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Getting Played
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A magnificent new romance by New York Times best-selling author Emma Chase - available in audio first!
Dean Walker is all about keeping life simple. He’s effortlessly talented and intelligent - spending his summers playing drums in the local band and the rest of the year teaching high school in the same Jersey town where he grew up. He likes his love life simple too, enjoying the commitment-free hook-ups his good looks and sexy charm have always made oh so easy.
Then he meets Lainey Burrows. And his simple, easy life gets turned upside down.
One wild one-night stand was all it was ever supposed to be, so Lainey is shocked when she discovers that her sizzling summer fling is also her son’s new math teacher. But that’s nothing compared to the most unexpected twist of all - their hot hook-up left Lainey knocked up, and now they’re about to become parents. Together.
What ensues is an addictive, insatiable, sweet and tender romance that won’t be simple, but it will be more than worth the fight.
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- himani goel
- 12-06-19
Getting played
I loved the story!! The narrators rocked, especially Zachary Webber😁 It was an amazing experience..
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- Kara Hildebrand
- 05-06-19
Andi and Zachary are fantastic! Dean is everything
Getting Played is the second book in the Getting Some series by the fabulous and talented Emma Chase. It releases in audio first and I had to pleasure of listening to it before it releases! I absolutely loved Getting Schooled and I have been looking forward to Dean's story since I finished listening to Garrett's. Oh my, Dean. The sexy, drummer who sings in a band during the summer and the smart, sexy, nerdy, glasses wearing high school teacher and football coach for the rest of the year. My heart and body could barely take it! I loved being back in New Jersey with these characters who feel like long lost family. Dean meets a woman during one of his shows. She's gorgeous, sexy, and fun. They spend an amazing night together and then she's gone. Only to show up in his hometown as the mom of one of his new students. What are the odds. Dean is not a relationship guy. Not even close. Every woman, man and child in town knows his reputation and they don’t all have nice things to say about him. Lainey never thought she'd see Dean again and now he's her son's teacher. And he looks even better than he did last time she saw him. That night, Dean left her with a souvenir and she's been trying to find him. Now that she sees him again, she lets him know she's pregnant. She's had time to get used to the idea and she's so great about letting Dean have time. He has no idea what to do. He's not sure he'll be a good father. Never saw himself even having kids. And he's not the dating type. Then he realizes that he wants Lainey and their child in his life. He wants to try. He's never wanted to try before. He's never felt this way about a woman and now he has a baby on the way. And he already cares deeply for her son Jason. Can Dean prove to himself and the town that he's not the player they all think he is? Will Lainey trust in Dean and his feelings for her and her son? Oh man, do I love me some Dean! But I also love Lainey! She's independent, smart and isn't afraid to have another child even if it's by herself. She's done it before, she'll do it again. She's mature, level headed and talented. Together, Dean and Lainey have great chemistry! Their banter is sexy and fun. Overall, I loved every minute of it! I love listening to a book I haven't read yet. It keeps me on the edge of my seat and I get immersed in the narrators voices and emotions. Zachary Webber and Andi Arndt did a fantastic job. Zachary's voice is so smooth and sexy and I love his voices for kids and women too. Andi was, as always, great. A few times, the cracking in her voice made me cry. She was Lainey. Zachary and Andi are two of my favorite narrators and if you love them you don’t want to miss Getting Played!
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- AJ
- 11-06-19
5 fantastic stars!
Getting Schooled was my #1 favourite read last year, and ever since I heard that Emma Chase was going to make it into a series, Getting Played was my most anticipated read of this year. I dropped everything the moment this audiobook dropped onto my phone, and it did not disappoint!
We are taken back to the town of Lakeside, this time for the story of Dean – best friend of Garrett from book #1. Dean is the math teacher and assistant football coach at the same high school that he and Garrett attended as kids. He spends his summers touring with his band and playing his beloved drums, and it’s while performing one night that he becomes smitten with a woman in the crowd.
Lainey is a single mother to a teenage son and runs a successful lifestyle blog. She’s celebrating a new career opportunity out at a bar when she meets Dean. After staring lustfully at each other through his whole set, they share a fun and easy night together which ends with multiple rounds of the best sex either of them have had. They both consider it a hook-up and say goodbyes in the morning, but neither of them are able to forget each other or the amazing time they had together.
Months later, and Lainey’s job has moved her to Lakeside, and she and Dean get the surprise of their lives when they run in to each other again. The surprises continue when they then discover that Dean is the teacher that Lainey’s son can’t stop gushing about, and not only that… but Lainey is pregnant from their night together.
