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"Steamy, sexy and sizzling hot." Amazon reviewer. Now an International Bestseller. He's cocky, flirty, and sexy as hell. He's also her boss and a mistake she can't repeat. So why is she succumbing to his charm and accepting a ride home? She's gorgeous, smart, and beyond tempting. She's also entirely off limits according to company policy. But rules are meant to be broken. Especially when lust is involved. Battling their attraction has always been torture. But now he's sick of fighting. It's time to claim what's his. Author This is a re-release of Concealed Desire, previously published by Etopia Press in 2014.
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Published July 24, 2018
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July 25, 2018
Office Player by Eden Summer
Dean Sutherland is a well-known player until he kisses his employee, Beth. They have always had a friendship with some light banter in the office, until that kiss. He gave her the weekend to come to terms with it. What he didn’t expect, was for her to close him down completely. It has taken almost a year to regain the bond of their former friendship. When he watches Beth leave his father’s office, he knows something is wrong. Beth doesn’t break rules. What she needs is a stiff drink after Max Sutherland’s proposition. Leaving work early she heads for a bar. After one too many, she finds her drunken ass in Dean Sutherland's car, she knows that she is about to break her own rules. When circumstance comes to light, whom can she trust and has she just been played by both Sutherlands? Can Dean prove to Beth that he has changed or will Max forever be the thorn in his side? While the story was short if was packed with loads of angst, building climax and a plot twist. A little bit of insta love, and yet it really worked in this story. Both characters are believable and the story is told from both POV’s. Overall, it was a highly entertaining read.
Reviewed for Hot books and Sassy Girls book blog
Dean Sutherland is a well-known player until he kisses his employee, Beth. They have always had a friendship with some light banter in the office, until that kiss. He gave her the weekend to come to terms with it. What he didn’t expect, was for her to close him down completely. It has taken almost a year to regain the bond of their former friendship. When he watches Beth leave his father’s office, he knows something is wrong. Beth doesn’t break rules. What she needs is a stiff drink after Max Sutherland’s proposition. Leaving work early she heads for a bar. After one too many, she finds her drunken ass in Dean Sutherland's car, she knows that she is about to break her own rules. When circumstance comes to light, whom can she trust and has she just been played by both Sutherlands? Can Dean prove to Beth that he has changed or will Max forever be the thorn in his side? While the story was short if was packed with loads of angst, building climax and a plot twist. A little bit of insta love, and yet it really worked in this story. Both characters are believable and the story is told from both POV’s. Overall, it was a highly entertaining read.
Reviewed for Hot books and Sassy Girls book blog
July 21, 2018
5+ Stars
Office Player is an office romance with just a touch of friends to lovers thrown in, and it’s one of the best books I’ve read in months! I smiled. I laughed. I worried. I got frustrated. But most of all, I fell in love with Dean and Beth.
Dean was incredibly sweet and romantic. He was so crazy over the top sometimes! I adored him, even when I was frustrated that he wasn’t trying harder to win Beth (because he felt unworthy).
Beth was sweet but very uncertain. I loved her honesty and loyalty. I did want to shake some sense into her more than once though; she really had a hard time trusting.
The plot was interesting and kept me mesmerized from the beginning. The chemistry between Dean and Beth was scorching, and their intimate scenes were intense. I had a hard time putting the book down so I could sleep!
Eden Summers has become one of my favorite authors. Like her previous books, Office Player is extremely well written. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
Office Player is an office romance with just a touch of friends to lovers thrown in, and it’s one of the best books I’ve read in months! I smiled. I laughed. I worried. I got frustrated. But most of all, I fell in love with Dean and Beth.
Dean was incredibly sweet and romantic. He was so crazy over the top sometimes! I adored him, even when I was frustrated that he wasn’t trying harder to win Beth (because he felt unworthy).
Beth was sweet but very uncertain. I loved her honesty and loyalty. I did want to shake some sense into her more than once though; she really had a hard time trusting.
The plot was interesting and kept me mesmerized from the beginning. The chemistry between Dean and Beth was scorching, and their intimate scenes were intense. I had a hard time putting the book down so I could sleep!
Eden Summers has become one of my favorite authors. Like her previous books, Office Player is extremely well written. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
July 23, 2018
4.5 Stars!
Eden Summers is back with a different kind of romance than I'm use to with her. I know her cocky rockers and love those guys crazy hard but there is something to be said for her new guy... Dean Sunderland, a little different.. a lot of sweet, and a whole lot of swoony. Office Player is her newest standalone and it hit most of the marks I love in a boss-employee romance novel.
When they met, they instantly connected. Unfortunately circumstances firmly planted them in the friend zone until one night where everything changed. He wants more now and while her brain is trying to tell her no, her heart and body are screaming yes, yes, yes. He knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to make her his. Will she take a chance or w insecurities get in the way?
He's sweet y'all...and so dang swoonworthy. Dean was brilliant. The way he proved to Beth over and over where he stood just had me pure melting in a puddle of goo. Toppled with some sizzling chemistry and undeniable pull to one another, watching them fall was fun, sexy, and a bit bumpy at moments.
Safe. Easy. One alpha who makes a great book boyfriend. Low on the overdone angst and high on the feels and good stuff, Eden totally smashed this book in all the best ways.
Yeah, I'd totally recommend this one.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog
Eden Summers is back with a different kind of romance than I'm use to with her. I know her cocky rockers and love those guys crazy hard but there is something to be said for her new guy... Dean Sunderland, a little different.. a lot of sweet, and a whole lot of swoony. Office Player is her newest standalone and it hit most of the marks I love in a boss-employee romance novel.
