What do you think?
Rate this book
Play Series #1
Playing Deep
When Jenna is ten years old she meets Tyler, a tough yet strangely vulnerable twelve-year-old whose eyes hold dark secrets. They form an unlikely friendship built around tragic circumstances and over the next six years, Jenna's feelings blossom into something more. When Tyler kisses her one night, Jenna thinks her feelings are mutual.....but the next morning Tyler is gone, without a goodbye, leaving her devastated.
Leaving Jenna is one of the hardest things Tyler's ever had to do. Five years later, circumstances have brought him back to his hometown.....and back to Jenna.
Can he convince Jenna to give him another chance? That he's worthy of her now? Or will his past come back to haunt them both, spoiling any chance at a future together?
This is a ridiculously sexy novel of approximately 22,000 words with equal amounts of sweet and smutty. Do you like your books with dirty-talking heroes who want nothing more than to pleasure their woman and a guaranteed HEA? Then this book is for you! Bring a change of underwear and come on in. You won't regret it.
This is Book 1 of the Play series and is suitable for readers over the age of 18 years due to adult content.
Leaving Jenna is one of the hardest things Tyler's ever had to do. Five years later, circumstances have brought him back to his hometown.....and back to Jenna.
Can he convince Jenna to give him another chance? That he's worthy of her now? Or will his past come back to haunt them both, spoiling any chance at a future together?
This is a ridiculously sexy novel of approximately 22,000 words with equal amounts of sweet and smutty. Do you like your books with dirty-talking heroes who want nothing more than to pleasure their woman and a guaranteed HEA? Then this book is for you! Bring a change of underwear and come on in. You won't regret it.
This is Book 1 of the Play series and is suitable for readers over the age of 18 years due to adult content.
- GenresSecond Chance
138 pages, ebook
Published October 26, 2017
1 person is currently reading
67 people want to read
About the author
Violet Rae
179 books176 followersMom. Author. Chocoholic.
I am the author of steamy contemporary and paranormal romances.
Thank you for checking out my Author page. You can find me on most social media platforms.
I am the author of steamy contemporary and paranormal romances.
Thank you for checking out my Author page. You can find me on most social media platforms.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
December 29, 2022
Review can be found under the 2022 updated, renamed version, Playing Wild: A small-town, second-chance romance.
January 12, 2022
Tyler returns back to his home town for Jenna. He wants to explain why he left so abruptly five years ago and hopes that she understands and will forgive him. Jenna has loved Tyler forever and was devastated when he left without a word. She is shocked to see him and even more shocked to hear the reason why he left. This romance is emotional as it goes back to give us glimpses of their lives before when they were young, and how they will navigate through everything now.
I thought this romance was heart-breaking in many ways, but sweet that they found each other again. Jenna and Tyler had great chemistry together, but they truly were soulmates in the way they cared about Escher.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.
I thought this romance was heart-breaking in many ways, but sweet that they found each other again. Jenna and Tyler had great chemistry together, but they truly were soulmates in the way they cared about Escher.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.
March 23, 2024
She has a past that has caught up to her but nothing is as it seems. I loved this book and loved Magnus.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 8, 2025
This is Playing Wild / Wild
May 28, 2019
Goes down as another off my 2019 Bookworm Bingo Challenge – A book under 200 pages. Great start to a new series that I’m looking forward to devouring.
Tyler left five years ago but he’s back to claim what’s his – Jenna. He came back for her mother’s funeral because he knew she would need him. Her father however is none too pleased with his return. He might have been a reason – or a push in a certain direction – as to why Tyler left at 19 in the first place. Being a football scout you can see what way he might have been able to get him to leave. Tyler thought he couldn’t give Jenna anything at the time, even though all she wanted was him, that’s changed now.
I liked that the story kept going back to the beginning with flashbacks showing how their friendship started, what their childhoods where really like, how he got stronger to fight back when fists went flying and how their feelings grew into something more. They are all intercut within present day, almost like reliving a memory now the person from it is back in your life. Some painful, some not, all in a way to get back to each other. But could a secret she holds cause them to pull apart?
