There is a lot of cursing and a lot of sex in this book. If those things are going to cause you to leave a bad review, this is not the book for you.

The first part of this story is chock full of humor. I found myself laughing and highlighting so many things as I was reading that I can't even explain it (I would have happily read a book just about Ryder and Tiny oh my gosh), but I was disappointed that the humor seemed to fall off after Ryder and Juliet started to hook up regularly. There was lots of sex, but that underlying humor wasn't there. But the story was interesting enough that the missing humor didn't hurt this book at all and it was still a five star read.

Juliet's forced casualness and her need for utter control was a little frustrating, but I actually really liked her and I kept hoping that she would figure out that Ryder wasn't just a casual fling, that she was special to him. Ryder was...I was honestly really surprised by how much I liked Ryder, how different he was than what I expect him to be. Instead of being a pompous man-ho, he was sweet and kind and absolutely adorable when it came to his affection for Tiny. I was absolutely smitten with him.

If you enjoy a story about two people who foolishly think they're going to have a casual fling but who were stupidly perfect for each other from the very start whether they know it or not, you will enjoy this book. If you enjoy a story that features a sexy, swoon-worthy male character and lots of hot sex, you will enjoy this book.

I requested and was generously granted an ARC of this book via NetGalley and the publisher. I was under no obligation to write this review, I did so because I enjoyed the book.

I was given a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was disappointed with the story line. The synopsis sounded great but the actual book didn't do anything for me. I felt the heroine, Juliet, hopped into bed way too fast and the hero, Ryder, a bit immature. I loved the dog, Tiny, who is a huge Great Dane and instigates the relationship between the h/h. He had a great personality. I also did not care for the ending...(spoiler alert!)...a top notch sports man would not give up his established career with a long term team to go outside the country for a year...not happening.

Story of Ryder and Juliet based in Sydney, Australia. I no nothing about Rugby yet truly enjoyed reading about Ryder's life and his dedication to the sport. I now little about pets yet could appreciate Juliet's love for animals. Interspersed within all this is the magical connection they have for each other as soon as they lay eyes on each other. The author plays a switch up with Juliet being the one to try to keep the relationship casual... easy, peasy fuck buddies. Life doesn't work like that for these two who discover what their true priorities in life are.

I did not get a chance to finish this novel. Based on the description, I was very intrigued and upon reading the story my expectations kind of fell flat. I know for some this might be the kind of romance book theyre looking for but I was expecting something a little different. This novel is in 3rd person POV which I also felt was a problem because I didn't exactly connect with the characters like I wanted too.

I LOVED rugby star Ryder Davis !! First off..I know NOTHING about rugby. Not a thing. But it is popular in other parts of the world and it looks crazy to play. So. knowing it is a bunch of huge and smoking men who play it has me hooked. And Ryder Davis made me fall in love with him.

He meets Dog whisperer, Juliet Morgan when he is puppy sitting for a friend of a friend. When he meets Julie... it is something special at first site. She is cautious keeping him a arm's length because she is moving to Italy in a few weeks.

I loved Julie and Ryder's chemistry. I loved this book!

5 - "I'm not going to fall in love with you... And you're not going to fall in love with me." Stars!

Amy Andrews returns to the Sydney Smoke Rugby series, with the fourth book; Playing with Forever, giving us Ryder Davis’ story.

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I think as a reader you know you are onto a winner when you are crying with laughter after the first couple of pages, and Amy delivered up the perfect balance of humour between Ryder and the Great Dane puppy; Tiny, that he is dog-sitting versus the heat, chemistry and sexy-times with him and Juliette.

"You rugby guys look like you were born to fuck…"

No Messing with this one, Ryder and Juliette hit the ground running when it comes to getting down and dirty, Juliette is leaving town for Italy in two months so is very much in the ‘here & now’ when it comes to what her and Ryder are doing with each other, and although he is on the same page as her at the beginning, his feelings start to change with the more time they spend together.

It killed him that she was so set on moving forward she was holding herself back from him…

Although pretty predictable in relation to the story arc, I absolutely loved this book, I will even go as far as to say that it’s the best book of the series (so far). Ryder was adorably dirty, Juliette confidently sexy, and the additions from the rest of the Smoke family just made this story completely un-put-downable, in fact if it hadn’t been for work commitments I am pretty sure I’d have read it in one sitting.

She could have her man and her dream.

I think this series is one of the best that the Brazen imprint has released in recent years, and I hope to see more books from it very soon.

"You’re so easy."