I laughed at times during the banter between Marlee and Jake, which was stimulating. Jake is tall, handsome, sexy and a swoon worthy rock star. Marlee is a dancer and she wants to become an actress. Jake first met Marlee when she was dancing on his video. Jake was enamored with Marlee, but finds out she is engaged, but it does not last long because soon Marlee and Jake are best friends, and when she moves to LA, Jakes lets her move in as his roommate to help her out. When Marlee confronts Jake with a proposition, he was hesitant at first because he did not want to destroy their friendship, but it is an offer he cannot refuse. What will happen to their friendship? This is the first time I read a book by Kayti McGee, but I assure you, it will not be the last. The book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end.
Jake & Marlee are super hot in this second book of the Ryder Brothers, Want. I absolutely loved how Jake was so real about his feelings even if he felt that he couldn’t share them with Marlee at that moment due to the circumstances. The slow burn and sizzling chemistry burned the pages of this funny, friends to lovers story. It was incredible to watch Marlee embrace the women she became. She owned her sexuality and her independence and was fierce and feisty. Jake probably is the most romantic without doing anything. I love him. This 4.5* book will keep you hot while waiting for the last Ryder brother in book 3.
Jake and Marlee are so perfect together!!! But of course there is always one person that doesn’t see it…. In this case it’s Marlee! And she doesn’t even see how he really feels about her despite the fact that it’s written all over him! . The book was hot!!! The chemistry with these 2 is off the charts! This was a new to me author and I think I’ve found another one to love!!! Great couple. Great story. Just absolutely loved!!!
This is my first read by this author and I hadn’t yet had the opportunity to read the first book in this series by different authors, so hadn’t known what to expect.
I did enjoy this story of post “Boyband” hottie singer and musician Jake and his BFF roomie; dancer and aspiring actor Marlee.
There’s a lot to like in this friends-to-lovers, mildly RomCom story.
First and foremost, Jake Ryder!!
This man is a dreamboat! Cue possessive, protective, well-endowed sex mentor!
I, for one wouldn’t be letting this man out of my bed in a hurry!
He’s held a torch for Marlee ever since he met her on one of his music video shoots and when she comes to him with a sexy proposal to help her achieve her Hollywood dream, he snatches the opportunity to show her exactly what has been under her nose all this time…Him!!
But in order to achieve her dream Marlee must visit Hollywood’s renowned and dreaded “casting couch” and needs Jake’s help to give her the experience to fulfil this sordid contract obligation.
The premise is great, this is a plot I haven’t seen elsewhere and I was all in.
Ms McGee built this side of the story well, but it did feel distracted the written execution at times and quite rushed.
And I really would have like to have seen a more substantial HEA ending.
All in all this was a fun and quick read and I will be looking for more from this author and look forward to meeting the other Ryder boys!! 3.5 stars.
Jake Ryder met Marlee during one of his video shoots and fell in love with her almost instantly. Now the small town girl from Missouri is trying to make it in LA as a dancer and actress. She’s living with Jake and he’s become her best friend. Marlee needs Jake’s help to teach her how to please a man because she’s a virgin. Jake takes it as an opportunity to show her his feelings and finally make her his.
A quick and steamy friends to lovers story. I loved the characters of Jake and Marlee. Both are down to earth and passionate. The sex is panty melting hot!!!
Want (Ryder Brothers #2) is a laugh out loud and hysterical friends to lovers book. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Jake’s book and I was thrilled with it. Jake and Marlee were fun, flirty and perfect for each other. The sexual tension between them was ridiculously HOT and when they got together, it was down right explosive!
If you are looking for an entertaining, light-hearted book with a great couple and hot sexy times, then this is the book for you. I love this series and I can’t to read More (Ryder Brothers #3).
It’s a friends to lovers kind of story with hot musician, Jake and professional dancer. Marlee live together as room mates. Jake is helping his new beautiful friend get established in LA. Go figure she is a virgin and he agrees to help her out by becoming her sexy professor. They end up learning much more about life than what they agreed to do. This is a fun and sexy series. I definitely recommend. They may be read as a stand alone.
