BLOG TOUR STOP~ GIRLS ARE PLAYERS BY INGRID SEYMOUR
Title: Girls Are Players (G.A.P. #2)
Author: Ingrid Seymour
Date of Publication: December 4, 2013
Genre: contemporary new adult romance
Blurb:
Jessica Norton is a villain in the body of a gorgeous, rich, college girl. She cheats, lies, plays with people’s feelings, and purposely breaks unsuspecting hearts to avenge a personal loss. She’s the kind of girl people love to hate—even if it’s just because she has it all. Except . . . she doesn’t have it all. What she wants most is the love of her high school sweetheart, Taylor Drennon, the guy who got away, the one who left without telling her why and caused all her bitterness.
Not surprisingly, Jessica’s evil has made her a pariah. Alone, without friends or Taylor’s love, her college life is a nightmare. She’s haunted by her own mistakes and drowning in lack of direction. Something needs to change. So when the first opportunity to turn her life around presents itself, she takes it. Home for Christmas break, Jessica runs into Taylor. His unexpected friendliness seems like an invitation to rekindle their love. Inspired by a drastic idea that will both distance her from her heinous reputation and pull her closer to Taylor, she decides to transfer to OSU where he attends under a football scholarship.
Confident she can regain his heart, Jessica reenters Taylor’s life with a splash. Failing to naturally lure him closer, she is then forced to rely on her old games and underhanded scheming. Though Jessica’s heart is in the right place, it is hidden from Taylor by her blunders. More than once their powerful chemistry takes control, leading Jessica to believe she’s winning. But, it’s a hot and cold affair, and she’s not the only one to blame for their stormy love. If Jessica can only coax Taylor into explaining why he doesn’t want her, maybe she could finally walk away from him for good, maybe she could finally be happy.
EXCERPT #5
For a long moment, we stood there staring at each other. I had
the distinct feeling he was trying to calm down just enough so he didn’t have
to walk out of here in handcuffs. His eyes had a murderous quality to them,
after all. I crossed my arms over my chest and swallowed.
“Hi, Taylor,” I squeaked, knowing it was the stupidest thing to
say. We were beyond pleasantries at this point.
“What the hell are you doing here, Jessica?” As he asked the
question, his mouth twisted. The rumble of his deep, angry voice cut through
me, making my fear redouble. Man, whatever happened to wanting to know me
again?
“Um, I live here.” I said, looking around the room.
“Don’t get cute with me! You know exactly what I mean.” Taylor
took another step toward me. I responded with two steps backward. “You’re
supposed to be in California. Why are you here?”
I rubbed my arm, trying to act as nonchalant as possible. “I—I
transferred.”
“Why?” he demanded. Of course, that had been his question all
along. Still, he wouldn’t get a straight answer from me. No one bursts into my
room demanding things from me, especially not cheating bastards like him. Anger
started pushing my fear aside, emboldening me. I hadn’t done anything wrong. He
had. It wasn’t as if he held exclusive rights on this school, anyway.
“Because it’s a good school, and I wanted to come here. What do
you care?”
Taylor pressed forward. I backed away until my heels hit the
wall.
“Bullshit!” His exclamation was so forceful, and he stepped so
close, that I felt his warm breath on my nose.
“What do you think gives you the right to force your way into my
place and harass me?” I asked, thrusting my chin upward and trying to look as
righteous as possible.
“I could ask you the same thing.”
Review:
Holy Cow, did this book have me tearing up or what?!?!?
In Guys Are Props, Jessica looked like the worst person ever. However, she is far from that. Jessica is still hung up on her ex. She thinks she only needs answers to why he broke her heart, but could it be more than that?
Taylor is the guy that broke her heart, more like crushed it. He claims indifference, but his eyes tell a different story. Could he still want her as much as she want him? Jessica doesn't believe that could be right because if he still cared about her, he wouldn't continue to hurt her and act as if she doesn't exist.
When Jessica feels like she if finally starting to take her life back into her own hands, will it be enough? Can Jessica truly move on from the boy that stole her heart so long ago?
Girls are Players is written from Jessica's point of view. I absolutely love Jessica. She is persistent and brave, even if she doesn't realize it herself. The only thing I wish is that she didn't want Taylor. Taylor I just cannot stand. Seriously, who is he to expect someone else to change? Hello you cannot change someone else, only yourself!!! I really wanted to kick the crap out of him quite a bit. By the end of the book, he almost regained himself in my eyes.... almost. Ingrid does an amazing job writing these books. I have truly fallen in love and highly recommend!
5 stars from Alyssa
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About Ingrid Seymour
Ingrid Seymour loves, loves, loves to write. Her favorite genres are Young Adult and New Adult fiction. Her debut novel “The Guys Are Props Club” is an NA contemporary romance which she immensely enjoyed writing. Her favorite outings involve a trip to the library or bookstore where she immediately gravitates toward the YA section. She’s an avid reader and fangirl of many amazing books. She’s sure that one day she’ll see one of her books made into a movie. She likes to dream big ;)
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thank you for the nice review, looking forward to read this one :)
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