"Maybe this was what falling in love was supposed to feel like. Scary and exhilarating at the same time. And maybe it was okay to let it happen." 
 To start, I just want to say that I didn't read The Perfect Play because I thought it was going to be great literature. I read it mainly for the smutty delights which it certainly delivered. Seriously... this is about 60% fucking. I'm not saying that as if it's a bad thing, it's just the truth. Overall this was a fun steamy romance with a bit of a Cinderella feel to it. 
 Mick was the epitome of the almost too good to be true romantic lead. You know the kind... he has perfect abs, tons of money, and can get a woman off 3 times in a row - no problem. While all this is pretty far-fetched as far as real people go, it does make for the ultimate fantasy book boyfriend. I found him to be a really likeable, genuine character. He was another of Jaci Burton's male leads that doesn't objectify women. You never hear him demean a woman and he truly respects Tara's career. There were some great scenes between him and Nathan where he really stepped up to the plate and became a male role model, if not father figure, for Nathan. 
 Speaking of which, I also really liked Nathan. The only thing I wish there was more of was an exploration of the mother son relationship. They just didn't seem all that close which is a bit odd considering she's a single parent and Nathan isn't an awful kid. I would think they would have a somewhat closer relationship than what I read. I would have really liked to see them be friendlier with each other I suppose. 
 I like that Tara had her own career and worked hard to get to where she is today. She wasn't a sob story requiring pity. She doesn't go around going "woe is me" all the time. She's a fighter and I respected her a great deal for that. However, I did find her a little bland personality wise. Tara is so distrustful of Mick for no reason. She just knee jerk assumes he's an asshole after he's done nothing but be kind and amazing to her. It's drama for the sake of drama. Mick is similar in his treatment of Liz. Yes, Liz screwed things up but he refuses to see anything other than what he has deemed deplorable about her. It's like none of the other times she's probably helped him or acted as a friend mattered. I know he's acting in anger but it's pretty short sighted and petty. So for this odd personality trait maybe they are perfect for each other. 
 The Perfect Play is a quick steamy read. I would not recommend it for someone who is looking for an amazing story with really complex characters. This is the perfect book for someone looking for a fun steamy romance with a side of grade-A smut. I liked the characters and I wanted them to have a HEA and would read another book featuring them. 
 P.S. I just found out that the next book in this series, The Final Score, will feature an all grown up Nathan! I want that book so bad!