The Secret Job: Into the depths of depravity

by Ruby Skye

Thirsty for more? More kinks, more men, more of James. Want to know what happened on the weekend away to Daylesford?

Quickly becoming Clarendon’s prized playmate, Rosie is given early access to the red job board. Want to know the jobs listed there?

And then, there is the Secret Job—one with red flags and a lot of money. Will Rosie take it? Can she afford to walk away from it? How far into the depths of depravity can she go before she looks into the eyes of a sadist and craves every drop of pain he’s ready to inflict on her?

Welcome back to the Clarendon Club, where the kinks get darker, and James learns to share.


“Would you like to immerse yourself in naughty men and their deepest desires again? Feel the way they make your body tremble and yearn for more? I do.” – Ruby Skye

Genres: BDSM, Smut, Erotica, Romance

322 pages, Paperback

Published June 23, 2025

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are not enough words in the English dictionary to describe how much I am obsessed with this series!!! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ ARE YOU JOKING ME!!!

[Sienasummerrreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, this book threw me for a spin! The spice is next level compared to the first book and wilder than I expected. It really messes with your mind and makes you question yourself. I had so much fun reading it, even though it definitely pushed some sexual limits.

I absolutely love how this story follows a woman exploring all kinds of kinks in a way that feels empowering and free of judgment. I devoured every single James and Matty scene I’m obsessed and need more!

I was hoping to see some of the players from the first book, but there’s still hope for the third! I need to know who the CEO is. I’m so looking forward to book three I need it now!

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 324
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Series or Standalone: Book Two In The Clarendon Playmates Kink Series
Tropes or Themes: Workplace, Forced Proximity, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Oral, BDS, Dom / Sub, Cock Warming, Exhibitionist, Crawling, Toys, Restraints,Degradation, Backdoor Play, Free Use, Impact Play, Doll Scene, Needle Play, Blood Play, Impact Play, Pain Play, Urophilia, MFM Scene, MFM+ Scene (15), Car Scene, Cuckolding Scene (Husbands Best Friend) Spit Roast Scene, DDLG Scene, Glory Hole Scene, Mummification Scene and Rough Scenes
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[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Secret Job by Ruby Skye

Book 2 in the Clarendon Playmates Kink Series.

Narrated in multicast by Celia Stone, Logan Clark, Renato Angeli, Dorje Swallow, Vincent Shabah, and Tristan Blue.

What a second book! This had me in a trance while listening.
Roxy is my hero, lol. The way she approaches life, work, and kinks is just amazing. Once again, I absolutely loved the way she pushed herself, her reasoning, and her attitude. And honestly, I think everyone deserves a person like her husband James in their corner. The way he cares for and loves her is truly inspiring.
This book is incredibly spicy and unbelievably kinky. I didn’t even know some of these things existed, and I genuinely feel like I’m learning so much. What an education these books are. Thank you, Roxy, lol.

🎧 The audio narration was just as good as the first book. Hearing these voices again was such a treat. I absolutely adored Celia Stone, she is an incredible Roxy and captures her personality perfectly. The entire cast was fantastic and made this such an immersive listening experience.

Please do check your trigger warnings because there are plenty here, but this was an awesome listen.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 stars
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 5 stars narration

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5 chilis


Thank you so so much Ruby Skye for this audio review copy, all opinions are my own.

[alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed, in love, need more on the asap. A great continuation to the first book and it was so different as well. I loved how this pushes boundaries but allows exploration of Kinks in a non-judgmental way. The spice was soooo good (as usual) and the building of the relationship between Rosie & James, it was so hot and beautiful to read. This is definitely a character focused book, making it feel like you are living these experiences with Rosie. Also, need to know ASAP on what happens with Matt?!!

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️
5🌶

Well, fuck! Absolute extreme shminky smuckery where the spice is the plot. I will never yuk anyone's yum, but some of this was not for me 🤣 did i have a good time with this? Well, yes, lol

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m so obsessed with this series. It is 100% not for everyone and before reading, definitely read the TW. There’s a lot going on.

Rosie has such a beautiful heart and the way she is able to show love to the men who hire her - and help them accept themselves - is such an incredible element to these books that could otherwise be dismissed as being purely written for shock value. The author has crafted a strong yet so vulnerably thoughtful FMC, which is so refreshing in a sea of books with played out tropes and weak protagonists, most of whom make you want to scream.

Rosie and James have such a strong relationship and their ability to communicate and support each other is admirable. From the way he cares for her after her jobs to her encouraging him to discover himself, and even to the introduction of Matt(!?), I just love the way this marriage is written. It’s just so refreshing to see, especially in a book with this kind of content.

