My Favorite Secret

Playing Favorites #2

by Skyla Summers

Felix and Tyler Blackwood are a sin I can’t stop craving. I have strict values about saving myself for marriage, but when I return from a vacation abroad, the two brothers are no longer the innocent boys I grew up with and resisting them feels impossible. They’re now men, they’re gorgeous, and they’re tempting me to give in to forbidden desires.

I can hold out until we all start living together. They say I’ve always belonged to them and they’re more than willing to share me.

Before I know it, the three of us are entangled. What we’re doing is so wrong but feels too good to stop. We can keep it a secret. They’re mine and they promise me nothing will tear us apart. I want to believe them but I’m scared. Some secrets can kill. There’s one secret I know will be the death of us.

My Favorite Secret is part 1 of Felix, Tyler, and Harper's Duet. It is an MFM romance. The characters will find their happy ever after in part 2 of the duet, My Favorite Sinners.

Genres: Dark Romance, Why Choose, M F M, Romance, Friends To Lovers, Dark, Erotica

454 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2025

Reviews

[Ashleigh Forbes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course I loved this, it’s a story about a girl choosing between 2 brothers. And now I desperately need the next book because how can it possibly end like that!?

[Sigal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah… I need the next book immediately 🫠

[beca · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
me mata saber que so vou ler a sequência deles em 2026

[Sorcha Reagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hooooooly guacamole.

I cannot BREATHE!!!

I knew this book was going to wreck me, I knew it long before I started. And once I started I couldn’t stop.

I will be very honest here: I am never a fan of why choose or RH for the story. For the smut? I am there :D this is the first time I LOVE the why choose for the story. Anytime Harper was with only one of them, I felt bad.
Like I needed them three together to work.

Can’t say much without spoiling but will say this: EASIEST 5 star read ever!!! Need the sequel NOW!!!!

Check TW list ;)

[Kaitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

***ARC Read***
I am wrecked! Absolutely, devastatingly beautiful!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tropes include:
One girl x 2 brothers
Sexual awakening
Forbidden
Sharing is caring
MFM
Touch her and 💀
Virgin FMC
Hate to love

Harper, Tyler & Felix grew up together.
They were always drawn towards each other.
Together. Forever. Always

Through their teen years, Felix changed, got in the wrong crowd, living on the edge. His distance was felt and the other two were left with jagged hearts. Not knowing really what they meant to each other yet.

Tyler shows the world he is the responsible Blackwood brother, always making logical choices, best friends with Harper & studious. He has another side to him, but feels as though he can never be his true self 100%.

Harper always shows what her parents expect of her. Nice, innocent, oppressed, docile, pleasant.
When she turns 18, after travelling Italy she sees Tyler in a whole new way, he’s a man and she’s a woman.
Her Hate/Love /enemies to lovers relationship with Felix takes a turn neither of them were expecting.

A tragic accident changes the trios dynamic and pushes boundaries.
Everything is going well until an extreme situation gets 10x worse with an unbearable ultimatum.

All 3 characters go through such a transformative development. The writing really sucks you in, keeps you engaged and drives you straight into absolute heartbreak. Skyla as always instinctually knows how to pull on your heartstrings, this book is no exception.

The last 12% of this book was so hard to read.
I knew it was coming, I know this book is Book 1 in a duet (& Book 3 in the series)… it was still gut wrenching to go along with so many secrets being kept.
I felt for Tyler who is just trying to keep everything as it was, even when they are driving straight for a cliff.
I felt for Felix who thinks he is doing what is the better option for them all.
I felt for Harper, who goes through myriads of heartbreak and betrayal.

Soul crushingly beautiful but devastating all the same.

Desperate for the next book!

I need the HEA!!

Happy reading
😊🩰💌

[Katie Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

That ending!

Where do I even begin with this one?! First of all… Skyla, that cliffhanger?! Are you KIDDING me?!

I’ve loved Skyla Summers ever since I read her first book last summer, and I’ve completely fallen in love with this series — especially getting to experience it through audio. While I enjoyed the first two books, My Favorite Secret is hands down my favorite so far.

This one was 🔥 hot as hell, 😭 emotional, and full of twists I did NOT see coming. My jaw was on the floor while tears were literally in my eyes. I have no idea how everything is going to play out in book four, but I NEED it immediately.

