Ever wondered what kinks you were missing out on? Or the type of men who would pay good money to live out their fantasies on your body? Welcome to the Clarendon Golf Club, where members buy more than a round of golf, and staff serve more than a round of coffees—for the right price.
Rosie thought she was just taking a job at an elite golf club to support her family—until she uncovered its naughty secret. Beneath the pristine greens lies an exclusive underground kink club, where the wealthy pay handsomely for their deepest desires. The unusual part? Staff members are invited to play for pay.
With a possessive and dominant husband eager to share in her newfound experiences, Rosie dives headfirst into the underground world of paid-for pleasure, pushing her every boundary with each kink job. Will she find herself—or lose herself—in the ultimate game of desire?
Welcome to the Clarendon Club, where the kinky like to play and the depraved like to stay.
“Would you like to take a peek into the unique world of kinks and fantasies? Watch and feel the type of men who pay to do things to your body you had no idea you desired? I do.” – Ruby Skye
Debut novel by Ruby Skye. Originally four spicy Naughtiness Hiding in Plain Sight, The Green Job Board, The Amber Job Board & The Charity Job Board.
Warning, this is a smut filled story full of kinks and men. 18+ Author Less angst, more smut. You have been warned....
Ruby Skye is an erotic romance author who writes addictive kink positive stories bringing to life fantasies and taboo desires.
Hi I’m Ruby, I'm an indie author who loves to write about relatable, hard working submissive women who are sexually open minded. My motto is less angst and more smut. I like my men strong, hot and confident in what they want and I love writing about what they'll do to my female main characters.
A few personal details about me. I have a wonderful husband, two children and a dog. I live in Melbourne Australia although I was born and raised in London, UK. I work for myself during the day and write during my spare time. And that’s around home life, kids’ sports, dog walks, the movies and dancing with my friends after a few glasses of Prosecco.
Finally, my first ever and well deserved top rated spicy book! This book did not disappoint. It was such a fun read very character driven, with the FMC exploring her boundaries and desires. And don’t even get me started on the supportive husband he made me melt.
The exploration of kinks without judgment and the club members taking their roles seriously had me screaming. The men were attentive, always checking in with Roxy and making it clear the safe word was there for a reason and okay to use. That week-long stint Roxy signed up for. Sign me up, please!
Honestly, I felt sad for Roxy when it was over and I think I developed some attachment issues myself. The connection she had with the men, and what they did to her, was just brilliant. I loved all the men who devoured her, but I’m a little obsessed with Tom. I’m so excited to see what the next book brings, and I really hope we get to see those men again.
Just a couple of small things: I loved the intimate tattoo moment, but having two of them felt like be a bit much. Also, everything went so smoothly it would’ve been interesting to see something go wrong or to have some consequences. But who knows, maybe the next book will bring that twist!
For a debut novel by a fellow Australian brilliant.
Reread update: This was a reread for me, as I got the opportunity to experience it again through the audiobook. I absolutely devoured it and finished listening within 24 hours. The narrators did a brilliant job bringing the characters to life and made it feel like I was experiencing the story for the very first time again smiling, blushing, and completely enjoying the ride. I’m really looking forward to more of Ruby’s books being turned into audiobooks in the future. I highly recommend picking it up in this format.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+ APK: Kindle ARC and Audiobook ALC Pages: 383 Audiobook Length: 11hrs 53mins Narrators: Celia Stone, Logan Clark, Renato Angeli, Dorje Swallow, Vincent Shaba and Tristan Blue - Duet Multicast Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Series or Standalone: Book One In The Clarendon Playmates Kink Series Tropes or Themes: Workplace, Forced Proximity, Married FMC, Possessive MMC, Tension, Chemistry, Intimate Tattoo, Taken Care Of, Cliffhanger, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise, Kink Scenes, Dom, Sub, BDSM, Bondage, Toys, Free Use, Impact Play, Backdoor Play, Crawl Scene, Office Scene, Role Play (Doctor), Shaving, DP Scene, Pet Play, Voyeurism, Exhibitionist, Somnophilia, Breeding Kink, MFM Scene MMF Scene and MFMMMMMMM Scene Check Triggers ⚠️ 💫
Holy mother of chili peppers, this story is officially one of my all-time favorite smutty reads and I am still reeling.
