Nothing Risky about reading this book. Was hooked from beginning to end. Amazing characters and the storyline flowed beautifully. Didn’t want it to end! Would definitely recommend

Man what a book, I've said it before and I'll say it again I'm a big fan of Rachel's I cannot get enough of her stories, I loved getting to know Mack and Slade, they were so fun and their story while hard in some place made me laugh so much in others, Mack to me was the perfect mix of funny and strong. And Slade well damn I want one of my own lol

I really enjoyed this book. Mack was an amazing heroine. She brought so much love to the pages. I loved her impulsiveness in the beginning with Slade. And to see her grow into a confident caring person was really amazing. The banter with Slade Jagger and Matt was awesome. Really cant wait to read Matt's book and hoping Jagger's will follow.

I really enjoyed this book. The blurb had me anxious to get my hands on it and let me tell you Risky Play did not disappoint. Once I started I couldn’t put it down, I ended up staying up late into the night finishing. These characters and their story was perfect.

Mackenzie and Slade are both trying to escape life for a little and go on vacation in Mexico. They met on the airplane and after that they had to spend time together. It was only one day but changed both of their lives. Mackenzie had been left at the alter and was doing something for her. While Slade needed to get away and take a break from his crazy life.

Mac decides to spend the night with Slade and thought it was more than a one night stand. Slade had gotten a terrible phone call in the middle of the night and left. They never expected to see each other again. They didn’t even know each other’s real name. Will they be able to move past Mexico and get back to what they had?

These two characters had great chemistry and you couldn’t help but hope they found their way back to each other. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. This was a fun fast paced read.

I have to be honest and say that this is the first book that I've read from this author! I've known about her for years and met her at a book signing, but I hadn't sat down and read any of her books! I was then sent an email about this book and it sounded like my kind of read and the cover is stunning, so I decided to read it! After reading this book, I can say that I loved it a lot! I was drawn in right from the first chapter and I kept wanting to read on and find out what was going to happen next! I also loved the direction that the plot went in and that there were quite a few seriously hot scenes between the two main characters! This book also only took me a few sittings to read and I really tried to take my time reading it, but I failed lol! There wasn't any action or suspense in the plot, but I was expecting this because it's a contemporary romance book! The characters were also amazing and made this book even better! Mackenzie was the main female character, and in this book she had just been through a messy sort of break-up, and she was left feeling sad and disappointed! Mackenzie then wanted to find someone that really loved her and she definitely found him lol! I loved Mackenzie in this book! She came from a rich family, but didn't flaunt her money and she had a job and looked after herself! Mackenzie was also easy for me to connect with and she never gave up on her love interest, even when he was an ass to her! Slade was the main male character and love interest of Mackenzie! I loved Slade a lot at the beginning of this book! He was seriously hot and it was easy to see that he had feelings for Mackenzie! Slade then went through a horrible loss and this did change him for a time and he was mean to Mackenzie! He then changed again after realising that he was blaming Mackenzie for something that wasn't her fault! It was also easy to see that Mackenzie had changed Slade and it was easy to see how much Slade loved Mackenzie! I loved that this book was written from both Mackenzie and Slade's point of views! I was kinda expecting it to be after I read the synopsis, so I'm really happy that it was! It helped me connect and understand Mackenzie and Slade more and it allowed for more things to happen in the plot, especially as they didn't spend every minute of the book together and they were going through their own situations! I now can't wait to read the next book in this series! I'm assuming that it's going to focus on a secondary character as the ending of this book was left at the perfect place for Mackenzie and Slade! I'm not sure though because I can't find any information on the next book, so I guess I'll have to wait until closer to this book's release date to find out more information about the next booklol! The cover for this book is also absolutely stunning! I loved it as soon as I saw it and it really dew me to the book and made me want to check it out! The cover models are also the perfect Mackenzie and Slade! Big thank you to Rachel, Skyscape and Netgalley for an ARC of Risky Play!

