I really enjoyed book 1 in the series, but this one was harder to get into. Ryder wants to help Hailey but I just didn't really buy their love. It just felt long and I had a difficult time staying interested. There is good banter and I enjoyed that!

I quite enjoyed this quirky story. Good plot, good characters and it was unique. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was terrific! It has everything I want in a book and more! In this world, genies are real and are off the chart hot. You have the uptight, workaholics and recently dumped in Hailey. To ignore the outside world she works, works, and works a little more. This is till one of her tasks is to plan her ex's wedding so she can get that promotion she's been waiting on. You better to help her? You guessed it her very own genie. He has come to rescue her from herself. I love this couple no matter how odd the pairing may be! Great story! Keep it up!

*I didn't get approved for this one NetGalley, so I bought it*

In an attempt to diversify my paranormal romance reading materials I picked up HIS COMMAND because I hadn't read anything about genies recently and I was drawn to the absurdly purple-pink cover. Was it going to be wondrously cheesy? Was I going to be annoyed by the characters and especially the overly macho genie? Well, no. What I found was a really good, heartwarming story about being true to yourself with a sizzling romance added to the mix. I liked the way this world worked and the use of genies as celebrities using their wish granting abilities as a charitable venture like the real Make A Wish Foundation is a clever plot mechanism.

I have probably become jaded in what to expect in romances after reading so many. This story defied my expectations of the genre at almost every turn. Ryder, gets Hailey to win a lottery where she wins a wish from him. They way this situation happens almost makes you think, "Ah Ryder is going for the controlling, manipulative alpha male move". But no, Ryder is the ultimate amazing supportive man who loves Hailey just as she is and only want to show her how to be her best self.

Hailey has some resistance to Ryder's charms due to some issues that stem from a formally manipulative relationship. Ryder is right there by her side offering unwavering support, not acting like an overly protective, or aggressive man. Their relationship has it's stumbling blocks and issues but they work them out very realistically or as realistically as you can when your boyfriend can whisk you off to Rome randomly. The big conflict comes from Hailey's insecurities and other relationship hang-ups which were again incredibly realistic. I loved seeing a story that had a decently working relationship with the added mix of fantastical sexy times and magic.

HIS COMMAND's charming, complex, and realistic characters combined with a well thought out plot made for a really pleasurable read. I'm interested in checking out the next book in the series. Since this book pretty much tells you who it is I am pretty intrigued as it involves a secondary character I really want to know more about.

Holy moly – this book was amazing! It had everything I wanted and more! It throws you into a world where genies are real and the sizzle is off-the-charts! I immediately went back and added book 1 to my wish list, sad to have missed it the first time around. Give me more from this world and I’ll be a happy girl!

Hailey is an uptight workaholic who recently got dumped. In an effort to ignore her loneliness, she dives even further into her work. That seems like a solid plan until she gets tasked with planning her ex’s wedding as a way to get a promotion. Along the way, however, she finds herself being rescued by a genie. Through some awkward work meetings, he somehow ends up posing as her boyfriend and that’s just the beginning.

These two are absolutely perfect. There’s not a single thing I would change about their awkward and unique romance. I found it incredibly difficult to put this book down from start to finish and found myself staying up well past bedtime to finish. I would love more from this world and will definitely swing back around to start at book 1!

This book was a lot of fun. What a great concept to have Genies who do good works. Actually having Genies in current times was a lot of fun. Hoping for more.

His Command by Sophie H. Morgan is book two in her Playboy Genie series and Ms. Morgan continues her fun-filled fantasy series with main characters, wedding planner, Hailey Lawson, and one of tempting Genie twin, Ryder Wood.

Hailey Lawson, has been working hard for years in the hopes of being promoted at job as a wedding planner for a tyrant of a boss. But when the chance finally arrives to prove herself, it comes in the form of planning her ex-boyfriend's wedding, six months after he broke up with her. Talk about harsh! Luckily for Hailey, she finds help, but most of all a friend (and later love), who changes her life for the better.

Ryder Wood, has a weakness for sad eyes. He is a Genie who can never stand to see someone sad and always wants to help. So when he bumps into Hailey and sees how sad she is during a charity auction, he knows he has to help make her happy and let her win a wish…even if he has to break a few rules.