When they met, they instantly connected. Unfortunately circumstances firmly planted them in the friend zone until one night where everything changed. He wants more now and while her brain is trying to tell her no, her heart and body are screaming yes, yes, yes. He knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to make her his. Will she take a chance or w insecurities get in the way?
He's sweet y'all...and so dang swoonworthy. Dean was brilliant. The way he proved to Beth over and over where he stood just had me pure melting in a puddle of goo. Toppled with some sizzling chemistry and undeniable pull to one another, watching them fall was fun, sexy, and a bit bumpy at moments.
Safe. Easy. One alpha who makes a great book boyfriend. Low on the overdone angst and high on the feels and good stuff, Eden totally smashed this book in all the best ways.
Yeah, I'd totally recommend this one.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog
July 20, 2018
Office Player captured my attention in the first few pages and didn't let up until I hit The End.
Beth is in a predicament at work, and the only one that notices is the one she doesn't want to see. Dean is the bosses son. He's been attracted to Beth since she started, but he didn't realize she was hiding so much.
Overall, Office Player was a great office romance. It hit on topics so many women face, while still able to be an escape for the reader looking for that. It was paced evenly, and I couldn't put it down I got so involved in Beth and Dean's story. I would recommend to the reader looking for a strong woman getting back on her feet and a sexy man determined to help her.
Beth is in a predicament at work, and the only one that notices is the one she doesn't want to see. Dean is the bosses son. He's been attracted to Beth since she started, but he didn't realize she was hiding so much.
Overall, Office Player was a great office romance. It hit on topics so many women face, while still able to be an escape for the reader looking for that. It was paced evenly, and I couldn't put it down I got so involved in Beth and Dean's story. I would recommend to the reader looking for a strong woman getting back on her feet and a sexy man determined to help her.
July 10, 2018
ARC Received for an honest review
*This book was originally released under the title Concealed Desire.*
Sigh... I am not a big one for covers, but I can't help looking at this one on my kindle.
And what is inside is just as good!
Dean and Beth's kinda-sorta second chance office romance is steamy, sensual and just plain ol' good to read.
There is so much tension between this pair that you can cut it with a knife. They have adored each other across the office for a long time, so you know that things are going to be hot hot hot when they finally figure their stuff out!
What I love love love is that as Aussie author has set her book in Australia - woohoo! But that's probably just my little thing.
So much goes on in this beautiful story. It is hot. It is heartbreaking. It is a little bit of everything. And I am kicking myself for not having read it when it was originally released (and I know that is has been sitting on my kindle all that time).
There is plenty of sexy banter and witty one liners between our lovelies. Dean is alpha but not OTT alpha. Both Beth and Dean do some stupid sh!t at times and I want to slap some sense into them, but I couldn't help but adore them.
I laughed, I cried, I smiled. Office Player had a bit of it all.
*This book was originally released under the title Concealed Desire.*
Sigh... I am not a big one for covers, but I can't help looking at this one on my kindle.
And what is inside is just as good!
Dean and Beth's kinda-sorta second chance office romance is steamy, sensual and just plain ol' good to read.
There is so much tension between this pair that you can cut it with a knife. They have adored each other across the office for a long time, so you know that things are going to be hot hot hot when they finally figure their stuff out!
What I love love love is that as Aussie author has set her book in Australia - woohoo! But that's probably just my little thing.
So much goes on in this beautiful story. It is hot. It is heartbreaking. It is a little bit of everything. And I am kicking myself for not having read it when it was originally released (and I know that is has been sitting on my kindle all that time).
There is plenty of sexy banter and witty one liners between our lovelies. Dean is alpha but not OTT alpha. Both Beth and Dean do some stupid sh!t at times and I want to slap some sense into them, but I couldn't help but adore them.
I laughed, I cried, I smiled. Office Player had a bit of it all.
July 11, 2018
A fun, fast paced and wonderfully written story that I'd highly recommend reading.
I discovered Eden Summers through her Vault of Sin books, which are massively steamy and a little bit kinky, but despite this being a very different style it still had it's own strengths and appeal. Office Player has a very light feel to it, it's a fun read but still one that is well written, entertaining and with a hero and heroine I could get behind.
Beth is almost a control freak of a determined-to-have-it-all-together heroine, but she also felt a very genuine and believable character. Dean is a total player who has secretly been pining for Beth ever since a stolen kiss nearly a year before. Even if it was perhaps a tad far-fetched, I loved how he had fumbled around trying to let Beth know how interested he was in her but had totally missed the mark.
The book is written dual POV, which really helped us to see Dean's vulnerable side. Whilst I would class this as an instalove story (which usually I don't care for), it did work for me in this respect because Dean and Beth had worked together for years. Their chemistry was good and I really did feel their emotions.
It's a fairly short novel (just over a 2 hour read) and I would have liked a little more background on the characters. We got a bit on Dean, though not why he worked with/for a father he hated so much, and not really anything on Beth. However whilst these would have further enhanced my enjoyment they certainly weren't vital to the story.
The writing style is very easy to read, flowing nicely and with very natural dialogue. The pace was good and the story held my attention from start to finish. I really liked both characters and loved the unusual way they reached their HEA.
I discovered Eden Summers through her Vault of Sin books, which are massively steamy and a little bit kinky, but despite this being a very different style it still had it's own strengths and appeal. Office Player has a very light feel to it, it's a fun read but still one that is well written, entertaining and with a hero and heroine I could get behind.
Beth is almost a control freak of a determined-to-have-it-all-together heroine, but she also felt a very genuine and believable character. Dean is a total player who has secretly been pining for Beth ever since a stolen kiss nearly a year before. Even if it was perhaps a tad far-fetched, I loved how he had fumbled around trying to let Beth know how interested he was in her but had totally missed the mark.
