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Zayn and I have been working hard to keep the relationship between us a secret. If we’re discovered after the Devil’s football organization forbid him to have any romantic relationships, he risks a possible suspension.
 
Zayn’s way of concealing our relationship is passing me off as his niece in order to explain why we’re together all of the time until the season is over. This crazy plan might just work if my ex, who is also Zayn’s nephew, stops trying to win me back and keeps his mouth shut.

132 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 29, 2022

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296 reviews21 followers
April 28, 2022
That freaking cliff hanger!!! WOW! I need the third book asap 😂

This was a quick read for me.
I loved there was more back story on Zayn and Beckett.
I love their friendship and Vivi and Bella’s!

I love how protective Zayn is of Vivi.

I was waiting for Robert to show up and he did 😂😂 he gets what he deserves!

I can’t wait to find out what happens in book 3!
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3,044 reviews12 followers
April 30, 2022
Copy received from author for an honest review

If you thought that was a cliffhanger at the end of book one, wow, you will really think it is a huge one after book 2.

We pick up right after the end of Dirty Games, and we take off at a full run, never stopping for breath.

I liked that we got more of the Zayn / Beckett background.

I feel for Zayn and Vivi as they have to keep their relationship under wraps.

I hate Gia and Robert (those two douchenozzles would be perfect together) and I had very visceral reactions every time they did their crappy things.

And just as you think "OK, things will be fine now", we have another cliffhanger with a big WTF moment.

Let's hope this next month goes quick for the conclusion of Zayn and Vivi's story,



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1,244 reviews21 followers
April 27, 2022
Holy cliffhanger. WOW did not see this coming. Book 2 is just as amazing as book 1. I could not put this one down. Michelle Valentine once again delivers. She never disappoints. Being with Zayn Vivi sees what she was missing with Robert. Zayn is interested in everything about her. Robert only cared about himself. Even when her and Robert were talking and he asked about her job, he didn’t even know what she did. Although certain circumstances keep Vivi and Zayn apart and making their relationship public they still know deep in their hearts what they feel for each other. They have to be patient. Robert thinks Vivi will take him back after all this time. What he doesn’t realize is that Vivi now saw their relationship for what it was and what it was missing. Things she is now experiencing with Zayn.
From the first chapter to the last Dirty Plays had me glued to every word right up to the cliffhanger. I cannot wait for Book 3.
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346 reviews21 followers
April 28, 2022
Zayne and Vivi are doing their best to hide their relationship, but in this book that proves to be more difficult than they imagined.

Their chemistry is undeniable, and are faced with obstacles that tests their feelings.

This book was a great addition to the series, I loved getting more from these characters, especially Bella she is by far the best and keeps me laughing.

Also can we discuss this CLIFFHANGER
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1,114 reviews76 followers
July 15, 2022
Book 2 of Vivi and Zayn's story

These cliffhangers are brutal! I'm thankful idecided to read the series now instead of having to wait and wonder WTH foe weeks!

Dirty Plays is the second part to Vivi and Zayn's story. The spice factor is just as high as the last as we watch Zayn and Vivi grow closer. The only thing different is the fact of these two having even more obstacles thrown in their path.

I rated this a four star because I needed a bit more from Vivi's character and I didn't take her for a user. I didn't like the way she used and lead Robert on. Ehhh, to each their own though....

I'll be diving into the third book shortly! I can't wait to see what's in that red velvet box!

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Profile Image for Michele McMullen .
2,525 reviews83 followers
May 3, 2022
Holy Dirty Plays! Zayn and VIvi are back and guess who just showed up on their doorstep, Robert the ex-boyfriend. Their relationship is about to be put to the test. This is getting complicated, now let's throw in a doozy of a cliffhanger! I can't wait to get my hands on the final installment of this crazy ride with this couple!
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Profile Image for Jenny Harris.
4,410 reviews33 followers
April 29, 2022
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

This is not a stand alone but part of a series please make sure you read book #1 first. Vivi Honeycutt & Zayn North are back only this time there is a new person they have to contend with. What would you do if the ex who let you get a on a plane, go to someone's house neither of you had met and stay there alone, would you take him back after the relationship ended before you got on the plane? Vivi can't believe 1) that Robert came all the way to Florida thinking there is a chance they would get back together. And 2) that even though he screwed up that she would just fall back into the person she was following behind him after all this time. If only it was just the ex that causes them problems. Can they make it or will this be the book that really divides them? FYI this one ends in a cliffhanger too.

