In Playing it Close (London Legends Book 2), Kat Latham continues her rugby romance with super sexy rugby players once again getting into a bit of mischief along with the women they can’t get enough of.
When a family tragedy gets the best of Liam Callaghan, rest and relaxation are what’s needed for this team captain. Far away from England he expects very little to distract him at a Venezuelan resort, that is until he has an unexpected encounter upon his arrival. Just once Liam wants to meet a woman who doesn’t care about the fame and fortune that goes along with dating a professional rugby player. Can he find her?
Tess Chambers is trying to escape from her own misfortunate events and is searching to find herself. When Tess finds herself stuck in an elevator in the middle of the night with the notorious Legend Liam, will she admit she recognizes him? It doesn’t take long for her to cast that thought aside and just live for the moment. If Liam is remotely interested in her, then she’s not wiling to fess up just yet.
As both are quick to give a fake name, the adventure begins. The games and madness continue when Tess must leave Liam in the middle of the night without an explanation, figuring their paths will never cross again.
If it were that simple, the story would end. So, when their paths do collide in England Liam thinks he’s been played. Now Tess must make a decision that will affect her career and her personal life too. When they were together it was absolutely sinful and smokin’ hot. Can they forget the past and be near each other without jeopardizing everything? What will he do when he discovers where she works and who she really is?
I absolutely love the way this story blends the corporate and sports world together. The details are spot on both with the rugby experience and the angst of discovery. This series is a quick and easy read with rowdy rugby men wearing super sexy kits (their uniforms of course ;)). Some scenes will have you laughing out loud and frustrated the next.
What makes this a great read is the way Kat fuses the friendships, family tragedy, and the harsh reality of business vs. pleasure. Thereby allowing us to fall in love with these delicious characters. There is even a lot of talk about food and cooking that will leave you hungry and running out to the grocery store! Like I said, there is something for everyone.
I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review. If you don’t think you can read this book because you are unfamiliar with the lingo, don’t worry you won’t be lost. Kat provides a simple explanation before the story if you need a quick reference.
As I said yesterday, this is full of H-O-T rugby men and fabulous writing that truly makes you feel you are right there on the pitch with them. While this book is the second in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. Fans will rejoice when Book 4, Taming the Legend will be released on May 11th. The wait is almost over.
There is just enough sizzle to make you tingle, for mature audience, 18+
*******Giveaway*******
Kat Latham has generously donated an e-book (Amazon or B & N) of
Playing it Close to one lucky reader who answers the following:
What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with a handsome stranger?
One winner will be randomly selected at the end of the Blitz.
Comment for a chance to win – contest ends on 4/29/15
at 11:59 PM. Winner will be contacted via e-mail so please be sure we can reach you.
Contest open to US and International – Good luck to all!
Author Info:
Kat Latham is a California girl who moved to Europe the day after graduating from UCLA, ditching her tank tops for raincoats. She taught English in Prague and worked as an editor in London before she and her British husband moved to the Netherlands, where they are surrounded by miles and miles of green pasture, canals and Shetland ponies. Kat’s slowly adjusting to life in a place where bicycles and cows seem to outnumber people.
With degrees in English lit and human rights, she loves stories that reflect the humor and emotion of real life. Kat’s other career involves writing and editing for charities, and she’s had the privilege of traveling to Kenya, Ethiopia and India to write about the heroic people helping their communities survive disasters.
You can usually find Kat on her blog (katlatham.com), Twitter (@KatrinaLatham), Facebook (facebook.com/KatLathamRomance) and Goodreads. She hopes you’ll hang out with her there!
I’d sit down on the floor and have each of us sing parts of our favorite songs.
I hate elevators to begin with so being stuck would be the worst thing ever(even though it’s with a handsome stranger). Hopefully it wouldn’t be for too long and I’ll try to make small talk to take my mind off being stuck in an enclosed space!
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Probably just smile & hope to be rescued.
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Smile politely. Say hi. And, uh, that’s it!
I would totally panic!
Most likely be nervous,
Love these answers- yeah, I think I’d check the phones and hope he doesn’t panic. Could you imagine. A handsome stranger and then he panics! I’d prefer a magician at that point.
Probably freak out quietly and keep trying to call for help in my phone!
I would do nothing because I have a ha dsome husband.
not sure
Stuck? I would panic, strip naked(get very uncomfortably hot when panicking), and beg to forget.
I would hope that as well as being handsome he is also very resourceful and can help me figure a way out of this elevator. And at least I would have something nice to look at until help came along!
Ummmmm, I wouldn’t be a happy camper if I got stuck in an elevator with any one. I would probably babble, since that is what I do when I am nervous. And hope that one of us had cell phone service….
I would ask him about his life, making small talk, just to cut some of the non sexual tension, then, as the time wore on, ask him if he wants to be each others pillows/bed.
I would smile and ask how his day was going.
I would probably stay quiet and see if he would say anything to me as I am very shy. Not good with words when there is a gorgeous sexy man in front of you. Probably look at him as often as I can and get a smile from him too
probably just have normal conversation.
Denise
I’d ask him if he was single and if he was, make him volunteer to be my pillow if we end up in there all night. If he responds in a positive manner, I’m all set. If not, I will not disclose the food I have hidden in my purse
If I was stuck in an elevator with a stranger, I would…ask if his cell had reception!