Play (Stage Dive Series #2) by Kylie Scott
Funny contemporary romance. Can stand alone well
I have had Play by Kylie Scott on my Kindle for a while. Until Joanne (she helps out here at Ana’s Attic) said I HAD to read it, and how happy it made her. She always knows what books are for me. I don’t love dark books, but a happy, sexy read? Bam, that’s for me. So if Joanne says it, I have to read it. So there went my carefully planned TBR list (what else is new?)
THANK YOU JOANNE! One of my favorite books this year!!!!
I read Lick, the first book in the Stage Dive Series while I was on following my son on tour last summer. I like to read rock star books when he tours, but when I finally got around to reviewing it when we got home, I didn’t really remember much of it, so I honestly did not recall Mal from Lick, but it didn’t matter one bit.
A sexy book that makes me smile the whole time and laugh is the perfect book to me, and Play is just that.
A big key to me loving a book is bonding with and loving the heroine. In this case, I fell for Anne the minute the book started, and started highlighting some of her quotes before the adorably funny Mal even entered the picture.
“I’m the drummer from Stage Dive. I don’t get kept awake by other people having wild sex. I keep them awake. I keep entire fucking neighborhoods awake.” ~Mal
Anne was shy, a little nerdy, and definitely a bit of a pushover. Her roommate just took off leaving her with a month of back rent, when she agrees to go with a neighbor (who is friend’s with Ev from book 1) to a Stage Dive party. Anne was a HUGE fan of the drummer as a teen.
“The pinnacle moment of my life was officially upon me. So I might have had one or two photos of Stage Dive on my wall when I was a teenager. Fine, maybe there were three. Or twelve. Whatever.”
So when Mal overheard Anne on a phone call at the party and starts up a conversation with her, her inner voice was cracking me up:
“God I hated people who smirked. Apparently I also wanted to lick them all over because my mouth started watering.”
“…Someone should slap me. If I kept this up, I would slap me. Hard.”
Malcolm struck up the most random, and kind of awkward conversation with Anne, despite her giving him “crazy eyes”. And halfway into the conversation…
“Whatever you’re imagining, it’s bigger.”
“I’m not imagining anything.”
“I’m serious, it’s basically a monster. I cannot control it.”
“Malcolm…”
“You’re pretty much going to need a whip and a chair to tame it, Anne.”
“Stop it.”
I swear, I sat there giggling like a schoolgirl right along with Anne! Mal was just this playful, fun manchild who was so endearing, that I was head over heels for him in moments. Banter for the win! I LOVE banter in a book, and Mal could have been renamed Mr. Banter (instead, his name is actually ‘Lord of the Sex!’)
By the end of the party, Malcolm was loudly and dramatically claiming his love and devotion for Anne, but it all seemed like a big drunk joke. Until she comes home the next day to find Mal moved in to her apartment.
“You’re moving in with me?”
“Yes, pumpkin. I am moving in with you.”
“When did we talk about this exactly?”
“Actually, you might have left by then. But it doesn’t change the facts.”
The apartment building has VERY thin walls, which means neighbors hear everything. And Mal couldn’t have neighbors getting more action than him.
“We’ve broken my bed,” I said, stating the obvious.
“In battle, sacrifices must be made, pumpkin.”….
“They’re mocking us,” I said.
“Nonsense. We just fucked so hard we broke your bed. They wish they were us. The natural order of sexual status has been restored.”
I just loved Malcolm’s silliness so much! There wasn’t a huge deep storyline at the beginning, but you know there is something simmering. Malcolm, who is always the life of the party, had way more going on. There was sadness behind the antics, and it took a while to learn about it. But I had no problem with the wait!
“Hello, Anne’s clitoris, it is me, Malcom, your lord and master”
“Oh, god, no.” I covered my face with my hands. “Please don’t.”
“Shh. This is a private conversation.”
He brushed hot feverish kisses up and down the lips of my sex. My stomach tensed so hard it hurt.
“Look at you all pretty, pink and excited. Don’t worry, I’ll look after you.”
“If you don’t stop talking to my vagina I’m going to kill you.”
“You’re beautiful Anne’s pussy. Just beautiful. And I’m not mean like her. I’m on your side and I love you very much.”
There was some serious moments and some sad moments, but all in all, I must say that Mal’s silliness stole the show for me.
He grabbed the back of my head, dragging the length of his warm, damp tongue up the side of my face. I froze against the onslaught. “You did not just do that.”
“It’s a sign of affection. You think I salivate on just anyone?”
“You… I can’t even.”
“There are women who would kill to have me licking their face. You do not begin to appreciate just how lucky you are to have my spit. Now lick me back.” He pointed to jaw demandingly. “Anne, do it. Do it now before I get offended.”
Likes:
- I fell in love with Anne, she was so real, and her inner voice was funny as hell.
