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Dirty Goals (Florida Devils 3) by Michelle A Valentine-a review

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DIRTY GOALS (Florida Devils 3) by Michelle A Valentine-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 30, 2022.

When our secret relationship was discovered, I thought the wrath of the Florida Devils would be what I needed to fear most.

I was wrong.

So. So, very wrong.

There are devils in this world, and as it turns out, not all of them are six-foot-four sizzling-hot football gods. There’s actual evil, and its set out to take Zayn and I down for good this time.

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REVIEW: DIRTY GOALS is the third and final instalment in Michelle A Valentine’s contemporary, adult FLORIDA DEVILS erotic, romance serialized trilogy. This is the continuing story of thirty-four year old professional football player Zayn North, and twenty-four year old production assistant Vivi Honeycutt. DIRTY GOALS should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the cliff hanger of book one DIRTY PLAYS.

SOME BACKGROUND: Zayn North has been followed by scandal for the better part of a year, and the Florida Devils have ‘ordered’ our hero to stay out of the public eye including no relationships for the foreseeable future but the arrival of Vivi, his half-nephew’s ex-girlfriend, stirs something deep within Zayn North, something he struggles to keep contained in the face of living under the same roof. A new scandal has placed Zayn and Vivi in the spotlight, a scandal that is threatening the life of the woman Zayn loves.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Zayn and Vivi) DIRTY GOALS picks up immediately after the cliff hanger of book two DIRTY PLAYS in which a Hollywood starlet has gone missing and is presumed dead, a starlet directly connected to our story line hero. As the investigation begins to stall, and Zayn increases the security around the woman he loves, the person responsible continues to gain access, access that becomes personal and deadly. What ensues is the ongoing relationship between Zayn and Vivi, and the potential fall-out as our couple are targeted by a psychotic mind.

The secondary and supporting characters include Vivi’s friend Bella, and Zayn’s best friend Beckett, as well as Bella’s lecherous boss Harry, and Florida Devils’ team owner Bruce Bayne. Here’s hoping the author plans on going back and telling Bella and Beckett’s story.

DIRTY GOALS is a fast paced, quick read that resolves the who and why of Zayn’s latest stalker but saying that the conflict resolution feels rushed and underwhelming, and at one of the most pivotal parts of the story, we are not privy to Vivi’s side. The premise is intriguing and intense; the romance is passionate; the characters are energetic and determined but I was hoping for a little more.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Dirty Games
Dirty Plays

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Michelle A. Valentine is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Rock the Heart. Wicked White is the first novel in her Wicked White romance series. She attended college as a drafting and design major, but her love of people soon persuaded her to join the nursing field. It wasn’t until after the birth of her son that she began her love affair with romance novels, and she hasn’t looked back since. When she’s not writing, she feeds her music addiction, dabbles in party planning, and expresses herself by working with arts and crafts. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, son, and two beloved dogs.

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Dirty Plays (Florida Devils 2) by Michelle A Valentine -a review

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DIRTY PLAYS (Florida Devils 2) by Michelle A Valentine-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 29, 2022

Zayn and I have been working hard to keep the relationship between us a secret. If we’re discovered after the Devil’s football organization forbid him to have any romantic relationships, he risks a possible suspension.

Zayn’s way of concealing our relationship is passing me off as his niece in order to explain why we’re together all of the time until the season is over. This crazy plan might just work if my ex, who is also Zayn’s nephew, stops trying to win me back and keeps his mouth shut.

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REVIEW: DIRTY PLAYS is the second instalment in Michelle A Valentine’s contemporary, adult FLORIDA DEVILS erotic, romance serialized trilogy. This is the continuing story of thirty-four year old professional football player Zayn North, and twenty-four year old production assistant Vivi Honeycutt. DIRTY PLAYS should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the cliff hanger of book one DIRTY GAMES.

SOME BACKGROUND: Zayn North has been followed by scandal for the better part of a year, and the Florida Devils have ‘ordered’ our hero to stay out of the public eye including no relationships for the foreseeable future but the arrival of Vivi, his half-nephew’s ex-girlfriend, stirs something deep within Zayn North, something he struggles to keep contained in the face of living under the same roof.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Zayn and Vivi) DIRTY PLAYS picks up immediately after the events of book one DIRTY GAMES . Vivi’s ex-boyfriend has come to Florida hoping for a second chance but another scandal is about to rock Zayn North’s career, and to appease the people in charge, Zayn is forced to ‘date’ Gia Whitt, the team owner’s grand daughter and a reality star who has caused much strife in our heroine’s life but everything begins to spiral out of control as Zayn refuses to partake in the ruse, any longer, and must face the wrath of his brother’s son.