Wowza what a story. So many things I want to tell you. I however don't want to ruin it for other readers. I will say I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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80 reviews1 follower
April 28, 2022
Oh my goodness I didn’t think I could like the second more than the first but dang I was wrong! Zayn and Vivi are back in this book dealing with Robert from her past and some other road blocks (sorry no spoilers from me). I love the twists and curves this book threw at them and how they handled it!! And speaking of curves I don’t know if I mentioned in my last review but I love that Vivi is a curvy girl and that Zayn loves that about her and specifically says so!! It’s nice to read about someone who isn’t tiny and petite all the time. I like being in Vivi’s head and hearing her insecurities because they are the same ones a lot of us have. It’s nice to have a FMC to relate to! The way Zayn shuts down those insecurities though 🔥🔥🔥!! I now sit and wait “patiently” until book 3 arrives 😝
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510 reviews28 followers
April 28, 2022
Michelle has done it again! I have been hooked into this steamy story like nobody's business.

Robert has come back to make ammends with Vivi and carry on their relationship as nothing ever happened. Meanwhile, Zayn is still trying to play ball with management, and clean up his image. When the suggestion of dating a reality star comes up, he can't say no.

Be warned, the cliffhanger at the end of this one is just, Yowza! I can't wait to find out what happens after everything has hit the fan!

Thanks so much to Michelle A Valentine for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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3,926 reviews117 followers
April 29, 2022
4 Stars!

Michelle Valentine is back with the second book in the Florida Devils series and y'all what a book. Steamy, sweet, intense, complicated, twisted af. Dirty Plays is the next in Zayn and Vivi's journey and gahhhhh. My heart. These two. I can't wait for the next.

Warning, this beauty ends on a plot cliffhanger and it is a dousy again. Remember the end of book one? Whew, brutal y'all.

I highly recommend this book.

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1,141 reviews12 followers
April 26, 2022
Yet again Michelle as left me absolutely stuned by one of her books!!! I couldn't stop reading til I finished this book. The hawt scenes in this book was lord help I thought my kindle was gonna catch fire. And talk about over protective, I think no one holds a candle to my man Zayn. Vivi and Zayn have went thru more hardships than a relationship should have to go thru and have managed to finally work it all out to where they are working on their happily ever after but then something is left on their doorstep that cause Vivi to scream and I'm guessing will cause more problems for our beautiful couple. I need the next book pronto!!
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2,495 reviews49 followers
April 27, 2022
I thought I was getting a little aggression then some warm and fuzzy... Nope, I do not think Michelle knows the meaning of that. Part two was packed with more "what the fuck" than anything else. All in the best way. Still sexy but some dark and crazy mixed in.

What would the final scenes hold. Maybe a deep exhale after everyone come down from the ultimate shock.
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2 reviews
April 26, 2022
Amazing book 2. Picked up right where book 1 ended so there was no trying to figure out the time line. I love Vivi and Zayne together. Vivi and Zayne both have relatable things that have happened in their pasts and you can see how far they both have come from it. I love the twist in this book and can’t wait to see how it plays out. Just when you thought it was going to slow down you get hit with a “oh my gosh what” moment. I love it! Can’t wait for the next book.
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879 reviews3 followers
May 9, 2022
4 stars. Cliffhanger again
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8,406 reviews206 followers
May 19, 2022
DIRTY PLAYS is the second instalment in Michelle A Valentine’s contemporary, adult FLORIDA DEVILS erotic, romance serialized trilogy. This is the continuing story of thirty-four year old professional football player Zayn North, and twenty-four year old production assistant Vivi Honeycutt. DIRTY PLAYS should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the cliff hanger of book one DIRTY GAMES.

SOME BACKGROUND: Zayn North has been followed by scandal for the better part of a year, and the Florida Devils have ‘ordered’ our hero to stay out of the public eye including no relationships for the foreseeable future but the arrival of Vivi, his half-nephew’s ex-girlfriend, stirs something deep within Zayn North, something he struggles to keep contained in the face of living under the same roof.


Told from dual first person perspectives (Zayn and Vivi) DIRTY PLAYS picks up immediately after the events of book one DIRTY GAMES . Vivi’s ex-boyfriend has come to Florida hoping for a second chance but another scandal is about to rock Zayn North’s career, and to appease the people in charge, Zayn is forced to ‘date’ Gia Whitt, the team owner’s grand daughter and a reality star who has caused much strife in our heroine’s life but everything begins to spiral out of control as Zayn refuses to partake in the ruse, any longer, and must face the wrath of his brother’s son.

DIRTY PLAYS is a story of betrayal and vengeance, desperation and association, obsession and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is erotic and intense; the characters are desperate and determined. DIRTY PLAYS ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
Profile Image for NICUnurse Stephanie .
946 reviews34 followers
May 15, 2022
Years ago, when self-publishing first became a thing, I devoured a LOT of new-to-me authors in a short time. Some I fell in love with their writing, and some I did not. Michelle A. Valentine totally hooked me with her Black Falcon series way back when, and I devoured pretty much all of her books until she took a hiatus from writing. Yet she never left my automatic 1-click author list, even when I wondered if she’d ever publish again. Thank my lucky stars, she’s back at it, and I continue to devour her books. But it’s a good thing I love her writing so much because I really hate cliffhangers, and this one had me yelling at her (via my kindle, not actually AT her) when the end rolled around. I was NOT ready for the story to stop when it did. While a good bit of the previous book was pretty superficial as far as the characters and their relationships went, this one definitely dove into the more emotional deep end. I still hate cliffhangers, but I still love her writing, so I’m hanging in there (only by a thread, though!!) for the last book. Please tell me the next one will put me out of my misery!

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1,090 reviews33 followers
April 29, 2022
Ok .. A cliff hanger is ONE this BUT a DOUBLE cliffhanger is something else !!

Zayn and Vivi story continues with all the turmoil and twist and turns as there first installment BUT this one you get to see the raw, uncovered Zayne and you heart will melt and goooo for him !! He is as true and loving in this book as he was in the first. ALWAYS thinking of Vivi’s well being before his own and his career.

So, when she finally moves in with Bella because the Devils make Zayn go on 3 date’s with an up and coming star to improve him image because of his new recent scandal .. Vivi can’t sit around and watch. She can’t watch the man she is falling head over heels for with another woman breaks her and he for her too .. Because guess who is back ?? ROBERT !!

Yes you read it right .. Robert is back to claim Vivi but he doesn’t know what he is in for !! The ups and down and twist and turns will have you reading in one sitting !!

Loved it and Can’t wait for the FINAL installment !! Did you hear me say DOUBLE CLIFFHANGER !! Ughhhh is it May yet !!!!
2,864 reviews59 followers
May 15, 2022
Dirty Plays deserves five stars just for the cliffhanger. It is a supreme ending to the book. I am left wondering what is in the box. My mind is going crazy with guesses. Thankfully I only have to wait until May 31, 2022 to find out. I already have a "Do Not Disturb!! I'm reading!!!" door hanger ready.

Enough gushing over the cliffhanger. It is now time to gush over Vivi and Zayn. Their relationship is definitely not all puppy dogs and roses. It has so many ups and downs I didn't know what would happen next. What a great way to hook the reader, and I was obsessively hooked. Lucky for them and me, the author wrote a wonderful "Love conquers all" story.

They are stronger together which is a really good thing. With all of the interference from the owner of the Devils and the NFL board, Zayn has his work cut out for him. Vivi is back at work dealing with a difficult star as well as a past that has come to win her back. Emotions run high. They will need to lean on each other. They will need that strength.

Let the countdown begin.
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2,570 reviews26 followers
May 8, 2022


Dirty plays (Florida Devils 2)

This is the second book in this amazing series by this author. This book can only be read as part of this series to truly appreciate the story. This story follows the character Zayne and Vivi, these two characters have such intense chemistry between them from the start. This story has plenty of steamy scenes, action, drama and amazing characters. This book does have an intense cliffhanger ending, so be warned. This is a fantastic addition to this already amazing series.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review

Release date - 29 April 2022
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1,750 reviews17 followers
April 29, 2022
*4 stars*
Well that was a quick read and a suspenseful ending. After the first one ended on a cliffhanger, I was looking forward to get some more answers but it left me with new and more questions. I can't wait to read the next and final one 'cuz the suspense is killing me. But I yet again loved the chemistry between Zayn and Vivi. I can't wait to see how the story goes next.

When her ex is standing at the door, it's one of the last things Vivi expected but she doesn't want to have anything to do with him; not after everything he has done and said. Working at her new job has brought a lot of tension but she's been enjoying it, trying to expand her knowledge. When there's a new development surrounding Zayn, it's hard to let it go but they're trying their best to keep moving forward but nothing is at is seems and when something dreadful happens, it'll be a mystery for them all...
Profile Image for Dawn.
443 reviews14 followers
April 30, 2022
Gah! Michelle did it again! The ending just killed me. LOL This book is a continuation of book one, Dirty Games, and starts exactly where it left off, which I was grateful for. I couldn’t put book one down and when I got to that ending, I wanted to throw my kindle. So I couldn’t wait to see what happened in book two. I love Vivi and Zayn! Their chemistry can’t be denied. They try to hide it so Zayn doesn’t get in trouble with his bosses, but they’re having a hard time doing that. There are many different twists in this book to keep things interesting. Many twists that made my blood boil because of what was going on. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one and am definitely looking forward to book three. Thank you Michelle, from the bottom of my heart, for the chance to read an ARC!
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1,256 reviews9 followers
May 1, 2022
Oh wow!!!!

This was a fantastic sequel to book one and starts right where book 1 ended. And oh man, that ending!!! I wanna know what was in the box!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So yeah, Robert the ex showed up out of the blue thinking he could win Vivi back after dumping her at the airport a couple of months ago? Not gonna happen. Zayn and Vivi have just confirmed their relationship even if it's a secret.

But now Zayn is being told by the team owner to go out with his granddaughter who just happens to be... Gia - the girl Vivi works with and hates!

Lots of drama, laughs, sighs and love in this book!! Really can't wait to see what happens next and what's in that box!!

I received an ARC for my honest review!
Profile Image for Renee Entress.
5,625 reviews78 followers
April 30, 2022
4 star

The super super short story has pain, laughs, secrets, CLIFFY, and heartbreak.

Before reading this story please read the below books first as it is part 1 of this three (?) part series
Dirty Games (Florida Devils #1)

This is more of Vivi and Zayn’s story. This story starts where we left off from this first book. Her ex is back and going to cause trouble. But trying to keep the secret is harder than they thought. Now he is in trouble and the only way out is to do something he does not want to. But will it work? What happens when trouble comes again? Will her ex finally take the hint? Or will these two lose everything? This book ends on a cliffy…………
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1,000 reviews18 followers
May 3, 2022
Oh my lord!! Well if you didn't read book one turn back and read it now before this one.

Zane and vivi are once again causing hot times and waves too. But the waves that come are from others who have caused drama some way in their lives. But the pair is strong and well ready to tackle everything finally together. But wait .......... Yes wait is what were going to do to find out if they make it out together and happy in the next book

Now Michelle I hope your writing fast because I need to know what happens next like yesterday but like all out there I will wait though may not be what I want to do. Lol
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3,176 reviews16 followers
July 2, 2022
Zayn and Vivi continue to try and build on their relationship while outside forces try to keep them apart. I am still not buying the whole being made to "date" someone because a team owner says to. Vivi not getting rid of Robert right away was also a bit OTT. Most of the drama in this book seemed kind of forced. There was enough going on without having to drag more drama into it. Stalkers are scary enough without other drama needing to be fabricated to make the story even more angst filled. The ending was a bit dramatic and one heck of a cliffy! Luckily I waited until book 3 was out so I could go into that one to find out what happened.
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1,995 reviews48 followers
April 29, 2022
That cliffhanger! I NEED book 3 right now!!

Dirty Plays is book 2 in the Florida Devils series. You have to read them in order!

Zayn and Vivi have to deal with so much in this book!! And we get more of the backstory on Zayn and his friendship with Beckett. I don't want to give any spoilers, you just have to read this book!

The chemistry between Zayn and Vivi is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 hot and the spice is HOT!!!!

That ending, i was not expecting that at all!! I cant wait for the next book!

I love this series so much!!!
Profile Image for Theresa.
1,205 reviews
May 5, 2022
Wow! That cliffhanger! I'm going to need the third book NOW!!

The story continues with Zayn pretending Vivi is his niece so he doesn't jeopardize his football career. Lots more action and a few twists with the couple's budding romance. They're chemistry is so hot, and Zayn's dirty-talking game is on point!

I love Zayn and Vivi together. Having a similar background growing up, they couldn't help but be drawn to one another. I also really like Beckett and Bella, Zayn and Vivi's best friends.

So ready to see how their story wraps up.
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3,608 reviews3 followers
April 30, 2022
Dirty Plays

Oh my, this is such an awesome story. Zayn and Vivi are finally realizing they are meant to be together. This story will make you laugh, feel, realize not everyone as had an easy upbringing, and the emotional feelings are going to help each of them, when they talk about them . Can they just eat their HEA, until the next curveball is thrown at them? Loved this story, cannot wait for bk. 3.❤️
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