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Taking a Shot (Play by Play, #3)
by Jaci Burton (Goodreads Author)
by Jaci Burton (Goodreads Author)
Shawna's review
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Mar 10, 12
bookshelves: brothers-sisters-cousins-family, contemporary-romance, erotic-romance-erotica-romantica, jaci-burton, series-play-by-play, sports-romance-hot-jocks, im-a-cover-hottie-ho, tattoos-piercings-body-art, favorite-romance-series, hh-famous-celebrity, rt-book-reviews-4-and-a-half-stars, heroine-miss-independent, heroine-free-spirit-quirky, hero-expert-skilled-voracious-lover, i-read-kindle, kindle, i-read-own-faves-keepers, 2012-reads, 4-to-5-stars, backdoor-action-lovin-playin, bdsm-kink, bdsm-lite-mild, dirty-talk-turns-me-on, ending-abrupt-poor-epilogue-needed, favorite-love-scenes, hero-i-wanna-marry, hero-im-gaga-over, hero-mix-of-alpha-beta, hero-nice-guy-gets-the-girl, hero-stud-mantel-hall-of-fame, hero-too-yummy-perfect-to-be-true, hero-walking-hardon, heroine-i-wanna-bitch-slap-annoying, heroine-undeserving-of-awesome-hero, hh-love-commitment-marriage-phobic, hh-musician-rocker-singer-popstar, steam-5-scorching-x, steam-4-smokin, yowza-hotness, made-me-cry, hero-gentleman, hero-bedroom-bad-boy, heroine-sassy-full-of-attitude, heroine-i-hated-nearly-ruined-book
Recommended for:
Fans of erotic sports romances
Read from March 08 to 10, 2012
4-4 ½ stars – Contemporary/Sports Erotic Romance
Thoughts Before Reading
OH HOLY &%@^*#$!!!! I’m feeling very parched and suddenly thirsting for a sexy, salty, sweaty Studtastic man chest!!!! And looking oh so HOT in unbuttoned, perfectly fitted, crotch-hugging, low-slung faded denim jeans, too?! *Be still my male fantasy lovin’ heart!*
Thoughts After Reading
I loved the first two books in the series, particularly The Perfect Play, and although I enjoyed this, it didn’t quite live up to those or my super high expectations. Ty is a sexy, sweet, yummy-as-sin hero and there’s no doubt that Jaci Burton can pen some seriously scorching hot sex scenes, but Jenna annoyed me to the point that it impacted my overall satisfaction and kept this from earning a 5-star rating.
Until around the 80-85% mark, Jenna earned a solid 7 on my ‘girl get your head out of your ass’ and ‘I wanna slap/smack a b*tch silly’ meters. Her immature, judgmental, stubborn resistance to Ty, even though he’s a total sweetheart, perfect for her, and a skilled, generous stud in the sack, just because he happens to be a pro hockey player and she’s staunchly anti-sports, at least in terms of being adamant about not dating athletes, got really aggravating. She finally put on her big girl panties and fought for a relationship and future with Ty, but it sure took her a long time to wise and woman up.
Ty and Jenna had combustible chemistry and were definitely compatible when it came to sex. They shared insatiable lust but I didn’t really feel the love or romance as strongly between them. And I really wanted an epilogue. Still, it’s an entertaining erotic sports romance that’s set off the smoke alarm steamy and also had me shedding some tears when Jenna finally opened up to her family and Ty. I can’t wait for Cole’s book, Playing to Win, to come out!
Thoughts Before Reading
OH HOLY &%@^*#$!!!! I’m feeling very parched and suddenly thirsting for a sexy, salty, sweaty Studtastic man chest!!!! And looking oh so HOT in unbuttoned, perfectly fitted, crotch-hugging, low-slung faded denim jeans, too?! *Be still my male fantasy lovin’ heart!*
Thoughts After Reading
I loved the first two books in the series, particularly The Perfect Play, and although I enjoyed this, it didn’t quite live up to those or my super high expectations. Ty is a sexy, sweet, yummy-as-sin hero and there’s no doubt that Jaci Burton can pen some seriously scorching hot sex scenes, but Jenna annoyed me to the point that it impacted my overall satisfaction and kept this from earning a 5-star rating.
Until around the 80-85% mark, Jenna earned a solid 7 on my ‘girl get your head out of your ass’ and ‘I wanna slap/smack a b*tch silly’ meters. Her immature, judgmental, stubborn resistance to Ty, even though he’s a total sweetheart, perfect for her, and a skilled, generous stud in the sack, just because he happens to be a pro hockey player and she’s staunchly anti-sports, at least in terms of being adamant about not dating athletes, got really aggravating. She finally put on her big girl panties and fought for a relationship and future with Ty, but it sure took her a long time to wise and woman up.
Ty and Jenna had combustible chemistry and were definitely compatible when it came to sex. They shared insatiable lust but I didn’t really feel the love or romance as strongly between them. And I really wanted an epilogue. Still, it’s an entertaining erotic sports romance that’s set off the smoke alarm steamy and also had me shedding some tears when Jenna finally opened up to her family and Ty. I can’t wait for Cole’s book, Playing to Win, to come out!
