🏁 Book Review: Playing With Forever by Riley Edwards
A steamy, emotionally charged romantic suspense that delivers grit, heart, and high-stakes danger—with a mature couple who prove love doesn’t have an expiration date.
Book 4 in the Hollow Point series, Playing With Forever continues Riley Edwards’ signature blend of action-packed storytelling and deeply personal romance. With early praise and a strong following from fans of her Triple Canopy universe, this installment focuses on second chances, family protection, and the kind of love that’s worth fighting for.
🧠 Plot Overview
Evan Sanders is a seasoned law enforcement officer and devoted single father. He’s spent years keeping his life tightly controlled—his daughter is his world, and his badge is his shield. But when Josie Lark, a classy, independent woman with a fiery streak, walks into his life, Evan’s carefully built walls begin to crumble.
Josie has her own reasons for staying guarded. With a full career and two grown sons, she’s done letting men dictate her life. But Evan’s steady presence and commanding charm make it hard to keep her distance. When danger threatens the people they love, Josie and Evan must decide whether risking their hearts is worth the fight to keep their family safe.
💬 Why Readers Love It
- Mature Romance: Featuring characters with real-life baggage, grown children, and emotional depth, this story stands out from typical younger leads.
- Protective Hero: Evan is the kind of alpha male who’s not just tough—he’s tender, loyal, and fiercely devoted.
- Strong Female Lead: Josie is no damsel—she’s confident, capable, and refreshingly self-aware.
- Suspenseful Plot: The looming threat adds urgency and tension, keeping the stakes high throughout.
📣 Reader Reactions
- “Josie and Evan’s chemistry is off the charts. Loved seeing a mature couple get their happily ever after.”
- “The emotional layers hit hard—family, trust, and healing all wrapped in a suspenseful plot.”
- “Riley Edwards never misses. This one’s a perfect blend of heat and heart.”
While full reviews are still emerging, early readers praise the book’s pacing, character depth, and satisfying conclusion to the Hollow Point arc.
🏁 Final Verdict
Playing With Forever is a compelling romantic suspense that celebrates love at any age, the strength of family, and the courage to open your heart again. If you enjoy protective heroes, strong heroines, and stories that balance heat with heart, this one’s a must-read.
