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Wagered Hearts #3
The Game
Movie star Emilia Holliday is at the pinnacle of her career. Her latest film has been receiving a lot of buzz and she’s been tapped to sweep every best actress category come award season. When she finds herself embroiled in a scandal that could ruin her chances, she knows she has to take drastic measures to salvage her career, even if that involves hiring someone to be her fiancé.
Rob Benedict is a charming sexy British billionaire who has no intentions of settling down. That is until his high society mother pushes him too far. After sticking her nose into his personal life one too many times, he vows to teach her a lesson she won’t soon forget. When he reads about Emilia’s latest exploits in the tabloids, he thinks he’s found the perfect way to get back at her—by pretending to be engaged to the scandal prone actress.
Rob and Emilia must act the part of loving couple for eight months. There’ll be no sex, no emotions, and no hurt feelings. But what started off as fun and games soon turns serious when Emilia finds herself falling for real. Can something that started off as a game be the one thing they never thought they needed or wanted?
Rob Benedict is a charming sexy British billionaire who has no intentions of settling down. That is until his high society mother pushes him too far. After sticking her nose into his personal life one too many times, he vows to teach her a lesson she won’t soon forget. When he reads about Emilia’s latest exploits in the tabloids, he thinks he’s found the perfect way to get back at her—by pretending to be engaged to the scandal prone actress.
Rob and Emilia must act the part of loving couple for eight months. There’ll be no sex, no emotions, and no hurt feelings. But what started off as fun and games soon turns serious when Emilia finds herself falling for real. Can something that started off as a game be the one thing they never thought they needed or wanted?
201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2014
About the author
Calista Kyle
5 books20 followersCalista Kyle started her career as a journalist and finally made the leap to writing fiction. A true romantic at heart, Calista loves not only writing but reading romances. When she's not busy thinking up and typing away at her next novel, you can find Calista swimming or kayaking by the lake near her home in Maine with her husband and dog Bo.
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September 13, 2021
I loved it. Just like the first book The Wager, The Game was a great read, and I have finished reading it in one sitting, unable to put it down even if I'm currently at work. I can’t just give up on Emilia and Rob. I needed to know what would happen to them, even though there were times they both annoyed and irritated me.
I won't go into details about the plot,l the blurb pretty much tells you all about the book. Although the story, the "fake-relationship/engagement trope," was kind of old, the author could pull it off and make it more believable.
Emilia and Rob were a ticking time bomb. They have to keep pretending to be engaged to each other; that would benefit both of them. But there's the thing about pretending, and it can become genuine and speedy. The more they get to know each other, the more they fall in love with each other. For a while, they were contented with what they have, but then reality set in.
I liked Emilia's character. She shows such strength and courage, and the things she experiences in this book are just dreadful, yet she handles it all reasonably well. Even though she'd been insulted and ridiculed. But I guess with her being an actress, and it goes with the job. But there are times that my heart breaks for her. But I admired her because, despite all that, she wouldn't hide away. As for Rob, I think he's the perfect match for Emilia. He's arrogant, stubborn, possessive, he's also cocky, successful, and he's too sweet, protective, and lovable when he wants to be.
I loved the mounting tension and feelings that these characters shared. There was also plenty of jaw-dropping-holy-shit-did-Emilia-really-do-or-say-that? Moments and lots of I-want-to-strangle-those bitches moments as well. And the way Rob groveled and declared his love for Emilia? *swoon*
And the Epilogue?
I won't go into details about the plot,l the blurb pretty much tells you all about the book. Although the story, the "fake-relationship/engagement trope," was kind of old, the author could pull it off and make it more believable.
Emilia and Rob were a ticking time bomb. They have to keep pretending to be engaged to each other; that would benefit both of them. But there's the thing about pretending, and it can become genuine and speedy. The more they get to know each other, the more they fall in love with each other. For a while, they were contented with what they have, but then reality set in.
I liked Emilia's character. She shows such strength and courage, and the things she experiences in this book are just dreadful, yet she handles it all reasonably well. Even though she'd been insulted and ridiculed. But I guess with her being an actress, and it goes with the job. But there are times that my heart breaks for her. But I admired her because, despite all that, she wouldn't hide away. As for Rob, I think he's the perfect match for Emilia. He's arrogant, stubborn, possessive, he's also cocky, successful, and he's too sweet, protective, and lovable when he wants to be.
I loved the mounting tension and feelings that these characters shared. There was also plenty of jaw-dropping-holy-shit-did-Emilia-really-do-or-say-that? Moments and lots of I-want-to-strangle-those bitches moments as well. And the way Rob groveled and declared his love for Emilia? *swoon*
"Things changed, and along the way it all became real. It was no longer a game."Rob was utterly delicious. They were just so perfect for each other that you couldn't help but root for them to end up together.
And the Epilogue?
"Through all the roles I've played or will ever play, my most coveted one will be as your wife. Thank you for being there. I love you."
August 18, 2017
Same caliber as book 1. :)
Wonderful story. Darker than one, but wonderful. I highly recommend it. :) There are references to book 1 and 2 but can be a stand alone. 😊
Wonderful story. Darker than one, but wonderful. I highly recommend it. :) There are references to book 1 and 2 but can be a stand alone. 😊
September 19, 2016
The Game: A Billionaire Romance (Wagered Hearts Series Book 3)
The love story of Rob and Emilia. Emilia is a movie star and Rob a old money billionaire. They come up with a fake engagement , so he can put off is mother. But can a fae engagement turn to a real one? You love this one.
The love story of Rob and Emilia. Emilia is a movie star and Rob a old money billionaire. They come up with a fake engagement , so he can put off is mother. But can a fae engagement turn to a real one? You love this one.
June 24, 2014
Is a great book to read
July 21, 2016
A good quick read. A little too much angst, jealousy & misunderstanding in the middle of the book for 5 stars.
January 15, 2015
Great read
This was a great series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hopefully, Rob's sister can find her love in hopefully a book 4.
This was a great series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hopefully, Rob's sister can find her love in hopefully a book 4.
April 11, 2016
I have been enjoying this series immensely until I got to Rob and Emilia's story. I couldn't stand Emilia, annoyed me to bits. The storyline was also a little old. :0(
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