Following Rosie as she transforms into her alias, Roxy, was such an addictive ride because it is not just about the explicit scenes, it is about her reclaiming a dormant part of herself. The way she balances being a hardworking mom with her new life as a confident submissive at the Clarendon is so fascinating and honestly handled with so much heart.
The chemistry and the sheer variety of kinks in this story are mind-blowing and even introduced me to things I had never even heard of before. It is definitely more of a "smut is the plot" kind of read, which was the perfect palate cleanser for my slow-burn burnout. I was particularly obsessed with how supportive and possessive her husband James was throughout the whole process. There is no unnecessary drama between them, just total trust and a shared desire that makes him a top-tier book boyfriend in my eyes. Every interaction with the club members is dripping with electric tension and unapologetic desire that kept me turning pages well into the early morning.
Ruby Skye really did not hold back for this one. The exploration of power plays and dominant dynamics felt bold and indulgent without losing that sense of self-discovery that makes Rosie so relatable. It is a decadent, spicy masterpiece that feels like a reference guide for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of the kinky world while getting lost in a total fantasy. I finished it feeling completely satisfied and wanting more of these characters because the emotional payoff of Rosie finding her own strength was just as good as the heat. If you want a book that delivers on every single spicy promise and then cranks the temperature up even higher, this is it.
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Audiobook Review 🎧
The audiobook was such a wild, immersive experience that made the story feel even more intense. Listening to the different dynamics and the tension in the narrators' voices really brought the kinky atmosphere of the club to life.
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I was lucky enough to receive both a published copy and an audiobook, and being able to immersive read and listen to this story made the whole experience even more special.
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Huge thank you to Ruby Skye and Hambright PR for the copy and the audiobook! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
3.25 stars, this wasn't that bad, but some of the scenes we're so weirdly written and there wasn't much of a plot so i can't really review it how i'd like 😭😭 Maybe this would've been more my thing if i was looking for a mindless read where i could lose myself in the smut
her husband went along with this SOOO easily which i didn't really like, but it was needed for extra smut ig!!
tropes
𐙚 VERY kinky 𐙚 Possesive + Supportive Husband 𐙚 FMC over 30 𐙚 Multiple Men
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🌷┇ ೀ୭ 𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝
I've heard this is mostly just kinky smut LMAOOO (count me in...)
Thank you to LoveNotes PR for giving me a kindle copy of this book !!
The Secret Club 🌶️ Firstly,I want to thank LoveNotes Pr & Ruby Skye for trusting me with this story. This was definitely such an experience for me,since it was my first time in this genre and my first touch with such explicit scenes on a constant basis during a story. I won't lie,firstly I was a little bit scared and confused,yet as Rosie herself, as the story went by I enjoyed every page even more ,and oh boy I will say it I LIKED IT! We follow Rosie,who in order to gain some money for her family starts a job in an elite golfing club.Soon she will learn that she got into a kink club which members will pay her good only to spend some hours with her or under her. As you understood,this story is strictly about 18+ reader,and I really advise you to read it only if you are over that age because GIRL what I read it that magnificent story is one of its kind-I am pretty sure I will not find it again. The only way I could desribe this book is with the word freedom.For Rosie and for all the ordinaries that every woman wants to break,even with the constant changes she uses in her narration from fast when Rosie's life happens to slow when Rosie's private visits arise ,makes the reader understand how the protagonist herself gets a salvation when she does the secret deed. Personally,I will revisit the author soon again becuase oh.my.god. this was FIRE! 4⭐
DNF at 25%. This was a cringy mess. The dirty talk was so awkward. The various scenes were uncomfy. How cool James was (not even just cool, enthusiastic) felt unrealistic. I didn’t care for this at all.
The Secret Club by Ruby Skye, narrated by Celia Stone, Logan Clark, Renato Angeli, Dorje Swallow, Vincent Shabah, & Tristan Blue.
Wow, this was not what I expected, it was actually so much better. This was such a kinky good time with plenty of spice and it had me completely sat. I finished it in one day because I just could not stop listening.