[BooktokGirlie04 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely phenomenal! it is book 2 out of 3 in the series ( I assume 2 out 3 i don't know how many books are gonna be in this series in total )

plot: 5/5 stars
spice: 5/5 chilli peppers

the FMC and all the MMC's were fantabulous. I love James and Angus the most along with Matty, I couldn't get onto the train with Jacob, he's just too hardcore for me personally but hey to each their own.

thank you RUBY SKYE for sending me this ARC and I can't wait to ARC read book 3 for you 🩷

[Crystal Van · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure Depravity

Fantastic build up on the emotional aspects of the kinks. Pulls readers into the fantasy. Can’t wait until book 3.

[The.SmuttyBookClub · Rating 4 out of 5]

***Please note that this review is mainly for my benefit as it is more of a summary of the book and may contain spoilers.***

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[v] Abduction
[v] Actor M
[v] Addiction (M
[v] Adopted Siblings
[v] Adoption of neice
[v] Adult breastfeeding
[v] Age Gap ( 24 F & 40s Ms)
[ ] Age play
[v] Airplane Sex
[v] Alien M
[v] Alpha/Bega/Omega (Alpha M)
[v] Amnesia
[ ] Anal
[v] F to F anal
[v] F to M anal
[ ] M to F anal
[v] M to M anal
[v] NB to M anal
[v] Anal Beads
[v] Anal Felching
[v] Anal Fisting
[v] F to F anal fisting
[v] M to F anal fisting
[v] M to M anal fisting
[v] Anal Gaping
[v] Anal Hook
[v] Anal Knotting
[ ] Anal Play
[v] F to F anal play
[v] F to M anal play
[ ] M to F anal play
[v] M to M anal play
[ ] Anal Rimming
[v] F to F anal rimming
[ ] F to M anal rimming
[ ] M to F anal rimming
[v] M to M anal rimming
[v] Anthology
[v] Anxiety Attacks
[v] Arranged Marriage (marriage contract)
[v] Arrangement
[v] Artist M ( artist)
[v] Assault
[v] Auction
[v] Auralism Kink (sounds and voices)
[v] Author F
[v] "Baby Boy"
[v] "Baby Girl "
[v] Bar Sex
[v] Baseball/MLB, MLB player
[v] Bath Sex
[v] Bathroom Sex
[ ] Begging
[v] Ben Wa Balls
[v] Belt
[v] Best Friend's Brother
[v] Best Friend's Dad
[v] Best Friend's Daughter
[v] Best Friend's Mom
[v] Best Friend's Son
[v] Bi-Awakening?
[v] Billionaire M
[v] Birth Control Tampering
[ ] Biting
[v] Blackmail
[v] Blood Kink
[v] Blood-Play
[v] Blue Collar (welder M
[v] Body Guard
[v] Boat sex
[v] Bookstore Sex
[v] Branding (Forced tattoo)
[v] Brat
[ ] Breast Binding
[v] Breath-Play
[v] Breeding Bench
[v] Breeding Kink
[v] Brother's Best Friend
[v] Bully to Lover
[ ] Butt Plug
[v] CSA (Child Sexual Assault) in M's past, off page
[v] Cage
[v] Candaulism Kink (desire to show off one's partner)
[v] Cane
[ ] Car Sex
[v] Carriage sex
[v] Cat of Nine Tails
[v] Chastity Cage
[v] Cheating (M cheats on his wife with other M
[v] Chef M
[v] Child Abuse
[v] Childbirth (on page, not main MFC)
[v] Childhood Friends
[v] Choking
[v] Christmas
[v] Church Sex
[v] Classroom sex
[v] Claws
[v] Clit Clamp
[v] Closet Sex
[v] Cock and Balls Harness
[v] Cock Piercing(s)
[v] Cock Ring
[v] Cock Sleeve
[ ] Cock Warming
[ ] CNC (Consensual Non-Consent)
[ ] Collar
[v] College Romance
[v] Communication Barrier
[v] Cousins (not blood related)
[v] Cowboy M
[v] Cozy
[v] "Crawl to Me"
[v] Crime (
[ ] Cuckhold
[v] Cult (she escaped religious cult
[v] Cum Kink
[v] Cumming in his pants
[ ] "Daddy "
[v] Dad's Best Friend
[v] DADVP (Double Anal and Double Vaginal Penetration)
[v] DAVP (Double Anal and Vaginal Penetration) with fist (P) and anal hook and cock (A)
[v] Dark Romance
[v] Daughter's Boyfriend
[v] Death of a Child (in M's past, on page)
[v] Death of a Parent (F, off page)
[v] Death of a Sibling (off page)
[v] Death of a Spouse (F's fiance in past, off page)
[ ] Degradation
[v] Demisexual M
[v] Dentist F
[v] Dildo
[v] Dining Room Sex
[v] Disability (M, cant feel pain due to nervous system damage
[v] Dissociation
[v] Divorced F
[v] Doctor M
[ ] Doll play
[ ] Dom and Sub
[ ] Dom and Subs
[v] Doms and Sub
[v] Doms and Subs
[v] Domme and Sub
[v] Domme and Subs
[v] Dommes and Sub
