The Right Player

Written by:
Kandi Steiner
Narrated by:
Leon Nixon , Mia Madison

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
9
Narrator
7
Release Date
April 2021
Duration
7 hours 57 minutes
Summary
I have a three date rule-but it's not what you think.

See, I've been told I'm the 'good time girl,' not the one you take home to Mom. And while that label stung at first, I've since embraced it-living the wild and free life and sticking to a three date max. That's just enough time to have some fun and snuff out the possibility of catching feelings. And it's been working for me for years . . . Until Makoa Kumaka.

Sadly, he also has a three date rule-and it's the exact opposite of mine. From the second I meet him, all I can think about is stripping down that six-foot-five Herculean hunk of a man. But like the gentleman I wish he wasn't, he's making me wait.

The more time we spend together, the more I feel those pesky emotions creeping in. I'm even tempted to trust him, but blame it on my past or my instincts, I can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something . . .

I've been playing the game forever, and no man has ever won my heart-which meant they never had the power to break it. But maybe I just hadn't met the right player.

Maybe I'll wish I never did.

Contains mature themes.
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Jocelyne G.

This Sports Romance is well written, sweet, and heartwarming. I loved to follow Makoa and Belle's in their journey to love. Makoa is handsome, kind, and supportive. Belle is independent, sarcastic, and vulnerable. They complement each other. The three-date rule is a great addition to the story. Mia Madison and Leon Nixon did a fantastic job with the narration. I enjoyed it. This sweet romance is the perfect Summer read.

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Jen Z.

I love reading a romance when the right guy comes along that compliments the heroine so perfectly. And that is the case with The Right Player. Belle is a feisty woman who is determined not to get attached to men before they have a chance to hurt her. After 3 dates, they are gone. Makoa's character was so perfect. He is hesistant to get attached because he always gets hurt by women with bad intentions. So the dynamic of these two having different ideas of what a 3rd date means was the best irony. He is a big, brawny football player with a mushy romantic idea of dating and wooing women. He has a huge Hawaiian family with lots of sisters. If you like a sensitive hero, this one is for you. The two of them always have fun together. Watching them develop trust when they have been burned before was the sweetest. But, part of the story was a like watching a train wreck about to happen and I found myself screaming at Makoa with obvious no use. I really enjoyed this story. and I listened to it on audio and the narrators were excellent.

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Nanda Rabelo

When I have a busy day, there's nothing like a good audiobook to keep my mind out of my misery! This one was perfect to entertain me when without it, I would be bored and annoyed to death!

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Kelly C.

I was sent this book from the publisher/publicity team. My ratings and reviews will be my own personal opinions and are in no way influenced by publishers or authors who may have sent me books to review. Kandi Steiner is one of my favorite authors and I will read everything she puts out. The Right Player actually follows a character who was in The Wrong Game (which was a five star read for me). I almost forgot about the connection, but you get a glimpse into Gemma and Zack and it even mentions a little around their love story. You do not have to read that to enjoy this one, but I definitely recommend reading that as well. I listened to this one on audio and I really enjoyed the narrators. I love having a narrator for each main character. They both did a great job with this one. This one was a little insta-lovey for me. We really did not get much around the building of the relationship between Makoa and Belle. I missed the amazing banter that Kandi normally brings to a romance with her characters. This was a very sweet predictable romance. I really liked what Makoa brings to the story and I just loved him in general. This was lacking a little for me though as I was just waiting for something to happen to make this stick out from other romances. It just never brought that factor. It was still really good and I enjoyed it, but I just wanted a little more. Overall, this one was good but just did not blow me away.

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Patricia R.

Belle has been hurt and as a result has instilled a three date rule. Until she meets Makoa. He comes to her for help decorating his new place, and their attraction is instant. She has no idea he is has come to town to join the football player roster of the Bears and he is enjoying being liked for himself, not his status or money. But as their relationship blossoms and blooms, the omission just festers. What will happen when she finds out the one thing she hates will turn out to be his profession? Will she forgive him? Will it matter what he does for a living? Will trust be broken forever? Kandi Steiner writes a story that tugs the heart. Makoa is swoony and impossible not to love. It is easy on the outside to understand his thinking, but we know it's going to cause problems. Belle is troubled, and frustrating, and so easy to relate to! I love the way Makoa reaches her heart. Add in Makoa's family who are hysterical, and other wonderful secondary characters and it's a touchdown! Mia Madison and Leon Nixon bring this book to life. Madison creates a strong personality for Belle, perfect for this woman. She has the emotional tugs letting us understand and take her journey. Nixon is fantastic. That slight Hawaiian island smoothness, he warm tones won my heart early on, making Makoa sweet and swoony. This is a great casting and enjoyable listen.

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Sasha C.

Yay for football romance! Makoa is quite the man- gorgeous, built, with a heart of gold, and a true gentleman to boot. This was heavy on on the swoon and chemistry, which I loved. The Right Player is low on angst, which was just what I needed. Makoa just oozed charm and it was fun to see his super-close family and read about their Polynesian heritage and traditions. I loved that Belle was an independent career woman, and it was fun to watch her slowly realize how Makoa might just be the one. I finished with a big smile on my face! Both narrators were new to me, and both were fantastic.

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Jaime N.

I really enjoyed this story! It was a really fun, sweet, and pretty low angst read. Kandi Steiner is one of my favorites and I was happy to see her take a little bit of a break from the high angst books she usually writes. Belle and Makoa had such great chemistry. They were very opposite in some regards, but they also had a lot of similarities. They didn't take life too seriously unless it was something important to them. One of the things I absolutely loved about Belle was how successful she was. I love that she has her own business and that she's extremely successful because she achieved it and not because someone else helped her get there. I did find it a bit out of character that someone with her drive, success, and confidence, would let a college boyfriend define her to the point where she practically self sabotaged every "relationship" she had with anyone. I also wasn't wild about her reaction to Makoa's secret when it finally came about. I thought it was a bit over the top. She had every right to be upset, but she was a bit much in that regard. Makoa was super adorable and I loved how he was with Belle. I hated that he was lying to her for so long, but that was honestly my only complaint. The whole theater part made me swoon and I also LOVED that he didn't want to just fall into bed with Belle. I thought that was a nice change of pace from the romance books I usually read. The narrators were just okay for me. Neither narrators felt like actors to me, so it's an audio that feels like it's just being read to you instead of performed. I thought Mia Madison did a better job than Leon Nixon, but I think it's because I liked her voice more. Leon Nixon has a bit of a lisp and for someone that has a touch of misophonia, it was a bit tough to get through. Lisps don't bother me in person, but it just doesn't work for me for narrations. He's also clearly not Polynesian, which was a little disappointing because, obviously, Makoa is and I like to hear authentic accents when possible. That aside, his voice has a nice timber and is very smooth. Overall, I loved the story, but not so wild about the audio. If I had to make a recommendation I would say to read the book instead.

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