Thursday, May 12, 2022

Review: Kiss Hard (Hard Play #4) by Nalini Singh

 

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh brings you a sinfully playful contemporary romance between two sworn enemies turned partners in crime…

Daniel Esera is a young god on the rugby field, a sexy and charming man who’s got the world at his feet. There’s just one problem: his sudden potent attraction to his number one nemesis—Catie River. No. Just no. Not happening.

Catie River is on her way to Paralympic gold, and she’s not about to allow Danny “Hotshot” Esera to derail her plans. Too bad her body isn’t cooperating. Even worse? Her heart might be coming along for the ride. No. Nope. Never.

The pair are united in their desire to remain enemies…until a stranger’s reckless action threatens both their careers. Now, the only way out for Catie and Danny is to pretend to be in a relationship. How bad can it be? They’re adults in full control of their hormones and their hearts. There will be no kissing. No PDA. And definitely no falling in love.

Let the games begin.

 

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What I thought about Kiss Hard

In Kiss Hard, Danny Esera, youngest of the rugby phenoms in the Esera family is having some issues with his game among other things.  When he's out at a club one night, his drink is tampered with and he ends up with an overdose in the hospital.  Good thing Catie was there to take care of him.  

Catie and Danny have a long history together.  Both being athletes and competitive, they often spend plenty of time ribbing each other.  She calls him her nemesis --and Danny said the same about her, until they are forced together by circumstances after the drugging incident.  

Their time together gives them the opportunity to see each other in a different light and that's all it takes for this relationship to bloom.  And it's even more cute than it already is when all of the family don't bat an eye that Danny and Catie are together romantically.  

Catie does have some trust issues to deal with, and Danny has to make some big and difficult decisions about his career in rugby. I loved how Danny's family rallies around him to help him with the aftermath of the drug incident and with his career decisions.  Catie is a lovely character, and it's so very easy to cheer for her in this romance. 

Kiss Hard is a sweet, low-conflict, friends-to-lovers romance that I really enjoyed.  Danny is just lovely as he realizes the depth of his feelings for Catie, even though she's a little more shy about trusting him completely. They are destined for each other even though everyone knows that but them. 

I love this contemporary series from Nalini Singh. Even though most readers may know her as a paranormal author, her contemporary series really rock my world. My only complaint is that I'm usually left wanting more!

 
 
 


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Nalini Singh is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling, Guild Hunter, and Rock Kiss series. She lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing.

If you’d like to explore her other books, you can find lots of excerpts and free short stories on her website. Slave to Sensation is the first book in the Psy-Changeling series, while Angels’ Blood is the first book in the Guild Hunter series. The Rock Kiss books are all stand alone and can be read in any order.

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