Hard Play Book 4: Kiss Hard by Nalini Singh

Hard Play Book 4

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.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Been waiting very patiently for this story! Been rooting for Danny and Catie since we met Catie in Cherish Hard and saw their first interaction together. These nemeses were definitely meant to be together and I absolutely adored their story. Danny and Catie have always said the other was their nemesis. Though they tease and prank and give one another a hard time, they never have disliked the other. Their friendship has built over ten years. And when a situation causes them to be in close proximity, it finally makes both of them look at the other a little differently. That small moment sets off a chain of events that has them wondering why they never got together earlier. So their story starts when Catie rescues Danny when they happen to be at the same club with friends. Danny's drink is spiked and Catie is able to get him to her mom's apartment that her friends and her were staying at for the getaway. To avoid any bad media, their friend tells everyone that they had slipped away to be together. Sparking an instant reaction. Fans love them together and their friends are all yelling finally! They decide to keep up the charade so neither will get bad press, though let their family in on the fake relationship. Yet, when they spend this one on one time they realize that there is a chance of something between them. But only if both are brave enough to take it. Danny has been in his head on the rugby field and Catie's father never being there for her has made her guard her heart so fiercely. But together they can break down the walls of the other. Loved these two. Their story was just so sweet. Danny is just another great guy in the Bishop Esera family. And I loved seeing everyone in the family and what they were currently up to! Specifically Gabriel and Charlotte since they have been my favorite since day one. But Danny and Catie's story was hilarious and sweet and one I couldn't put down. So sad that this series may finally be over since Danny was the last brother left. But I absolutely adore this series! 

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.