Brilliant! Rachel Van Dyken the most loveable heroine who looks for the positive in life even during the hard times. She fell in love with a Slade Rodriguez who hasn’t always been forthcoming but that doesn’t stop her.

As usual, RVD packs a powerhouse of feels in the most unexpected ways.

This story was pretty good. I did not love it because some of the male characters did some things I did not like. Mackenzie is the female lead and I absolutely LOVED her. She is a strong independant woman who has horrible taste in men. She had been about to marry this guy she knew from her youth, Alton. When he dumps her just before the wedding.

Then the book picks up 6 months later where she decides to go away for a honeymoon for one. That is how she meets Slade/Hugo. They have fun on vacation and have a sexy night when Slade/Hugo disapears on her. She is pretty devastated but goes home.

This is where things get weird. Mac is an heiress but her father owns a winery and he employs Alton. Yes the same Alton that dumped the daughter at the alter. As I said terrible taste in men and it starts with how her father does not have her back in relation to Alton. I absolutely HATED her father.

So Mac leaves her job and gets a job working for Slade. Slade in his real life is a hot, sexy soccer player and he is enemies with Alton's friend Jagger. To be honest I loved Jagger. He is in Mac's corner and he sees how great she is. But she wants Slade so there is a small love triangle thing goin on. Who will she go for? and will her father ever see the light?

This was a wel written story. I love this author but I did not love this story and largely it had to do with Mac's dad and Slade.

I don’t even know where to start, but I won’t spoil anything so...I’ll just say I love Slade and Mackenzie so hard! Their story is beyond amazing, and I can’t wait for more from this series! A definite goal scored with this one!

it was amazing

I wish I could rate this book with more then 5 stars!!!
This book is EVERYTHING!!!! I know I have said this many times, but Rachel just keeps out doing herself.
I loved Mack, im opinion she's just EVERYTHING. yes she's an heiress but the way she acts and treats people you would never know it. She's the perfect example of a world full of Kardashians, be a Lucy.
I am not even going to go into Alton. To me he he was an idiot and that's being nice.
Now Slade and Jagger I loved both men. Professional athletes on and off the field. My favorite scene with them is the camp. And I'll just leave it at that...

Promising start to a new series

Risky Play is the first book in Rachel Van Dyken’s new series Red Card.
I must adjust I loved Mack and Slade’s first meet... but then it went a little downhill for me. I didn’t like how Slade treated Mack back in the states. Or her treatment by some of the other men in her life. That being said it was a quick easy read and if your enjoy sports romance I urge you to try this book for yourself.
I received an advance reader copy via Netgalley.

This book had me hooked from page 1. I loved it!!! With an RVD book, I always know I am going spend hours of enjoyment reading and being drawn into the story!! The story is fantastic as are all of the characters! I was throughly invested in Mack's story and the hopes she would bounce back from that initial kick to the gut she takes in the Prologue. I was truly rooting for her after that!! Then there is Slade. Ooo-la-la. If anyone can make her feel better it is the hottie she meets on the plane. I love their story and where it takes them. It definitely was not always easy as life never is, but it was so worth it!!

Thank you to Netgalley/Publisher for this ARC!!

I absolutely loved this book! I'm a huge RVD fan, and her sports romances have been some of my favorites. This time we get a hot soccer player who is moody, broody, and angry, but playful and sexy at the same time. This book is sexy and fun while being emotional and romantic. A fantastic cast of characters, a cute dog and a fun story make this book one you won't want to miss.

4.5 stars

This was a rather fun and entertaining story that had so much drama, steamy moments and some rivalry too!
I loved the characters. I loved the banter, especially when it was funny!
I really enjoyed the way Mackenzie and Slade got to know each other! Initially with anger which was rather hilarious!
I loved seeing Slades caring side.
I thought the dilemmas they faced and the eventual outcome was fantastic and the whole storyline had me hooked!
Im wondering whose story will be next, if it’s anything as amazing as this book, we have something exciting to look forward to!
A sports romance with so many elements you will fall in love with the characters!!

