Synopsis

Southern musician and closet geek Liz Baker enjoys her quiet life. While in Los Angeles helping her brother with a house project, the simple life gets complicated when British television actor Ian Clarke walks into the picture.

Ian enjoys his celebrity status in Hollywood and is determined nothing and no one will get in the way of his plans for success on the big screen. He never counted on meeting a woman like Liz, but she’s the only one who can help him with a personal problem.

Forced into close quarters where priorities and cultures clash, an intense attraction catches them both by surprise. Secrets, old lovers and the paparazzi threaten their new dreams and a chance for love could be lost forever.

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When they reached the front door of Danny’s house, Liz turned to Ian. “Thanks for the escort. Now, get back over there and enjoy your party. I hope I didn’t ruin it.”

You couldn’t ruin anything if you tried.” Ian leaned in and kissed her cheek. It was warm.

Next time, leave that shovel at home, ya here?” she said as a smile played at the corners of her full lips.

One day, I’ll pay you a compliment and you’ll accept it.”

You’re an actor. I might not believe anything that comes out of your mouth,” she said with a smirk and raised eyebrows.

He tsked. “So cynical. I wonder what made you that way?”

Liz tilted her head to one side and her smile broadened as she shrugged. Ian was caught in it, forgetting what he’d even said. There was something about her. Not one thing, but many little things, all of which added up to something really unexpected.

I’ve always been this way. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. I didn’t mean to imply that you aren’t a good actor. I honestly don’t know. But I Googled you and you’ve been at it a long time, so I bet you’re pretty talented.”

You Googled me?” Warmth spread through his chest and his own smile broadened. It was ridiculous to be so enamored by this Southern belle. Women searched for him online quite frequently, but he didn’t know those women. This one was standing a few feet away, breathing the same air. He was on the verge of asking her to dinner, but stopped himself just in time. If he couldn’t think of another option, she might be his caregiver and she definitely wouldn’t want to date him then.

Kelley’s Review

I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love with Liz and Ian.

Bravo Meda on an amazing first book!

Play With My Heart is a Hollywood romance with a twist.  The twist is that Liz is as far from a Hollywood starlight as one can get even though she has enough money to be one.  She is down to earth and not  afraid to get her hands dirty.  When Ian see’s her karate kicking down her brothers deck he is mesmerized.  His feet just start walking towards his neighbor Danny’s place and he just cant stop himself. Her legs are calling his name.

Even though Ian and Liz are a very unlikely match they cannot deny the chemistry that exists between the two of them.  Ian knows that Liz is too good for him and yet he wants her more than he can breathe.  He knows that Liz is not the love em and leave em type and decides he will do what it takes to keep her.  But Liz has not been upfront about her wealth and when Ian’s manager gets a hold of him things take a turn for the worse.  Can this love that they share be saved or is it better to just call a spade a spade?

The banter between Liz, Ian, her Ex, and Danny had me laughing out loud.  Liz is not afraid to tell it like it is.  Meda did an excellent job with character development in this story.  I really bonded with Liz and felt like we could be friends in real life.  Meda also did an amazing job with the plot twists in the read.  I was hit hard with something I did not see coming and I had to grab a box of tissues to dry my crying eyes.  Play With My Heart is a sweet southern romance that will sneak into your heart and stay there.

 

Playlist/Soundtrack for Play With My Heart

Way Back Into Love- Hugh Grant/Haley Bennett

We Owned The Night- Lady Antebellum

The Rain Song- Led Zeppelin

Glass- Thompson Square

Down By The River- Neil Young

Don’t You Wanna Stay- Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson

Seven Bridges Road- Eagles

Long Train Running- Doobie Brothers

Play With My Heart- Meda White

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About The Author

Meda White writes sweet, sultry, and southern contemporary romance. She resides in the Southeastern United States with her husband and a very spoiled furbaby. When not writing, you might find her making music, shooting zombie targets, teaching yoga, or explaining the meaning of her unusual first name.

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Meda is giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card, Signed Copy of Spring Fling her debut Novella and an e-copy of Play With My Heart

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