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Playing with Fire (Mended Hearts) Paperback – July 7, 2015

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I thought one hot night with Max Hallowell was harmless. I never expected it would force me to face my past or bring back the man who swore he’d never let me go. Now Max wants to help me. Wants to save me. But if I let him, he’ll be destroyed. A woman with a secret past. A man determined to protect her. A dangerous passion that could cost them both everything.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lexi Ryan Books (July 7, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1940832985
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940832982
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.84 x 8 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 623 ratings

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of emotional romance that sizzles, Lexi enjoys reading, sunshine, a good glass of wine, and rare trips to the beach.

Lexi lives in Indiana with her husband, two children, and neurotic dog. You can find her at her website: lexiryan.com

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kgagnon
5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding, Suspenseful, Sexy romance
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015
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This is an absolutely spellbinding, suspenseful, sexy romance that kept me in it's grasp from start to finish. I loved how expertly Ms. Ryan drew us in with a unique tale that was sexy, sweet, funny, mysterious and at some points horrifying. Each facet of this story was cleverly unfolded to keep you guessing and turning the pages to discover what was either in store or what had happened in the past. This first book in the Mended Hearts series is a spin-off stand-alone from the New Hope series about Max Hallowell and Dr. Phoenix Reid, who we met previously. Max is a wonderful single dad who is kind, sweet, very protective and very alpha. Nix is a beautiful, smart, and caring Doctor who is fairly new to town and is very quiet about her past. She has found a very good life with good friends and a budding relationship with Max and will fight like hell to protect it. She is afraid to open up and reveal where she came from for fear that those she has come to care about will turn their backs and leave her. Max has had a pattern of unrequited love. He knows the chemistry between he and Nix is off the charts and that she wants him but is holding back and he is determined to figure out why.

"You're the most amazing woman I've ever met. You're beautiful." He kisses my nose, "Strong." The side of my mouth. "Resilient." The other side. "And I'm not going anywhere."

There are so many sweet moments between Nix and Max and their chemistry is explosive, so you know they are meant for each other. But someone is stalking her and she knows that she must protect herself and the lives of those she cares about so she keeps pulling back.

"Are you always riding to the rescue of the nearest damsel in distress, Maximillan Hallowell?"
"I'm not looking to rescue anyone," he says softly. "But if you're the one who needs saving, I'm happy to invest in a stallion and learn how to ride."

The banter that Ms Ryan writes is still fun and clever. We get to revisit with all of the good friends from previous books as well as meet Cade, a sexy police officer, new to town. I love the interactions between everyone making this story feel very genuine and honest. I also found the topic of this story so intriguing. The mystery of it lends to much of the suspense and the pace is fast and exhilarating. I was always trying to predict what is going to happen next and the twists and turns kept me guessing, which I love. I am a huge fan of Lexi Ryan's books and I love this new series. I can't wait to read Cade's book next!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another great read by Lexi Ryan
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015
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"Playing with Fire" has to be at the top of my Lexi Ryan novels. Nix did a great job of hiding her past and what was going on in her present. I never saw any of these things coming. I expected she had a normal family (mother, father, brother and/or sister with nieces and nephews) in another state that she visited on holidays. Nix's life is nothing like that and since I don't right spoilers, you'll have to read the book for yourself. Prepare for the shock that is the life of Dr. Phoenix Reid. You will not be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Max on a Stallion -- hell ya!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015
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My heart broke for Max when Hanna picked Nate, the whole time I was reading the Here and Now series I went back and forth between team Max and team Nate. I can rest easy now, knowing that Hannah made the right choice because her and Max really didn’t belong together. I absolutely love Max and Nix together!

I have loved the character of Dr. Phoenix Reid from the minute she was introduced to us in the prior New Hope books. Her character, while quiet, always made me chuckle with her spunk and funny one-liners throughout the other books. I won’t lie, the skeletons in her closet are down right f**king scary! Her past freaked me out through the entire book, but her struggle and the way she handled it was fabulously written by Ms. Ryan! Although there were plenty of times in this story where I kinda wanted to jump in and shake some sense into her – I mean c’mon beautiful, swoon worthy Max Hallowell is knocking on your door and you turn him away?!

“I’m not looking to rescue anyone, he says softly. But if you’re the one who needs saving, I’m happy to invest in a stallion and learn how to ride.”

