REVIEW: "Tempting the Player" (Gamble Brothers #2) by J. Lynn

Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
Chad Gamble, all-star pitcher for the Nationals, is one of the best players on—and off—the field. And right now, the notorious bad boy wants Bridget Rodgers. But with her lush curves and snappy comebacks, the feisty redhead is the kind of woman a man wants to settle down with…and that’s the last thing Chad needs.

When the paparazzi catch them in a compromising position, Chad’s manager issues an ultimatum: clean up his act or kiss his multi-million dollar contract goodbye. To save his career, his meddling publicist says he'll have to convince everyone Bridget isn’t just his flavor of the week, but his girlfriend.

Being blackmailed into a fake relationship with Chad Gamble isn’t easy, especially when the sizzling physical attraction between them is undeniable. With a month to go on their arranged pretense, it's going to take every ounce of willpower they have not to fall into bed together...or in love.


My Thoughts:
I wish some fictional characters existed in the real world. Chad Gamble is one of those characters. I fell in love with Chase Gamble in Tempting the Best Man but Chad absolutely stole my heart in this book. He takes sexy to a whole new level.

The chemistry between Bridget and Chad is electric and undeniable. Bridget is a feisty woman and I love pretty much everything about her. She's real. She has insecurities like a lot of women but she also knows how to carry herself. If I were Chad, I would have been drawn to her too.These two absolutely sizzle.

Keep an eye out for Miss Gore. I absolutely hated the woman at the beginning of the story but I slowly learned to appreciate her. Main reason being, she had me laughing hysterically at times.

Maddie, Chase, and Chandler are all in this book as well. I want these characters to last a lot longer than I think they are going to. Three books doesn't seem like enough. If there is one thing the amazing Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to do perfectly, it's creating a steamy couple that draws you in. I don't think it's possible to put one of her books down. At this point, I am convinced that she can write anything and I will love it.

4 out of 5 stars

BLOG TOUR: Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn Author Interview and Giveaway!

I have the AMAZING honor of hosting a stop on J. Lynn's Tempting the Best Man blog tour today! A huge thank you to Danielle over at Entangled Publishing for letting me be a part of this. If you haven't had the chance to read this book, I suggest you pick it up ASAP.

Blurb from Goodreads.com:

Madison Daniels has worshipped her brother's best friend since they were kids. Everyone thinks she and Chase Gamble would make the perfect couple, but there are two major flaws in their logic. 1) Chase has sworn off relationships of any kind, and 2) after blurring the line between friends and lovers for one night four years ago, they can't stop bickering.

Forced together for her brother's wedding getaway, Chase and Madison decide to call a truce for the happy couple. Except all bets are off when they're forced to shack up in a tacky 70’s honeymoon suite and survive a multitude of "accidents" as the family tries to prove their "spark" can be used than for more than fighting. That is, if they don't strangle each other first…

I bet you want to read it now, huh? I don't blame you. If you need more incentive, check out my review here. And if that's STILL not enough, read this interview with the wonderful J. Lynn.

REVIEW: "Tempting the Best Man" by J. Lynn

Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
Madison Daniels has worshipped her brother's best friend since they were kids. Everyone thinks she and Chase Gamble would make the perfect couple, but there are two major flaws in their logic. 1) Chase has sworn off relationships of any kind, and 2) after blurring the line between friends and lovers for one night four years ago, they can't stop bickering.

Forced together for her brother's wedding getaway, Chase and Madison decide to call a truce for the happy couple. Except all bets are off when they're forced to shack up in a tacky 70’s honeymoon suite and survive a multitude of "accidents" as the family tries to prove their "spark" can be used for more than fighting. That is, if they don't strangle each other first…

My Thoughts:
A pen name has not made Jen's writing any less amazing. Jennifer L. Armentrout is writing as J. Lynn for her adult books and let me tell you, this woman can certainly write an adult book. HOT doesn't even begin to describe it. My only problem with it is that it was so short! She has this amazing way of making you fall in love with her characters and leaves you wanting more. There was no cliffhanger so I'm sad that that may be it for these characters. I'm currently waiting for the next group to fall head over heels with!


Ohhhh the Gamble brothers. Where do I even begin? The book focuses mostly on Chase but the others seem quite swoon worthy as well. There is never a shortage of gorgeous men in the world of Jennifer but I am certainly not complaining!

And of course, there's Maddie. She has some spunk. Then again, what lead female in any of Jennifer's books lack spunk? Oh that's right.. none of them. Generally I would get tired of seeing the same type of character over and over again but I can't help but love each and every one of them. 


If you like a light read of romance, this is definitely a book you need to pick up! And don't forget to keep your eyes open for her next adult release, Unchained which comes out on October 12, 2012!

4 out of 5 stars!