2025/117 | REBECCA JENSHAK - "TEMPTING THE PLAYER"

SYNOPSIS

He’s the last guy I should fall for.

Valley U was supposed to be my fresh start after I escaped the glitz and glam of Hollywood.

I didn’t want to be the former child star who graced TV screens across the world.

I wanted to feel normal.

When the same hot guy runs past my off-campus house every day, I assume he’s another college student.

When he protects me from boys who still think of me as the character from their teenage dreams, I think he is being kind.

When my past comes back to haunt me, he makes me feel safe.

I’m falling hard and fast for a guy I barely know.

Until I realize my mysterious new crush has a secret.

He was hired to be my undercover bodyguard.

READING EXPERIENCE

NOOO! This is it?! No way!!! I want MORE!!!

I realized that the first half of the series included epilogues that mentioned what happened five and nine years after both couples got together. Sadly, the second half didn’t include anything like that—just the proposal. I really wish the author had given us something similar for Dahlia and Jane.

I absolutely love the Holland family vibes. They may not express everything with words, but their actions speak volumes. They support each other by staying close and helping out in whatever way they can to make things work. It’s just so heartmeltingly good and sweet!

I also loved the author’s preface:

“For anyone out there who wishes they had a friend group like the wallflowers. Find those people who love and support you in every season of your life and hold on tight.”

That line really stuck with me.

Anyway, the person kicking their legs in the air while reading this book? That’s me. I enjoyed it so much! Like I said before—and I’ll say it again—this author has me hooked, and I’m definitely checking out more of her books!

RANKING

5★