He’s forbidden in every meaning of the word. But is that enough to keep him away?It all started in Vegas.Now, I know what you’re thinking…What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in the city of sin. Normally, I’d be inclined to agree. Until Lincoln Moore walks into my life.On paper, we mix as well as oil and water.He’s confident. Commanding. Successful. Master of his universe.I’m a hot mess, … confident. Commanding. Successful. Master of his universe.
I’m a hot mess, barely holding on as I struggle to balance my job, finally finishing college, and keeping my mother sober.
But when the lights go out, nothing else matters.
Until I learn the truth of who Lincoln Moore actually is.
Sure, I probably should have put the pieces together sooner, but our time together hasn’t exactly been filled with riveting philosophical discussions about the meaning of life, if you know what I mean.
That still doesn’t diminish the fact he could lose everything by being with me.
But is that enough to keep us apart? Or is what we have worth the risk?
There’s only one way to find out.
Let the games begin…
Note: Wicked Games is the complete story of what readers got a taste of in Night Games, a novella that was originally included in the Blackout Anthology, which is no longer available. While the beginning of this book may sound familiar if you’ve read the Night Games novella, the story has been continued, and is now 450 pages, over 300 of which is brand new material. Readers wanted more Chloe and Lincoln, so that’s what I’ve delivered here.
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Wicked Games was fantastic!
What happens in Vegas…
I loved Chloe and Lincoln’s romance. It’s a great story with loveable and sympathetic characters that hit you with all the emotions. Chloe is sassy and strong, Lincoln just swoon! The chemistry between them is blazing hot! Chloe and Lincoln didn’t have it easy but I love the way it ended. Chloe has the bestest friend’s ever! This was a well written story that was very entertaining. I’m looking forward to Mind Games next.
So she met this guy. The one you see in corny movies, or read in smaltzy books. That connection that feels like nothing else. They are smart enough to take advantage of the connection. He promises to be there for her, no matter what- until he is no longer there.
Stupid men. Please stop saying what you think you are expected to say. If there are limits, say so. Of course, when her colossal idiot of a father intervened instead …. Not sure which one is the biggest idiot.
To all daddies who tried to re-boot their youth: it is foolish and to late to play the protector when she is all grown up. Accept that. Do try to be less of an ass, and if she includes you in any part of her grown up life, suck it up and do try your best not to destroy it again.
If you are the fool she walked away from: man up. Take your lumps or make a real stand for what you want. Avoid at all costs the you deserve better so I plan to stay away line. If that is really true, get over the grand standing and get on with being in or out. Period. Full stop.
To the girls who get tromped on: if Daddy and wimp boy are that big in the I am a Wanker department, keep walking. You really do deserve better. If you choose to settle for less, especially after putting it all out there, accept that you are accepting the compromise- and the Wanker or Wankers that come with that. Some things men really do not grow out of!
Fun KU read in a mega book format!
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Hello book slump, meet T.K. Leigh’s newest Wicked Games. Let’s just say I am now officially out of my book slump, but am in straight hangover mode. Holy crap, Wicked Games was brilliant. I tried so hard to make it last, but I could not stop turning the pages. Chloe and Lincoln consumed me. Their story is a work of art, a brilliant piece of art. Wicked Games gave me all the feels, the best kind of feels. This author paid a great amount of attention to detail. I felt what the characters felt, I went through the motions along side them because Chloe and Lincolns story felt so realistic, I had to keep trying to decipher from real life to fiction. Their chemistry was palpable. Their story had amazing development, and the character growth was astronomical. Truly, this book is one of my top reads of 2019.
Chloe has such a hard exterior, you would never expect the reasons as to why she is the way she is. She is strong, but also vulnerable. Not shy is slightest, and has no problems voicing her opinions. She has worked hard to get where she is in life.
Lincoln is so dang swoony and smooth. I just want to cuddle this kind hearted man for hours. He has a softness that surrounds him that just makes you want to be in his company. Every thing he does in life is for a reason, a valid reason.
When the lights go out, all bets are broken.
*I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.
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I thought this story was entertaining, romantic and a little emtional. It had twists and tuners. It was a page turner. I enjoyed Chloe and Lincoln story. It was well written and a good storyline. I look forward to reading more stories by this author.
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This was my first book by T.K. Leigh and I will say she didn’t disappointment me at all. First I want to say where have I been under a rock? Anyways enough about me I loved this book, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas that’s a lot of peoples moto’s. For Chloe she doesn’t want to do a one night stand she will regret, but for some reason the universe is pulling her and Lincoln together, I love the chemistry between the two of them. You can’t deny what keeps coming into play. There is good reason why Chloe is guarded she didn’t have the easiest of childhood. Growing up faster that what she should have she tends not to trust a lot of people. With all of that can Lincoln be the one that changes all of it? This was a great heartfelt emotional journey that was very well told. I can’t wait to read more of her work.
This is a great book. Lincoln is a great character He’s very dominant. Chloe is also a great character. Together they form a good couple. They go through ups and downs but have a HEA. I can’t wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book.