This is one of those books that entertains you from start to finish … and it also leaves you with NEEDS.
Jake and Marlee are roommates who work out a certain arrangement intended to help her secure a job on a TV series. Let’s just say that Jake has a particular skill set that can help Marlee attain her goals.
I’m not going to tell you that this book is a searing portrait of character development. What I will tell you that it is witty and erotic, the sort of sexy romantic comedy at which Kayti McGee excels so well. She knows how to show you two characters who open themselves to sexploration (GET IT?) even as they try to hide their feelings. When Jake gets down to business, it is FABULOUS. As I said, you will have NEEDS.
Grab this, have some fun, and enjoy the sexy times. Kayti McGee makes it impossible for you not to do so.
My first thoughts were that it was a story about the Jonas Brothers! But even though the story had similarities for this male family singing group, it turned out to be a story in it’s own right.
Jake and Marlee definitely have a relationship that toes the line of friend/lover from the beginning. Jake is a closet smitten Marlee fan and Marlee seems to be totally oblivious to her attractive qualities. Being that she’s a dancer, I can just imagine her sexy bod as well.
Lines are crossed when a deal is made between these two characters so that Marlee can prepare herself for a new gig with a sleaze ball thinking this is her only break into the biz. Then smitten Jake becomes teacher Jake and the hotness ensues.
This was a good friends to lovers story with a singer and a dancer totally dedicated to their profession and each other, whether as friends or as lovers. Jake would do anything for Marlee. Overall, this book told Jake’s story, in the Ryder Brothers series, in a fun and very hot rendition.
This is a fun and flirty read with a whole lot of steaminess in between!
This is the second book in the Ryder Brother Series and it definitely did not disappoint.
I’m a sucker for a friends to lovers romance and Jake and Marlee had me from page one. I think their story has a little bit of everything which grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.
I also appreciate a new spin on on one of my favorite tropes. The writing is done well and makes for a quick and easy read.
I’m excited for the next book in this series and would absolutely recommend this book as you next read.
Jake is a famous singer from a former boy band and Marlee is a dancer trying to get into acting. She finally gets the break she’s been looking for but it comes at a cost. She recruits her best friend Jake to help her out.
This was a cute addition in the Ryder Brothers series. It’s a friends to lovers romance.
Jake and Marlee will steal your heart!
Jake Ryder has had eyes for Marlee since they met, however, his feelings grow deeper when she moves in with him. When she asks him for help so her career can advance, he’s a goner. However, her career would be better served with a different guy, what’s a girl to do? I loved the chemistry between these two, the sexy scenes will make you blush, and this was an adorable all around book. I’m loving the Ryder Brothers, a different take on three different men. I can’t wait to see the last brother!
I absolutely LOVED this book! This series so far has been dynamite and Kayti McGee has truly added fuel to the fire with Want! I think Jake might be my favorite – hot and humble. And Marlee is refreshing. These two fit perfectly together even though at times it wasn’t completely obvious….to them.
In line with the series, and keeping the momentum going, Want is definitely a page-turner and full of interesting and colorful characters. The dialogue and situations that Jake and Marlee are placed in are out of this world and utterly “en fuego”!
Kayti McGee added her own special flavor to this series and it is quite delicious and unique. Jake is special in his own right and Marlee proves to be right in-line with him. I am only too sad this book is over because these two have such chemistry; and reading about it was pleasure on every level.
Loved Jake. He’s so intense yet sweet.
He meets Marlee on a video shoot. He is determined to impress her because she seems completely underwhelmed by his fame. When they meet she’s engaged. So Jake backs off somewhat but becomes her friend. When things go south with the fiancé, he’s there to scoop up the pieces but in a purely platonic sense. Although he so wants more. She lives with him and after an audition she needs his help. Marlee is still fairly innocent after her joke of a relationship w her affianced. And so the lessons begin, bringing them closer and closer. Marlee is sweet, sexy, and driving Jake mad. Jake is strong, protective, and totally in love with her. Their journey is hot, sweet, and soon envelops them both. I received an advanced copy. I am voluntarily providing an honest review