The book is written dual POV, which really helped us to see Dean's vulnerable side. Whilst I would class this as an instalove story (which usually I don't care for), it did work for me in this respect because Dean and Beth had worked together for years. Their chemistry was good and I really did feel their emotions.
It's a fairly short novel (just over a 2 hour read) and I would have liked a little more background on the characters. We got a bit on Dean, though not why he worked with/for a father he hated so much, and not really anything on Beth. However whilst these would have further enhanced my enjoyment they certainly weren't vital to the story.
The writing style is very easy to read, flowing nicely and with very natural dialogue. The pace was good and the story held my attention from start to finish. I really liked both characters and loved the unusual way they reached their HEA.
July 12, 2018
Amazing...
Wonderfully written and wonderful characters!
I have read many Eden Summers books and I must say that Office Player is my new favorite. It flowed really well and kept you flipping the pages, because you had to see what happened between them next. People have experiences that mold them early in life and it defines how they handle situations as adults. Misunderstandings happen and sometimes it hard for everyone to see what is truly happening. It didn't hurt that I loved both Dean and Beth.
I am going to keep this review simple, because I don't want to give anything away about their story. Just know that this is a wonderful romance journey that you shouldn't miss out on.
This ARC was received from the author for an honest review.
Wonderfully written and wonderful characters!
I have read many Eden Summers books and I must say that Office Player is my new favorite. It flowed really well and kept you flipping the pages, because you had to see what happened between them next. People have experiences that mold them early in life and it defines how they handle situations as adults. Misunderstandings happen and sometimes it hard for everyone to see what is truly happening. It didn't hurt that I loved both Dean and Beth.
I am going to keep this review simple, because I don't want to give anything away about their story. Just know that this is a wonderful romance journey that you shouldn't miss out on.
This ARC was received from the author for an honest review.
July 22, 2018
It was all about sex and power play, and she came a battleground between two men.
Ack!!! Eden Summers threw me and Beth straight into every woman’s nightmare; the offer of a ‘mutually beneficial arrangement’ where she becomes so much more than a well performing staff member to the CEO of the company. Working for an Electrical Manufacturing Company, Beth has worked hard to become an asset to her boss, and now he wants more, “Much, much more.” And I have to say, I writhed in disgust right along with her.
Dean Sutherland is a playboy. He has been seriously attracted to Beth, since she started working at the company, and while she seemed almost immune to his charms, they had developed a friendship that he valued. She does think he’s as hot as all hell, but knows that with his revolving door of women, would never consider him to take a relationship seriously, and she values herself too much to become one of the many. We also find that they shared a hot and sexy kiss quite some time ago at an office party, but, what we don’t know is that he has been waiting patiently for over a year for her to be comfortable with him again. Has he waited alone??? No, and this is why, like Beth, I struggle to take anything he says about a serious relationship, well...seriously!
Only it wasn’t Dean to offer Beth an office affair, it was Dean’s closest rival, and who that was, shocked and horrified me the most.
I did love Dean’s patience, but once he was done waiting, that was it. And although he thinks he might not be the best man for her, he worked like hell to prove he was. And, oh my, he was hard at it. He was done waiting, and he showed Beth for sure.
The chemistry between them was hot and palpable, and I really loved that Dean showed his vulnerabilities to Beth, as she did to him. Trouble is, we know that the path of love is never smooth, and the power playing position of Dean’s rival puts Beth in the vulnerable position of a woman sexually harassed at in her work place.
In a re-write of her 2014 book, Eden Summers again reiterates the reason why I keep coming back to read another, then another of her books. They’re just that good. 5 Stars.
Ack!!! Eden Summers threw me and Beth straight into every woman’s nightmare; the offer of a ‘mutually beneficial arrangement’ where she becomes so much more than a well performing staff member to the CEO of the company. Working for an Electrical Manufacturing Company, Beth has worked hard to become an asset to her boss, and now he wants more, “Much, much more.” And I have to say, I writhed in disgust right along with her.
Dean Sutherland is a playboy. He has been seriously attracted to Beth, since she started working at the company, and while she seemed almost immune to his charms, they had developed a friendship that he valued. She does think he’s as hot as all hell, but knows that with his revolving door of women, would never consider him to take a relationship seriously, and she values herself too much to become one of the many. We also find that they shared a hot and sexy kiss quite some time ago at an office party, but, what we don’t know is that he has been waiting patiently for over a year for her to be comfortable with him again. Has he waited alone??? No, and this is why, like Beth, I struggle to take anything he says about a serious relationship, well...seriously!
Only it wasn’t Dean to offer Beth an office affair, it was Dean’s closest rival, and who that was, shocked and horrified me the most.
I did love Dean’s patience, but once he was done waiting, that was it. And although he thinks he might not be the best man for her, he worked like hell to prove he was. And, oh my, he was hard at it. He was done waiting, and he showed Beth for sure.
The chemistry between them was hot and palpable, and I really loved that Dean showed his vulnerabilities to Beth, as she did to him. Trouble is, we know that the path of love is never smooth, and the power playing position of Dean’s rival puts Beth in the vulnerable position of a woman sexually harassed at in her work place.
In a re-write of her 2014 book, Eden Summers again reiterates the reason why I keep coming back to read another, then another of her books. They’re just that good. 5 Stars.