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While in Las Vegas at a bachelorette party from hell, Chloe meets Lincoln and have an unforgettable night together. Back in New York their paths cross unexpectedly, and Chloe’s life is turned upside down. This story goes from laugh out loud funny to heart-breaking in the turn of a page. The passion and attraction between Chloe and Lincoln are electrifying but so beautiful. Wicked Games is fantastic and must read!
Chloe and Lincoln have a explosive chemistry between them but Chloe doesn’t do relationship’s ever because she’s too busy working and taking care of her mother. Good thing that Lincoln’s not one to give up on something he wants. Great steamy romance with one H-O-T man and one sexy woman.
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What a wonderful story that had my heart racing, the sizzling tension between the characters was off the charts and I really loved everything about this book!
Yes there were moments both Chloe and Lincoln had to reassess things and I wondered in which direction the story would go!
Meeting in Vegas, the whole beginning you could just feel the chemistry between them! It was incredibly intriguing, well Lincoln certainly seemed to be that way!
He was very charming and secretive, little did they know how close their lives really are! Is it fate that kept them meeting up? Or just coincidence?
I admired the way Chloe was especially with her family and friends! She was desperately trying to be worth it! Lincoln certainly shows Chloe that she can be that special person for someone!
I loved the storyline so much! I also cannot wait for Izzy’s book! Chloe’s friends are a great support for her which is so wonderful to see!
A story that really needs to be devoured!! Go 1-click or you are missing out!!
WICKED GAMES is the second book in the Games series. Each will stand on its own, but don’t deny yourself the wicked, wicked fun. (See what I did there?)
Laughter, tears, gasps, and moans… from the characters and from me… Yes, I was looking to make sure nobody was watching me as I read. I don’t want to say too much – in fact I don’t want to say much at all – I believe this is one of those books where you need to go into it with nothing but the blurb and discover the twists as I did. Fall in love with them, fight with them, cry for them, cheer for them as I did. I promise you it is worth the tissues, the panties, and the late night you’re about to put into it.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: WICKED GAMES
Series: Games #2
Category /Genre: Rom-Com
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: T.K. Leigh
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun and very steamy read. Chloe is at a bachelorette party in Vegas and she is rescued from a drunk by a mysterious man. You know what they say, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas but not this time. This book will keep you very entertained and you won’t want to put it down until you see if they get their HEA. I can’t wait to read what is next in this series.
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I first read about Chloe and Lincoln in Night Games. This is the rest of the story. What happens in Vegas doesn’t really stay there; it continues in New York. Chloe and Lincoln have great chemistry and the witty banter is entertaining. Can their relationship be more than physical? They both must learn to move past their fear and open their hearts to each other. If they can make this work, it will be so worth the effort. Once again, this author has brought us a well written, sexy, and romantic story with just enough angst to keep our hearts invested in the story. I do recommend this book and I’m giving it four sparkly stars.
Personally, I did not love this book… but I can 100% see why plenty of others would. The writing is solid, the banter between our characters fantastic, the steam level is high, and the depth of emotion is great. That being said, I had trouble relating to the characters and their push/pull relationship had me annoyed more than once – there were times when I definitely felt like I had heard the same conversation before.
The story follows Chloe, a woman who is trying to finish up her college degree at almost 30. She’s had some setbacks in her life (including taking care of her alcoholic mother, so if that’s a trigger for you, please be aware it’s a major storyline). She frequently has casual sex and doesn’t like to open herself up to more, so when she meets Lincoln on a trip to Vegas, she thinks they’ll share a hot night together and never see each other again. Unbeknownst to her, they live in the same city and Lincoln has every intention of pursuing her when they return home. Unfortunately, there is a major wrench thrown in that plan when they discover that maybe they should have had a few more conversations about their lives before getting in too deep. What follows is the story of how they navigate their feelings when the path ahead is more complicated than either could’ve imagined.
It’s tough to critique this book without giving away a very well done twist, but it’s what follows that is really the foundation of the book. Lincoln was slowly tearing down the walls Chloe has built around her heart up until that point, but once the twist happens, it’s him that begins to pull away. I can say that while I appreciate that the book has more than just steam (though there is a lot of it), it also felt pretty long and I wouldn’t have minded some of the subplots being eliminated. Overall, I’m torn because there are plenty of things that I liked about the book, but also plenty of things that made it hard to connect.
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He’s forbidden in every sense of the word. But is that enough to keep him away?
It all started in Vegas.
Now, I know what you’re thinking…
What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in the city of sin. Normally, I’d be inclined to agree. Until Lincoln Moore walks into my life.
On paper, we mix as well as oil and water.
He’s confident. Commanding. Successful. Master of his universe.
I’m a hot mess, barely holding on as I struggle to balance my job, finally finishing college, and keeping my mother sober.
But when the lights go out, nothing else matters.
Until I learn the truth of who Lincoln Moore actually is.
Sure, I probably should have put the pieces together sooner, but our time together hasn’t exactly been filled with riveting philosophical discussions about the meaning of life, if you know what I mean.
