"I simply wanted that comfort of knowing I could go out with my friends for an evening and still come home to her."
--Christina Lauren, Beautiful Player
--Christina Lauren, Beautiful Player
Publisher: Gallery Books, 406 pages
Publication Date: October 29th, 2013
Goodreads Description
A bombshell bookworm. A chronic Casanova. And a lesson in chemistry too scandalous for school.
When Hanna Bergstrom receives a lecture from her overprotective brother about neglecting her social life and burying herself in grad school, she’s determined to tackle his implied assignment: get out, make friends, start dating. And who better to turn her into the sultry siren every man wants than her brother’s gorgeous best friend, Will Sumner, venture capitalist and unapologetic playboy?
Will takes risks for a living, but he’s skeptical about this challenge of Hanna’s…until the wild night his innocently seductive pupil tempts him into bed- and teaches him a thing or two about being with a woman he can’t forget. Now that Hanna’s discovered the power of her own sex appeal, it’s up to Will to prove he’s the only man she’ll ever need.
A bombshell bookworm. A chronic Casanova. And a lesson in chemistry too scandalous for school.
When Hanna Bergstrom receives a lecture from her overprotective brother about neglecting her social life and burying herself in grad school, she’s determined to tackle his implied assignment: get out, make friends, start dating. And who better to turn her into the sultry siren every man wants than her brother’s gorgeous best friend, Will Sumner, venture capitalist and unapologetic playboy?
Will takes risks for a living, but he’s skeptical about this challenge of Hanna’s…until the wild night his innocently seductive pupil tempts him into bed- and teaches him a thing or two about being with a woman he can’t forget. Now that Hanna’s discovered the power of her own sex appeal, it’s up to Will to prove he’s the only man she’ll ever need.
The Boobs. Hanna's commentary on her large chest. Will loving her large chest. Yep. I'm a member of the large breast society and let me tell you, they suck. It hurts to work out, bra straps do indeed dig into your shoulders, you will NEVER find a strapless bra that actually supports you, and they get in the way. Ugh. Hanna--thank you. Thanks for saying it like it is.
The sexy times. Seriously? I was reading this book at my hair appointment and I felt like I was sweating. And tense. It is just so hot. Lauren and Christina definitely know how to write sexytimes scenes. I mean...wow.
Hanna's Insecruity. As much as I did love Hanna, she irritated me as well. How many times and in how many different ways did Will have to tell or insinuate that he wanted more with you? You're a smart girl. I get that you are socially inept at times but for real?! It got comical as much as it was annoying reading about these two going in circles. I just wanted to yell, for fuck's sake just TELL EACH OTHER HOW YOU FEEL! This makes it sound like I didn't like the book and that isn't true, I loved this addition to the series. I LOVED Will and Hanna but this one aspect made it an entire star less in the rating system.
I love how you set up these posts. I read an NA recently where the character would not stop worrying about the same thing every few pages, so I can relate to how you felt about the character's insecurity issues. It's really hard when you think you have this strong character and then you are bogged down by a quality like this. I'm picturing you at your hair appointment and laughing. I have had these moments on the subway. haha
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