LEVELING THE FIELD is Book 4 in Megan Erickson's "Gamers"
series. Gaming mogul Ethan Talley is a scarred man living
with survivor's guilt, and a fear of connecting with
anyone emotionally. Megan Erickson creates a highly
erotic story with a few twists for readers who enjoy
reading about characters with scars. When Ethan locks
eyes with photographer Lissa Kingsman his world is
forever changed in the best way possible.
I really enjoy stories with an instant attraction between
the man and woman and LEVELING THE FIELD captures that
magic perfectly and more. LEVEING THE FIELD is definitely
a story full of high emotions and complicated
relationships, but Megan Erickson delivers a delicious
raw sexuality that is intoxicating. The dynamic in Ethan
and Lissa's relationship is fascinating. I love how Lissa
gives as good as she gets and is not intimidated by Ethan
and his often frosty attitude. Lissa's sassy banter is
one of the things that attracts Ethan and breaks through
his shell. With both of them having experience with
losing a sibling and dealing with the emotional fallout
that physical scarring can cause, I like the way that the
author compares the very different ways in which both
families have reacted to their individual losses.
Although both Ethan and Lissa have a sibling as a source
of emotional support, Lissa is doing a better job of
channeling her grief into something positive by creating
a scholarship honoring her late sister, whereas Ethan
never quite got past his personal tragedy. Lissa's
patience with Ethan as he works through his tangled
feelings and her inner strength make her a great
character. Having part of the story told from Ethan's
perspective helps the reader understand him better and
sympathize with him.
LEVELING THE FIELD is a poignant story about coping with
loss, as well as a sensual and stimulating love story.
This is a story that is both naughty and nice. After
reading LEVELING THE FIELD without having read the
previous books in the "Gamers" series, I look forward to
going back and seeing what I missed. I look forward to
reading Megan Erickson's next book.
Reclusive magazine exec Ethan Talley is furious when his
business partner hires a photographer—a gorgeous
photographer who insists on speaking her mind, damn it—to
take pictures for an upcoming article. No matter how
badly he wants the woman…under him, over him, against the
nearest wall…he has reasons for not wanting to be on
camera anymore, and his scars are only one of them.
It takes approximately two seconds for Lissa Kingsman to
recognize Ethan as the popular YouTube gamer who fell off
the planet years ago. But this Ethan is different than
the charming man she used to watch, and the crush she had
on him then is nothing compared to the way she’s lusting
after the brooding man he is today. If sex is all he can
give her, fine. Why not use that bearskin rug in her
studio for something other than a prop? But she’s
determined to put a chink in his armor, no matter how
much he resists.
Each book in the Gamers series is a standalone, full-
length story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 Changing His Game
Book #2 Playing For Her Heart
Book #3 Tied to Trouble
Book #4 Leveling The Field