[v] Dommes and Subs
[v] Domestic Voilence (F's ex)
[v] DP (double penetration) with fingers
[v] DP (Double Penetration) with cock (P) and vibrator (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with dildo (P) and fingers (A)
[ ] DP (double penetration) with cock (P) and butt plug (A)
[ ] DP (double penetration) with cock (P) and fingers (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with two cocks
[ ] DP (double penetration) with fingers (P) and buttplug(A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with cock (P) and anal beads (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with vibrator (P) and cock (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with dildo (P) and butt plug (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with fingers (P) and cock (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with fist (P) and anal hook (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with dildo (P) and cock (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with champagne bottle (P) and fingers (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with tongue (P) and tentacle (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with fingers (P) and Tail (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with tail (P) and fingers (A)
[v] DP (double penetration) with cock (P) and bed footboard spindle (A)
[ ] Drinking Blood
[v] Drug Use (weed)
[v] Drugging
[v] DUBCON (Dubious Consent)
[v] DVAP (Double Vainal and Anal Penetration) with cock and Vibrating bulb (P) and butt plug (A)
[v] DVP (Double Vaginal Penetration) with cock and fingers
[v] DVP (Double vaginal penetration) with vibrator and fingers
[v] DVP (Double vaginal penetration) with vibrator and cock
[v] DVP (Double Vaginal Penetration) with cock and dildo
[v] DVP (Double Vaginal Penetration) with two cocks
[v] DVP (Double Vaginal Penetration) with fingers and tentacle
[v] Eating Disorder
[v] Edging
[v] Electrical Stimulation
[v] Elevator Sex
[ ] Enema
[v] Enemies to Lovers
[v] Ex's Dad
[v] Ex's Uncle
[v] Ex-Convict M, he escapes prison
[ ] Exhibitionism
[v] F Masturbation
[v] F Virgin
[v] FF
[v] F to F oral
[v] FFF
[v] FFM
[v] FMF
[v] FFFF
[v] FFFM
[v] FFMF
[v] FFMM
[v] FMFM
[v] FMMF
[ ] FMMM
[v] FFMMM
[v] FMMMF
[v] FMMMM
[v] Face Fucking
[v] FaceTime Sex
[v] Fairy
[v] Fairytale Retelling (nightmare before christmas
[v] Fake dating
[v] Fall/Autumn
[v] Fangs
[v] Fantasy
[v] Fated Mates
[v] Feeding Kink
[v] Feet Fucking
[v] Flogger
[v] Food Play (
[v] Foot Fetish
[v] Football/NFL NFL player
[v] Forced Marriage
[v] Forced Orgasms
[v] Forced Proximity
[v] Four cocks
[ ] Free Use
[v] Friends-to-Lovers
[v] Friends with Benefits
[v] Frotting (Jacking off two dicks together with one hand)
[v] Fucking machine
[v] G-Spot Stimulator
[v] Garage Sex
[v] Gaslighting
[v] Gay awakening
[ ] Glory Hole
[v] "Goddess"
[v] Gods (Dragon shifter god M)
[v] Golden retriever M
[ ] Golden Shower (peeing on someone)
[v] Grumpy and Sunshine
[v] Gun-Play
[v] Gym Sex
[v] Hair-Pulling
[v] Halloween
[v] Harness
[v] He didnt know she was a virgin
[v] He falls first
[v] Heat/Rut
[v] Hidden Cameras
[ ] Hidden Identities
[v] Hockey/NHL NHL player
[v] Hood
[v] Horns
[v] Horror
[v] Hospital Sex
[v] Hot Tub Sex
[v] Hotel Sex
[ ] Humiliation
[v] Imprisonment
[v] Incest, CSA in M's past, off page
[v] Infertility F
[v] Interracial (Mexican/Italian M & white F's)
[v] Jacob's Ladder Piercings
[v] Kendo Sticks
[v] Kinging (face-sitting)
[v] Kitchen Sex
[ ] Knife-Play (cutting
[v] Knot
[v] Labia Clamps
[v] Lactation Kink
[v] Lake Sex
[v] Laundry Room Sex
[v] Lawyer M
[ ] Leash
[v] Library Sex
[v] Limo Sex
[v] Lip Piercing
[v] "Little Girl"
[v] Locker Room Sex
[v] Love triangle
[ ] M Masturbation
[v] M Virgin (inexperienced)
[ ] MF
[ ] F to M oral
[ ] M to F oral
[v] MM
[v] M to M oral
[v] M to NB oral
[ ] MFM
[v] MMF
[v] MMM
[v] MFFM
[v] MFMM
[v] MMMF
[v] MMMM
[v] MMFMF
[v] Make-a-Baby Arrangement
[v] Marriage of Convenience
[ ] Married couple
[v] "Madame"
