Playing with Temptation (Pleasure Cove 2) by Reese Ryan

The Blurb

A love for all time

North Carolina pro footballer Nate Johnston built his reputation on talent, drive and good sportsmanship. But a devastating recent loss derails his team's shot at winning the championship…and Nate's career when a compromising video goes viral. In need of a miracle, the star wide receiver feels ambushed when his brother enlists media consultant Kendra Williams to do damage control. The reignited desire for the woman he once wanted to spend forever with can only cause Nate deeper heartache.

Walking away from the man she loved seven years ago is the biggest regret of Kendra's life. Now her son needs a closer relationship with his father…and Kendra needs to win back Nate's trust. After breaking his heart, repairing his career is the least she can do to help save his dream. Powerful passion still smolders between them, tempting the former lovers to move beyond their painful past. Will the emergence of a jealous ex with a vicious revenge scheme sabotage their second chance at a future and a family that's almost within reach?

My Review

This is the first book I have read by Ms. Ryan and it definitely won’t be my last. Kendra and Nate share a love that everyone, but them can see. Kendra’s refusal to overcome her fears was a bit annoying, yet understandable considering how deeply seeded they were. Nate was the ideal man, a bit hot tempered, but willing and ready to learn, show humility, and most of all forgive. Both of them experienced growing pains throughout the story and in the end it was worth it.

I give this book five out of five football shaped chocolate bars.

I purchased my copy from AmazonUK.