July 24, 2018
OFFICE PLAYER is a re-release of Eden Summers‘ title CONCEALED DESIRE and one of her earlier books and with that also one of the very few ones I hadn’t read yet. Ms. Summers has become a must-read author for me. Her stories, her characters, and the magnitude of emotions I always feel… it all makes her books an incredible escape from reality. If you know the kind of stories this author delivers now, you can feel that this is one of her earlier works, as it has a bit less depth than we are used to. Nevertheless, I still thoroughly enjoyed Dean and Beth’s journey.
Office romance meets second chance – kind of. Steamy, sexy and sizzling hot. The tension between Dean, a textbook example of a player, all tall, handsome, unbelievably rich and the son in Sutherland & Son, and Beth, employee of Sutherland & Son, is off the charts. They have admired each other from afar for far too long and their determination to stay away because it’s plain wrong is just about to fly out of the window. With all that pent-up tension and frustration you know it’s going to be explosive when it finally happens…
So, yeah, this story is insanely hot, but it also comes with a good portion of heartbreak and tons of sexy and witty banter. I’m not going to mention the stupid things both of them do, because, gaah! But I guess that only makes them human and more relatable.
A sweet and sexy love story told in dual POV that will brighten your day.
Office romance meets second chance – kind of. Steamy, sexy and sizzling hot. The tension between Dean, a textbook example of a player, all tall, handsome, unbelievably rich and the son in Sutherland & Son, and Beth, employee of Sutherland & Son, is off the charts. They have admired each other from afar for far too long and their determination to stay away because it’s plain wrong is just about to fly out of the window. With all that pent-up tension and frustration you know it’s going to be explosive when it finally happens…
So, yeah, this story is insanely hot, but it also comes with a good portion of heartbreak and tons of sexy and witty banter. I’m not going to mention the stupid things both of them do, because, gaah! But I guess that only makes them human and more relatable.
A sweet and sexy love story told in dual POV that will brighten your day.
July 22, 2018
Beth is a good girl. She's a hard worker and she plays by the rules. She was tempted to cross the line once, but the fear of the repercussions made her revert back to her good girl ways, but a indecent proposition drives her to find refuge in the lobby bar.
Dean is the ultimate bad boy player. No attachments and a buffet of different women to satisfy his itch, but there's one kiss that has always been in the back of his mind. He has been buying his time and waiting for the right moment to convince her that he wants to shed his player reputation to be with her.
Will Dean be able to convince Beth that she's more than a one night stand or will Beth's insecurities keep her from taking a chance on love. Their attraction and sexual chemistry is obvious but will it fade after the itch is scratched? Eden Summers knows how to write a story that engages the readers drawing them into the love story as it unfolds. I highly recommend this 5 star must read.
Dean is the ultimate bad boy player. No attachments and a buffet of different women to satisfy his itch, but there's one kiss that has always been in the back of his mind. He has been buying his time and waiting for the right moment to convince her that he wants to shed his player reputation to be with her.
Will Dean be able to convince Beth that she's more than a one night stand or will Beth's insecurities keep her from taking a chance on love. Their attraction and sexual chemistry is obvious but will it fade after the itch is scratched? Eden Summers knows how to write a story that engages the readers drawing them into the love story as it unfolds. I highly recommend this 5 star must read.
July 15, 2018
Office Player by Eden Summers
What a little gem this story turned out to be!
Office Player is a re-branding & re-release of a previous novel of Eden Summers and I was actually very surprised that this was a debut book from her. The writing in this one is on par with her latest releases so from that we can deduce that this is an author who knows what she's doing.
This book is not an arduous read. It has all the prerequisites that are needed in a well rounded story...Attractive couple; interesting conflict; great chemistry between the characters; downright laugh out loud moments; misunderstanding and best of all....steamy hot sexy lovin!
The best thing about this one for me is that all those things I mentioned above? They were done to perfection...nothing was overly dramatic. The author used great restraint in her scenes and controlled the theatrical elements of her storytelling faultlessly.
I loved Beth & Dean as characters. I thought they both carried this story equally well.
Dean, although portrayed as a 'player' does not come across as obnoxious as some of these blokes can be. This story didn't batter us with the streotypical player type but more so concentrated on Dean's emotional progression & developed feelings for Beth...Thank you Eden!
Beth is my type of girl. You get blindsided by a confrontational proposal you don't want to address? Nick off to a bar & get yourself sloshed!!! Leave that shit to think about for another day! I love Beth! And I loved this story.
Make sure to download Office Player...I can assure you, you will want this gem on your kindle.
What a little gem this story turned out to be!
Office Player is a re-branding & re-release of a previous novel of Eden Summers and I was actually very surprised that this was a debut book from her. The writing in this one is on par with her latest releases so from that we can deduce that this is an author who knows what she's doing.
This book is not an arduous read. It has all the prerequisites that are needed in a well rounded story...Attractive couple; interesting conflict; great chemistry between the characters; downright laugh out loud moments; misunderstanding and best of all....steamy hot sexy lovin!
The best thing about this one for me is that all those things I mentioned above? They were done to perfection...nothing was overly dramatic. The author used great restraint in her scenes and controlled the theatrical elements of her storytelling faultlessly.
I loved Beth & Dean as characters. I thought they both carried this story equally well.
Dean, although portrayed as a 'player' does not come across as obnoxious as some of these blokes can be. This story didn't batter us with the streotypical player type but more so concentrated on Dean's emotional progression & developed feelings for Beth...Thank you Eden!
Beth is my type of girl. You get blindsided by a confrontational proposal you don't want to address? Nick off to a bar & get yourself sloshed!!! Leave that shit to think about for another day! I love Beth! And I loved this story.
Make sure to download Office Player...I can assure you, you will want this gem on your kindle.