[ ] "Master"
[ ] Mask
[v] Mating Mark
[v] Medical condition (diabetic M
[v] Medical experiments
[v] Medical play
[v] Mental illness ( schizophrenic M, dont know this until the end of the book)
[v] Military (veteran M
[v] Milking Machine
[v] Miscarriage (in M's past, on page)
[v] "Mistress"
[v] Mistaken identity
[v] "Mommy"
[v] Monster (wizard M
[v] Motel Sex
[v] Motorcycle Club
[v] Mouth Gag (ball gag
[ ] Mummification
[v] Murder
[v] Mutual Masturbation
[v] Muzzle
[v] Nanny
[v] NBF
[v] F to NB oral
[v] NB to F oral
[v] NBM
[v] M to NB oral
[v] NB to M oral
[v] NBFM
[v] NBMM
[v] Necrophilia kink
[ ] Needle Play/Kink
[v] Neighbors
[v] Neurodivergent M, can't process or name emotions
[v] Nipple Clamps
[v] Nipple Enlargers
[v] Nipple Piercing(s) M
[v] No Happily Ever After
[v] Non-Binary (NB)
[v] NC (non-consent)
[v] Novella
[v] Nurse F
[v] Office Sex
[v] One Night Stand
[v] Orgy
[v] Outdoor Sex
[v] Overdose
[v] Paddle
[v] Panic attack(s)
[v] Pansexual
[v] Paralytic Poison
[v] Pegging
[v] Period Sex
[v] "Pet"
[v] Pet Play
[v] Phone Sex
[v] Piercing
[v] Pillory
[v] Pleasure Dom
[v] Plus Sized FMC
[v] Plus Sized MMC
[v] Pocket Pussy
[v] Police Officer F
[v] Politics (president M, first lady F, and vice president M)
[v] Polyamory
[v] Pool Sex
[v] Postapolyptic
[v] Praise
[v] Pregnancy
[v] Pregnancy Sex
[v] Prehensile Cock
[v] Prehensile Tail
[v] Priest M
[ ] Primal Play/Kink
[v] Prince Albert Piercing
[v] Professional domme
[v] Professor F
[v] Prostate Massager
[v] Psychosis
[v] PTSD M
[v] Public Bathroom Sex
[ ] Public Sex
[ ] Punishment
[v] "Pup"
[v] Pussy Pump
[v] "Queen"
[v] Queening (face sitting)
[v] Reincarnation
[v] Remote Controlled Vibrator
[v] Restaurant Sex
[ ] Restraints (straps, cuffs, ropes
[v] Reverse Age Gap (21 M & 31 F)
[v] Reverse Harem (1 F & 3 M's)
[v] Riding Crop
[v] Rock Star M
[ ] Role Playing
[v] Roommates
[v] Rose Toy
[v] Royalty (king
[v] Rugby (former player M
[v] SA (Sexual Assault) on page, not by MMC
[v] Saw Horse
[v] Schizophrenia
[v] Scissoring
[v] Scratching
[v] Second Chance Romance
[v] Secret baby
[v] Secret Society
[v] Selective Mutism
[v] Self harm (in F's past)
[v] Sentient Object(s)
[v] Serial Killer F
[v] Sex Club
[v] Sex in a Corm Maze
[v] Sex in the Woods
[v] Sex lessons
[v] Sex on a Carousel
[v] Sex on a Motorcycle
[v] Sex on a Piano
[v] Sex Swing
[v] Sex Tape
[v] Sex trafficking (M
[ ] Sex Worker (prostitute F
[v] Sexting
[v] Shape-Shifting
[v] Shaving kink
[v] Shibari
[v] Shock Collar
[v] Shower Sex
[v] Single Dad
[v] Single Mom
[ ] "Sir"
[v] Sissy Man
[v] Size Difference
[ ] Slapping (breasts, pussy
[v] Slit
[v] Slow burn
[v] Small Town
[v] Snowballing (passing cum from one mouth to another)
[v] Soccer (pro team owner)
[v] Social Media Influencer
[v] Somnophilia
[v] Sounding
[v] Spanking
[v] Spanking Bench
[v] Spitting (on pussy
[v] Spreader Bar
[v] Squirting
[v] St. Andrew's Cross
[v] Stalker (MMC stalks MFC in previous book)
[v] Stepdad
[v] Strap-On Dildo
[v] Step Cousins
[v] Step Siblings
[v] Stepbrothers
[v] Stepsisters
[v] Stockade
[v] Suicide (not a main character)
[v] Suicide Attempt (in F's past, off page)
[ ] Suspension
[v] Swingers
[v] Tail
[v] Tangy Dinger (giving blow job after doing anal)
[v] Tattoo Artist
[v] Teacher F
[v] Teenagers
[ ] Temperature Play (hot wax
[v] Tentacles
[v] Terminal Illness
[v] Thanksgiving
[v] Therapist
[v] Titty Fucking
[v] Tongue Ring M
[v] Torture
[v] TVP (Triple Vaginal Penetration) with three tentacles
[v] Two Cocks
[v] Unplanned Pregnancy (in M's past
[v] Vaccuum Play
[ ] Vaginal Felching
[v] Vaginal Fisting
[v] Vaginal Gaping
[v] Vaginal Knotting
[v] Vaginal penetration with tequila bottle
[v] Vaginal Piercings (clit hood
[v] Vanilla
[v] Vibrating bullet
[v] Vibrating cock
[v] Vibrating egg
[v] Vibrating Tongue
[v] Vibrating Wand
[v] Vibrator
[ ] Vision Deprivation (blindfold
[ ] Voyeurism
[v] War
[v] Watching Porn
[v] Wedding
[v] Wet Dreams
[v] Whip
[v] Why choose
[v] Widow
[v] Wings
[v] Workplace Romance
[v] Yacht