With the flashbacks you find out that Tyler’s mum left when he was five but he never knew why. There is a story in there hidden from him that he longs to find answers to, even if he won’t admit it. These also show what an abusive dick Tyler’s father was with beatings he would get, among other things. The marks would usually be hidden but sometimes he would get clumsy and hit his face. Meaning Tyler had to be creative about how “accident-prone” he was when going to a new school. When he died four years ago all Tyler could think was good riddance. Wouldn’t come back for that man. Only for his girl, though he wishes he had done it sooner. He knows he might not have a chance with Jenna, that she might still hate him for leaving, but he’s willing to do anything to try and get her back. Not just for now but for good.
Jenna’s father thought he was being so observant all those years ago. Trusting Tyler’s father and a few small glimpses when he was home. Labeled him trouble without really getting to know him. Good job her mother saw things differently and encouraged the friendship and taking Tyler under her wing.
Present day fireworks whenever they are close. It’s like all the built up energy from the past is rushing to the surface just waiting for that spark to push them over the edge. My guess when it does its going to be hot. Getting frisky in a lift always raises the temperature. They are sure about to make up for lost time. Burning hotter the longer they are together. Physical connection is one thing but emotions are running high with ‘I love you’ on the tip of tongues just waiting to be said. Could saying it help or make them run scared? Misunderstandings are rife with these two though. Needing to let the other tell them something before jumping to conclusions would be a start. Where do they go from here if their lives are pulling them in different directions?
This is a well-written fun story with passionate characters that were meant for each other. You can see the troubled past still has a hold on Tyler but with Jenna by his side she can pull him away from nightmares into the light. She was his from the moment they met, even after he acted like an idiot at first. A kiss by the lake held strong memories for five years. He was always coming back for her, the other part of his heart. Hopefully he’s not too late to claim it. Fun introduction to side characters Jake and Prue too, can’t wait to check out their book next. Interesting mix that I’m sure will find a way to push each other’s buttons.
I received a copy of this book from the author for my honest review.
https://readingnook84.wordpress.com/2...
Tyler left five years ago but he’s back to claim what’s his – Jenna. He came back for her mother’s funeral because he knew she would need him. Her father however is none too pleased with his return. He might have been a reason – or a push in a certain direction – as to why Tyler left at 19 in the first place. Being a football scout you can see what way he might have been able to get him to leave. Tyler thought he couldn’t give Jenna anything at the time, even though all she wanted was him, that’s changed now.
I liked that the story kept going back to the beginning with flashbacks showing how their friendship started, what their childhoods where really like, how he got stronger to fight back when fists went flying and how their feelings grew into something more. They are all intercut within present day, almost like reliving a memory now the person from it is back in your life. Some painful, some not, all in a way to get back to each other. But could a secret she holds cause them to pull apart?
With the flashbacks you find out that Tyler’s mum left when he was five but he never knew why. There is a story in there hidden from him that he longs to find answers to, even if he won’t admit it. These also show what an abusive dick Tyler’s father was with beatings he would get, among other things. The marks would usually be hidden but sometimes he would get clumsy and hit his face. Meaning Tyler had to be creative about how “accident-prone” he was when going to a new school. When he died four years ago all Tyler could think was good riddance. Wouldn’t come back for that man. Only for his girl, though he wishes he had done it sooner. He knows he might not have a chance with Jenna, that she might still hate him for leaving, but he’s willing to do anything to try and get her back. Not just for now but for good.
Jenna’s father thought he was being so observant all those years ago. Trusting Tyler’s father and a few small glimpses when he was home. Labeled him trouble without really getting to know him. Good job her mother saw things differently and encouraged the friendship and taking Tyler under her wing.
Present day fireworks whenever they are close. It’s like all the built up energy from the past is rushing to the surface just waiting for that spark to push them over the edge. My guess when it does its going to be hot. Getting frisky in a lift always raises the temperature. They are sure about to make up for lost time. Burning hotter the longer they are together. Physical connection is one thing but emotions are running high with ‘I love you’ on the tip of tongues just waiting to be said. Could saying it help or make them run scared? Misunderstandings are rife with these two though. Needing to let the other tell them something before jumping to conclusions would be a start. Where do they go from here if their lives are pulling them in different directions?