That still doesn’t diminish the fact he could lose everything by being with me.
But is that enough to keep us apart?
Or is what we have worth the risk?
There’s only one way to find out
Let the games begin…
Loved Lincoln and Chloe’s story. Their chemistry was off the charts hot. Their story wasn’t an easy one and I loved how realistic their problems were. Great summer read.
Not long after the release of Night Games, T.K. Leigh was at a book event in Austin Tx. Of course everyone was excited about such an amazing fun story. Of course I asked what her next works were going to be, and in true T.K. form her reply was “I am wanting to let the voices in my head come out, but I am a little afraid.” When asked why, she let us know that those voices were strong and loud, but her subject matter might be a little tough. As you can bet, we still supported letting the voices speak loud and clear. But what came out from those voices is WAY MORE than what we were thinking. BTW, Great Job Voices!
The start of the story gave us so much heat between our characters we were already twitching in our seats, but curious also on how does the story continue? A fleeting fun weekend in Vegas where the entire area loses power created a steamy set of circumstances along with some amazingly hot moments between these two characters. As T.K. Leigh shares in the preface, that story is re-shared in chapters 1-13 but what happened when they get home is where the real reality story is.
Lincoln is that independent, strong, alpha male. Success has come to him due to his work efforts and he is proud of where he stands in society. Sounds like a lot of stories I am sure you have read. When he plays he plays hard. But we also discover his battles-fought and won- throughout his younger life. We discover how this man became the power he is today. And we follow along with his struggles to love after hard lessons.
Chloe, to her friends, is simply a workaholic. Loved and respected, she is a ride-or-die partner. She is a warrior that puts family first and is willing to step out there to make sure all is well on the home front. But there are demons in Chloe’s past and even her present that could easily destroy her, both physically and emotionally. Her battles are not the daily norm and her experiences have not created a future conducive to love. She is broken, and no one knows to what degree. She steps into each day battling to stay above water dealing with unexpecteds that are always around the corner.
That Lincoln and Chloe should meet in Vegas is one thing. But once home, their continued bumping into each other makes it clear, there are strong forces in play. You might say games are afoot… Wicked Games that is.
This story had me laughing out loud one moment and grabbing Kleenex the next. A very powerful story of love and commitment. A story of coming to terms with life circumstances and accepting to throwback. A story of hope, depression, strength, kindness, forgiveness and amazing success.
I cannot begin to rate this book as the scale is not high enough for how I felt when I reached the end. I assure you this is not a book you will put down and one you will not soon forget.
Thank you so much for writing this story T.K. and more than 5-stars on a job very well done.
Omgosh this was so good. I mean so good I read it in one sitting. Wow is all I can say. I love her books but this one was over the top good.
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I so loved Lincoln and Chloe, they a match made in heaven. Lincoln is a man who knows what he wants and goes after it. He’s sexy, hot and just has this presence about him that any woman would to have around them. Chloe, well she’s a hard nut to crack. She’s been dealt a crap hand in her lifetime and has been made to believe that she is worthless, not worthy of love, never finishes what she starts and uses her body to get what she wants. Oh, how wrong they are about her. Chloe is stubborn as heck, strong, brave and selfless and has taken care of her mother for years with no one really knowing what she’s been dealing with. While in Vegas with Izzy she meets Lincoln, and he’s not what she thinks he is, he more. They keep bumping into each other like it’s fate that keeps bringing them together and the more time they spend together just assures her that she’s not good enough for a man like Lincoln, only she is and all he wants is a chance with her. They are explosive, funny, the banter is amazing, and when she realizes who Lincoln really is, her life is about to implode. Their relationship just got a lot more complicated than they thought possible. Will they be able to meet the obstacles head on or will Chloe run for the hills? You get no more from me, no spoilers and I would love to give you more, but you have to read this book, actually even the one before this The Dating Game to lean about Evie. This series is amazing, outstanding and you won’t be able to put this one down!! Loved it, and can’t wait for Izzy’s story next!
Wicked Games absolutely blew me away! Lincoln and Chloe met in Vegas, and it was an instant attraction. Chloe doesn’t get serious about men. She figured that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but fate had other plans. You will not be able to put this book down. The chemistry between Chloe and Lincoln is off the charts! Get a fan and cold bucket of water handy. Let me tell you, Lincoln is every bit as hot and commanding as Mr. Burnham and those are big shoes to fill. My emotions were all over the place, and I was a hot mess reading this book. Wicked Games is one book I will be reading again and again. It’s just that good!
FANTASTIC INTENSE ride!
Hooked right from the start and held on for a wild ride of head reeling twists and turns that made it impossible to put at add in a whirlwind of heartfelt emotions and thrilling chemistry and you get a Wicked play of brilliant words making this amazing story that I couldn’t get enough of.
Another winner by T.K. Leigh.
Two wonderful characters who will grab you from page one. They had a lot stacked against them, but are wondering if there Romance is worth the risk?
It all started in Las Vegas. Let the games began…
See where Logan and Chloe go from here.