- Malcolm is one of my favorite book boyfriends ever.
- BANTER!!! I absolutely love good banter!
- It wasn’t pure silliness, there was some emotion mixed it.
- It was a year since I read Lick, and I’m glad I didn’t really need to remember any of it, though now I wish I had time to re-read them both.
- He called her ‘Pumpkin’–Mr. Ana calls me that. I used to not be a fan, now I don’t mind a bit.
- This was a pure candy read–just written to make you feel good and happy.
Dislikes:
- Absolutely nothing.
Rating: 5++++ Stars, 4 Heat
Play by Kylie Scott is a book I would love to read again (if I ever get time for a re-read again in my life!). It is just perfect for my tastes, it had everything I love – characters I adore, laugh-out-loud scenes, hot sexy times, tons of banter, and just an all-around fun and sexy read.
I’m so excited that Lead comes out at the end of July. Perfect timing, I’ll be a tour groupie again!
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Nancy M says
Can hardly wait to read Play!
Kim U says
I absolutely adored this book! Mal is my #2 BBF ever, second only to Kellan and I can’t wait to see more of him and Anne in Lead!
Joanne Christenson says
I’m so happy you loved it, I just knew you would 🙂
BTW, Happy Birthday
Karen G. says
Happy Birthday! I love this book also, Mal is so different than the same old, same old rock hero, and because of that it made him more endearing to me. I love a book with great banter also and this is my all time favorite, how could you even begin to weed thru quotes to post!? I would adore an autographed copy, thanks for the chance to win!
Rachel Brown says
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Linda Brennan says
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Dudster says
Wasn’t it just the BEST.. I loved how he always refereed to Ev (from Lick, Book 1), as Child Bride.
Touching Time, my favorite line..
Cassie says
I love this series ~ thanks for the chance 🙂
Hazel says
Can’t wait to read this one! AWESOME REVIEW! And thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Maria Malaveci says
Have not yet read, but thanks so much for the chance!
Dacia B says
Thanks for the chance!
lori stern says
This may be one of my favorite books ever! You’re not kidding about the banter, it’s genius! I remembered Mal from Lick calling Ev ‘child bride’. He was one of the best secondary characters ever!
It’s one of a few books I’d like to turn back time to re read again for the first time!
Debra D says
Cannot wait to read this one! Thanks for the chance!
miranda lewis says
Cant wait to read this one! Thanks for the giveaway! Love your blog and reviews. <3
Viki says
I loved Play (and Lick too)!! I can’t wait to read about Jimmy and Ben! Thanks for the giveaway!
Dudster says
So looking forward to Jimmy
Mslovely Marcia says
I love Kylie Scott books. Thanks for the chance
Susan T. says
Thanks for your reveiw and giveaway.
Marcy Meyer says
This sounds so good! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Jenn says
Just finished LICK last week and loved it. Can’t wait to read more of this series…
Stephanie Kelley says
I loved this book! Favorite one in the series so far. Can’t wait for the next two to come out.
Thanks for the giveaway chance.
jodi marinich says
great series
Charlene E says
Oh my gosh, this book was amazing…Mal was perfect 🙂 Would love to win, thanks!
Tabitha says
great giveaway! thank u!!
elena k says
happy birthday! thanks for this giveaway, I really loved this book
Lucy says
This book is at the top of my wish list to read 🙂
Betul E. says
I love the cover fo this book!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Gina H says
I absolutely LOVE that cover and can’t wait to read the book, thanks for the giveaway!
Robin the Book Nerd says
Happy Birthday!!!
kp says
added to my wish list!
Emily D says
This book was fantastic! I am a huge fan of Kylie Scott and this series!!!
Rachael Sauve-Cumle says
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Rhonda Anderson-Pease says
I would love to have the paperbacks of the whole series. They are my favorites.
Laina G says
I haven’t read this one yet!! I LOVED Lick!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lisa W says
this has been on the wishlist for awhile. Now I have to read it. Love the banter!!!
Meg Weglarz says
Sounds like a LOT of fun, straight to my TBR list!
Cheryl R. says
Thanks for the chance! Such a great series!!
Chanpreet says
This series is amazing. Kylie Scott writes amazing characters you can’t help but fall in love with!
Michelle T says
I LOVE this series and especially this book! Love your review.
devika persaud says
love mal…love this book can’t wait for lead
Micky Barnard says
Can’t wait to read this!
Kristy Petree says
Great giveaway! Thanks 🙂
Sabrina Taylor says
Haven’t read this book but looks like it would be an amazing read. Thanks so much for the giveaway. Happy Birthday, as well, Hope your day is full of wonderfully unexpected surprises.
Julie says
I am reading Lick right now and loving it. Can’t wait to read this one!
Dana Fiore Stusse says
Thank you for the giveaway, so excited 🙂
Sara S. says
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Pam says
Can’t wait to read this!