July 23, 2018
4.5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, steamy love, and heartbreak.
This is Beth and Dean’s story. Dean is Beth’s boss but after working together for a while they are friends. All that changes one night. What happens when one wants more than one night and the other is frantically trying to stay friends. Her mind wants to stay friends, but her heart and body have different ideas. He wants way more then one night and is not afraid to do everything in his power to get her to agree to more. Get ready to read all about the chemistry that these two try oh so hard to fight. Who will come out he winner in the end? One or both of them?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book.
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, steamy love, and heartbreak.
This is Beth and Dean’s story. Dean is Beth’s boss but after working together for a while they are friends. All that changes one night. What happens when one wants more than one night and the other is frantically trying to stay friends. Her mind wants to stay friends, but her heart and body have different ideas. He wants way more then one night and is not afraid to do everything in his power to get her to agree to more. Get ready to read all about the chemistry that these two try oh so hard to fight. Who will come out he winner in the end? One or both of them?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book.
July 22, 2018
Beth gets the shock of her life but as I read I see she has more than one. Dean Sutherland is trying really hard to be a gentleman. As I get to see some of his previous “antics”, you have to wonder if he’s just running true to form. No disrespect but his dad is a real jerk. Maybe I’m crazy but I love it when an author creates a character that you have no other choice but to hate.
He’s pivotal to what happens between Beth and Dean – good or bad. But Dean also has a hand in how this story goes. Is he a man who is always going to follow the same pattern or has he found a woman that will put a period to the end of that? You have to feel sorry for Beth because she seems to be put into the middle of something that she has no control over. And you see her struggle, which the author does a great job with. Our author makes everything so plausible and Beth’s reactions are ones that if we were in her place we might make the same choices. You have to keep reading because you want to know that Beth is going to be no matter what her choice may be.
Reactions are almost front and center here. We have Beth’s reactions to Dean. Beth’s reactions to his father. And her reactions to misunderstandings. She has a great friend, Angela, who’s there when she needs someone the most - thankfully. Then we have Dean’s reactions to his father. His reactions to his past mistakes. And the hard time he has correcting those mistakes. I’m glad that the author left any sense of redemption to the end because it helped me turn that page to see how things were going to come out for Beth. But even after the story ended, I had that feeling of how these two would be over time – something I may just have to fill in myself.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
He’s pivotal to what happens between Beth and Dean – good or bad. But Dean also has a hand in how this story goes. Is he a man who is always going to follow the same pattern or has he found a woman that will put a period to the end of that? You have to feel sorry for Beth because she seems to be put into the middle of something that she has no control over. And you see her struggle, which the author does a great job with. Our author makes everything so plausible and Beth’s reactions are ones that if we were in her place we might make the same choices. You have to keep reading because you want to know that Beth is going to be no matter what her choice may be.
Reactions are almost front and center here. We have Beth’s reactions to Dean. Beth’s reactions to his father. And her reactions to misunderstandings. She has a great friend, Angela, who’s there when she needs someone the most - thankfully. Then we have Dean’s reactions to his father. His reactions to his past mistakes. And the hard time he has correcting those mistakes. I’m glad that the author left any sense of redemption to the end because it helped me turn that page to see how things were going to come out for Beth. But even after the story ended, I had that feeling of how these two would be over time – something I may just have to fill in myself.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
July 23, 2018
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3.75 Stars ~ Reviewed by Tracey Lou of behalf of KindleFriendsForever
Dean Sutherland is a player, hence the title of this book. He has it all, wealth, good looks and the charm that goes with it. He is the son of Sutherland & Son which keeps him busy during the day and leaves him to play at night.
Beth was an employee of Sutherland and son and enjoyed her job. What she didn't like was being stuck between father and son. Being propositioned by a man old enough to be your dad and the owner of the company sent her into a tailspin.
One kiss. It was one drunken one but she hasn't been able to forget it and neither had Dean. He thought it was the beginning of something good; however, Beth came with insecurities and turned tail and ran.
Finding out his father had made advances spurred Dean on to make his move. And this was beginning of their story. An office romance that would have a happy ending or one that would completely destroy them both.
This short story was told in a dual POV which made it more interesting. Seeing and listening to Dean added a whole new dimension to the book.
This was not my first read by Eden Summers, but would just like to say that even I could tell that this was one of her early works. Reading her recent work over the last year or so I could see a maturity in her writing that was absent in this one. I enjoyed the story although I would have liked to have seen more depth to it.
3.75 Stars ~ Reviewed by Tracey Lou of behalf of KindleFriendsForever
Dean Sutherland is a player, hence the title of this book. He has it all, wealth, good looks and the charm that goes with it. He is the son of Sutherland & Son which keeps him busy during the day and leaves him to play at night.
Beth was an employee of Sutherland and son and enjoyed her job. What she didn't like was being stuck between father and son. Being propositioned by a man old enough to be your dad and the owner of the company sent her into a tailspin.
One kiss. It was one drunken one but she hasn't been able to forget it and neither had Dean. He thought it was the beginning of something good; however, Beth came with insecurities and turned tail and ran.
Finding out his father had made advances spurred Dean on to make his move. And this was beginning of their story. An office romance that would have a happy ending or one that would completely destroy them both.
This short story was told in a dual POV which made it more interesting. Seeing and listening to Dean added a whole new dimension to the book.
This was not my first read by Eden Summers, but would just like to say that even I could tell that this was one of her early works. Reading her recent work over the last year or so I could see a maturity in her writing that was absent in this one. I enjoyed the story although I would have liked to have seen more depth to it.
