Ex Games

by Stella Rhys

• ASIN: B01N1G81Q2
• Publish Date: 2016
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Format: eBook (Kindle)
• Pages: 254
• Language: English

Reviews

[booksandcats]

It's a really good, fun light read, I loved the chemistry between Taylor and Mason, they had great banter and she was so good at sticking up for herself! That's something that is usually missing for me from Stella Rhys's heroines, as most of them seem to get too flustered in the presence of their super duper hot partners, but Taylor managed to put him in his place everytime he needed to be put (also, her ex fiancé as well, so good for her), even when she was feeling his hotness.

Reasons for only three stars: I'm just not a fan of the brothers thing... like really really not. I get it, it makes sense in the context of this story, but just ugh, no thank you. Also, her ex get's off waaay too easily. He get's a kinda happy life at the other end of the world? no thank you, he needs to suffer, like for real! Let him marry the other bitch and suffer, don't give him that stupid out!

[Sam@WLABB]

I had zero expectations for this book, but I was really surprised by this one. The premise was a little "ouch". A women starts fake dating her ex-fiancee's brother as a revenge plot. I expected a lot of angst, and there was some, but they it took this wonderful turn. The fabulous banter between Taylor and Mason turned to actual talking, and each revealed more and more of themselves. And Mason. I totally grew to love him. He wasn't who I thought he was at all!

This was fun and sexy and even a little emotional. I will definitely check out more of Rhys' books.

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[stacey_is_sassy]

Best to Judge a person by what YOU know, not by others opinions.

***3.5 stars***

Hmmm…I’m trying to write this review but I seem to be having a wee bit of difficulty. I liked it but it drove me bonkers too.

We’re back to the reasons why I struggle with New Adult Romance. This chick is 26 years old and I wanted to slap her and tell her to grow the heck up. Now, him, I liked him but again I wanted to tell him to start acting his age and not his shoe size. See, old age has ruined me for drunken shenanigans. Jumping into a pool fully clothed makes me think of the ruined clothes instead of reckless fun. My prehistoric years has lessened my tolerance for nasty witches who take pleasure in other people's misery. New Adult books make me feel old and crotchety.

If you can forget all that, Ex Games was interesting, sexy and ended with a sweet gesture that put a HUGE smile on my face.

Taylor's had to deal with one too many douchewaffles in her life. The biggest one of all is her ex-fiance Aaron who by the end I absolutely loathed. Taylor has been left with heartbreak and debt when he leaves her a note saying he’s out. Not seeing the break up coming, Taylor is completely devastated. With her debts rising she’s forced to take a second job…but even that’s not helping. Then one day there’s a knock at the door. If she accepts the offer, all her problems will disappear. It’s a shame that the payment involves her acting like she loves the person she hates…Aaron’s brother Mason.

Mason is successful.

Well, Mason is a little more than just successful, but to be honest, I’m not certain why. We are told he works long hours, has plenty of money and women beg, borrow and steal to have him. I really liked Mason by the end of Ex Games. He has lived his life making himself happy. He loves his brother but he hated seeing what Aaron had done because of his extreme jealousy. Aaron will do ANYTHING to one-up Mason…even marry his ex.

I liked Ex Games. I think New Adult readers who like a wee bit of angst in their reads will love it. This old biddy (ME) found the antics of the characters annoying at times. There was a situation that Taylor faced a few years previously that was heartbreaking. Towards the end of the story, some truths came to light. It’s up to Taylor to forgive and try and move on but I'm not sure she made the right choice.

Lovers of angst, naughty boys, glam and glitz will love Ex Games and while it’s not my favourite genre, it still managed to keep my attention from beginning to end.

Stacey is Sassy, received an advanced copy of this story. The copy provided is not the final copy and may be subject to edits and changes.