Game Player by BJ Harvey

When playing the player becomes more than a game Matt Taylor’s motto: “I’m the King of Cut N Run. I wine them, dine them, then slide inside them, making sure I get up, get dressed and get out before they can even utter the words second date. Mia Roberts’ motto: “I’m queen of the chase. I meet them, greet them, be seen with them, then leave them. A social butterfly, I’m happily single and happy to stay that way.” The players have been found. The challenge has been set. Whatever happens, they’ll soon find out that playing the game can get you played in the best possible way. **Formerly Game Player**

I'd never heard of this book until my niece told me she was reading it for school. I decided to read it as well. I was a bit of an Egypt nut when I was younger, so the fascination with Egypt here was terrific. Really liked the overall story as well. Can see why this was a banned book, but let's face it, scary things happen and that doesn't make this book any less worth reading.

I totally read this in the 5th grade.

Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review... After one random hook up at the wedding of Mia's sister and Matt's brother, two years later Mia can't help but still want him. A well known player, Matt had never been into the “dating” thing yet something about Mia has him unable to stay away.. and once he's had her... there is no going back. Mia attempts to play the player and let their secret affair continue.. but can she trust him? How do you trust a man who is known to only spend one night and move on? These two are adorable together and hot as hell. The book was funny, moving and brought me to tears. A close-knit family that would do anything for one another, characters that you have to love and a fabulous storyline. Highly recommended - another incredible read!

I had read this as a kid, and came back to it as a light nostalgic read. It was interesting to rediscover the plot–it builds slowly, and I wasn't sure where it would end for a while. The book feels a bit dated now, but I should have known to expect that!