🎧 The narration was absolutely fantastic. Celia Stone did such a great job with this story. I loved the self-reflection, the way Roxie/Rosie tested her limits and discovered more about herself, and Celia portrayed all of that perfectly. The male narrator cast was also top tier and kept me fully invested the entire time. Honestly, I was so intrigued because there was so much I didn’t know going in, and this story had me intrigued, disturbed, and turned on all at once… I mean, this was so good that it kept me completely glued to my headphones. Bravo!
Underground Kink Club Sex Worker FMC Many Men / Group scenes Many Kinks Married FMC in her 30s
This is by far the spiciest book I’ve read in a long time! I read and listened to it, and it was such an immersive experience.
The story follows Rosie, who takes a part-time job at a golf club to help support her family. What she doesn’t realize is that the golf club doubles as a kinky club for its members. As Rosie navigates this unexpected new world, she begins to unlock various fantasies and kinks, even those she never thought she could explore or that she didn’t think she had.
What I loved is that through it all, her husband James has been incredibly supportive. There’s no bad blood between them – just trust and understanding.
This book broke my spice scale, and I’m here for it! It’s a 5-star read that I highly recommend. Huge thanks to the author and Hambright Marketing for this ARC and ALC – it was an unforgettable ride!
TBH, I did not have very high expectations from this one but color freaking surprised and shocked. the book has delivered!
SPICE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm thinking so hard right now to be able to retell my experience of reading about specific things, one after another and try to detangle roxy's thoughts, her attachments with the clients, the anticipation of her husband's reaction and the aftermath.
This was a totally New concept to me and I'm not just blowing up smoke, I understand monogamy and polygamy too, but this was very different as I felt like it was somewhere between the two, like the FMC is dedicated to her husband, but at the same time is also exploring her own sexuality and kinks with others. It was a total mind scratcher for me and still is about the husband's thought process.
Not giving you anymore spoilers, I enjoyed reading this one!
I'd like to thank Love notes PR and the author Ruby Skte, for trusting me with the ARC and what makes it so special is, this is the first ARC!
I’ll give this a generous two stars, simply because I liked the premise. Had to DNF at 40% though. The dialogue was too choppy at points and overall very cringey.
This book? Absolute decadent chaos wrapped in silk gloves and whispered secrets. The Secret Club takes the polished world of an elite golf club and rips the velvet curtain clean off, revealing a hidden underground dripping in temptation, power plays, and unapologetic desire.
Rosie’s journey from ordinary employee to fully immersed participant in the club’s scandalous underworld was addictive from page one. The “one more chapter” effect hit hard, except suddenly it was 2 a.m. and I was clutching my Kindle like it contained state secrets. 😮💨
The spice level is volcanic. Not “tiny candlelit romance” spicy. More “someone handed the devil a membership card and a safeword” spicy. 🌶️🖤 The kink exploration felt bold, playful, and shamelessly indulgent, while still keeping Rosie’s curiosity and self-discovery at the center of the story.
And the men? Wealthy, possessive, dominant, morally questionable perfection. Every interaction carried this electric tension that made the entire book feel like walking into a room where you know you shouldn’t stay… but locking the door behind you anyway.
If you love:
* secret societies 👀 * underground kink clubs 🔥 * dominant men * erotic BDSM themes * “good girl” corruption energy * plot wrapped around pure spice
…then this book delivers exactly what it promises and then turns the heat up even further.
Ruby Skye didn’t tiptoe into the romance world with this debut. She kicked the door open in stilettos and left scorch marks on the carpet. 💋
And there are two of me, Rosie the mum and wife—hard working, normal and friendly. Then there is Roxy: playmate, confident and willing submissive for a fee.
Reflecting on these changes, I realize it's not just about the money or the thrill. It's about rediscovering myself and what I want from life. The responsibilities of being a mother will always be front and centre, but it's time to reclaim a part of me that has long been dormant.
This is exactly what I needed after my slowburn burnout! Rosie whose alias is Roxie, is a married mom who picks up a part time job at a country club to help earn alittle more money for her family. What Rosie doesn’t know is the country club has a secret club for members to explore their kinks and fantasies with those employees willing to sign up and take the job. We follow Rosie as she dips her toes into this sexy hot kinky world and man the journey does not disappoint!! High spice, low plot, just the sexy palate cleaners I needed!