If you’re looking to spice up your life, this book is definitely for you — but what really makes it shine is the strong, addictive plot. I love my spice, but I NEED a solid storyline too, and Skyla absolutely delivered. I ate this book up and I cannot wait for book four.

And let’s talk about the audiobook narration for a second — it was freaking phenomenal. These narrators brought the story to life in the best way possible. Joe’s portrayal of Felix, especially toward the end? Speechless. Absolutely beyond words.

Don’t mind me… I’ll just be over here patiently (and not so patiently) waiting for book four.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars — my favorite of the series so far.

Tropes
• Forbidden romance
• Secrets & hidden pasts
• Emotional rollercoaster
• High spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
• Plot twists & cliffhangers
• Complicated relationships
• Dual POV

[Apryl (inmybookishgirlera) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg that cliffhanger😱I’m obsessed with this series and have fallen in love with Skyla’s writing. This one is hands down my favorite so far! This one was so freaking hot, yet full of emotions and twists that had my jaw on the floor! I was crying at the end and have no idea how this is going to play out but I need the last book in this series immediately.

I love me a spicy book but need a good plot too and this one was addictive and delivered just that! The audiobook was amazing! The narrator’s did a fantastic job at bringing the characters to life. Especially Joe Arden’s I was speechless with his performance!! I’ll be over here foaming at the mouth for book 4🫠

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Childhood friends to lockers
Forbidden
Taboo brothers MMF
Dual pov

Thank you to Skyla and blue nose audio for this ALC

[Kimberley · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Favorite Secret is full of drama, tension and passion that’s gets you invested from the first chapter. This is book three in the Playing Favorites series and features Harper, Tyler and Felix, two brothers and their childhood friend. This one is full of scorching levels of spice and steaming moments with plenty of heartfelt moments that balance the story out. This is a duet and does finish on a cliffhanger and has some triggers that some might not like so please check before reading. I just love the way Skyla writes and I highly recommend reading the first two books first. I can’t wait for the conclusion of this fantastic story in the next book! I received a complementary copy from the author.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love Harper, Tyler, and Felix! After catching glimpses of them in Dan and Ally's story, I've been dying to read their story and it was just what I hoped for.
Brothers Tyler and Felix were best friends with Harper from childhood, and now as adults they are both crazy about her! A tragedy occurs for Harper which pushes her to stop hiding her feelings for them both, turning this into a deliciously taboo romance where both brothers share her!
Usually I can pick a favourite MMC but Tyler & Felix are both hot as hell and match Harper's freak perfectly! Tyler is caring but has a sexy dominant side, and Felix is a bit unhinged in the best way but he loves so big (his letters 🥹).
It's not only spicy there is a plot too! The cliffhanger was brutal and left me heartbroken, but we knew it was coming, and there will be a HEA. I CANNOT wait until the next one.

[Tired as a Muther · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew what a ride!! Hang on during this one and please be prepared that this book is PART ONE of Harper, Felix and Tyler's story.
I was lucky to ARC this one and cannot wait for their finale & HEA in the next book.
My Favorite Secret is filled with emotions galore, trauma, so much lust, love and heartache. 2 brothers, 1 girl, childhood best friends to lovers with tons of spice & sharing.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

It pains me to say it but this didn't hook me as much as the first two books. Some parts gave me the ick, other parts i felt like was just a repeat of the first two books. Dont get me wrong this was SPICYYYY af and absolutely filthy and I love that for Harper lol but it was giving all smut no plot, and I needed more depth in Harper's character. With that being said, I'm still looking forward to reading the sequel.

[Giorgina]

Just finished Beta reading it and you are not ready for Felix,Harper and Tyler believe me 🔥🥵

[KitKat K8 · Rating 5 out of 5]

beta read this & let me tell youuuuu!

YUM! 🥵 I can’t wait for yall to see the story unfold. but even better, I can’t wait to see what book 2 holds! 🖤 10/10 Skyla, 10/10

[Juliet · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don’t piss me off the writing is so ass I actually can’t explain burn this whole book

[reading_for_romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ARC Review✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Let me start off by saying, wow, this author knows how to write a taboo story that will pull you in from the beginning, make you love the characters, and keep you invested throughout their story. I was first introduced to Harper, Felix, and Tyler while reading my very first arc last year, My Favorite Sin, and I couldn’t stop thinking about needing to know their history and backstory.