July 22, 2018
HOT doesn't begin to describe Dean Sutherland
Oh Eden Summers just where do I begin? Dean Sutherland is HOT HOT HOT!!! This was such a good story that I was barely able to put it down. Yes, Dean was a bit of a player, but it was so clear where his heart lay ... with Beth.
I simply adored Dean, he was smart, sweet, cared, was protective, but he was also so so frustrating. The one woman who he truly wanted he held back from going after, then it appeared that he did finally go after her only when someone else was interested in her .... his father. Beth was a gorgeous woman, sweet, wore her heart on her sleeve, but she really seemed to lack some self confidence. Something which she definitely found after a few drinks.
A proposition by her boss turns her day upside down .... a few drinks ought to help that!!! Being driven home by the one man she wants but can't have and her head is a mess. Dean and Beth had amazing chemistry ... it sizzled at every turn. Could Beth trust Dean or was he just playing with her? Was she really just a pawn in a game between Dean and his father Max.
A beautifully written story that will bring on all of the emotions. Characters that are believable with the struggles that they face and enough steam and sizzle to keep you hot. Definitely a recommended read.
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FOUR STARS
Oh Eden Summers just where do I begin? Dean Sutherland is HOT HOT HOT!!! This was such a good story that I was barely able to put it down. Yes, Dean was a bit of a player, but it was so clear where his heart lay ... with Beth.
I simply adored Dean, he was smart, sweet, cared, was protective, but he was also so so frustrating. The one woman who he truly wanted he held back from going after, then it appeared that he did finally go after her only when someone else was interested in her .... his father. Beth was a gorgeous woman, sweet, wore her heart on her sleeve, but she really seemed to lack some self confidence. Something which she definitely found after a few drinks.
A proposition by her boss turns her day upside down .... a few drinks ought to help that!!! Being driven home by the one man she wants but can't have and her head is a mess. Dean and Beth had amazing chemistry ... it sizzled at every turn. Could Beth trust Dean or was he just playing with her? Was she really just a pawn in a game between Dean and his father Max.
A beautifully written story that will bring on all of the emotions. Characters that are believable with the struggles that they face and enough steam and sizzle to keep you hot. Definitely a recommended read.
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FOUR STARS
July 26, 2018
Dean and Beth were HOT...but all sorts of wrong...after all he was her boss. And after the one kiss she knew it could never happen again. And yet, you can't deny there is something between them. He has patiently waited for her. The drama while SUCKY...I mean, she did get propositioned by the CEO which happens to be Dean's dad. Pining for each other from afar, and yet a drunken evening could change everything.
You could call this a second chance romance, but more of a crush turned more. I was shocked with how patient Dean was and then suddenly he was aggressive (and not in a bad way). This book though is very steamy and you can't help but love Beth and Dean and her snarky ways and his alpha ways.
This book will keep you turning the pages, and you will be sad when it ends as you want to just keep reading.
You could call this a second chance romance, but more of a crush turned more. I was shocked with how patient Dean was and then suddenly he was aggressive (and not in a bad way). This book though is very steamy and you can't help but love Beth and Dean and her snarky ways and his alpha ways.
This book will keep you turning the pages, and you will be sad when it ends as you want to just keep reading.
July 25, 2018
This is only my second book by Eden Summers, and I have to say, though I enjoyed this story, whilst reading Office Player I was a little confused, the style and flow seemed to lack something that had been so vivid in her last brilliant romantic suspense that is Hunter. I couldn't put my finger on it, thinking it was the subject difference. It all became glaringly clear however upon discovering this is the first novel she ever penned, that I'm guessing has been reworked, and as such made me really appreciate this author's storytelling ability.
We meet Beth at what should be a comfortable point in her career.
I mean she's got a great job, holds a key executive position within a solid company and is respected for her determination and ability.
But this story's opening is anything but comfortable thanks to a less than attractive proposition from her boss, pair that with gaining the attention of the office lothario who also happens to be the bosses son and let the mayhem begin!
Unwanted advances, drunken decisions, seemingly unrequited love, misunderstandings, miscommunication, missed opportunities and misplaced impressions! This story has it all, and if you're not careful you'll get whiplash with both the heroine's and the hero's emotional seesawing.
To the point where they both kind of lost a little bit of appeal for me as characters at times.
I warmed more to Dean in this story though, and despite not really understanding why it's taken him so long to make his move with Beth, I really felt for the poor guy who can't really catch a break or verbalise his intent without digging himself deeper into the doghouse.
Confusion reigns supreme in this office romance gone awry, it will make you wonder if they will even make it to a HEA! But rest assured Ms Summers doesn't leave us hanging and the ending is certainly Hallmark worthy!
3.75 stars
We meet Beth at what should be a comfortable point in her career.
I mean she's got a great job, holds a key executive position within a solid company and is respected for her determination and ability.
But this story's opening is anything but comfortable thanks to a less than attractive proposition from her boss, pair that with gaining the attention of the office lothario who also happens to be the bosses son and let the mayhem begin!
Unwanted advances, drunken decisions, seemingly unrequited love, misunderstandings, miscommunication, missed opportunities and misplaced impressions! This story has it all, and if you're not careful you'll get whiplash with both the heroine's and the hero's emotional seesawing.
To the point where they both kind of lost a little bit of appeal for me as characters at times.
I warmed more to Dean in this story though, and despite not really understanding why it's taken him so long to make his move with Beth, I really felt for the poor guy who can't really catch a break or verbalise his intent without digging himself deeper into the doghouse.
Confusion reigns supreme in this office romance gone awry, it will make you wonder if they will even make it to a HEA! But rest assured Ms Summers doesn't leave us hanging and the ending is certainly Hallmark worthy!
