Today we welcome Kristen Proby to our blog as she celebrates her new book, Play with Me, which released on February 26th!
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5 STARS!!!
Summary
Will Montgomery is a successful professional football player and seemingly has it all. He’s not used to being told no, and certainly doesn’t take no for an answer. So when he turns his charms on his sister’s sexy rocker-chick friend Meg, he’s not only turned down, but met with open hostility, piquing his curiosity and libido. He’s determined to show her that he’s not the arrogant jock she thinks he is, and to get her into his bed.
Megan McBride is not impressed with Will Montgomery, his fat contract, fancy car, or his arrogant public persona. She doesn’t have time for a relationship, and if she’s learned anything in life, it’s that loving means losing, so she guards her heart ferociously. But she can’t deny the overwhelming attraction to the sexy, tattooed athlete, and when Will starts breaking down her defenses and grabs hold of her heart, will she be able to admit her feelings for him, or will her troubled past cause her to lose the first man she’s ever truly loved?
Denise’s Review
I have to say Ms. Proby did an amazing job with Play With Me. This thoroughly enjoyable book was a 5 star read for me and is my new favorite of the series.
Ms. Proby does a masterful job in telling Will and Megan’s story while moving the With Me in Seattle timeline forward.
The reader is pulled in right from the start as the prologue retells a scene from Fight With Me in Meg’s POV and chapter one dives right into a family event were you get to see all of Ms. Proby’s characters that at this point in the series you have grown to love!
Will is beyond lovable, a man who says he always knew he would have a family of his own but warms your heart when he replays that he never knew it would feel this way to be in love! Will is open, honest; and he gives freely of his heart and truly works to understand Megan.
Megan’s backstory was well crafted and really allows the reader to understand the why behind her actions, some of which will frustrate you. And at times her actions broke my heart for Will, they were true to character and felt for a journey that made me want to read slowly and savor this read.
I truly enjoy that Ms. Proby’s characters are adults with careers and lives, finding the right person means finding a way to make it all work.
Megan is a nurse, Will a high profile NFL football player; the weaving of the story around their professions felt real and truly added to the story development. Ms. Proby used aspects of their professions to show Will’s true character, to push Meg and to add depth of emotion. I will say remember the name Nick – the use of this character layered the story and will break your heart, but it adds to the story in a way that was true to all of the characters.
If you thought the cover of Play With Me was breathtaking wait until you read the scene that inspires it, it will take your breath away.
The use of the cast we have all grown to adore was outstanding. Yes Nat and Jules’ (from Fight with Me) wedding is a prime time family event! And there is a scene with all the ladies with Matt and Caleb that is laugh out loud funny. There are a few scenes with the whole family that will make you wish you could just hang out with them.
Megan’s backstory gives the readers a new man, Leo Nash. The way Ms. Proby brought this character into the story was really well done. Leo was used to show Megan’s past, and then used again to show how much Will truly loves and cares for Meg. This will leave you counting the days for the next With Me in Seattle book, Rock With Me, Leo and Samantha’s story (yes, Luke’s sister)
Ms. Proby has becomes one of my favorite authors and this cast of characters is one I often find myself thinking about. I am very much looking forward to more wonderful reads from her.
About the Author
Kristen Proby has made a living as a massage therapist, a medical biller, a registrar in an Emergency Room, and a professional photographer. But what feeds her soul is writing romantic, erotic love stories about strong women who don’t necessarily need saving, and gorgeous, alpha-type men who want to save them anyway.
Kristen lives in the amazing Pacific Northwest where, conveniently, her muse lives too.
Joni Payne
I like this I always love it when the cover or the title match something in the book..”If you thought the cover of Play With Me was breathtaking wait until you read the scene that inspires it, it will take your breath away.”
Sandy Borrero
Fave quote is regarding the cover. Cannot wait to read that scene!
Karen
‘Will starts breaking down her defenses and grabs hold of Megan’s heart’
I love this series! I am so looking forward to this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Joanna Hoover
Love this series.
Stephanie
My favorite quote is, “If you thought the cover of Play With Me was breathtaking wait until you read the scene that inspires it, it will take your breath away.” I love the cover and now I can’t wait to read that scene!
Maria D.
Favorite qoute: Ms. Proby used aspects of their professions to show Will’s true character, to push Meg and to add depth of emotion.
Thanks for the giveaway!
kim Reisdorf
I want to read this book so bad.
Fran Swarts
Fav quote is about the cover.
Kristina Massaro
Fave. Quote would be the following:
” If you thought the cover of Play With Me was breathtaking wait until you read the scene that inspires it, it will take your breath away.”
Tee
I can’t wait to read this series.
Stephanie Harper Mulford
I love this series but I agree this book is my favorite!
Kris Seek
Play with Me is first book I have read by Kristen Proby and LOVED IT! Will certainly be reading what I’ve missed and what is to come!
Melissa Collins
“Finding the right person means finding a way to make it work” – I will always fall in love with this aspect of romance / contemporary novels. They are real life and not always pretty and all wrapped up in a bow, but if it’s meant to work, those people will find a way.
Robin
Love Will! xo
Dawn Bush
There really aren’t any book quotes in this post to comment on…I do love the review & synopsis! Can’t wait to read this!
Delaina
Love these books!! Would love to win!!!
Angela Love
favorite quote from this post is not really a quote more of a description……”She doesn’t have time for a relationship, and if she’s learned anything in life, it’s that loving means losing, so she guards her heart ferociously.”
But I want to say congrats on the release!!! Thank you for the chance to win at an awesome Giveaway!!!
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Tina Rappa
Looks like a great read:)
Tess H
My fav quote from this post is:
“…finding the right person means finding a way to make it all work.”
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Becky Novelli
I really enjoyed the review and appreciate the giveaway!! 🙂
My Favorite Quote is ~ ‘There are a few scenes with the whole family that will make you wish you could just hang out with them.’
Sara G.
Can’t find any quotes in the post, but can’t wait to read this!
Scarlett Camaj
I can’t wait to read this!
Bobbie Bohn
Love love love this series
Shelley Newham
I love these books!! I can’t wait for the next one!! <3
kp
Love this author….can’t wait to read this book!
Andie Wardlow
Great playlist. Really wanna read this…love the cover and all the teasers Kristen teased us with on Fb
Rosarita Reader
I just added the whole (With Me in Seattle Series) to my Goodreads TBR – I can’t wait to read them! The Playlist is a nice touch too! Thanks!
Stephanie
My favorite quote is, “Will is beyond lovable, a man who says he always knew he would have a family of his own but warms your heart when he replays that he never knew it would feel this way to be in love!”
Michelle Morris
I love the quote about Will. It makes me want to read about him:
“Will is beyond lovable, a man who says he always knew he would have a family of his own but warms your heart when he replays that he never knew it would feel this way to be in love! Will is open, honest; and he gives freely of his heart and truly works to understand Megan.”
Karen
I love hearing: ‘The reader is pulled in right from the start ‘
I love this series and this just reinforces that I will continue to love it!
Stephanie
My favorite part is “The reader is pulled in right from the start as the prologue retells a scene from Fight With Me in Meg’s POV and chapter one dives right into a family event were you get to see all of Ms. Proby’s characters that at this point in the series you have grown to love!”
Now I’m even more excited to read it!!
Stephanie
“If you thought the cover of Play With Me was breathtaking wait until you read the scene that inspires it, it will take your breath away.”
Stephanie
My favorite quote is, “Will is beyond lovable, a man who says he always knew he would have a family of his own but warms your heart when he replays that he never knew it would feel this way to be in love!”