Squeeeee! I love a surprise pregnancy storyline, and this one is just gorgeous!
Dean is a simple guy. He loves his job, his friends, and his music, and he’s happy with his commitment-free lifestyle and his frequent hook-ups with no desire for anything more. But then there is Lainey. Not only was he unable to forget about her, but she makes him feel things he hasn’t felt before. The idea of a relationship is completely new to him, but she’s a total gamechanger for him. And the fact that she’s having his baby changes brings them together in a way he never would have anticipated.
Lainey is a ‘take life as it comes’ kind of girl. She’s smart and sensible, and I love how no-nonsense she is. She’s a wonderful mother and she’s prepared to go it alone, but as Dean declares himself all in, she finds her whole world flipped upside down.
Everybody in town new that when Dean the player fell, he would fall hard, and we get to see that in glorious detail as Dean throws himself into life as an expectant father, and allows everything he is feeling for Lainey to shine. It’s absolutely effortless and so, so beautiful, and while it’s not exactly conventional, and they do have some drama to sort through, it’s angst free, super sexy and so freaking sweet. I absolutely love these two together, and their journey to their HEA is lots of fun.
Lovers of the first book will be thrilled that we get to spend time with Garret and Callie, and there’s some great story progression for them, and once again there’s a fantastic bunch of side characters that bring so much to the story. The teachers at work, Dean’s Grandmother, Lainey’s family, her son, and the rest of Dean’s students absolutely shine whenever they appear, and this book had me laughing out loud so many times at the fantastic dynamics and banter.
Emma Chase has delivered another fantastic rom-com with characters that you can’t help but love and a love story that will have you laughing, swooning, fanning yourself and grinning like a fool.
The audiobook is once again narrated by Andie Arndt and Zachary Webber, and they are perfection!
I loved everything about this one!
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- 📚Erin 📚
- 11-06-19
Welcome back to Lakeside
Getting Schooled was one of my favorite books from last year, and Getting Played Is one of the best of this year. Dean and Lainey are wonderful together. This book is funny, sweet, and heart warming. Emma Chase does a wonderful of bring the reader into this amazing town that anyone would be happy to call home. I love all of the new characters. Jason is a sweet kid and Lainey’s sisters are hysterical. It was wonderful to catch up with all of the old crew too. I really hope that there will be another book in this series.
The narration in this book is top notch. Zachary Webber and Andi Arndt are my dream team.
As for the one question you are all wondering. Is this book worth a credit? The answer is a big YES!!!
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- Joy
- 13-06-19
Absolutely Loved it!
Another great book by Emma Chase! The storyline was fun and heartfelt. The narrators were outstanding as always. Andi Arndt is the best! Definitely recommend this audio book. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I will be listening to it again soon.
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- Mandy Smith @AudiobookObsessionReviewGroup
- 13-06-19
Couldn’t put it down!
LOVE IT just as much if not more than the 1st book!!! This book grabbed my attention right from the start and left me not being able to remove my earbuds until it was done.
Love the characters and funny side characters.
I enjoy the teaching aspect and that we get to see Dean in this element dealing w/ the kids and other teachers. I enjoyed everything about this story and really hope there will be another.
Maybe for Garrets doctor brother???
Highly recommend this and the 1st one Getting Schooled!
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- Amy Halter- The Obsessive Book Whore
- 13-06-19
All the feels!
In true Emma Chase fasion, after listening to this book I was left with a smile on my face and all the feels. As always, both Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber knocked it out of the park with there audible abilities. I got a feel for the characters on a deeper level that only amazing narration can do.
Dean Walker was a playboy that was getting sick of the game. Lainey Burrows was a single mom out celebrating with her sister. Their connection was instant and the chemistry absolutely combustible! I loved these two! They had fun, didn't play games and genuinely liked each other for more than a roll in the sheets.
I loved the near misses in finding her again. I caught myself shouting out when they were so close. Then finally, when they meet again after months apart that connection is still there, like they never were apart.
The only thing I hated about this book was that it ended. I fell in love with this town, these characters, and their friends. This is definitely going on my re-listen list.
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- Colleen
- 09-07-19
Not Much Pay Off, But A Good Performance
Performances were what kept me listening. the woman did a good job The man was a bit cocky with his inner monologue for me, but it didn't detract from the story.
The story itself was lacking. You know they're going to end up together. Dean is too "perfect" not to get his way: genius-level brilliant, talented, suave. Don't forget he's great with kids too! Yawn.
Lainey manufactures the only conflict. Doesn't even hear the excuse before agreeing the guy she's she's poured her heart into is trash.
I did like the argument that arose out of the perceived betrayal. That piece was well done but resolved without much effort.
