Wow this book was just so good and so easy to get lost in. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I just didn't want it to end. I just couldn't get enough of these wonderful characters and I just loved getting to see their journey. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.

The Revenge Game is about Adam and Nicole- one a former chauffer and one the daughter of a hotel magnate. Their young love was thwarted by her father and now Adam is rich, successful and out to ruin Nicole and her company. The sparks between the two of them were very strong and had magic but the backstory was a bit of a mess. I didnt get the reason why they were pulled apart or why either of them made the decisions that they did. I think the backstory section would have worked better as a full chapter and not piecemeal throughout. I did love the ending and the nod to Notting Hill.

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

This is not the type of romance that I usually like and my opinion was not changed by this book. The plot was cheesy and this fell a littler flat for me.

The Revenge Game doesn't work as an enemies to lovers story as it's more about second chances. It's a sweet story and I found myself rooting for the likeable hero and heroine.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

3 1/2 stars

The Revenge Game is billed as an enemies to lovers story but I feel it is more of a second chance romance. Adam and Nicole we boyfriend and girlfriend ten years ago. Things did not work out because Adam was deemed as not good enough by Nicole's father. Adam vowed revenge against her father. First order of business, take her father's hotel, then his empire. Things were progressing until the father dies and Nicole is left in charge. She confronts him about his under handed tactics and wants to call a truce.

This was a bit all over the place for me. The chemistry these two shared was very evident from the start. But there were left over feelings on both sides, and I thought the premise to start up a relationship of benefits was odd-especially with just seeing each other after ten years. With all the leftover hurt feelings, there was no way for those two to just shove their past aside and start fresh. Not to mention the plans on both had in motion. Adam's main issue was with ruining Nicole's father-not her, and he was a bit late in realizing that he didn't want to hurt her. She had been the CEO for awhile now, so I felt it was not believable to me that he wouldn't have stopped this vendetta sooner. Or at least alter his plans somewhat.

This story is about Adam and Nicole and their second chance at romance.
They fell in love the summer that Adam was chauffeur for Nicole’s father Maurice Westmore a big hotel tycoon. When her father catches them together, Adam gets fired and sent away and they loose touch. 10 years later Adam is now a rich hotel tycoon and are close to getting his revenge over the Westmore family when Nicole seeks him out at a wedding and they end up spending the night together. After that night things happen that might change his mind and also give Nicole a second chance.
There was a lot in this book that could have been written differently and all the background story didn’t have to be written into the story like it was. It was kind of doubly written which was weird. It was like the story wasn’t long enough so the author needed to fill the pages with something.
What I loved was Adam and Nicole together and that week they spend together where they grow closer and they discover how they fell about each other. But misunderstanding, hurt feelings, insecurities and stupidities separates them again which really annoyed me. Adam redeems himself in the end though and steps up to be the bigger man.
I got this book from Entangled Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

So... this book was a very quick read and tells the story of two people with a past. This was a second chance story and is not necessarily for everyone. It was quick and enjoyed it.

This book was okay. Not my favorite romance. I thought the characters were pretty good. I just wasn't sold on the story.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

After prologue, I was expecting hear how Nicole ripped Adam's heart out but when you actually hear what happened, you find that they both were at fault and Adam really only had reason to hate Nicole's father not her!

Not a big fan of the instant sex so was disappointed that after ten years, they jumped back into bed the first night. I also could not believe that Adam would approve Vivien's plan to buy the stock! He knew that would hurt Nicole and yet he went along with it.

The only redeeming part of the book was the end where Adam woke up and saved the day, and the wedding at the end.

I love second-chance romances, especially when there are miscommunications and misunderstandings on both sides. Adam and Nicole belonged together, and their second chance was so good. I was invested in them from the start, and I loved how the story played out!

The Revenge Game was my first book by Alice Gaines and I really liked it. The story was good but not great. I liked Adam and Nicole but I missed a bit of depth. But overall a good and enjoyable story.

The Revenge Game
By: Alice Gaines

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The Revenge Game is really a second chance romance story. Adam and Nicole were together ten years ago. Circumstances have brought them back together. Both are coping with hurt from their shared past, but, despite this, it's still insta love/lust for these two. I'm honestly tired of reading this hello and ten minutes later we're in bed scenario. Seriously, where is the originality or the aspect of reality? This is an okay read, but I wouldn't read it again.

Nicole Westmore is trying to take back her birthright. Westmore Hotels has been struggling for years and after the death of her father she is ill prepared for the role of CEO. Yet she is pushing to succeed and is willing to take chances.
Adam Morrow is a self made millionaire and is it for revenge. His goal: Take down Westmore Hotels. Only issue it's no longer run by his nemesis, it's being held together by his first love. How can you let go of broken promises after ten years of planning? Can forgiveness and the connection the have for each other truly overcome their past? Or will forces beyond them keep them apart just after they've finally found reach other again..

Adam wants his revenge on his ex-love Nicole and her father...especially her father. However since the old man was no longer available, Nicole would have to do. Adam was doing everything to discredit her father's hotel chain and then swoop in a buy it.
Nicole is doing her best to bring the hotel chain back to its former glory, starting with a fabulous new hotel that was sure to succeed. Who will win in this game of love and revenge?

New author for me and I really enjoyed this story, the characters are likeable and although it started as revenge well see what happens for yourself

I received a copy from Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion

How I loved the reconnection between Adam and Nicole. To see the differences in their personas from ten years prior was so important to their story. Nicole grew from a meek, sheltered young lady to a stronger, independent woman ready to fight for her company. Adam is this strong, fighter alpha male who goes for what he wants, leaving personal emotions aside. But dang if the man does not have a few sexy and sweet surprises up his sleeve. Their reuniting was hot, intense, and perfect. I am glad the drama was not as heavy as it could have been. And I totally laughed and loved Adam and his friends scenes. I want more from them.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.

One of my favorite tropes, man who thinks he's been wronged and makes exacting plans to seek that revenge on whoever he paints the bullseye on, whether it's their fault or not. Well the blurb for this book of course reeled me right in.
I thought the plot was great and the backstory filled in well however I really wanted more character development between these two and honestly didn't expect them to hook up so early in the story. Having said that, they seem to fall into the same pattern of behavior throughout and I felt like the story never really went anywhere, plot stall in a big way. I couldn't relate the either character and that's unusual for me also. I just needed more, but that's me. I'm sure everyone else will enjoy this read. It rates a low 3 for me.

arc from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review.

Adam and Nicole have a history with each other. After ten years they have to decide if their is also a future. Nicole is trying to save the company her father left her from being taken from her. She is reserved but determined to succeed. Adam used his dislike of Nicole’s father to drive him to succeed. He wants to take the company to prove that he is good enough. When they meet again the sparks are still in full flame and they have decisions to make. A fun a flirty story filled with lots of steam.

This is the first book from this author that I have read. It was an ok read for me. This was a second chance/enemies to lovers’ romance. Adam and Nicole were in love 10 years ago but it wasn’t meant to be. He blames both Nicole and her father for not getting the girl. He plots his revenge by planning to take her father’s hotel. Once her father dies, he plans on taking the hotel from Nicole herself. The chemistry between the characters was very noticeable. Even after 10 years apart, they didn’t need to take time to know each other again. They were able to pick up like nothing happened. With his plan in motion, will be able to stop it in time so he can finally get the girl or is it too late to get the HEA they both lost 10 year ago.

Revenge is a dish best served cold, they say. Ryan learns that it can also leave you out in the cold. This is a great second chance at love novel. I held my breath a couple of times.