2 M
46 MF
7 MFM
3 FMMM

[Heather (mycatslovetoread) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is unhinged and I'm speechless and also really need to know what happens next.

[Summer Goertzen · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finishing the first book, I had some reservations about how the second one would go. I mean thats a tough act to follow... but, Ruby really knocked it out of the park with this one!

James.. there is no better man out there. Sorry not sorry. The way this man just unequivocally supports and loves Rosie no matter what is truly what dreams are made of. "I love you Rosie, with every fiber of my being. I love that you can share so freely with me and despite my jealously this week, I do love sharing and hearing what men pay to do with your body. This is our true partnership. Always come back to me and I will always be here waiting for you." Literally swoon. I actually think one of the things that I love the most about this story is watching not only Rosie grow as a person and open herself up to all these new experiences and connections, but also watching James explore things that he never realized were a part of himself. Like yeah okay, cool husband letting his wife go off and work and gain these experiences, but okay SLAY husband clocking new things about himself through listening to his wife. "It drives me wild imagining. And I thought, what is better than imagining? Watching."

I admire the heck out of Rosie and the way that Ruby has written her. The way that this woman just approaches everyone with an open mind and is able to see people in ways most others wouldn't, is just so beautiful. Her level of compassion and openness is truly inspirational. It tugs at my damn cold black heart every time she validates one of the mens insecurities and they just light up. And then it destroys me a little bit every time she has to leave them behind. James, any chance you want to open up that marriage bud? "You went in open hearted and open minded; you did not shy away from their k!nks, you enabled them and allowed them to explore and enjoy them without reproach or disgust."