I am usually a huge fan of Rachel Van Dyken, she is an automatic read for me. But for some reason this book fell flat for me. I could not find myself relating to the characters or rooting for any of them.
It was a struggle for me to finish this book and I highly doubt I will pick the series up. I will put this further back into my kindle and possibly pick it back up because you never know. There have been books I hated at the time and then later on in the year or the following year I absolutely loved. I am a total mood reader. I loved the idea for the story, but it just did not hold up to the hype for me.

Mackenzie and Slade, two people who are getting away from heartbreak. A chance meeting and false names gives them memories to hold on to. But circumstances separate them. That is until another chance meeting brings them together. Each has to deal with hurt and trust issues before they can see the love they have for each other. I cried and laughed. No spoilers here. But Rachel Van Dyken does it again. This is a stand alone but I can't wait for the next book.

This book was amazing! So amazing I read in one sitting!!! I really could not put down! This book made me laugh and cry! I totally felt like Mack, I did not know if I wanted to punch or kiss Slade though this whole book. I can't wait for the next one!!

Risky Play was the kind of book that made me wonder why I'm not reading more Rachel Van Dyken. I was positively addicted to Mack & Jade's love story, and, having just turned the page, I'm already hungry for more from this new series.

I mean, I was sucked in immediately to this fun, emotional romance. All the magic of romance books is present here: witty banter, sparky chemistry, heartfelt emotion, and strong characters. I will admit to giving a little side-eye to the virgin heroine, but Mack was fantastic. She was that perfect balance of strong yet kind. She had her fair share of insecurities, but they were justified and she didn't dwell on them. She was giving without being a doormat. She was a very nearly perfect heroine and in the end, I could not have adored her more.

Slade wasn't nearly so likable, but for me his heart of gold was always on display even if he often deserved a solid slap in the face. He was surly and rude, but never truly mean, and it probably helped that Mack was no wilting violet. Part of the reward of getting a hero who is not so nice, is getting to see the evolution from closed heart to open heart and, man, there is nothing more rewarding than that. I loved the way Slade slowly came around. I loved the undercurrent of possessiveness and protectiveness even as he was determined to push Mack away. And, in the end, I adored him every bit as much as I did Mack.

In all, this story just felt good to me. It was the perfect escape. My heart leaped on board and fluttered, ached, and soared right in time with the storyline. Even the conflict, when it came, didn't phase me. I was already fully invested in the happily ever after and, when that came? It was perfection. So rewarding. So fun. So so recommended! ~ Shelly, 5 Stars

A one night stand that changed both of their lives. Slade and Mackenzie had experienced despair, heartbreak and the need to be loved. One fateful meeting changed their lives. Encountering one another again must have been fate or life’s attempt at making a joke when everything has gone wrong. He would test her patience and question her sanity. Her faithfulness to slowly heal each of his wounds made her stronger and fulfilled the need to simply be wanted. He would slowly see she was the one he had been looking for all along and life had a greater plan for them. All it required them to,do was take the first jump.

Mackenzie and Slade are both trying to get away for a little bit. After a terrifying incident, they spend the day together. But, after receiving tragic news, Slade leaves her. When the two are each other next, insults and sparks are flying. When the two decide to put their anger aside, what will happen next?

This is a contemporary sports romance book that leaves you wanting more. More Slade, Mackenzie, Jagger, Matt and even Alfie. The humor, the romance, the suspense and the banter between all of the characters just pulls you into the world of the Seattle Sounders soccer team.

Rachel has a way of pulling you into the world's that her books create with no hope of you wanting to leave. From the humor to the romance, this book has a wonderful amount of all the components that make Risky Play a must read.

Wow! What a hot read this was! This was by far the best book I have read by this author, and I love all her books! It was wonderfully angsty and naughty too, just what I’ve come to expect and love from Ms. Van Dyken! Straight to my favorites shelf! Well done!