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Wicked Beautiful (Wicked Games, #1) (edition 2019)

by J.T. Geissinger

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Life coach and best-selling author Victoria Price has it all: a successful career, fabulous friends, a fantastic penthouse in Manhattan. What she doesn't have--and doesn't want--is a husband. Fifteen years ago her high school flame broke her heart so badly she swore she'd never love again. Now she makes millions teaching other women how to be just like her: a ruthless bitch. Drop-dead sexy restauranteur and infamous playboy Parker Maxwell has only three rules for the women he dates: no questions about his past, no expectations for the future, and no spending the night. When he meets Victoria, however, he's willing to break his own rules if it means sating the explosive desire she arouses in him. What he doesn't know is that the alluring Victoria Price used to be the mousy Isabel Diaz, the girl he deflowered and dumped long ago. Presented with a perfect opportunity for revenge, Victoria decides the game is on. But when her connection with Parker proves more than just skin deep, she has to make a choice: continue with her plan for payback, or risk her career, her reputation, and her heart by taking a second chance on love?… (more)
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Title:Wicked Beautiful (Wicked Games, #1)
Authors:J.T. Geissinger
Info:J.T. Geissinger, Inc., Kindle Edition, 354 pages
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Crazy fun. I was rooting for both characters the entire time. ( )
  sunnydrk | Aug 25, 2020 |
My favorite JTG book this far. The hero is an alpha, like the others, but not controlling. He also is very open and sweet, even forward. I was worried about the heroine at first. Her deceit is so layered I was concerned I wouldn't connect. I found myself rooting for this couple anyway, which means this was a great read. ( )
  samnreader | Jun 27, 2020 |
Victoria Price is Queen Bitch. She has a successful career, piles of money, and a sea of followers who want to know her bitch-y ways. She's a bitch for a reason, her high school sweetheart and one true love ruined her and her family's lives. She likes to have her way with men though, even if there's not future to be promised. That all changes when she spots Parker Maxwell. He's a playboy; he doesn't do relationships, doesn't spend the night, and certainly won't answer questions about his past. He's throwing all that out the window to satiate the desire he has for Victoria and Victoria, well she's got a secret she's holding onto. She used to be Isobel Cruz, the girl Parker deflowered and dumped, and as Victoria she's ready to exact her revenge. Both are determined to get what they want from one another, but they stakes are high and love is just a kiss away.

"Rule #4: Bitches don't get mad, they get evil."

Not only did I laugh my way through this book, but I held on to every word when things got suspenseful. The story line is intriguing; A girl changes her entire life and is this amazing woman, but still can't let go of what happened to her as a teenager. The revenge scheme is so entertaining, sometimes far fetched, and came with massive payoff at the end. The characters are something I could never imagine in real life, but liked all the same. Each one was large than life, Victoria is the bitchiest bitch, Parker is the most chauvinistic and charismatic (also saintly) man, and even the minor characters of Darcy, Tabby, and Connor are larger than life. I seriously adored any scene that had Tabby in it, her sarcasm and wit led to more laughs than I expected, especially once I formed a clear image of her. While each character is an extreme version of themselves, it led to a lot of chemistry, entertaining relationships, and the perfect kind of second chance story. Plus, if you're like me, you sort of find yourself liking Parker a lot, even when he's being not so likable.

This is a dual POV book, but it doesn't alternate equally, so I did get a bit confused at some parts. On top of that, Victoria, at first, is not a likable character. While I laughed at her bitch moments, I didn't stand behind her in support either. That said, she does have some saving grace moments that moved her to the good category for me. The end comes quick, parts of it don't make sense and felt fake, but any revenge plot is hard to tie up when it comes to ending in a positive way.

"No. You're a very good liar, Ms. Price, but what you see is definitely not what you get."

The characters are complex, the smut scenes are sexy, and the revenge plot has a perfect side dish of humor. For second chance story, it's exciting and I really enjoyed the love-hate relationships between the main characters. I should add that I have a mild obsession with two of our minor characters and without giving anything away, I am super hopeful for an HEA book involving them. Overall, it's a great read with great writing from Geissinger.

Many thanks to Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review. ( )
  CarleneInspired | Jun 14, 2019 |
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Life coach and best-selling author Victoria Price has it all: a successful career, fabulous friends, a fantastic penthouse in Manhattan. What she doesn't have--and doesn't want--is a husband. Fifteen years ago her high school flame broke her heart so badly she swore she'd never love again. Now she makes millions teaching other women how to be just like her: a ruthless bitch. Drop-dead sexy restauranteur and infamous playboy Parker Maxwell has only three rules for the women he dates: no questions about his past, no expectations for the future, and no spending the night. When he meets Victoria, however, he's willing to break his own rules if it means sating the explosive desire she arouses in him. What he doesn't know is that the alluring Victoria Price used to be the mousy Isabel Diaz, the girl he deflowered and dumped long ago. Presented with a perfect opportunity for revenge, Victoria decides the game is on. But when her connection with Parker proves more than just skin deep, she has to make a choice: continue with her plan for payback, or risk her career, her reputation, and her heart by taking a second chance on love?

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