Tropes: K!nky Escorts Sex Club Fantasy’s Workplace Voyeurism Open Marriage Forced Proximity
As long as you go into this for what it is and you're not expecting a story telling masterpiece that will change your world - you'll have a really good time.
If you liked The Naughty List by Jade West you will really like this one! I really liked the break from story telling and while there is a plot this is definitely a book that is "more smut, less plot" so be prepared for that. I loved the relationship between Rosie and James and how supportive he was of her and how there was a positive impact to their sex life with this job. I loved the sex and kink positivity throughout the book - a nice little escape I would recommend!
There were a few issues that were probably mine (food does not belong in the bedroom and cake should be eaten, not sat on) (one of the male narrators was just...ick - luckily he wasn't in much of the book) - but for the most part it was an enjoyable ride that I was happy to escape into for a few hours. I'll probably continue on with the series.
If you’re looking for a smutty book with mini stories about different kinks, this book is definitely for you. if you’re looking for a romance book or a plot, then this might not be for you! thanks hambright for the ALC!
Wooow! Holy spicy kinky everything! I had no idea what I was diving into, but whew que the splash zone.
Rosie needed a way to make some extra money so she reached out to a local golf club. Everything was working out great and at her 6 month review she discovers they have a naughty little secret. This golf club also has an underground kink club. There are different levels of kink she can choose from and she can apply for any of the levels that she has access too. She discusses it with her husband and to her surprise, he is actually okay with it and it turns him on.
Rosie takes on some different jobs and learns some new kinks she never knew she would be okay with or into. The emotions she feels after each job, she is not prepared for. Or the way her husband greets her or marks and places ownership on her before she leaves.
This is probably the spiciest book I have ever read!
5⭐️ 5🌶️ 💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫
UPDATED REVIEW 05/19
Wooow! Holy spicy kinky everything! I had no idea what I was diving into, but whew que the splash zone.
Rosie needed a way to make some extra money so she reached out to a local golf club. Everything was working out great and at her 6 month review she discovers they have a naughty little secret. This golf club also has an underground kink club. There are different levels of kink she can choose from and she can apply for any of the levels that she has access too. She discusses it with her husband and to her surprise, he is actually okay with it and it turns him on.
Rosie goes through all the emotions along the way. It’s not JUST A JOB. She has to learn how to balance her feelings and the connections she makes a long the way, as well as learning some new kinks she enjoys also. I love how supportive her husband was and how he marked her.
If you want some extra spicy fun, this one is for you!
ⓐⓤⓓⓘⓞ ⓣⓗⓞⓤⓖⓗⓣⓢ Talk about a full cast! These narrators did such an amazing job with this book, I was so engrossed in the audio, I couldn’t stop. They hooked me right away and had me sweating!
Seems very similar to another book I’ve read by a popular author. Her being a mum definitely seemed like an after thought and kinda left a sour taste. Probably would have rated it higher if she wasn’t
Was this easy to read no, do I recommend it heck YES! This was deliciously written and it is not for the faint of heart, but it’s a must read! Grateful to the ladies who have recommended this to me🥵😅🙏🏾😆.. you ladies are thee best 🙌🏾🫶🏾
Hot damn 🥵🥵🥵 Ruby Skye surprised me, but in such a good way!
The Secret Club follows Rosie (aka Roxy) as she navigates looking for a way to supplement her income to avoid selling her house. This leads to her applying for a job as at a golf club, but its not just a golf club, they cater to underground sex kinks too... and oh man is it HOT!
She is married with kids, but she runs all jobs by her husband, James, who is so supportive of her exploring her kinks and what she enjoys, but is also incredibly possessive of Rosie which makes for an interesting contrast in him. He even admits to his curiosity and some of his own kinks. One thing I can say is their relationship is truly GOALS! The way they lean on each other and support each other, while also making sure that everything is okay and him wanting the experiences for her has me HOOKED!
Rosie reclaims a dormant part of her sexuality and explores her kinks. She knows what she likes but honestly, she seems open to pretty much anything. They explore so many kinks in this book, Dom/sub dynamics, food play, group play, just to name a few and Ruby did a phenomenal job sharing these. A little sad that it seems Rosie is chasing money, and the emotional drop she has when she leaves each job is a little worrying but I'm definitely keen to learn some more about this world.