3.75 stars
July 22, 2018
*This book was originally released under the title Concealed Desire.*
This is a short, fun read about an office romance.
Dean, a player, has been burned by what he thought was love in the past and is dealing with family issues, which has led him to avoid relationships and have an evolving door of woman. Still, he has had eyes for Beth for over a year, since they engaged in a drunken kiss. Beth, not one for casual hook-ups, still remembers that kiss and her eyes always follow Dean around the office.
Dean is a strong character. He owns up to the reasons as to why he avoids relationships. I didn’t like Beth as much as she for most the book allows her insecurities based off his reputation cloud her judgement. There are a few misunderstands and she constantly runs without giving Dean a chance to explain.
There is good chemistry between the characters, but I feel that there could have been more character development. The book is told from a dual POV, which is something I always enjoy as I like to get a glimpse into both main characters’ thoughts. I would have also liked to have seen how their relationship evolves. It was alluded to in the book that they have lots of exchanges between them in the office, but they seemed to have hooked up and then they are “in love”. I would have liked to have seen more of the banter between them and perhaps them getting to know each other better outside of the bedroom.
I received this book as an ARC and I voluntarily leave this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own
This is a short, fun read about an office romance.
Dean, a player, has been burned by what he thought was love in the past and is dealing with family issues, which has led him to avoid relationships and have an evolving door of woman. Still, he has had eyes for Beth for over a year, since they engaged in a drunken kiss. Beth, not one for casual hook-ups, still remembers that kiss and her eyes always follow Dean around the office.
Dean is a strong character. He owns up to the reasons as to why he avoids relationships. I didn’t like Beth as much as she for most the book allows her insecurities based off his reputation cloud her judgement. There are a few misunderstands and she constantly runs without giving Dean a chance to explain.
There is good chemistry between the characters, but I feel that there could have been more character development. The book is told from a dual POV, which is something I always enjoy as I like to get a glimpse into both main characters’ thoughts. I would have also liked to have seen how their relationship evolves. It was alluded to in the book that they have lots of exchanges between them in the office, but they seemed to have hooked up and then they are “in love”. I would have liked to have seen more of the banter between them and perhaps them getting to know each other better outside of the bedroom.
I received this book as an ARC and I voluntarily leave this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own
July 23, 2018
its hot, its sizzling and its Eden Summers plus more !!!
this book brings down the heat like nothing I've read in a long time, and it was a breath of fresh and sizzling air in this summer heat !
if there are contradiction that I love, its that opposite attract, and in this story those are Beth and Dean.
What will it take to break the pattern or to take that step out of the comfort zone? do you give up safe or take a leap and see where it goes. its a love story with all the twists and turns, and ... not to spoil it, the ending is the hottest !!!
Eden did a real showstopper with this one, just one more reason to add it to the golden #reREAD collection !!!!
this book brings down the heat like nothing I've read in a long time, and it was a breath of fresh and sizzling air in this summer heat !
if there are contradiction that I love, its that opposite attract, and in this story those are Beth and Dean.
What will it take to break the pattern or to take that step out of the comfort zone? do you give up safe or take a leap and see where it goes. its a love story with all the twists and turns, and ... not to spoil it, the ending is the hottest !!!
Eden did a real showstopper with this one, just one more reason to add it to the golden #reREAD collection !!!!
July 17, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
For Beth, today was just a typical Friday. Get up, go to work, finish and begin the weekend. But today would end with a business proposal from her boss that was more personal than business.
Beth works for Sutherland & Son, an electrical appliance company. She loves her job and is great at it. It used to be the only distraction she had was daydreaming about Dean Sutherland, her boss' son. Today that was the last thing on her mind. To her surprise she finds herself in a bar sitting next to Dean. Been there. Done that. Not going to happen again.
Dean loves variety, especially when it comes to women. He's never been able to settle on one for too long. Beth knows he's dangerous. Too much testosterone wrapped in a handsome, muscled package. For Dean, Beth is pure temptation. The kind you don't get over after one night.
I LOVED DEAN & BETH ! AMAZING STORYLINE AND AWESOME CHARACTERS AND LOTS OF SURPRISES !
SECRET, FURTIVE GLANCES MIXED WITH FLIRTY CONVERSATIONS ! RAW TEMPTATION AND UNCONTROLLABLE CRAVING ! ! ! A DEFINITE MUST READ ! ! !
For Beth, today was just a typical Friday. Get up, go to work, finish and begin the weekend. But today would end with a business proposal from her boss that was more personal than business.
Beth works for Sutherland & Son, an electrical appliance company. She loves her job and is great at it. It used to be the only distraction she had was daydreaming about Dean Sutherland, her boss' son. Today that was the last thing on her mind. To her surprise she finds herself in a bar sitting next to Dean. Been there. Done that. Not going to happen again.
Dean loves variety, especially when it comes to women. He's never been able to settle on one for too long. Beth knows he's dangerous. Too much testosterone wrapped in a handsome, muscled package. For Dean, Beth is pure temptation. The kind you don't get over after one night.
I LOVED DEAN & BETH ! AMAZING STORYLINE AND AWESOME CHARACTERS AND LOTS OF SURPRISES !
SECRET, FURTIVE GLANCES MIXED WITH FLIRTY CONVERSATIONS ! RAW TEMPTATION AND UNCONTROLLABLE CRAVING ! ! ! A DEFINITE MUST READ ! ! !
July 26, 2018
AMAZING READ!
How was this book not a bestseller the first time it was released?!
I absolutely loved this book, I devoured it in one night. Beth and Dean were hot, funny, relatable and two totally awesome main characters that you rooted for until the end of the book. The story had depth, angst, passion and so much realness that you felt like you were in the story with them.