Soon these two are spending time together and Ryder is helping Hailey have fun, but most of all smile. It's magical, but when reality slips into the cracks and the reminder of their two different words hits, can these two keep their newfound love going strong?

In His Command, Ms. Morgan creates another romantic story with endearing characters that I enjoyed. Hailey is witty, caring and with a strength of character as seen by her determination of wanting to succeed on her own merit. Ryder and her and perfect for each other. I enjoyed how Ryder brought her out of her shell and let her have some fun. To try new things. He was also very romantic! I liked how Ms. Morgan brought back Jax and Charlie from her previous book, as well, so we can see how they are doing. The supporting characters in the story are great too, like Kate, Luka, and Ryder's brother, Leo. I hope we get Leo or Luka's book next.

What I also enjoyed was how Ms. Morgan's novel, for me, reminded me of a quote from Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem In Memoriam A. H. H.: 27, "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." That seems to be an on-going theme within the novel and something the main characters and even sub-characters deal with. Is love worth the risk, the pain, and sadness? Why love when it can be cut short? Ms. Morgan answers these questions through her various characters, but especially through her main character Ryder who has a big heart.

Overall, His Command by Sophie H. Morgan was an enjoyable read that was well-paced and perfect for a break from a long day. I happily recommend.

(I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book I received for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my open and honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.)

After loving His Wish, book one in the Playboy Genie series, I knew I had to get my hands on book two, His Command!  I was not disappointed!  The genie subject is new to me and the spin Sophie H. Morgan gives us, gosh, they sound so out of this world! I so want to meet a genie!!

Ryder is a genie-hunky, and oozing charisma. He can have as many woman as he wants. He also has a super sweet side that makes his heart twinge whenever he sees something or someone sad.  He rescued puppies and other animals in his youth.  He wants to do good by making people happy.  He meets Hailey when she literally falls into his arms at an auction event.  One look at her sad eyes and he's hooked!  He wants to make her happy.  He "helps" her along in winning an auction bid for a genie wish. Unfortunately she doesn't quite have all the money needed for it.  Ryder comes up with a solution that Hailey agrees too.

Hailey is a wedding planner for the elite and she wants to make partner. She's paid her dues and believes she's ready for the next step.  When her boss gives her the opportunity to become partner as long as this next high society wedding she plans, goes off without a hitch.  Hailey is all for it until she opens the folder and finds out it's the wedding of her ex!  She becomes flustered but doesn't let her boss know there is a connection.  She does not want to give up on her dreams of being partner.  Secretly, she thinks this may be the death of her yet!

I really liked Ryder and Hailey together!  She's smart, snarky at times, and vulnerable.  Ryder got under her skin pretty fast but she was determined to not fall for a man anytime soon-genie or not! I felt really bad for the was she was treated by her ex. She was told she needed to be more spontaneous, among other things, and Ryder gave her the ability to not plan everything.  He saw a way around her need to plan, her insecurities, and found a way to make her happy.  I was so intrigued with the story I finished it all in one day!

I loved the way Sophie H. Morgan writes and the way she crafts a story! I especially loved the interaction between Ryder's handler, Luca, and icy Clare! Oh boy! I see a hilarious book in the future between those two!  I also see so much that could be told about Ryder's twin brother, and fellow genie, Leo!  Bring em on!! I can't wait for the next book!

reviewed by Deb

After loving His Wish, book one in the Playboy Genie series, I knew I had to get my hands on book two, His Command!  I was not disappointed!  The genie subject is new to me and the spin Sophie H. Morgan gives us, gosh, they sound so out of this world! I so want to meet a genie!!

Ryder is a genie-hunky, and oozing charisma. He can have as many woman as he wants. He also has a super sweet side that makes his heart twinge whenever he sees something or someone sad.  He rescued puppies and other animals in his youth.  He wants to do good by making people happy.  He meets Hailey when she literally falls into his arms at an auction event.  One look at her sad eyes and he's hooked!  He wants to make her happy.  He "helps" her along in winning an auction bid for a genie wish. Unfortunately she doesn't quite have all the money needed for it.  Ryder comes up with a solution that Hailey agrees too.
 
