Hi Brats :) Today the Release Week Blitz for Emma Harts new New Adult Contemporary Romance Novel kicks off :) I have been eagerly awaiting the chance to post my review because I LOVED this book and I LOVED Aston Banks even more!
Synopsis: She's in love with him. He's trying not to love her. One night changes everything. Aston Banks never meant to get close to Megan Harper – not even for that one night. Haunted by a childhood he refuses to face, he knew she could break through every wall he’d ever built and tear them down without even realizing she was doing it. Betraying Braden by starting a relationship with Aston wasn’t on Megan’s to-do list, but the second she sees a glimpse of someone other than the arrogant ass she’s come to know, she can’t walk away. Aston’s childhood is worse than Megan ever guessed, but as he tries and fails to push her away, it’s clear her love is stronger than the demons that cling to him every day. And now, because of it, he finally has to deal with what he’s buried deep down. What he doesn’t want to face. What he’s fought against for so long. And they have to do it all without Braden finding out. Keeping a relationship secret has never been harder.
My Review: Ok, I’m going to get real – Emma Hart kicked it up a notch in Playing For Keeps. I loved The Love Game, but I thought there was so much more to Aston and Megan’s story to fall in love with. Megan and Aston act as if they can’t stand each other but one night changes that when they realise that they can’t
resist each other. Although having a secret relationship is challenging, Megan and Aston really believe they are doing the best thing by keeping it quiet, especially from her over-protective best friend Braden. When their situations becomes more complicated and their feelings develop, Aston feels as if Megan is slipping behind his carefully built walls, which terrifies him because it means he will come face-to-face with his dark past, Aston Banks is a notorious play boy, but what people don’t know is that he behaves that way for a reason – Sex is the only way Aston allows himself to feel. He keeps his past hidden and tries to keep it that way but after a one night stand with Megan, he starts to feel
more. Before long, Megan and Aston’s secret is out. While Megan’s friend Maddy can sympathise, her best friend Braden feels betrayed and let down. However, Megan and Aston stand strong and after proving that Megan isn’t just another notch in his bed post, Aston and Braden make peace. But Aston is still broken inside and despite his fear of losing Megan once she finds out what he’s hiding, he starts chipping away at his own walls to allow Megan in. I loved this book, like REALLY REALLY loved it. Aston is just another imperfect book boyfriend that will have you swooning WITH a broken heart. Playing For Keeps can be read as a stand-alone, but reading The Love Game first is highly advantageous to your reading experience :)
Amazon US Amazon UK Barnes & Noble Kobo iBooks Smashwords
About Emma Hart
By day,
New York Times and
USA Todaybestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old and growing bump, due September 2013. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of juice and writes books.
She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys.
Emma is currently working too many books to even count - including Playing for Keeps, the companion book to
New York Times and
USA Today bestselling novel, The Love Game. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to when all the ideas come to life.
Find Emma online at:
Blog:
http://www.emmahart93.blogspot.com/Facebook:
www.facebook.com/YAAuthorEmmaHartTwitter: @EmmaHartAuthor
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6451162.Emma_Hart
Thanks for stopping by Brats :) Love ya madly! Tam