Now, for my absolute favourite part of this entire book... Jacob. Listen, the second he was introduced I said "I fear Sandy has wildly mislabeled this human by calling him intense". And then I said "I'm scared of him which probably means I'm going to love him because I'm toxic like that." and god do I ever love how self aware I am because that could not be more true. This man reminded me so much of West from the Four Horsemen Series by Sarah Bailey which was a) such a transformative series for me and b) West is my roman empire of book boyfriends. So naturally, I am obsessed with Jacob. Truly obsessed with this unhinged man. "My sadistic monster is enjoying himself." He went from being so closed off and angry because he's been rejected by society for enjoying the things he enjoys, to opening himself up to Roxy and allowing her to open him up to new experiences. "Right now, you are the best thing to ever happen to me. The best thing to ever happen to us. I've never seen Jacob hand over his knife the way he did with you today." When Roxy had to leave their house, I was utterly destroyed emotionally. He is by far my most favourite character that Ruby has written and I would happily trade James for more time with Jacob which is saying a lot given how much I have sung the praises of James. Please Ruby, bring back Jacob 😭 "Never in my life have I seen eyes shine back at me in desire. The harder I pushed you, the more I did to you, the more your eyes asked for more. You are something special, Roxy."

[Vikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

BRB need to go to the shop for more batteries

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This book was pure 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and I loved it.

[Novellaworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

“We’ve been edged for over 50 days… and honestly, Audible, that’s a level of commitment I wasn’t prepared for.” 😏

I received this ALC weeks ago and promised Ruby I wouldn’t post until release day. So I’ve been sat here, patiently waiting… while Audible kept us all hanging. Fifty-plus days of anticipation. It felt a bit like being the world’s most obedient little sub, waiting for someone to finally press that play button.

Well… they finally did.

And it was worth every agonising second.

Ruby Skye has once again delivered a story that goes far beyond the kinks. Beneath every encounter is a story of acceptance, vulnerability, trust and empowerment. Rosie continues to be one of my favourite heroines because she leads with compassion, never judgement, and somehow leaves every person she meets feeling seen.

But let’s talk about this audiobook…

Celia Stone and Logan Clark don’t just narrate Rosie and James—they become them. Logan is James in my head now. Every word, every emotion, every ounce of devotion comes through so naturally that I forgot I was listening to a performance. And when Matty makes his appearance… let’s just say I was grinning like an idiot.

What impressed me most is that every scene serves a purpose. None of them exist simply for shock value. Each one reveals another layer of the characters, making this world feel richer, more emotional, and utterly addictive. And yes… Jacob still managed to steal a few scenes because, well… Jacob.

This cast absolutely understood the assignment, delivering an immersive performance that had me completely disappearing into the Clarendon Club all over again.

The wait was torture.

The audiobook was perfection.

Now… who’s making me wait another 50 days?

[Hannah Hartridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phew… give me a second to catch my breath after that ride. If I thought The Secret Club was scorching, The Secret Job cranks the heat up to downright incendiary. I’m honestly not sure where to even begin—because wow. The kinks here? Next level. Honestly, maybe a bit too much for me in a few moments, but Ruby’s writing and the way everything is portrayed kept me hooked. I had to see how Roxy would react to it all—and she never disappointed.

Roxy proves her mettle again and again, diving headfirst into the Red Board and taking on increasingly risky jobs with even greater rewards. What I love about her is that she doesn’t fixate on the kink—she sees the person. She understands how suffocating it must be for someone to hide who they truly are, no matter how “depraved” society might label them, and she longs to give them comfort and space to be themselves. She brings this infectious joy to her work, which is exactly why she’s so valued in the club. These men feel genuinely seen by her, and you can feel their affection leap off the page.

We also get more of James and Rose’s relationship this time, and I loved seeing how her jobs ripple into their marriage. They’re still strong, still committed, and it’s heartwarming to watch them navigate the tension and always find their way back to each other. And then there’s Matty… oh, Matty. Sparks don’t just fly—they ignite. This is a dynamic I didn’t know I needed, but now I can’t get enough.

By the end, I was devouring every page, grinning, blushing, and occasionally fanning myself. This was another wild, unapologetic smutfest from Ruby Skye, and I am so ready for The Secret Proposal. Bring it on. 😈

[Telle Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Ok friends… this one is a doozy 😂. The Secret Job is the second instalment in the Clarendon Playmates Kink Series and damn if it doesn’t kick up a few notches from book one! I’ll admit going in I looked at the CW/TWs and thought “there’s some stuff on here I’ve never heard of, but I’m sure it’s fine…”. And ultimately it was fine, but it was also a lot lol. My limits were tested on more than one occasion, but I always wanted to keep reading.

Besides for the spice/kink factor being amped up, another difference between book one and two is the non-playmate storyline of James and Rosie is developed more. Personally I’ve become fairly attached to James (I mentioned that in my review of The Secret Club), so at times I really struggled with feeling like he’s getting the short end of the stick and made Rosie just a ✨smidge✨less likeable for me. We also get introduced to Matty which was really awesome, but I feel like I don’t know nearly enough about him and I want more!

