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Amelia and Oliver are a great couple. They are adorable individually and together. Their relationship though it happened quickly was realistic as were the issues that pulled them apart. Sadly this story was ruined by so much of it being taken up by spoiled, selfish brother and sister Finn and Em, Finn being Oliver's baseball rival and Em his sister and Amelia's BFF. If I had a BFF who acted toward me as Em did to Amelia she wouldn't be my friend for long. The book was filled with Amelia and Oliver having to work their relationship around the ridiculous sensitivities and demands of this brother and sister. I wish a lot more time had been devoted to their romance. At least by the end Amelia stood up for herself with this pair.

Overall the writing was good but not good enough to overcome these secondary characters so I can't get to 4 stars. And whilst I've enjoyed this series I won't be reading the next story devoted to Finn as there is no way in my eyes for him to redeem himself.


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Playing Hard New York Saints Melanie Scott Books Reviews

My introduction to Melanie Scott was “Devil In Denim” followed by “Angel In Armani” and by the time I got to “Lawless In Leather”, I was literally stitched, tied and sewed with her stunning stories and humorous writings!!!

Following the New York Saints owned by the said Devil, Angel and Lawless alpha males, comes “Playing Hard” as the romance and love transcends from the owners to the players on the field. Melanie Scott and her titles just conjure images of passion and danger, love and lust, sassy and kick-ass heroines and sexy and alpha heroes.

Oliver Shields breathes and lives baseball and with the team making the play-offs for the first time ever, he can feel his dream being fulfilled a little closer. But then fate steps in the form of an accident removing him from the play-offs and maybe baseball itself. And destiny brings him face to face with Amelia Graham and he is at the cross roads of his future.

Coveting a hot shot job on Wall Street, Amelia Graham is successful, independent and fulfilling life, far away from her painful past. Friendly ties lands her in the middle of the successful and sexy baseball players, and her attraction to Oliver give her hope for a relationship and love that she wants more than anything.

Two different people bound by love, a romance hinging on friendships being severed, and a future that can be torn apart by distance, Oliver and Amelia have a lot to fight for with the support of their family and friends. And the constant presence of Alex and Maggie, Sara and Lucas and Mal and Raina only add spice making Playing Hard” hard to resist and not fall in love with her Melanie’s characters even more so.

Melanie Scott and her titles just conjure images of passion and danger, love and lust, sassy and kick-ass heroines and sexy and alpha heroes. Another wonderful, heartwarming and emotional love story from Melanie Scott…love her books!!!!!

Received an ARC from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley for an honest review.
Let me start out by saying I would have preferred a different, more original book cover. Seriously, yet another close-up, headless, shirtless, six pack ab endowed, could be a Mr. Universe contender, hero graces the cover. This NetGalley reviewer always prefers class over skin on her romantic reads. Any one else out there agree? Click "like" for my review if you do. It would be nice to know I'm not the only one out there who suffers from "visual ab fatigue book cover syndrome". Frankly, don't you at times feel a little insulted authors think you need a mostly naked guy to get you excited about their latest literary endeavor? (lol) No, I'm not a prude, but I'm also not that shallow minded. Just a romantic at heart who often shakes her head in frustration over such things. Who knows, maybe they got a discount because the head was accidentally left out of the picture. (lol)

With that part serious/mostly joking comment off my chest (pardon the pun), on to my review....Having really enjoyed Book 2 of this series, this reviewer was pleased to have the opportunity to review Book 4, Playing Hard, as well. Though the writing flowed and I certainly enjoyed the main couple’s chemistry/relationship, which quickly developed over a matter of just three weeks, there was a major damper to this story…and it was called Finn. Couldn’t help but think of the mantra “Marcia…Marcia…Marcia. Why does it always have to be about Marcia?” from a certain 70’s sitcom TV show. In this case, you’ll simply have to substitute Finn’s name. He was the younger brother-like figure to Amelia, the heroine. I find myself wondering why so much of the story revolved around this self-absorbed, immature, ungrateful, jerk. Even more frustrating was no reason was given why everyone catered to him and seemed to make it their life’s mission to keep him safe and happy, usually at the expense of their own happiness. Sure, it was interwoven cleverly in this tale, but I’m still scratching my head wondering what was so special about him. He seemed to be mouthy and hateful to everyone, especially the main couple. It must run in the family because more than once Finn’s sisters were quick to show their true colors if Amelia wasn’t 100% on board with dropping what she was doing and run to check on Finn.

Overall, I enjoyed this mostly predictable read, but not nearly as much as Book 2, which I absolutely loved! It certainly helped that I really liked the main couple and wanted them to have a HEA. With the exception of Finn, there was a great cast of reoccurring sub-characters that I enjoyed meeting again, as well. I'm already making plans to read the entire series. Yes, likely even Finn's, because I really need to satisfy my curiousity about what is up with that guy! (lol)

If you like a sports-based romance, you might want to consider this one. Finn and headless man book cover aside, this reviewer found it very entertaining.

Title Playing Hard, Series New York Saints, Book 4, Author Melanie Scott, Pages 320, stand-alone, HEA, no cheating, steamy scenes, no love triangle.

Book 1 – The Devil in Denim, 8/26/14, Pages 342 (Maggie & Alex)
Book 2 – Angel in Armani, 12/30/14, Pages 352 (Sara & Lucas)
Book 3 – Lawless in Leather, 5/5/15, Pages 320 (Raina & Malachi)
Book 4 – Playing Hard, 2/2/16, Pages 320 (Oliver & Amelia)
Book 5 – Playing Fast, 8/30/16, (Finn & Eva)

(This review is based on ARC generously provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion. No monetary compensation was paid to the reviewer nor is there any relationship between the reviewer and author/publisher.)
I love this!! A bit tangential to the main cast we've come to know and love but Oliver and Millie capture your attention and keep it with there steamy chemistry!!!
Not as good as the first book in this series but still good.
After loving books one and two in this series and then just "meh" on the third book, I'm glad I grabbed this one off my TBR pile. I enjoyed Oliver and Amelia's story.
I love sports romances, and I loved this book! It was my first by this author, and I really enjoyed her writing style. The heroine was fantastic - pretty, smart, mature, and fun. The hero was handsome and sexy. They had great chemistry, and I enjoyed their storyline. I can't wait to read another by this author!
Amelia and Oliver are a great couple. They are adorable individually and together. Their relationship though it happened quickly was realistic as were the issues that pulled them apart. Sadly this story was ruined by so much of it being taken up by spoiled, selfish brother and sister Finn and Em, Finn being Oliver's baseball rival and Em his sister and Amelia's BFF. If I had a BFF who acted toward me as Em did to Amelia she wouldn't be my friend for long. The book was filled with Amelia and Oliver having to work their relationship around the ridiculous sensitivities and demands of this brother and sister. I wish a lot more time had been devoted to their romance. At least by the end Amelia stood up for herself with this pair.

Overall the writing was good but not good enough to overcome these secondary characters so I can't get to 4 stars. And whilst I've enjoyed this series I won't be reading the next story devoted to Finn as there is no way in my eyes for him to redeem himself.