CHERISH HARD is book one in Nalini Singh's Hard
Play
series. This story opens with the first time that Isa
Rain and Sailor Bishop cross paths. They don't interact,
but Sailor is instantly captivated while being a witness to
Isa's humiliation that night. Years later, fate brings them
together again. This time around Isa is more content with
her life and has more self-confidence. Sailor has grown
physically, as well as being more determined to be a success
on his own terms. Sailor can't believe his good fortune at
getting a second chance to snag his dream girl. It's not
immediately apparent how lucky she feels to be wooed by
Sailor, with all his easy charm focused on her -- but the
eventual realization packs a wallop.
Sailor Bishop is now one of my all-time favorite heroes.
Sailor is strong and sexy yet sensitive, a great brother and
friend to have in your corner, and his sweet brand of
seduction would make any woman melt. As fabulous as Sailor
is, Isa tries her hardest to resist him. Isa believes they
are at two very different points in their lives, and their
dreams are too different -- making a long-term relationship
between them impossible. Communication is a big issue for
this couple and is the hardest thing for them to work on.
The relationship between Isa and Sailor evolves over the
course of CHERISH HARD from an initial physical attraction
to more of a soul connection.
CHERISH HARD is a highly entertaining story about a
serendipitous romance, and the good, the bad, and the ugly
when it comes to family. I love the hero and heroine in
CHERISH HARD, but the supporting characters are amazing too
and really make this story come alive. After reading CHERISH
HARD, I was looking forward to reading a book centered
around Sailor's brother Gabe. Luckily for me, Gabe's book
has already been published -- it's ROCK HARD from Nalini
Singh's Rock Kiss series. I had read and enjoyed
books in the Rock Kiss series, but hadn't gotten
to ROCK HARD, so I didn't make the connection. I hope to
read more about Isa's friend Nayna, Isa's siblings, as
well as Sailor's brothers in future books. I eagerly await
the next installment in this Hard Play series.
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh
kicks off her new Hard Play contemporary romance series with
a sizzling story that’ll leave you smiling…
Sailor Bishop has only one goal for his future – to create a
successful landscaping business. No distractions allowed.
Then he comes face-to-face and lips-to-lips with a woman who
blushes like an innocent… and kisses like pure sin.
Ísa Rain craves a man who will cherish her, aches to create
a loving family of her own. Trading steamy kisses with a hot
gardener in a parking lot? Not the way to true love. Then a
deal with the devil (aka her CEO-mother) makes Ísa a
corporate VP for the summer. Her main task? Working closely
with a certain hot gardener.
And Sailor Bishop has wickedness on his mind.
As Ísa starts to fall for a man who makes her want to
throttle and pounce on him at the same time, she knows she
has to choose – play it safe and steady, or risk all her
dreams and hope Sailor doesn’t destroy her heart.
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