The third book will be released shortly and to say I’m chomping at the bit to hear about the next job for Roxy, and how things develop for Rosie, James, and Matty is a huge understatement!

⚠️ If you choose to read this series, please take a moment to review the content and trigger warnings, especially for The Secret Job! Feel free to message me if you want me to send you the warnings and to ask any questions (I’ll try to answer spoiler free!).

[Tanya Rae ~ TaSTy WordGasms · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Secret Job: Into the Depths of Depravity is the second book in The Clarendon Playmate Kink Series.

Rosie/Roxy now can apply for underground secret kinks of the members of The Clarendon Golf Club. "There are three different job descriptions that can be applied for Green is your standard kinks. Amber is unique kinks that are less known and Red the most extreme and unspoken kinks."

Rosie is married with kids as many of the staff are. Rosie’s husband is aware of what she does.

This time I learned of kinks that I have never heard of nor would I want them. By the way, the title of this book was very fitting. This was depravity.

I do love how Rosie takes each of the kinky jobs and embraces them. She finds something good out of all of them and feels she leaves the men better for their kinks.

While I do believe you could read these books as standalones I really feel that you need to read them in order. They don’t end in cliffhangers but they do give you a lead into the next book offered and for me it makes me want to read the next book.

This book was a 4 star read for me. After reading the blurb for the next book The Secret Proposal I am very interested to read it!

Oh and by the way there are loads of TW/CW’s in this book so do check them out if you want to read this book. This book is not for the faint of heart!

I received this book from Kindle Unlimited.

[Gem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can we please have a round of applause for Ms Skye & her Clarendon Playmates Series because I defy anyone to find a book as detailed as these, regarding the wonderful world of kink! 👏👏👏

Following on from book 1, Rosie/Roxy is reunited with hubby, James. Their relationship has changed slightly after his own exploration in her work life, becoming the Dom of her dreams. And then there’s Matty (but I’ll leave you with that little tease). Then comes the job! All very hush hush, potentially darker & more depraved than she’s experienced thus far but Rosie is a trooper!

I loved this! It’s definitely darker than 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 but the whole intensity & anticipation leading up to the job had me hooked. The darker aspect definitely appealed to my dark romance loving little heart, particularly the interactions with the two brothers & how the story unfolded within that dynamic. This series definitely worth a read, I highly recommend it for your tbr!!

[Em Bakker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading The Secret Job! It’s a great follow-up to the first book and kept my attention from start to finish.

Ruby doesn’t hold back on exploring more kinks, which adds a lot of heat to the story. What I appreciate most is how Rosie is portrayed as a strong, confident woman who is learning more and more about her desires and isn’t afraid to give them a shot and embrace them. At the same time, she shows real compassion and empathy toward the men she’s with.

I loved getting to see more of James, his connection with Rosie and his growth throughout the story, I feel, for their dynamic is just as important as hers. My only wish? I was left hanging and really want to know what happens with Matty! Overall, a five-star read if you enjoy passionate stories with page-to-page smut.

[Rebecca | rebecca.reads.romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Into the depths of depravity is right, because holy hell that was intense! The spice in this book was even more unhinged than it was in The Secret Club. This second book was a great continuation of the series while also being incredibly different than the first book. I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Rosie and James grow and the addition of Matty. I also loved seeing how Rosie’s journey as Roxy evolved as she pushed her own boundaries and explored more extreme kinks. I can’t wait to see where the third book takes us!

❤️Married FMC in her 30s
🖤Possessive MMC
❤️Underground Kink Club
🖤Many Men, Many Kinks
❤️Depraved Desires
🖤Less Angst, More Smut

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Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

[Alana Bittersweet Chapters Aus · Rating 4 out of 5]

He’s a monster in sheep’s clothing and I just walked in to the lions den.
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The Secret Job
@rubyskye thanks so much for the early copy.

The Clarendon Playmates Kink Series- Book 2

Narrated by Multicast Duet. Celia Stone, Logan Clark, Renato Angeli, Dorje Swallow, Vincent Shabah and Tristian Blue. The full cast performed was incredible and brought this hot 🔥 story to life.

Holy Moly kink Amoly. Is that a word? Probably not but this book left me speechless. Ruby’s books are always an education and this one was no different. I ate this book up, finished in a day. I would definitely recommend but this is not for everyone.