DIRTY PLAYS is a story of betrayal and vengeance, desperation and association, obsession and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is erotic and intense; the characters are desperate and determined. DIRTY PLAYS ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one DIRTY GAMES

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Michelle A. Valentine is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Rock the Heart. Wicked White is the first novel in her Wicked White romance series. She attended college as a drafting and design major, but her love of people soon persuaded her to join the nursing field. It wasn’t until after the birth of her son that she began her love affair with romance novels, and she hasn’t looked back since. When she’s not writing, she feeds her music addiction, dabbles in party planning, and expresses herself by working with arts and crafts. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, son, and two beloved dogs.

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Dirty Games (Florida Devils 1) by Michelle A Valentine-a review

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Dirty Games (Florida Devils 1) by Michelle A Valentine-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 24, 2022.

When I accepted my dream job across the country, my boyfriend went into planning mode, even arranging for us to live with his uncle until we could get our own place. So, imagine my surprise at the airport when he dumps me, leaving me to go to Florida alone.

Armed with only an address and entry codes, I make the move without him, and am totally unprepared when I come face-to-face with my new roommate, Zayn North—professional football’s notorious, womanizing bad-boy. I do my best to keep my distance from the beastly man, but one kiss changes everything and I definitely want more.

Disclaimer:

This book is intended for an adult audience due to strong language and naughty situations. This book revolves around a curvy, sassy heroine and a possessive alpha male.

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REVIEW:DIRTY GAMES is the first instalment in Michelle A Valentine’s contemporary, adult FLORIDA DEVILS erotic, romance series. This is thirty-four year old, NFL football player Zayn North, and twenty-four year old, production assistant Vivi’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Zayn and Vivi) DIRTY GAMES follows our heroine, Vivi, as she journeys to Florida for the start of a new job. Dumped at the airport by her boyfriend Robert Estell, Vivi struggles with what was, and what will never be, only to realize she has no place to live in Jacksonville Florida but the estate of her ex’s uncle Zayn North. Having no idea as to the who and what of Zayn North, Vivi will quickly discover that her ex’s uncle is a star player with the NFL’s Florida Devils, a player currently embroiled in his own personal nightmare. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Zayn and Vivi, and the potential fall-out as Zayn is forced to keep Vivi at a distance, a distance neither one is willing to obey.

Zayn North has been followed by scandal for the better part of a year, and the Florida Devils have ‘ordered’ our hero to stay out of the public eye including no relationships for the foreseeable future but the arrival of Vivi, his half-nephew’s ex-girlfriend, stirs something deep within Zayn North, something he struggles to keep contained in the face of living under the same roof. Vivi has no where to live now that she is no longer in a relationship with Robert. Thankfully, Zayn North has agreed to allow our heroine to stay until she can find a place of her own but another scandal is brewing and Zayn is about to place them both in the direct line of fire.

The relationship between Zayn and Vivi is a forced proximity in that Vivi is currently living with our story line hero. Zayn North knows that is his relationship with Vivi is revealed, he will be facing a possible suspension, and the loss of the woman he wants to claim as his own. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Zayn’s best friend and neighbor Beckett; wardrobe assistant Bella; Vivi’s ex boyfriend Robert Estell; and movie star Gia Whitt.

DIRTY GAMES is a story of friendships and relationships, obsession and love. We learn a little bit about both Zayn and Vivi’s family histories, both from similar backgrounds and heart breaking youth. The premise is entertaining and captivating; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are charismatic, strong-willed and energetic. DIRTY GAMES ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Michelle A. Valentine is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Rock the Heart. Wicked White is the first novel in her Wicked White romance series. She attended college as a drafting and design major, but her love of people soon persuaded her to join the nursing field. It wasn’t until after the birth of her son that she began her love affair with romance novels, and she hasn’t looked back since. When she’s not writing, she feeds her music addiction, dabbles in party planning, and expresses herself by working with arts and crafts. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, son, and two beloved dogs.

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