Sometimes we get to read a book that almost seems incomplete. Now it has a good plot and you really wanted more from the story but it just didn’t come together for you.
That happens unfortunately. Not every book is for every person. This new release has great bones, great characters, but I had a few mixed feelings. Read on for my full review.
No Player Required by JoAnn Sky
ASIN : B09H5JGLS2
Publiosher : Entangled: Bliss
Publication Date : 18 October 2021
OVERVIEW:
Billionaire casino magnate Rafael “Rafa” Salord is forced to exchange caviar for cowboy boots when he’s sent to “grow up” and run his father’s newly acquired casino in the middle of nowhere downtown Reno. When he crosses paths with feisty Destiny Morson, he starts to wonder if that nonsense about love-at-first-sight might actually be true. Maybe it’s time to trade in his playboy status and bet on something more.
Social worker Destiny Morson has always had good reason for keeping romance at arm’s length. After finding out that her business partner ran off with the community-raised funds from their non-profit, she’s ready to swear off people completely. So when the sexy casino executive seems interested in helping her with her woes, she can’t help but mistrust his motives, no matter how he makes her burn…
From a night out throwing axes to supporting Destiny’s charity, Rafa stops at nothing to win over the gunshy woman he can’t get out of his head. He’s determined to break through her tough exterior, and Destiny slowly lets her guard down. But after a night of passion in his penthouse suite, things at the casino go sideways for both of them, forcing them to decide if the past is enough to prevent them from a future together.
No Player Required by JoAnn Sky Review
This book has some great bones. I love the premise and the plot of the story because it’s unique. The different twists and the difference in the main characters really create an intriguing story.
However, the story became almost an Insta-love book. There was not enough depth to really round out the story as it is written. I liked the characters a lot and that really helped cement the story together for me. But I wanted a bit more emotion, care, concern, passion.
The author brought us levity, the reality of trying to make it on your own, naivety, plus a fear about letting others help. And this goes for both of the hero/heroines. The supporting characters really boosted this story a lot! They were fun and a tad crazy!
I really wish we would’ve gotten a more complex look at the main characters. While I don’t mind Insta-love – it’s actually a fun read, I think more of a connection was missing for me. No Player Required was a satisfying and romantic story. I just needed more.
3 STARS
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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