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A bad boy helps a good girl accomplish her whimsy list and learn about herself.
He's showing me far more than he should.
The one time I choose to be unpredictable, I find myself practically naked on a ranch, face-to-face with a breathtakingly gorgeous—and completely naked—man.
Yet despite his chiselled body and wicked smile—one that makes following my rules feel optional—nothing will happen.
Why? Because I, Audrey Van, don't know how to have fun.
I have a doctorate, zero parking tickets, and even fewer hangovers. I'm the epitome of boring... and I'm over it. Luckily, I found someone to help me tackle my whimsy list.
There's just one problem. It's Brooks Dempsey.
The ridiculously hot mixed martial artist is a walking bad decision, gift wrapped in broad shoulders and the promise of a good time. Red flags wave everywhere. He's exactly what girls like me are trained to avoid.
But who better to teach me how to flirt, defend myself, and explore other things than the man who does it best?
Afternoons in the ring turn into nights beneath the stars. Before I know it, my heart is on the ropes—and it's about to get pummeled.
Falling for the sinful charmer wasn't a part of my plan. I just hope the old me doesn't get the last laugh.
Series: Play Me Series (Special Edition)
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781960355515
Publisher: Umbrella Publishing, Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 March 2026
Imprint: Umbrella Publishing, Inc.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 476g
Pages: 306
About the Author
Adriana Locke is a USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author with a knack for writing swoony, unforgettable contemporary romances. At nineteen, she traded her small-town roots for big-city life, only to realize her heart beats for quiet mornings and cozy chaos. These days, she's living her happily-ever-after in Ohio with Mr. Locke-her high school sweetheart-four lively sons, and two hilariously hyper Jack Russell terriers.When she's not penning love stories that will leave you laughing and sighing, Adriana is battling the epic quest of missing silverware, "gardening" (a.k.a. chatting with her plants), or leaving her grocery list on the counter as she heads to the store. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let her books whisk you away to a world of heartwarming romance and irresistible heroes.
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