There are three things I look for in a romance novel – lots of steam, tons of emotion and a strong, sassy heroine. You’re probably asking why I didn’t mention a delicious hero. That’s the one thing I usually DO find. =)
Black Number Four delivered on ALL, including the delicious hero.
I absolutely loved this book. I’m not typically a fan of YA/NA but this was an exception. I fell in love with Kip – everything about him was yummy beyond words, including the way I pictured him in his specs. And Skyler was fantastic – I don’t usually say that about heroines but she had so many qualities I love – smart, strong, spunky, loyal. Both characters had to overcome their insecurities and make tough decisions that would potentially throw kinks in their respective plans, making for a very captivating story. There were a lot of twists and turns weaved into the plot that helped develop both hero and heroine so I really felt like I knew them and felt their struggles. This was the first book I’ve read by Kandi Steiner and I’m so glad I did. It was FABULOUS.
Fan for life! =)
Known as one of the youngest and most ambitious poker players in the country, Skyler Thorne has a reputation to uphold in Vegas this year. Her sole focus for spring semester is to perfect her game and get tournament ready – and have some fun with her sorority sisters, of course. Meeting a care-free pledge with incredible arms adds a whole new element of fun to her semester, but when a shocking discovery about his past surfaces, Skyler finds herself stuck in a game she wasn’t prepared to play.
Kip Jackson is on a mission from his father. His plan was to get in, have a little fun, and then get out – on to bigger and better things. A feisty girl with bright blue eyes wasn’t on his list of things to do, but she quickly moves her way up to the very top. When he realizes completing his dad’s mission means crushing her in the process, he must decide if his dreams are worth the risk – or if he even has the same dreams, at all.
Two secrets. Two hearts. Two hands being played in one twisted game of deceit.
When the cards are on the table, will anyone be left standing?
The perfect poker face can only hide them for so long.
Kandi Steiner is a Creative Writing and Advertising/Public Relations graduate from the University of Central Florida living in Tampa with her husband. Kandi works full time as a social media specialist, but also works part time as a Zumba fitness instructor and blackjack dealer.
Kandi started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. In 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her “freedom of press.” She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic (like most girls brought up on Disney movies).
When Kandi isn’t working or writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, talking with her extremely vocal cat, and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys beach days, movie marathons, live music, craft beer and sweet wine – not necessarily in that order.