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- Monique Cashmere
- 14-06-19
I’ve Got It For The Teacher!
Why oh why did I think it was a wise decision to start this audio after midnight thinking I’ll just listen to a chapter or two before going to sleep. Big mistake! BIG! I fell in love with the characters straight away that I was saying to myself, one more chapter, just one more chapter.
I’m kicking myself that I haven’t read or listened to the previous book but I didn’t feel left out in the slightest. Dean Walker is not only intelligent and a gifted drummer but he is the hottie maths teacher working at a New Jersey high school. The last thing he was expecting was the new kid’s mother - expecting! One guess who the baby daddy is?!! Lainey Burrows was just what he needed in his life. She was vivacious and vibrant and zestful. I adored her. She was an amazing mum to a teen already but I was excited for her to have another little baby she will share with Dean.
If you have listened to the first book, you will love listening to this one two. The same narrators are back and they do an amazing job with these characters. If it’s your first time like me, take the chance, I recommend it highly.
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- Jennifer Hunt
- 14-06-19
Loved it !
It was funny and entertaining from beginning to end. You instantly fall in love with Dean. Lainey is a strong independent mom and you cheer for her from the start . What a sweet story !
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-06-19
Loved It!
I have been waiting for Dean's book for so long and it did not disappoint me at all! It is everything that you want in a romcom.
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- Kindle Customer
- 28-06-19
fabulous
I i lovetge books Emma Chase writes and they are fabulous on audible. Fun, romantic and a little saucy.
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- Heroesinbooks
- 13-06-19
5 Dean and Lainey Stars
Loved this story & the narration is fantastic. Total feel good book. Works perfectly as a standalone but the first one is a 5* book too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-10-19
Needed editing down, boring detail
I dont read/listen to these books to get a lot of detail on house renovations or crafteork, I have the lifestyle TV channel for that. Did use fast forward function a lot, which detracts from story and books value. I am also pretty tired of authors trying to create the "perfect man" in their heroes or at least who they think their audience regards as perfect man is, must be gorgeous, must be brainy, must be athlete, must do something else amazing, etc. I need my guys to be a little more real. also finding the whole player history really silly, maybe my age, but really think is sign of current world we live in and reality that a guy who treats sex and its intimacy so casually and extensively (basically the real man whore) is not actually a great catch. I dont need the storyline that is trying to make the love more true cause it can make the player stop being such an unappealing idiot around sex and intimacy. who wants to walk into a room where the guy could possibly have slept with 2/3 of women?
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- Kaye Melilli
- 19-09-19
Surprising
Whilst I hate surprise pregnancy books especially today when people have many options to deal with unwanted pregnancies.This one was tastefully written and the author treated us (the readers) as smart people who use protection but can still manage to get pregnant. Dean was a likeable man who redeemed himself well. Lainey was strong and confident. Loved Grams character. Narration was great.
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- SamK
- 25-06-19
Swooonnn!!
Sighhhhh!!!! So much love for Emma Scott’s swoony couples, and Dean and Lainey were no exception!! I finished this audiobook with goosebumps and heart flutters, and a huge smile on my face! Love it when books leave me this way!!
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- Author
- 22-06-19
Loved it
I loved how this story flowed and made me feels all the feels. Dean is so so so hot and dripoing with that sexy ans he's an advanced math teacher.
The way he and Laney miss each other until that pivotal moment had me so intrigued. One thing I loved so much was the call out when she tries to just abandon the relationship, its changes everthing and resinated. Not to mention her open communication with her son.
Aaaand its a crossover with the Tangled series. *twirls about*
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- Kelly
- 21-06-19
Narration is SO GOOD!!
There was so much to enjoy about Getting Played - the narration was fantastic for starters, so enjoyable to listen to.
Dean and Lainey experience a sizzling hot one night stand......which then = hello surprise pregnancy. I loved how the story was written - I was waiting for that moment where Lainey and Dean reconnected, and the hot guy with the player past realised he was going to be a Dad. That moment when they do meet up again, OMG, so good.
Lainey is a popular lifestyle blogger, and single Mum to a 14 year old son Jason. They have a great relationship. Jason's super smart, protective and loves his Mum, just wants what is best for her. Jason and Dean's first introduction to each other was pretty funny, poor Jason!
I love reading an Emma Chase story, I know I'm going to fall in love with the characters and their extended families. Lainey's family, especially her sisters, added lots of LOL moments.
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- Madgerama
- 15-06-19
Loved it.
Totally enjoyed Getting Played. Emma Chase is an easy 1 click made better with two perfect narrators. My absolute favourites.