The chosen narrators for this one were also pretty good! I'll admit I don't know any of them, but they did an exceptional job, I especially liked the FMC voice actress Celia Stone. The cadence of her voice made her easy to listen to.
The story is for sure more smut than plot, but is also relatable. I love how Rosie was also the no judgment type who was out to please the men she was with, and herself. I think my only disappointment was how every job she was curious about, she made it about the money when justifying it to herself and James. It didn't skew my rating in any way, but I just felt a little sad about that part.
For sure a worthwhile read if you enjoy a ton of smut and kink exploration.
This was definitely something 😂 an unapologetic, no-plot-just-vibes kind of ride that leaned hard into kink and fantasy.
⟡ Tropes and Rating ⟡ 🍸 Sex Club Fantasy 🫦 Open Marriage 🔥 Kinky Escorts
3/5 ⭐️ 4.5/5 🌶️
⟡ Review ⟡ I went into this blind and wasn’t sure what to expect. Rosie lands a job at a fancy golf resort, which sounds innocent enough until she discovers the club’s very exclusive "playmate" program. Employees can sign up to fulfill the private, kinky, fantasies of members. With her husband’s blessing, Rosie signs up to the game and dives in head first, exploring a world of high-paying kinky adventures.
Let’s be real, this book is 380 pages of pure smut and that’s not bad per se. But there is zero story behind Rosie’s different jobs. All we get is her becoming a kinky escort, going on jobs and loving everything that’s being done to her. Then she goes home to her husband who goes all possessive on her and they also have lots of sex. Don’t get me wrong, much of it was hot (if I ignore the kinks that didn’t do anything for me…everything food related…yikes) but I was wishing for a little more substance. For example, James, the husband, was very fast to agree to his wife’s new profession. A little backstory or build-up, like if they were already dabbling in sharing, would’ve added some dimension. And conveniently, all of her clients were around her age and good-looking. This seems highly unrealistic, but then it’s probably not meant to be realistic to begin with. But some variety in the looks and age of the men would have added to Rosie’s internal conflict. The final job is a week-long kink marathon with eight men that starts off steamy but turns a bit repetitive by the end. So all in all, it was a hot and very spicy ride which delved into a a huge variety of kinks, some definitely out of my comfort zone. Take it for what it is and you will have a good time.
*audiobook (anyone know where I can get the rest of the series on audio?)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️ Song: Push 2 Start by Tyla
“Thank you for the perfect night.”
“You enjoyed someone else’s c@ck did you? Who do you have to thank for that?”
“Everyone wants to keep their dirty little secrets a secret.”
Thanks to the @hambrightpr and @ruby_skye_author @twobirdsaudio for my gifted copy of this one. It’s prob the spiciest book I’ve read but it’s not just constant spice, there’s enough overall substance that I was interested the entire time…even discussing boundaries kept me totally into the book.
This one is like a kink dictionary. Literally so many kinks in this one. The concept was so fun and the story was intriguing enough that it didn’t rely solely on smut…ok I mean it did but whatever, you know what I mean. 😂
✨TROPES ✨ 🩷 Underground Kink Club 🩷 Sex Worker 🩷 Many Men 🩷 Many Kinks 🩷 Married FMC in her 30s
My jaw was on the ground and I had whiplash with how fast the MC dives into her work at the sex/kink club.
It was prob the classiest smut book I’ve read. It was downright filthy but so much fun.
In the end, after her week long f@&kfest it felt like when Dorothy goes back to Kansas after being in Oz or like the end of Labyrinth. It made me laugh a little.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a consensual, empowering, sexy good time. The MC felt this freedom from her sex worker jobs which I thought was unique, as was the relationship she had with her husband.
QOTD: What’s a big a book you recently read that surprised you and was it a good or bad surprise?
I loved reading this book, the main character and her self exploration journey is very interesting. I hope we do get to see more of the men in this book in the next one as well. I loved how supportive the main characters husband was about her self exploration side of her job and how possessive he was definitely puts him on "best book boyfriend" list of books I have read thus far. Definitely a 5/5 star rating for me and highly recommend this book if you enjoy books with a lot of spice to them.