Hailey is a wedding planner for the elite and she wants to make partner. She's paid her dues and believes she's ready for the next step.  When her boss gives her the opportunity to become partner as long as this next high society wedding she plans, goes off without a hitch.  Hailey is all for it until she opens the folder and finds out it's the wedding of her ex!  She becomes flustered but doesn't let her boss know there is a connection.  She does not want to give up on her dreams of being partner.  Secretly, she thinks this may be the death of her yet!

I really liked Ryder and Hailey together!  She's smart, snarky at times, and vulnerable.  Ryder got under her skin pretty fast but she was determined to not fall for a man anytime soon-genie or not! I felt really bad for the was she was treated by her ex. She was told she needed to be more spontaneous, among other things, and Ryder gave her the ability to not plan everything.  He saw a way around her need to plan, her insecurities, and found a way to make her happy.  I was so intrigued with the story I finished it all in one day!

I loved the way Sophie H. Morgan writes and the way she crafts a story! I especially loved the interaction between Ryder's handler, Luca, and icy Clare! Oh boy! I see a hilarious book in the future between those two!  I also see so much that could be told about Ryder's twin brother, and fellow genie, Leo!  Bring em on!! I can't wait for the next book!

5 Stars/4 Flames 

This book was gifted to me in exchange for my honest review. The review and ratings are solely my opinions
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He's a genie. She's a mortal.
He's a flirt. She's definitely-certainly-absolutely done with charming men.
What happens when this playboy runs across the one woman who doesn't fall under his spell?
Magic of course.

Hailey has been given the chance of her career. All she has to do is plan and execute the perfect society wedding and she'll get the promotion she's been working towards. Too bad the groom is her ex-boyfriend. Ryder hates seeing a damsel in distress and with a little genie magic is determined to make the sexy Miss Hailey have a little bit of fun. All she has to do is follow his lead and she'll get everything she's ever wished for.

Review:

Not having read the first book in the story, I was not sure what to expect.

What I read was a fun story with characters that I came to care for. I loved the idea of Genie Playboys and how they function in society. What I also read was a great romance with lots of heart and upstanding lead couple. One of the things I liked best about the story was the fun, flirty, and witty dialogue. I liked how Ryder has a hero complex and tires to help others, including Hailey through most of the book. I liked that Hailey gives in and lets loose with Ryder trying new things and exploring their chemistry. Not having read the first book is there something going on between Clare and Luka? Just wondering as there seems to be a lot of tension there.

Great, sexy, fun romance.

4Stars
*i voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book provided by the publisher.*

Hailey would have had a really bad fall if Ryder had not caught her. Ryder notices a has been his deep sadness in Hailey’s eyes. Ryder is Immortal and all his life sadness in someone has been his weakness as Ryder cares about how people feel. Ryder is a genie and starts to care for Hailey but she needs complete control. Hailey had been dumped by Ethan the man she had proposed to and now she has to plan a genie party and her Ethan’s wedding to another woman. Then Hailey feels more than she should for Ryder. Ryder and his twin had a very sad past. Hailey has worked hard to be a wedding planner so she must do a good job with Ethan’s wedding.
I enjoyed this book a lot. But it did drag at times for me but not enough to stop reading. I felt Ethan was a butt and Hailey was lucky to be rid of him. I did chuckle at times while reading this. You did get to see Hailey grow throughout this book and I enjoyed that. I loved how Ryder still worked hard to be with Hailey even after she broke up with him. I felt this romance was realistic. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this story and I recommend this.

This is the second book in this series by an Author I have not read before. I enjoyed this book enough that I now have the first one in my wish list.I found myself laughing and wanting to know what he would do next. Ryder is a genie of only ten years is a caring being and when he sees how unhappy Hailey is he can not help but step in. What happens? I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

I had not read the first book in this series so it took me a couple of chapters to realize that the Genies were actually men who were genies with magic not a sports team! I don’t think I remember any previous books about a genie being the hot hero of the story so this is a very unique concept.

I loved waiting Hailey as she progressed from emotionally damaged to actually seeing that Ethan did her a favor when he left her. I was also impressed by her growth throughout the book and her decision at the end of the book with her job. It was great that she was no longer willing to let people walk all over her!

Wow, Ryder was so intriguing and loved that he was not the one to walk away from their relationship! I loved that he was willing to work hard to try and keep Hailey even after she dumped him. The ending with all the decisions he made in his life was sworn worthy – where can I get my own genie??!