As usual, Eden Summers has delivered a first class book that meets all the requirements of a brilliant romance novel. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fabulous read that you can't put down.
How was this book not a bestseller the first time it was released?!
I absolutely loved this book, I devoured it in one night. Beth and Dean were hot, funny, relatable and two totally awesome main characters that you rooted for until the end of the book. The story had depth, angst, passion and so much realness that you felt like you were in the story with them.
As usual, Eden Summers has delivered a first class book that meets all the requirements of a brilliant romance novel. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fabulous read that you can't put down.
July 24, 2018
Loved it.
Flew through in a day.
Light, fun, angsty, the push and pull of this friends to lovers romance is captivating and page turning. There’s some sultry slow burn in and amongst the super hot sex scenes giving this a lovely balance.
The characters are human and flawed and the whole thing just flowed beautifully. I really enjoyed this and found it really easy to read. The perfect book to take on holiday with you!
Flew through in a day.
Light, fun, angsty, the push and pull of this friends to lovers romance is captivating and page turning. There’s some sultry slow burn in and amongst the super hot sex scenes giving this a lovely balance.
The characters are human and flawed and the whole thing just flowed beautifully. I really enjoyed this and found it really easy to read. The perfect book to take on holiday with you!
July 24, 2018
I loved it! I love Eden Summers's writing. This is a great love story and I was hooked from the first page to the end. I love the two main characters. Beth is feisty and hilarious! Dean is handsome, sexy and unexpectedly sweet and romantic. The storyline is well written and captivating. I'll read this story again! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. This book was originally released under the title Concealed Desire.
July 22, 2018
Another wonderful story from Eden Summers
Office Player is a bit off the beaten path for Ms. Summers, but by no means any less read worthy. There is some serious topic discussion in the story involving sexual harassment.
Dean & Beth's story is fabulously written with just the right amount of steam and some great twists to the plot. It's always fun to read about the ultimate player finally falling for the one!
July 22, 2018
Office Player was an enjoyable book. Beth and Dean are coworkers who are somewhat friends that end up turning into more.
Dean has had feelings for Beth for a long time. The one time he acted on them, she ended up regretting it and he’s had to work hard to get back to the somewhat friends relationship they had before.
Beth has always been attracted to Dean but his reputation as a player has always held her back. She doesn’t want to just be a one night stand so she holds herself back. When a situation at work comes up, her actions lead to her giving into her feelings for Dean. Now she just needs to decide if she can honestly trust him when he tells her how he feels.
This was a cute book with the main conflicts being internal with both Dean and Beth as well as just between them. It was an easy and enjoyable read. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Dean has had feelings for Beth for a long time. The one time he acted on them, she ended up regretting it and he’s had to work hard to get back to the somewhat friends relationship they had before.
Beth has always been attracted to Dean but his reputation as a player has always held her back. She doesn’t want to just be a one night stand so she holds herself back. When a situation at work comes up, her actions lead to her giving into her feelings for Dean. Now she just needs to decide if she can honestly trust him when he tells her how he feels.
This was a cute book with the main conflicts being internal with both Dean and Beth as well as just between them. It was an easy and enjoyable read. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 25, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. I have loved everything I’ve read by Eden Summers. Add to the list. It’s an office romance. Dean is a player. His father steered him toward this, cementing it by stealing Dean’s so-called girlfriend years ago with more money! So Dean’s not big on love. But he sure is focused on Beth since their kiss a year ago. But Beth went back to all-professional. She knows Dean is a player and doesn’t want to be another ‘conquest’ and then try to work with him. But now she’s overly drunk after Dean’s father’s inappropriate proposition and Dean takes her home. Her lips get loose and all her thoughts spew forth, telling him how she feels about him. Uh oh! Now he can be open about how HE’s felt. Will they actually make it on this interesting path toward an HEA?
July 24, 2018
This was a quick and easy Office romance story. There was still depth to the story with a bit of family drama. The office was run by a father and son team and both were vying for the same woman. One hot kiss shared between a Beth and her boss a year before started a fire in two people that smolders for a year. One trying to pretend nothing happened and the other waiting until the time is right to swoop in and take control. It's one of those stories that readers crave when looking for something light and easy.
July 25, 2018
Can I start off by saying I love this cover! Yes this book was a little predictable but I didn’t care, Eden Summers has a way of sucking you in and taking you on this magical journey with all her characters that I couldn’t help but love Dean and Beth anyway. I also loved the dual POV as I get to see what both characters are thinking. This is a short read but one I highly recommend.
July 26, 2018
Eden Summers has always been a favourite author of mine and she never disappoints. Her writing always captures your heart right from the start. I loved Dean and Beth story ! An office romance filled with drama and heartache what more could you want all in one book apart from a happy ending that you hope for all the way through ! As soon as i finish a book from Eden Summers i just want more !
July 21, 2018
Office Player, formerly known as Concealed Desire, is the re-vamped first ever Eden Summers book. This is a very sweet romantic story full of angst and misunderstandings of two very likable characters, Beth and Dean.
I really enjoyed that Eden Summers has revisited Beth and Dean’s story to give it a contemporary updated feel to it and it definitely brings it closer to the excellence of her recent writing which is superb.
If you are looking for a feel good, sexy and romantic love story to read, this is it.
I really enjoyed that Eden Summers has revisited Beth and Dean’s story to give it a contemporary updated feel to it and it definitely brings it closer to the excellence of her recent writing which is superb.
If you are looking for a feel good, sexy and romantic love story to read, this is it.
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