This is a well-written fun story with passionate characters that were meant for each other. You can see the troubled past still has a hold on Tyler but with Jenna by his side she can pull him away from nightmares into the light. She was his from the moment they met, even after he acted like an idiot at first. A kiss by the lake held strong memories for five years. He was always coming back for her, the other part of his heart. Hopefully he’s not too late to claim it. Fun introduction to side characters Jake and Prue too, can’t wait to check out their book next. Interesting mix that I’m sure will find a way to push each other’s buttons.
I received a copy of this book from the author for my honest review.
https://readingnook84.wordpress.com/2...
June 22, 2021
The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! Sometimes your ghost of the past comes back, and you must deal with it in order to move forward. Tyler and Jenna were inseparable until he left all of a sudden because he felt he had nothing to give but at the time Jenna just wanted him and only him. Tyler childhood was beyond horrible all at the hands of his abusive father. After his father died Tyler didn’t care with so much pain inflicted by his father all he wants was his girl. He wasn’t sure if Jenna would accept him or hate him, but he knew if he didn’t try then he would always wonder. Jenna’s mom passes away and Tyler knows he needs to be there to honor the women who took him under her wing and for Jenna the women who owns his heart. The chemistry is still intense, and the magnetic pull can’t be ignored, nor will their hearts stop wanting each other. Fate has put everything in place for a second chance will they take it, will they find happiness and healing?
June 23, 2021
This is book number 1 of the Play series and focuses on Tyler and Jenna. They had been such good friends growing up and when the friendship bloomed into something more Jenna was thrilled but was then left heartbroken when Tyler up and left with no explanation. 5 years later Tyler is back. After Jenna's mom dies, he knows that Jenna will need support so he shows up, ready to claim what he left behind all those years ago. Jenna was understandably angry with Tyler and demands an explanation as to why he left and never looked back. Tyler knows he has an uphill battle to fight to win back her heart and trust for good this time. I loved Tyler and Jenna together and am so glad that they were finally able to get their HEA after everything life threw at them. This was a great start to the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2021
This is the story of Tyler and Jenna. They met when they were kids and were good friends. They had a great friendship but they began to have more feelings, at least that was Jenna thought until one day, Tyler disappeared leaving Jenna behind. His terrible childhood tormented him. After five years, Tyler returned back to town and to Jenna. She wants to know what happened. This time Tyler has to work to win Jenna’s trust because her heart was always his. Great characters and plot. Loved this book! Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 14, 2021
Tyler & Jenna!!
Such a good story. Tyler and Jenna were amazing. I am generally not a fan of the separation, especially if it's a long one. But this worked! I was getting a little upset when it seemed like he had moved on in some ways, and then I finally got the info I needed to make this a 5 star read!!! Thank you Kaz Lowe for that!!!❤ I'm going to read Jake's story now, even though I am absolutely against a man ho, especially if it's a current condition... But Kaz made ty&jen work so I have to give her the benefit of the doubt and try it.
Such a good story. Tyler and Jenna were amazing. I am generally not a fan of the separation, especially if it's a long one. But this worked! I was getting a little upset when it seemed like he had moved on in some ways, and then I finally got the info I needed to make this a 5 star read!!! Thank you Kaz Lowe for that!!!❤ I'm going to read Jake's story now, even though I am absolutely against a man ho, especially if it's a current condition... But Kaz made ty&jen work so I have to give her the benefit of the doubt and try it.
June 22, 2021
Oh my gosh, Playing Deep was such an amazing read. I was only going to read a few chapters before bed but before I knew it I had read the entire story. It's not a story you can easily put down. Jenna and Tyler begin as friends when Tyler and his dad move into the neighborhood but gradually the friendship grows into something so much stronger. Jenna is devastated when Tyler leaves her without looking back. What happens when five years later Tyler returns and secrets are revealed? Wll they finally get their HEA?
April 13, 2022
A great read duringthese lockdown days. I couldn't put it down and I am now reading Book 2. Bring it On.
June 25, 2021
Tyler & Jenna had a great book. It was a bit emotional. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews