The one time I choose to be unpredictable, I find myself practically naked in a dark cabin on a ranch, face-to-face with a smirking man barely wearing a towel.
Despite his chiseled body and a wicked smile that makes following the rules feel optional, nothing happens. Why? Because I, Audrey Van, don’t know how to have fun.
I came to my friend’s cabin with my whimsy list in hand, determined to fix that. I’ve earned my doctorate and built a career with zero parking tickets and even fewer hangovers. I’ve been so good … and so boring.
This isn’t who I want to be anymore.
Brooks Dempsey is the last person who should be helping me find myself. The ridiculously hot mixed martial artist—and my brother’s nemesis—is a walking bad decision gift wrapped in broad shoulders and trouble. But who better to teach me how to flirt, defend myself, and explore other things than the man who does it best?
Soon, I want more. Not just from life, but from him.
But this recklessly electrifying thing between us was never meant to last. The bad boy never settles with the good girl, and a girl like me should know better. So, when life throws us into the ring, gloves on, will we fight together? Or will one of us throw in the towel?
ARC Review
Show Me by Adriana Locke is the third book in the Play Me series.
Audrey Van has always been a rule follower. She never partied, never got drunk, and never did anything wild. But when she finally confesses her feelings to her longtime crush and gets rejected, it sends her into a bit of an existential crisis. Needing space to think, she heads to Sugar Creek and stays at her friend's cabin on Blackbird Ranch. While there, she decides to make a list of things she wants to do and experiences she wants to try.
On her very first night, she meets Brooks Dempsey, the town’s infamous “bad boy” fighter. Brooks is in Sugar Creek while recovering from an injury and dealing with the fallout from a false accusation. The attraction between them is instant. Their encounters quickly turn into fun adventures, and Brooks even offers to help Audrey complete the items on her list, with no strings attached.
For Audrey, it all feels a little like heaven… until reality crashes in. When Brooks is faced with an ultimatum from Audrey’s brother, he makes a choice that could ruin everything. The question is whether he can fix things with Audrey before it’s too late.
This story is a great mix of steam, playfulness, and emotional moments. It features popular romance tropes such as bad boy/good girl, small-town romance, and opposites attract. The story is told through a dual POV, which helps readers connect with both characters.
The romance is the main focus of the book, but there are also meaningful conversations about their pasts and the struggles they’ve faced, which adds depth and realism to the story. I especially loved their little dates, and their chemistry made the intimate scenes feel even more exciting. The ending was beautiful and very satisfying.
If you enjoy romance novels with strong chemistry, small-town charm, and a touch of emotional depth, this one is definitely worth picking up.
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