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Jun 17, 2011 08:20pm
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*intends to run and get crash cart to revive Rane stat, but is distracted and staring at hot man chest again*
LMAO! What can't come fast enough Shawna you or the book? ROLF! I don't blame you,that cover is so drool worthy,I had to blow up the picture and run my finger on the screen down his torso!!!!!!!!!! ahahahahah.....Tsk,Tsk HOT!!!!!!!!Thanks for the rec =D
LOL, Elena! I hope you didn't burn your finger too badly. I think I might need a 12-step cover hussy support group. LMAO!
Oh, Shawna , I understand your feeling! Jaci Burton such a lucky woman to have beef-fest at her book's cover!! (and for an entire series!)
LOL, Yvonne! I knew you'd love the cover...and the book sounds good, too!Me too, Elena!
Ren, Jaci Burton definitely won the cover lottery at Berkley for this series. I looooove Berkley. They publish Lauren Dane's Brown Sibling series and Maya Banks KGI, which are always hot covers.
Is it just me, or does that partial face look like Jed? Examine the jawline closely...the torso looks a bit lean for Jed, but the jaw...?
Auntee, I wondered that, too, but I'm not sure about his chin. I don't think Jed has that slight cleft. But whoever he is, I wanna gobble him up!
Clearly more research needs to be done.:)I think there's a similar Jed pose where his face is posed the same and with the stubble...need to do a side-by-side comparison.:)
Off to look for the elusive cleft...
Sorry to butt in, but after very,very close inspection...I'm thinking it's Jed as well. I'm not exactly sure, since his chesticles look a little leaner than before. But those abs...I recognize those abs.
Oh sweet mother of lust, every time i see this cover....Has anybody tried to contact Jaci and ask if she's giving away cover cards or something?!
Drooltastic cover, but I fear for what's inside. The first in the series didn't exactly convince me.The saying "don't judge a book by its cover" comes to mind.
Shawna and Auntee, I think it's really Jed. First thing that I notice when see it first at Jaci's blog, is his jaw, and I say "hey that's Jed!"I think I said that too to you Annie :P.. If only they show a little bit of his lip, it will more show if he's Jed or not
@Annie I did the same thing. Where were men like this when I was single?
And another thing ladies, I just wished I could see a man like this in person. I know I couldn't touch but I sure could molest him visually.
Ren wrote: "Shawna and Auntee, I think it's really Jed. First thing that I notice when see it first at Jaci's blog, is his jaw, and I say "hey that's Jed!"I think I said that too to you Annie :P.. If only th..."
Yes, it's the jaw that made me wonder--it looks like Jed's. The body looks a little lean for Jed, but maybe he lost some weight? I'd love to see the full photo!
Wowza...she certainly has hit the cover jackpot lottery! So nice she shares the reward with all of us :) I don't even like hockey...don't think I care...
Has anybody tried to contact Jaci and ask if she's giving away cover cards or something?! Or placemats, or laminated mouse mats, or couch covers, or duvet covers, or (mmmm..) pillowcases, or bathtowels (imagine snuggling up to that fine piece of meat), or, or..
I hate sport, but this just might convert me.
Ruth wrote: "Has anybody tried to contact Jaci and ask if she's giving away cover cards or something?! Or placemats, or laminated mouse mats, or couch covers, or duvet covers, or (mmmm..) pillowcases, or bath..."
Oh pillow cases! Gah, i want!LOL
LOL, chicas! Or should I say, my fellow cover hussies? BUWAHAhaHAha!The fun is definitely in the research in this case 'cause who doesn't want to thoroughly inspect cover hottie and Jed Hill pics all damn day?! :)
I agree with ya'll that there's a strong possibility that this is Jed. His "V" muscles and jaw certainly look Jed-ish. But his shoulders, chest, and torso appear a little on the lean side. Hmmmm.....More analysis must commence. *grins*
Ruth wrote: "Or placemats, or laminated mouse mats, or couch covers, or duvet covers, or (mmmm..) pillowcases, or bath..."Mmmm...mouse pad and pillowcase indeed!!!!!
Ruth wrote: "mouse pad and pillowcase indeedLickable, huggable, squeezable, sniffable... Phew."
LOL! I'm here at work and so wishing I had this pic as my mouse pad. I certainly wouldn't mind so much...ahem...clicking. :)
Did someone say 
... where, what, huh? I couldn't take my eyes off those jeans!! Thanks for the great rec, Shawna!! :o))
Yep, Jaci Burton scored some seriously drool-worthy covers for this series. I just finished this. It's really good, but the heroine seriously frustrated me.
Great review Shawna! I don't think any of the books in this series had an epilogue, but yet they all needed one. Makes me sad, I love that little extra. I'm still looking forward to reading this, only about 2 books away.
Thanks, Karla! I love epilogues, too. That extra icing on the cake can make the sweetest difference.
I didn't get Jenna's anti-athlete stance either--I thought there was going to be some big reveal about how some athlete broke her heart or something.She bugged me a bit too--how could anyone with half a brain resist Ty????
Great review, Shawna!
Thanks, Auntee! Me too! I kept thinking something must have happened to make her so obstinate about it. But nope...just being a brat. And I mean refusing Ty? Seriously? That's just crazy!Something else that bugged me a little was her judging someone's entire personality just based on their drink choice. That seemed a little b*tchy. But hey, I'm not a bartender, so who knows...maybe there's some truth to it. I always have a hard time deciding what drink I want, so I wonder what she’d say about me? LOL!