When Hailey finally made her wish, I was not surprised at her concern for others and loved her choice in wishes! All the characters in this book are so interesting and they make me want to go back and read book one and see what happened with Jax and Charlie, and hope that there are more books after this one! Will Luka and Leo find love, also?

3 - "Bring it, Genie." Stars.

The second book in the Playboy Genie series; His Command brings us Ryder Wood and Hailey Lawson’s story.

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This is one of those books that fell in to the ‘didn’t love – didn’t hate’ category. The first book grabbed me from the get-go, but for me the story this time seemed to take an awfully long time to move along, and by the 50% mark I was struggling somewhat to stay interested.

"I’ve been thinking…"

"Never a good idea for a woman."

The author still managed to pull some really humorous snark between Hailey and Ryder, as well as his handler Luka and their boss Clare. And the sexy-times between them (when they started) were hot and heavy, but the pacing for everything just felt a little off for me this time around.

"You think you want a man who lets you be in control. But that’s not what you need. You need a man who puts you first. Pushes you to try new things, to lose that control… A man who knows what you want before you think it, who can make your breath catch, your knees weak, your heart race. A man who can make you burn…"

That-said it was great to see Kate again, and I really hope she gets a Genie of her own in a future book, I also liked the insight into Ryder’s twin brother Leo, his book is up next, and I am interested to see what direction the author takes his story.

"You say whatever’s on your mind, don’t you..?"

"Pretty much. Why hide what you’re thinking."

ARC generously provided via Netgalley, in exchange for the above honest review.

His Command by Sophie H. Morgan (Amazon | B&N | Kobo) shows that you don’t need to ask the genie to find your true love—if they are your true love. Hailey is facing the toughest assignment of her life when she trips over her own feet—she has to plan the wedding of the man she proposed to. And he isn’t marrying her. Fortunately, before she can do a complete face plant she’s rescued by a genie. A genuine, magic wielding complete with the “recognizable dark brown eyes with an overlay of glittering amber lights” very, very sexy genie. But even though Ryder shows that he is willing to take on the job of full time rescuer, is she ready to trust—and love—again? She’s not sure but she does know what she wants for right now—and it’s him.

Hailey was lost in the textures of the kiss, the pleasure of it as he made love to her mouth. Confident in every stroke of his tongue, the pressure of his lips and hands as he slid the other around her waist and tugged her against him so she was plastered to him like a vine to a wall.

A funny, sexy romp in a world filled with hot, magical genies, this story is sure to delight those looking for a light summer read.

It’s official! I’m absolutely in love with Sophie H. Morgan and her genies.

When Ryder rescues Hailey from a bad tumble at an auction, he is instantly aware of a deep sadness within her eyes. All of his life, mortal and immortal, sadness has been his weakness. He sets out to vanquish whatever it is that is making her feel this way and in the process finds himself falling for a woman who must have absolute control.

Hailey has just recently been dumped by the man she proposed to. The fact that she is now forced into planning a genie’s party as well as her ex’s wedding, throws her into a tailspin. It doesn’t help that she finds Ryder deliciously sinful and shouldn’t, or that what she feels goes beyond the rules of the game. This is more than she bargained for and it’s all completely out of her control.

I really enjoyed Hailey and Ryder. She’s struggling to make a success of not only her job but of her life, and to be honest, making a mess of it. He’s a rescuer, a savior, doing what he must to help those around him but now, most importantly, Hailey. Together they are a fun, sexy couple that I felt worked through their relationship in a believable manner.

This is a fast paced read with characters that you would want to wish into your own life. The humor is a bit too much in places but soon evens out and you find yourself wrapped in a story filled with magic, romance and love.

Obviously magic is real because His Command and this series is simply magical.

ARC provided by NetGalley

Dual POV
No other woman/other man drama
No apparent triggers

Will post at http://romrevtoday.com/ in August.

