Review: Her Perfect Game by Shannyn Schroeder

*Her Perfect Game is book 2 in the Hot & Nerdy novella trilogy*

Genre: New Adult, Romance
Release: October 27^th, 2014

Blurb:
Charlie Castle is an expert archer and a fierce warrior—in her favorite video game, anyway. But college life was a program she couldn't quite master. To land a cybertech job without a degree, she's entering a "hackfest" over spring break—where she also hopes to meet the sweet gamer who's been flirting with her online. Instead, she runs into the hot guy who walked away years ago, and can't fight the desire that comes rushing back. 

Jonah Best has never gotten over Charlie, whose kisses were always as deliciously creative as her coding. But now that they're face to face again, he doesn't know how to admit that her online admirer is really him—or how to convince her that he's offering her a job for her incredible skills, not her sex appeal. Can Jonah cut through their communication glitches and persuade Charlie that the next level up for them should be forever?


Review:
I liked the gaming aspect of Her Perfect Game, it's something different and gave us a glimpse into the video gaming and hacking world. Also, I like what Shannyn is doing with her female characters of the Hot & Nerdy novella trilogy. How often do we get to read about video game playing, Star Wars loving, scientist type girls? Not often, and on top of all that they are witty and attractive. What guy wouldn't fall for that? But the thing about novellas is that they often leave me unfulfilled. I thought that maybe since this was part of a trilogy I'd get a little more out of it, but not so far. I liked Her Perfect Game just fine, but I didn't love it.

Poor Charlie, she's very talented and hones her skills with computers, but a tragic experience in college left her a little lost. Jonah leaving doesn't help, and don't get me started on how cowardly that was, but the good thing is that he realizes his mistakes and is ready to make it up to Charlie. There's a little back and forth between the two, but not enough to leave the reader frustrated. And again, just like Her Best Shot, this book ended abruptly. And what's with everyone being in Vegas? I have a feeling Felicity, who is in the third book, has something to do with this. I'm hoping that Her Winning Formula, the last book, sums everything up and does end with me saying, "Seriously, that's it?"

Written Revelry gives Her Perfect Game 3 out of 5.

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Review: Her Best Shot by Shannyn Schroeder

*Her Best Shot is book 1 of the Hot & Nerdy novella trilogy*

Genre: New Adult, Romance
Release: September 29^th, 2014

Blurb:
Layla Sharpe is definitely more math ninja than bikini babe, and her future has been calculated with razor precision. Convinced to let loose over spring break, Layla is finally ready to party--until her car breaks down halfway to her destination, leaving her stranded in Georgia with a mouthwateringly hot pool shark. She knows more than enough about angles to learn the game, but this week she wants him to appreciate her curves...
Phin Marks has never met a girl like Layla. She's more Star Wars geek than seductress, and when he offers her a place to stay while her car is in the shop, he's counting on the attraction between them to set the nights ablaze, no strings attached. But every moment he spends with Layla makes it harder to let her go. Can he persuade her to gamble in the most dangerous way possible...on forever?


Review:

Though I know Her Best Shot is a novella, things felt rushed-- especially at the end. There were some parts that I had to go back and re-read to make sure I knew what was going on because everything happened so fast.

Even with that being said, I think Phin is one of the most interesting male characters I've ever read about, and I wish there was more of a story so I could get to know him better. From his long dark hair and pool shark moves, to his gypsy upbringing and blow job virginity status. Yes, he is a blow job virgin and let's just say I'm glad I didn't grow up in the gypsy community! And Layla seems like the ultimate woman. She's extremely smart, nerdy, and successful, but witty, down to earth and HOT. That's a helluva combination-- Phin was going down from the moment she stepped in that bar!

I enjoyed this book for what it was—a fun novella with interesting characters, but that's about it. The story line of two strangers falling in love quickly is nothing new, but the emphasis on pool was, and that was cool, but I wished it was longer.

Written Revelry gives Her Best Shot 3 out of 5.

 

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