This book definitely gave me exactly what I needed and more! The dynamic between Harper, Felix, and Tyler was sweet, obsessive, and even a little dark and twisted at times, but it worked so well for them. I loved getting a glimpse into their childhoods and understanding how their bond started and how each of their personalites helped each other grow as characters. Tyler and Felix are brothers with the deepest love and respect for each other and Harper is the family friend who they grew up, would do anything for, and that belonged to them.

The spice?! I can’t even begin to explain how taboo and delicious the spice was! Felix brought out such a dark side of Harper that she didn’t know she craved and needed, and Tyler held back so much and treated her too
delicate until he realized the depravity they both enjoyed. The relationship worked so well between the three of them. until it didn’t and it just broke my heart for Felix. The way this book ended had me in my emotions and their second book can’t come soon enough!

If you are someone who enjoys a taboo story with lots of spice, but will also give you all the feels, add this book to your TBR now! Although this book can be read as a standalone, it is recommended to read My Favorite Girl and My Favorite Sin first to get a better understanding of the world and its characters. This book does end on a cliffhanger and it will leave you needing to know how their story will come together in the end.

Thank you to Skyla Summers for this arc! I can’t wait for more of Harper, Felix, and Tyler. ❤️

[Just A Girl In Bookworld · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading the first two books in this series, My Favourite Girl and My Favourite Sin, where we got glimpses of Harper, Tyler, and Felix and their intriguing dynamic, I couldn’t wait to dive into their history and see how their relationship became what it was. I needed to know the full story, and Skyla did not disappoint. She knows how to write a taboo romance that pulls you in from the first page and doesn’t let go. My Favourite Secret is full of drama, emotion, heartache, pining, and passion. It’s spicy with plenty of sharing, but it also dives deep into the characters’ trauma and secrets, making their journey raw, intense, and utterly captivating.

It was everything I’d hoped for and more. I thought I loved Dan and Ally’s duet, but Felix, Tyler, and Harper completely wrecked me. Finally getting answers about what really happened between them after all those subtle hints was so satisfying, and yet, I know this is only the beginning.

Tyler and Felix aren’t just brothers; their love and loyalty to each other run deeper than anything else. And Harper? She’s the family friend they grew up with, the one they’d do anything for, the one who always belonged to them. Their dynamic is intoxicating, sweet, obsessive, a little dark, and completely addictive. I loved seeing glimpses of their childhood, understanding how their bond began, and how it shaped who they became. Watching them grow individually and together, adds so much depth to their relationship. Once the trio reunited, anytime Harper was with only one of them, my heart ached. I needed all three of them together at all times.

I loved Felix and how he awakened a dark, forbidden side of Harper she didn’t even know she wanted. I fully expected Felix to be the more depraved one, but once he brought that side out in Harper, and she revealed herself to Tyler, it allowed him to show the true side of himself he’d kept buried, one even darker and more unrestrained than Felix. It completely caught me off guard. The tension, desire, and pull between all three of them are electric. Their connection is raw, intense, and completely consuming, and I was absolutely here for it. Just to clarify, there’s no sword crossing, which is important to note because they are brothers.

Their dynamic was great, until it wasn’t. And then it completely broke my heart for Felix. The way this book ended left me absolutely wrecked. The cliffhanger is brutal, even though I knew it was coming, it still hit hard. Now I’m desperate for the next book because, seriously, how can it possibly end like that!?

If you’re someone who loves a taboo story packed with spice but also delivers all the feels, add this book to your TBR immediately! While it can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading My Favourite Girl and My Favourite Sin first to fully appreciate the world and its characters. Fair warning, this one ends on a cliffhanger, and it’ll leave you desperate to see how their story comes together in the end.

