Control is my mantra. Letting someone in? It's the ultimate gamble.
In my life, I have one golden rule that I never compromise – never be beholden to a man. After my divorce, I found the most solace and excitement in the arms of young, fit polo players. It's a simple my monetary sponsorship for their physical companionship, no strings attached. I'm in control, and that's just how I like it.
Enter Kamil Mast, a polo phenomenon with charm, talent, and wealth that rivals my own. He's everything I don't need — especially since he doesn't need my money. When a charity auction throws us together, danger rears its head in the form of Stephanie Weiling, a polo groupie with her eyes on Kamil, who takes jealousy to a new level. Her dangerous antics thrust Kamil and me into a whirlwind of threats, chaos and danger.
Kamil's determination to protect me is as surprising as it is unwelcome. He's by my side, day in and day out, protecting me from the danger he unknowingly put me in, but also breaking down the walls I've built around my heart.
I can't let him distract me. As the founder and CEO of the world's largest adult toy company, I'm on the brink of launching a revolutionary product. I can't afford distractions. But Kamil's presence becomes something I can't ignore, and his care, devotion and steadfast loyalty might be the one thing that tempts me to give up a modicum of control.
The question I face is as complex as it is Can I let down my guard and allow Kamil into the depths of my heart? Or have I built my walls too high, closing off the chance to love and be loved in return?
I enjoyed the characters, especially Kamil, and found the beginning fun, lighthearted, and engaging. Juliette’s motives for paying for male company intrigued me, and the polo aspect of the story added an interesting touch. The stalker subplot kept me curious. The relationship development was good but whilst the spicy scenes were present, they lacked real heat. Juliet’s business and particularly the fMRI experiment, took over too much of the narrative as the book progressed. It felt repetitive, overloaded with information, and ultimately lost my interest. As a result, my engagement faded, and I found myself bored and skimming, hence the decision to stop.