Max Hallowell is the prince we watch in fairytales as little girls and the Knight in Shining Armor we pray for as we get older. His character has certainly matured since we first met him and if possible I think he got a little sweeter! I saw him in a whole new light in this book though I have to say he became much more sexier and damn, who knew he had the ability to talk so dirty…. can we say melt your panties HOTT?! ☺

“I’ve fantasized about this since the first time, he whispers, his voice husky against my ear. I’ve thought about how you’d look under the spray, imagined these f**king perfect legs wrapped around me as I f**ked you.”

Not only do we get the great love story of Max and Nix in this book, but we are reunited with all of our favorite New Hope characters that I personally cannot ever get enough of! We also meet a couple new characters, one in particular I can’t wait to learn more about. Bring on Holding Her Close! Thanks again for an awesome read, Lexi Ryan, you never disappoint me!
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5.0 out of 5 stars So damn good.. Everything from Lexi Ryan is..!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2016
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I've got a lot of catching up to do..!!
I've not read anything by Lexi Ryan since October 2014 and that was the brilliant (Complete Here and now Series) I decided to look her up and realised I've missed out on so much, I'm now on a mission.
Last month I read Spinning Out and left a glowing review, I've just finished Playing with Fire and again blown away by Lexi Ryan's story telling.
Lexi Ryan doesn't do simple, you are put to the test in more ways than one and again with Max and Nix this was definitely the case.
I spent a lot of time trying to fathom out who and where did Kent and Patrick fit into Nix's life, honestly talk about being teased and then you have Max and then Cade oh my goodness you need patience of a Saint.
I've not read everything by this author but what I have I'm quickly realising a pattern, I might be wrong but there is always either a love triangle or more than one guy after the girl and I have to say I've never been disappointed, there's always so many different levels to the story you are kept totally captivated and along with all the brilliant characters good or bad it's absolutly riveting.
We are put through it that's for sure, the wonderful Max who I loved from Here and Now Series is everything you could wish for and his patience paid off, it all came together beautifully... Max. Nix and Claire... Yes..!!
I've also realised that I should have read (Splintered Hearts Trilogy) I know it's a bit out of sync but I've now got it on my kindle along with Cade's story Holding Her Close.
I'm totally on a Lexi Ryan fest and absolutely loving it..!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Encore un bon Lexi Ryan
Reviewed in France on August 18, 2015
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Une romance dans la veine des précédentes de Lexi Ryan, on prend plaisir à retrouver les personnages que l'on commence à bien connaitre. Même si je pense que le fait de ne pas avoir lu les autres n'est pas gênant pour la compréhension de l'histoire.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Can be read as a stand a lone
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2016
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Wasn't sure about this book at first, then it got more interesting - I would have liked to have seen more suspense and drama. An enjoyable read all the same
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Kdk
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant New Hope tale
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2015
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Another brilliant tale from the New Hope folks. Lexi Ryan has a very easy writing style that draws you into the book, so you almost feel your part of the story.
This book is Max and Phoenix story, if you’ve read the other New Hope books you will already know these two, but you can still fully enjoy the book without reading the other.(But you really should read them as they are awesome.)
I will confess now that Max has always been one of my favourite characters, he a super nice guy, but still HOT as hell, what’s not to like. Max has had his share of Heartache and crappy stuff happen to him, so I was super happy when he got his own book.
It’s hard to revue this book without giving too much away but here goes:
Phoenix (Nix) & Max are part of the same crowd and Nix is on Max’s radar, then one good deed visit leads to a hot and passionate episode that changes everything.
Max wants more but Nix has a secret from her past that she does intend to share and leaves her unwilling to make a commitment to anyone.
As the story evolves we learn more about Nix’s past and there are a few twist and turns in the story you don’t see coming, can’t tell you much more but you will love how the story unfolds and find out if Nix lets Max be her hero. I loved every part of the story and was sad when it finished
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Sharon B
5.0 out of 5 stars 5+++ stars!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2016
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Wow! What a fabulous read! Intrigue and suspense, this book had me unable to put it down. And tears - Lexi Ryan always seems to draw you in so well that you can't help but empathise with the characters, feel their angst, and their happiness.

Nix we know is a doctor from previous books set in New Hope - but we didn't know much about her past - she's private and guarded, and not even her girl friends know. And my goodness, what a past! Max is ever the knight in shining armor, the caring father. A wonderful plot and storyline!

I have loved all the books set in New Hope, and highly recommend them. In fact I want to move there, and make friends with the characters!
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