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Playing Deep (Miami Piranhas Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Beth Bolden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 396 ratings

Book 5 of 5: Miami Piranhas

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Kenyon Ellis knows getting involved with Julian Anderson is an enormous mistake—but from the very first night, he finds him annoying, intriguing and ultimately, irresistible.

One, Kenyon is a player, and Julian is a reporter, so hooking up with him, no matter how spectacular the nights are, is a terrible idea.

Two, he’s falling for him, even if Julian continues to be prickly and impossible. But every time Julian’s walls shift, Kenyon sees the real man behind the attitude, and he only wants more.

Three, between the Piranhas and the charity work he’s committed to, Kenyon really doesn’t have the time for a relationship—but a relationship with Julian turns out to be exactly what he wants.

Maybe even exactly what he needs.

But when Julian starts calling out his performance on the field, the last thing Kenyon expects is to feel betrayed. But is it betrayal? Or does Julian simply see something in Kenyon he’s lost along the way?

The answer leads him not only to love, but to the biggest crossroads of his life.

The fifth and final Miami Piranhas book.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BM6P7TY6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 15, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4122 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 408 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BTS369RY

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A lifelong Oregonian, Beth Bolden has just recently moved to North Carolina with her supportive husband and their sweet kitten, Earl Grey. Beth still believes in Keeping Portland Weird, and intends to be just as weird in Raleigh.

Beth has been writing practically since she learned the alphabet. Unfortunately, her first foray into novel writing, titled Big Bear with Sparkly Earrings, wasn’t a bestseller, but hope springs eternal. She’s published twenty novels and six short stories.

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T.A. Fisher

Wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024

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A great conclusion to this series. Another couple of compelling characters in an engaging premise.

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024

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I just love all of Bolden’s football books. She is singularly responsible for my being able to see the level of strategy that goes into this game. I married a college football player, and it’s because of these books that I can finally have nuanced conversations with him about football. I love that! This book ended the series beautifully. I got a little frustrated with the MC’s communication style. It worked for them, but I didn’t like how defended Julian was. It was understandable, but I really wanted him to go to therapy!

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F. Chen

Incredible football romance

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

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WOW. If only babbling incoherently and ecstatically counted as a review… 😂

Playing Deep is the fifth and final book in Beth Bolden’s excellent Piranhas m/m football series. It is an incredible and truly satisfying read on its own and as a perfect close to this fledgling team’s season.

Starting running back Kenyon Ellis and reporter Julian Anderson enjoy an essentially anonymous encounter before training camp… Neither is in the market for anything other than a hot hookup. Of course, well, they might also both be completely wrong about that…

Here is the skinny—Beth Bolden’s absolutely brought her A-game with Playing Deep. Her writing is crazy hot and dead on emotionally and page-turning in all the best ways. I honestly barely watch any football these days but I LIVE for the excitement of Ms Bolden’s on-field descriptions. She brings it all to life, and my pulse pounded as the team fights for every down…

Watching the prickly Julian and aloof Kenyon find safety and acceptance and joy with each other is a delight. Their story takes place against the backdrop of the Piranhas season, and Ms Bolden’s team dynamics make me cackle as the players rib each other and cry as they give their all in this season for the history books.

Don’t miss this fantastic read!

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Shortykinz

Nice comeback, and a great ending

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023

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I was really worried about this series at the end of the last book. I thought maybe the awesomeness had run it's couse. So I was beyond relieved that I loved this book so much. I didn't expect to like Julian, but by the end, I freaking love him. Can't wait to see what's next in this amazing world Beth has created.

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Shannan

Playing Deep

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023

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**I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.**

PLAYING DEEP is the fifth and (sadly) final installment in the Miami Piranhas series. It can be read as a stand alone but it shouldn't. You need to experience the past character's stories to truly appreciate this one.

Is this my favorite in the series? No
But did I still really enjoy it? Absolutely.

Kenyon Ellis is a quiet guy. He's kept to himself for the most part in the last two years on the Piranhas. But he needs some advice from his friends and teammates when he finds himself in a situation he never saw coming. He sneaks out during training to a dump of a bar he never expected to be hit on by the most gorgeous guy he's ever seen. A quick hookup in the bathroom leads to some confusion on the field the next day when Kenyon sees the guy hooked up with is a reporter. Sleeping with a reporter is definitely a terrible idea but Kenyon can't seem to stop. And the rules that set in place aren't helping that fact that Kenyon is falling hard for Julian. The walls Julian has put up to protect himself aren't stopping Kenyon from wanting to get to know him better. But when Julian gives an interview on a podcast calling out Kenyon's playing, Kenyon feels betrayed and after seeing the footage he's more confused if football is something he still wants to do.

Here's why it wasn't my favorite. I never felt that connection with Julian. He just seemed all over the place and his inner monologue drove me crazy. I did enjoy the second half of the book when Julian started dropping some of the walls but I still didn't love him.

I still enjoyed the read and I am gutted that this is the last book in the series. I've loved going on this emotional ride and it's like saying goodbye to friends. (In my world, I'd be besties with the team. LOL)

I can't wait to see what Beth Bolden has in store for us next!

*Wicked Reads Review Team*

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HB

Another great book in the series

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023

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I am truly impressed with the delicacy and grave Bolden handles the tough situations in these books. So many authors of m/m sports, and non sports, books dial up the trauma and drama to unnecessary points, but Bolden balances it perfectly- making her characters real with problems without twisting the knife or going overboard. As a queer reader I appreciate it, because it's recognition and acknowledgement of the real life problems LGBTQ+ individuals face without treating it like a plot point or cliff hanger or attention grabber - diminishing the real pain we face as something to grab readers with.
My only criticism is that she ended the series before Micah Rose found love. I was really hoping to see his happily ever after and watch him come out a grow and blossom more. It feels like we only got a teasing taste of it, and I wanted more.

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Barb

What a fantastic conclusion!

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023

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What an amazing ending to this amazing series! I am so going to miss this team! I’ve been waiting for Kenton’s story for a while now and it definitely did not disappoint! He and Julian have a special relationship and it’s sweet watching them come to terms with it. Technically it’s a taboo relationship between an athlete and a reporter and I don’t want to spoil anything so you will have to read it to see how Coach and Julian’s boss deals with it! Kenyon and Julian both are such sweet guys and are just perfect for each other! I love the family vibe this whole team has and the laughs they bring us! There were definitely some emotional moments especially at the end and it was just amazing! Absolutely loved this and loved the set up for the next series! Definitely recommend this series! This is my honest opinion of this complimentary copy of this book

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Lindsay Leon

Finale of series

Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2023

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The final book in the piranha series follows Keenan a fun-loving philanthropist who uses football to fund his charity and Julian a sports journalist with a hidden pass and some baggage. This shows the true depth of characters and very spicy book love that Julian finally opens up love that came in finally realizes what is truly going to make him happy in his life cannot wait for the next series coming out about The Condors team.

sarah mitcham

Making The Right Decisions.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2023

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MM, Sports, Contemporary, Romance. The fifth and final book in the series...and what a final!! An easy to read page-turner with great characters, action and drama throughout with lots of steam, an emotional story that had me shedding tears one moment and full on belly laughing moments later. Best read in series order as although each book has different main characters, the story does follow on throughout the series. A fantastic read with a guaranteed HEA.

Jason B

loved this series!

Reviewed in Australia on January 13, 2024

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So good!! Great reads!

If you could do more Miami Piranhas stories that would be great…I truly didn’t want it to end.

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