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Kim Perry says
I can’t wait to read this!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Denice says
I have this series on my TBR. Thanks for the giveaway!
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thanks for the giveaway, book looks great
Candi says
Love this book!
Jessica Mobbs says
I absolutely love this series! I just added Lead and Deep to my preorder list! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jay Bual says
Thanks bunches! xoxoxo
Michelle M says
I really enjoyed Lick and can’t wait to read Play!
JennSmith says
Love this series! Can’t wait for Play!
Maria Thereesa Santos says
Thanks for the chance
Vickie Griffin Carter says
Thanks for the chance
Angie Turner says
Omg!! This looks like a book I just have to read!! The whole talking to her (lit…. Lol!! Thanks for the chance!
polly says
i have read and it a very good book can wait for the next book
N M Nrown says
Love this series something fierce!
Loraine Oliver says
Thanks for opportunity, can’t wait to read this book!
Debbie Talbot says
Thank you for this amazing giveaway <3
Melanie Tracey says
Thank you for the chance…Love this series!
Boz says
Haven’t read this one yet. Thanks for the giveaway
Alexandra A says
Awesome giveaway! Thank you <3
Becky K says
I can’t wait to read this one. I loved Mal in Lick and was excited when I found out he was getting his own book. Thanks for the chance. 🙂
Iza says
Love this series!
Leslie Rodriguez says
Sounds very good
Kelly Scroggins says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Nancy VanSpunky says
So I think this is next up on my list! I need something good!
Cindy says
i want this book so bad haha thanks for the chance <3
Marcia says
I absolutely love this series. Kylie Scott is an amazing writer!!
Stephanie Lashbrook says
I love this series!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Bube says
Thank you for the review and awesome giveaway! 🙂
Heather says
I LOVED Lick and can’t wait to read Play 🙂
Roselle Torres says
I want to read this!! Thanks for the chance 🙂
Erica P says
Great review!
Really lovin these Aussie authors at the moment
Great series
Lea says
Thanks for the chance!
Damaris says
I really want to read this.
Angelina says
THANK YOU!!
Marina S says
Thanks for the great giveaway. I am currently reading Lick, so no doubt would love to win this!!
Diana Doan says
Thank you for the amazing giveaway! I love this book!!
Irma Jurejevčič says
This is awesome. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Kelly Erickson says
That sounds so funny! It’s on my wish list now.
Lola Figueroa says
I love this cover! Thank you for the chance to win
Cheri says
Love Kylies books they are amazing!!!
Jenny V says
Thanks for the giveaway! I loved Lick, so I hope Play is just as good.
Kristen K. says
Thanks so much!!
Tess H says
I fell in love with Mal since Lick and especially more so in Play!!! I have a huge thing for men with an excellent sense of humor and Mal totally scores on this! *swoon* Can I please haz a David and Mal manwich?! I’ll share with you 😉 *winks* Happy Belated Birthday, Ana!!! Thanks for this amazing giveaway! I can’t wait for Lead!!! p.s. KYLIE, YOU ROCK!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
Jessie L says
I have to get started reading Lick now, so that I can get caught up in this series. Thank you for the giveaway
Karen says
Thanks!
Cristi Riquelme says
Thanks so much for the giveaway!!!!!! looking forward to read it!!!
Wendy S says
It looks like your review is going to mess up my TBR list too. I love hot, sexy stories that make you laugh.
Nella Durham says
Loved the review, Ana! The book sounds great, I love fun books the best…as long as the book is hot!
Nella Durham says
I meant to give you birthday wishes! My husband & I just celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary on June third!
Kendra says
Love your review!!!
Karen says
Sounds like a hot book
Laurie Ray says
Thanks for the chance!
Sarah Lynn Murphy says
Sounds Awesome!!!!!
Tracie G. says
Love Kylie Scott and I loved Lick, can’t wait to read Play!! Thank You!!
Jodie Larson says
I’ve heard such awesome things about this series! It’s been on my TBR for a while! Thanks for the chance!
KellyMae says
Awesome prize! Thanks for a chance.
amanda karl says
I cannot wait to read Mal!!!
Gabriela says
Thanks for the giveaway! It sounds like a great series!
Amy S says
I don’t know if I can wait???
Imma says
Loved it!!!
Kamla L. says
Sounds like a fun and steamy series. Can’t wait to get started!
Sarah M. says
I love this series!! :0) I can’t wait for Lead to come out!
Kristi says
Loved these books!!
Heather Giordano says
Thanks again for another great giveaway!!
Amber S says
Thank you for the chance!
Laurel Curtis says
I never enter giveaways, but I LOVED this book! Can’t believe I waited so long to read it!
Ana says
Thanks for the chance
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Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Colleen says
Love to win GC so I can buy more books and my husband not complaining about how much I spend on my books!