Tropes:
🍆Workplace
🍆Forced Proximity
🍆Kinks
🍆Possessive MMC
🍆Underground Kink Club
🍆Smut is the plot

[Celina · Rating 4 out of 5]

After finishing the ARC for The Secret Club, I knew I had to keep going with this series… but I was still not prepared for where book two was going to take me.
I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect after the first book, but this one dives even deeper into the world of kink. It was more intense, more shocking, and definitely pushed me outside my reading comfort zone a few times.
I really enjoyed seeing Roxy’s story continue, especially with her husband James. Their relationship continues to grow, and I’m genuinely excited to see what adding Matty into their lives means for all of them moving forward.
The spice is definitely next-level, but underneath all of that, I found myself invested in the characters and curious to see where this series goes next.

[Chelsie · Rating 4 out of 5]

UNHINGED KINK LEVELS OF SPICE WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD..
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This book was A LOT DARKER than the first one.

The Kinks that I read in this book, I never in my life read or heard of and NO THANK YOU I’ll skip on the things Roxy allows and signs up for.

There was one Kink chapter I had to fully skip over because I couldn’t read it, it was just way too gross for me..

This book was just completely wild and definitely a book I had to take pause breaks with because it just was just A LOTTTTT to take in and read🌽🌶️

But I am curious to see what The Secret Proposal is going to be about..

[Lola]

This one made me even more uneasy than the first.

Some scenes were simply too much for me — needles 😱 « water sports » ? (It is a really nice way to say something not nice at all 🤢). I’ll be honest, I had to skim those parts because they crossed my personal comfort line. Most of the kink jobs scenes were a hard no for me as well, and I mainly kept reading for the James chapters.

That said, this book delivers exactly what it promises, so I can’t fault the author for that. It just wasn’t for me.

If you’re considering picking this up: take the trigger warnings seriously. This is not one to go into blindly.

[Hilary Delorey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well I didn't think it could get raunchier than the first. Wow it was spicy. 5+ 🌶 we're talking ghost pepper or something.

These books are filled with different types of play, it's a good way to read and learn about some. This book showcased some things I've never heard of before. Some I learned are a definite no for me.

I'm glad we got more of James in this book. That we've seen more of his discoveries and how their home life and marriage are evolving. I can't wait to see in book 3 where the new factors come into play and how they permanently change the relationship.

[Sharon Melia · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Rosie gets asked to complete a secret job for the playmates.. and not know any details as to what she has to do ... but for €1m... she accepts, it can change her family's life.
Now she's thrown into the Dark & Depraved
.. the darkest of kinks & the most dangerous job to date.
This book is another level to book 1. it's darker, more disturbing & the kinks are unmatched... what the brother & father do us some of the most unhinged stuff I've ever read.but it's the treatment of the relationships in this book that made me really love it! Easy 5 star

[Mack in the Stacks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me questioning some things about myself lol.
I love how Skye humanizes every single character.
Humans are such complex beings with our own likes and dislikes in all parts of life.
She has written an incredibly spicy story, but it’s really just a complex human story. It’s about not hiding who we truly are.
It’s about shame. And societal standards. And so much more!
Time to dive into book 3!

[Bianca Ten · Rating 1 out of 5]

Totally unbelievable and stupid that she would like everything they did.

What they did to her was cringe and not cool. She trusted them eventhough Jacob and Mateo were cruel. And then at the end they let a whole group abuse and p*ss on her? I really got mad with that.

I kinda liked book one but this was not nice. I read the trigger warnings and they did not bother me, it was purely that she trusted them to take care of her and they breached that.

[L A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when you thought the kinks of the first book were "taboo", along comes the second book and it just blows them away!

Seriously, this book which introduces Roxie to the red job list has her pushed to her limits both mentally and physically at the mercy of the members of the Clarendon all while dealing with a more open life at home with her husband as he opens himself up to various kinks.

Read it and enjoy it

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What can I say! Roxy, Roxy, Roxy I mean how this woman is still craving and wanting sex is absolutely bizarre to me! I have to admit all the jobs in this book threw me massively! Needle play and doll play both kinks not for me at all! The last one though blew my mind and had me thinking all different things but boy oh boy can Roxy take a lot I'm not intrigued to see how the next one goes even though my TBR list is growing 🫠

[Roxy Eslinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fantastic piece of the Clarendon Playmates series!
I absolutely love the addition of Matty to the mix and can’t wait to see how that storyline unfolds.
As for our side pieces 😜 Jacob is one tough cookie to crack and man do I wish we could see more of his storyline! Angus was sweet and wild in his own way, Mateo well let’s just say he’s not my cup of tea.
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