Page Princess: HIDE & SEEK by Anne Conley

Title: HIDE & SEEK

Series: Playing with Fire #2

Author: Anne Conley

Publisher: Anne Conley

Publish Date: 09.11.2018

Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance

Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content

Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused

Received from: Anne Conley (as an ARC gifted copy)

Goodreads link: Hide & Seek

Date completed: 09.03.2018

Description from the publisher:

Joey was optimistic about his relationship with Simone, but she leaves him floundering in a sea of confusion when she suddenly dumps him. His mom is marrying a man younger than him, his station has him fundraising in a Santa suit, and there’s an arsonist loose in town. Then he sees her, the petite goddess who won't give him the time of day.

Vivian has all the reasons in the world to not get involved with Joey, the biggest of which is her four-year-old daughter, Carly. Joey's made her a lot of promises, but after the issues she had with her ex, she just knows Joey is too good to be true.

These two can't see what's right in front of them, but when the fuse is ignited, sometimes you just have to cling to someone and hope you survive. Hiding is not an option.

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HIDE & SEEK is the second book in the Playing with Fire series. Though each stands on its own for the romance component, they will be need to be read in the order of release due to the continuing story of the arsonist.

I loved that Joey recognized his need to mature and desired a lasting relationship. His bold openness to change is refreshing. More so, his patience, persistence, and personality won me over.

I understand Vivian’s hesitancy. Putting your heart out there is frightening and there are many who are selfish while claiming otherwise. Still – there is the happy sigh when it all comes together as it must in every romance novel.

When I got to the point where I understood why this book was assigned the game “hide and seek,” I smiled. I laughed. I loved it. It is perfect!

I love this series and the mystery of the arsonist is well hinted without being obvious. I’m anxious to see what will happen. Who might it be?

Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Playing with Fire series:

1. Truth or Dare

2. Hide and Seek

3. Spin the Bottle

4. Hot Lava

Also from Anne Conley:

· Best Laid Plans of Boys and Men

· Fated to Mate (Paranormal Dating Agency)

· The Fixer Upper