THE BILLION DOLLAR PLAYER is Book two in Mandy
Baxter's Billionaire's Club: Texas series. Although
this
is the second book in the series but the first book I've
read by this author, I was still able to enjoy THE BILLION
DOLLAR PLAYER. However, this book has made me eager to
read
about Jase's brother Ryder, so I will check out his
romance
in the previous book.
I was happy to find that Jase wasn't a one-dimensional
playboy. Although he is a big-shot NFL player, he had a
difficult childhood with his father and didn't have much
security until his brother Ryder took control. Ryder was
more of a positive male role model than his father. I like
that he reveals his past to Avery and makes himself
vulnerable to her. I also like that he recognizes that she
is different from the women who might want him for what he
is rather than who he is. For me, this kind of realization
adds depth to his character.
I like stories like THE BILLION DOLLAR PLAYER, in which
the
hero pursues the heroine. The flirting and sexual tension
adds to the enjoyment of the story. I like that the story
is told from both points-of-view. Without that window into
Avery's thoughts, she might not seem as sympathetic. I
loved Jase, but it's understandable that Avery is so
cautious about giving Jase a chance, given her romantic
past. The conflict comes mainly from their own
insecurities
and a trouble-making teammate, but I was glad that any
misunderstandings did not last too long. I hate when
misunderstandings last for almost an entire book.
THE BILLION DOLLAR PLAYER sizzles and has a strong
emotional pull. I like the support Jase got from fellow
teammate Carson. I would be interested in reading a story
about how he and his wife Gena got together. I look
forward
to reading the previous story, as well as the next
installment about Jase's brother Luke.
In The Billion Dollar Player by Mandy Baxter, Jase
Blackwell, starting tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, is a
pro when it comes to football—and to women. Never one to
shy
away from a challenge, "Billion Dollar Blackwell" is
finally
able to get the cute waitress he’s had his eye on out for
a
little fun. But when their steamy encounters inspire Jase
to
play better than he ever has before, he has to wonder if
this exciting woman is more than just a good luck charm…
Avery Lockhart doesn’t understand why a pro football
player
would want to go out with her. Incredibly wealthy and
undeniably sexy, Jase Blackwell is everything she thinks
she’s not. Getting a little closer to this enigmatic
billionaire, however, proves too much for Avery to resist.
But as their passion heats up, so does Jase’s game play,
and
soon, the rumors start to fly. Is Avery only being kept
around to ease Jace’s pre-game superstitions? Or, like she
believes, does their connection run deeper…?