Romance 🩷🩷🩷
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️

[KayBeReading · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been waiting on Felix, Harper and Tyler’s story since reading the prior books. And it’s finally here! I will tell you now it did not disappoint! We get to meet the trio as children to see where their relationship started and into being 18 year olds. These three have been obsessed with each other since they were kids. Not only are they obsessed they are territorial and possessive. And I mean all of them, and they might be a bit touchy when they have to tell people to back up from what’s theirs. Let’s talk about the banter real quick, the back and forth between Felix and Harper is amazing. I love the relationship between all of them whether it’s the brothers, a brother and Harper or all three of them. They just fit! Harper is a F R E A K and baby I love it. Felix and Tyler match her freak too! She is sweet and innocent to the outside world but behind closed doors girl is dirty with her men. Felix and Tyler have Harper twisted like a pretzel( good things she flexible). The spice in this book was so hot I think Petunia( my kindle) started sweating! 🥵 The first two books were light work compared to spicy Skyla out in this one. It’s like when someone cooks something so good you tell them “you put your foot in this”( weird saying but o well lol). Skyla you put your spicy 🌶️ foot in this!!! These three were going at it like rabbits. Felix made a statement about someone in this book and I’m with him( spoiler, he was right). Tyler said something similar about someone and he was right! Having read the two prior books I knew there was tension between Felix( who is my favorite, has been since I started the series) , Harper and Tyler but I was not expecting it go down like it did! Now the ending I knew what was coming because of the previous books but I wasn’t expecting it to go down like it did. Me and Petunia were crying. I’m looking forward to the next book. Skyla thank you for writing such a beautiful story( you can send me book two now, no rush but rush lol).

[Stephanie Keijzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

For all the taboo romance lovers out there. This is an amazing read. Loved the characters, the story and the writing style. The book was fast paced and the pining and yearning was sooo good. Highly recommend it!! And I will go read some more of Skyla her books. Warning this is the first book in a duet and ends on a cliffhanger.

So about the story📚
The story is about Harper who is an only child but grows up with the two brothers Tyler and Felix. Their moms were best friends till the brothers lost their mom. The older they get the more they realize that the love that they are feeling isn't like a sibling love but more an "I can not life without you" kind of love. But how is this ever gonna work?

📚 Taboo romance
📚 Spice
📚 Found family
📚 Betrayal
📚 Heartbreak

Favorite quotes📖✍

"Please be my girlfriend. Let me love you. Let me be more than your friend."

"Stop trying to fix me. I'm not your problem and I don't need to be fixed. I don't need help from anyone. The thing I've learned about this world is that I'm on my own and nobody has my back except me."

"That's not a kiss. The deep, gravelly tone of his voice vibrates against my lips. Kiss me properly, Harper."

"I could watch you forever."

"You're like a mirage, Felix. Too good to be true. I feel like you could slip from my hands so easily and I'll lose you all over again."

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I NEED SOME WATER BECAUSE THIS BOOK WAS SPICYYYY 🥵

♠️ MFM (brothers 😛)
♠️ inexperienced FMC
♠️ childhood friends to enemies to lovers

i hadn’t read the two books before this one in the series, but i absolutely plan to now.

i saw MFM & brothers and i was INNNNNIT 😛 i will say that probably reading the first two helps because it seems like this book is going back in time to explain where they started!

i absolutely loved felix (im so toxic 😭) and tyler had his moments too, i’m just so down bad for a tattooed man who has so many issues 😔💔 and i was so down bad for him by the end 😭

the characters in this story seemed so realistic on how people would typically think about the relationship they have. they question themselves a lot, and you can see some of their inner turmoil so it was definitely interesting and different to read!

i feel like these characters could not catch a break 😭 i was rooting for them but also hurting for them at the same time. harper is growing on me because she makes certain decisions that make me wanna grab her and be like PLEASE OPEN UR EYES!!! but honestly that brings more depth to these characters.

i am TERRIFIED for book two 😀 in the best way. i can’t wait to see how they navigate where we left off.

please read TWs if you are sensitive to darker topics 🫶🏽

i was able to read this book via arc, all thoughts and opinions are my own!