HIS COMMAND – Sophie H. Morgan
A Playboy Genie Romance, Book 2
St. Martin’s Swerve, eBook
ISBN: 978-1-250-12922-2
August 2017
Fantasy Romance

New York City – Present Day

A dedicated wedding planner, Hailey does the best she can even though her heart was broken a few months ago when her then boyfriend turned down her marriage proposal. To her horror, he is now engaged to a woman who has contracted with the company she works for to provide a glitzy society wedding. One night while attending a charity auction, Hailey spots a handsome man she immediately recognizes as one of the infamous Genies, who can grant one wish to a mortal who wins them. The Genie, Ryder, comes over to Hailey, but she pretends she’s not interested in him. But to her surprise, she wins the auction granting her one wish from Ryder.

What Hailey doesn’t know is that Ryder used his magic to ensure she won the bid. She is reluctant to accept her “prize” and he becomes insistent. For whatever reason, Ryder finds himself attracted to the woman with soulful eyes. She is soon dealing with her ex and his wedding, which makes her unhappy, so Ryder embarks on a plan to make her forget her woes. While he brings a smile to her face—and his—there is one problem: as an immortal, he can’t fall in love with a mortal.

Genies are well known and accepted in the fantasy world of HIS COMMAND by Sophie H. Morgan. Ryder and his twin, Leo, were “turned” into Genies to save the then ailing Leo, and they both enjoy the perks. Women flock to them and the Genies use their magic to whisk them to wherever they want to go or to use it to grant wishes for people. However, it is one wish per person. The sparks fly between Ryder and Hailey at the charity auction, and he wants to get to know her better, so he manipulates the auction with the idea that she’d use her wish on something that will make her smile. It just can’t be granting herself immortality. She resists his attempts to decide on a wish and, at first, tries to avoid him, to no avail. Soon, Hailey is enjoying Ryder’s company all too much.

Meanwhile, Hailey is dealing with her ex, Ethan, and his fiancée, who it turns out is very much aware of their past. Hailey wishes she could refuse the assignment, but her boss has backed her into a corner by telling her if she fails or backs out, she won’t get the coveted promotion she wants. Hailey tries to keep a smile on her face, but Ethan seems intent on bringing up their past. His fiancée is intrigued when she learns Hailey is dating Ryder, because who wouldn’t want to date a Genie? And her boss wants Hailey to land the services of a wealthy Genie and his fiancée now that she has the “inside link” to Genies. It’s no wonder Hailey is feeling frazzled. But Ryder makes her feel oh-so-good.

While Ryder and Hailey’s relationship turns sexual and they merrily enjoy each other’s company, both realize that it can go no further. Genies are not allowed to marry mortals. Ryder is scared of death due to his twin’s brush with it and also losing their mother to cancer. But will he fall in love and then must make the fateful decision whether to give up his powers to spend the rest of his life with Hailey, even if it makes him a mortal?

HIS COMMAND is filled with sexy Genies and a chuckle here and there. Hailey is adorable and Ryder is that guy you’d like to have in your life to serve you at your command. But is there a happily-ever-after in store for Hailey and Ryder? Find out in the engaging and enjoyable HIS COMMAND.

Patti Fischer

Overall I found the story be written rather well. A few minor thing but nothing to distract from reading it. THanks!

I am so glad that I found someone who writes about Genie's that I could love. I've really been enjoying the Playboy Genie series by Sophie H. Morgan. It seems like forever since I read a book with one in them, and now we have this enjoyable series.

His Command is book two of the Playboy Genie series and I can almost say that I liked it even better then the first book, Her Wish, which I really enjoyed too.

Ryder is truly a wonderful person/genie. He worries about how people feel and hates to see them sad. This story in is some ways really pulls at your heartstrings. Once you see all the sad past that Ryder, and his brother Leo (twin brothers, did I mention that?) had to deal with you won't be able to not feel for them.

Ryder's not the only one with a past. I don't find Hailey's to be as sad though. Maybe that's because I think her ex is a jackass! I should say lazy jackass! It hard to feel bad for someone who is better off.

One of the best parts of this story was learning the different layers of the hero & heroine. They both had depth to them. More then once I found myself think...that makes sense. Besides all the serious stuff going on in the book you will also find a ton of humor. More then once both Ryder and Hailey caused me to laugh. Their one lines are on point!

Now all I want is to know who's story is next and when is it coming out? I couldn't find anything on the next book but that sometimes happens with ebooks. I hope soon we'll know. But until then you have enough time to be able to read book one and two and be caught up for when book three comes out!