Another Gamble

Tempting the Player by J. Lynn is the second of the Gamble Brothers books.

Chad Gamble, all-star pitcher for the Nationals, is one 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 the 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.

The Breakdown:
1. I actually liked this book better than the first one, Tempting the Best Man.  I felt that the story and the characters were better developed in it. Lynn had a nice balance of sweet moments and steamy moments and some really funny moments in there for good measure.

2. I really liked Bridget as a character.  First off, she is a curvy girl, and proud of it.  I always find it refreshing when authors write their female leads, especially in romances, as more than supermodel type body. Plus Bridget's love of color in her wardrobe and decorating make me like her even more.

3. Lynn does a good job of making Chad a different character from his brother, Chase.  He is has his own hang ups and quirks, and even his style with Bridget makes him memorable characters.

4. I liked that Lynn did give us glimpse of Chase and Madison in this book.

To Read or Not to Read:
Read, especially if you need a little steamy romance in your life.