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felix, Tyler, and Harper. I loved them together. Sometimes I feel like when you have a why choose situation it can feel like just adding dicks for the spice, which is fine, but this is a romance with a plot and I like a reason why they work in a relationship together just like any other relationship. These three are inextricably connected from a very young age and are truly meant to be. Don’t you love a good childhood friends to lovers?! They fiercely love each other and make each other better. It was so beautiful to see Harper flourish and come out of her shell and love herself. All because these men encouraged and supported her. Same thing with Felix and Tyler. The one thing that bothered me was how outwardly Felix was against the three of them having a threesome but inwardly wanted it so bad, like he was grappling with it like it was something so incredibly taboo that it made him weird and wrong. They’re brothers who love the same girl. Sounds good to me. It felt like trying too hard to make a situation very scandalous when that’s not the case at all. Or maybe I just don’t get fazed by anything anymore and I’m the problem. This book does have some heartbreak and tears and does end on a cliffhanger, so be prepared for that. But the spice!!! Harper is a horny little princess and her men love to oblige, together and separately. I enjoyed this book a lot and can’t wait to find out the rest of Felix, Harper. And Tyler’s story.

4/5⭐️ 4/5🌶️

[Allyssa Gaines · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Ally and Dan’s duet, I wasn’t sure I’d love any of the other books as much… but I was wrong! This book was soo good. I loved the relationship between Felix, Harper, and Tyler and how it is built. Summers does a fantastic job really taking the time to tell us the story and explain the relationships. With a lot of “why choose” stories, I feel compelled to pick a side, but in this, I didn’t. I genuinely love the entire dynamic and want to see these 3 together. The ending did make me sad, but I know these guys will get their HEA in the next book. Time to go read it! 😍

[Inja · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75⭐️ - This one had its high praise moments. Take that confession scene at the end, it genuinely got me a little teary. But there were also sections where my attention drifted because the pacing slowed down, and a few scenes just felt a bit disconnected, randomly whimsical/nonsensical from the overall story?

The spice was definitely turned up in this one, with the taboo elements dialled up even more than the first story.

I listened to this on audio and can say they did a brilliant job with voicing the trio.

[Vicky Torelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Skyla for this ARC opportunity! After reading the two first books in this series, I couldn’t wait to get to Felix, Tyler and Harper’s story. It was everything I could have hoped for and more. The character developments, especially for Felix, were beautiful to witness. This book went above and beyond my expectations. I can’t wait to see what comes next! Please tell me you have a release date for the completion of their duet? ❤️

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Dan and Ally but Felix, Tyler and Harper ripped my heart out. The chemistry and magnetism between all of them was so good. You could tell Felix was fighting so many demons that he hasn't shared just yet. Tyler just wanted to be able to love you he wanted, no matter what. Harper found herself and became stronger.
I hope book two in the duet gives us the ending we all need.

[B · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 🌟 ok… i liked many things about it, but the ending was just too terrible. both the paul sa and the pregnancy felt very lazy.
i really liked the characters, so i’ll probably be reading the next book, but i think the author failed to acknowledge properly the taboo that was going on and that bothered me a bit. it seemed like she was afraid? i don’t know.

[Moody Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went in thinking that nothing could top Dan and Ally’s story. But this was amazing. The dynamic of their relationships. The different ways Felix and Tyler love Harper, the differences in the brothers in general. My heart hurt for them all at some point. I can’t wait till the next one.

[Güera · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this courtesy of a giveaway on Booksta. I accidentally listen to 1/2 of book 3.

This is an enjoyable taboo (one female and two males). Since I already read into book 3, this audiobook filled me in on the details of the backstory.

[Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is packed with spice
So much of it. The story was good I was sad with so many bad things that happened to them and also it got me angry that Tyler didn't actually trust Harper
I know is a why choose but I prefer Felix over Tyler. I hope there is more to the story im left now wanting to know more. Great read!!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️

Book three in the Playing Favorites series.
Performed in multicast duet narration byLucy Rivers, Joe Arden, and Lee Samuels


Harper, Felix and Tyler

Fleix and Tyler are brothers and Harper is the daughter of their mother’s best friend. Clara has taken the boys under her wing as their father throws himself in to work. They have always had a close bond. As they grow older, it’s much more forbidden.

I like the way the triggers which were on and off the page were handled.

This is a MFM story. Check the triggers.
I enjoyed the narrator’s performances with this book.

I am waiting eagerly for the next instalment.


Thank you Blue Nose Audio for this ALC

[Brittany Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t know how a story can be so spicy and filled with so much love and devotion yet end with my heart completely shattered…but that’s exactly what this book did!

I’m heartbroken, I’m pissed and I’m so thankful I have the ARC for book 4 so I don’t have to wait to find out what happens next.