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All In Billionaires #5
The Trap
A sexy lawyer who reduces men to putty in her hands. A former real estate mogul framed for embezzlement.
When Claire Whitfield meets the dazzling Ethan Knight, she’s not prepared for the sizzling attraction she feels toward her client. She’s supposed to be prepping him for an FBI interrogation, and acting on her desires would be unethical and illegal.
Ethan's facing some serious jail time, but all he can think about is Claire. One night out leads to a hot romance that puts everything they’ve worked for—their careers, their reputations, and their safety—on the line.
The only way to solve the FBI case and overcome the danger they’re in is to go deeper. Ethan and Claire set a risky trap that could blow up in their faces and destroy everything—but it’s the only way they can be free together.
THE TRAP is the fifth installment of the All In series. At approximately 70,000 words, this sizzling novel features a forbidden love romance and a guaranteed HEA. It can be read as a stand alone or after books 1 - 4 of the All In Series.
When Claire Whitfield meets the dazzling Ethan Knight, she’s not prepared for the sizzling attraction she feels toward her client. She’s supposed to be prepping him for an FBI interrogation, and acting on her desires would be unethical and illegal.
Ethan's facing some serious jail time, but all he can think about is Claire. One night out leads to a hot romance that puts everything they’ve worked for—their careers, their reputations, and their safety—on the line.
The only way to solve the FBI case and overcome the danger they’re in is to go deeper. Ethan and Claire set a risky trap that could blow up in their faces and destroy everything—but it’s the only way they can be free together.
THE TRAP is the fifth installment of the All In series. At approximately 70,000 words, this sizzling novel features a forbidden love romance and a guaranteed HEA. It can be read as a stand alone or after books 1 - 4 of the All In Series.
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334 pages, ebook
Published January 31, 2020
322 people are currently reading
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She’s been called the literary master of steamy romance. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes. Her books can often be found hanging out in the top 100, even years after publication.
Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves tennis, yoga, paddleboarding, boating, other water activities, and everything naughty.
Her current series were written in the order below:
All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)
It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)
Together We Stand (Brooks Family Saga - read in order)
Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)
Mafia Wars
Mafia Wars New York
Club Indulgence Duet
Mafia Wars Ireland
Wilted Kingdom Duet
The Underworld
The Cartwright Family (Holiday Romance)
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Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends and fiercely strong heroines.
She’s been called the literary master of steamy romance. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes. Her books can often be found hanging out in the top 100, even years after publication.
Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves tennis, yoga, paddleboarding, boating, other water activities, and everything naughty.
Her current series were written in the order below:
All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)
It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)
Together We Stand (Brooks Family Saga - read in order)
Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)
Mafia Wars
Mafia Wars New York
Club Indulgence Duet
Mafia Wars Ireland
Wilted Kingdom Duet
The Underworld
The Cartwright Family (Holiday Romance)
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January 31, 2020
WOW, just WOW....this book is off the Chemistry charts! Claire and Ethan have the sizzle from the start. You know you want to see them get it on but you do not want Claire to loose her job....and she is Ethan's Attorney....how is she gonna get around that red tape? The Trap has mystery, suspense, super hot action, and all the feels....you have to get this book....like right now! Stop reading this review and go buy the book!
Thank you Maggie Cole for another off the charts yummy book!
Thank you Maggie Cole for another off the charts yummy book!
November 7, 2020
Not as good as the other books in this series
Maybe my expectations were too high for this book because the other books were so good.
Ethan meets Claire as she takes on his criminal case that soon become her own. They have to find away to not go to prison and be able to keep seeing one another.
I found it odd they are very close with the same friend circle but have never met. I didnt like how they spoke so freely about being with other people in their past like it's casual conversation. You would think it would somewhat bother them to think about each other with other partners past or not.
Maybe my expectations were too high for this book because the other books were so good.
Ethan meets Claire as she takes on his criminal case that soon become her own. They have to find away to not go to prison and be able to keep seeing one another.
I found it odd they are very close with the same friend circle but have never met. I didnt like how they spoke so freely about being with other people in their past like it's casual conversation. You would think it would somewhat bother them to think about each other with other partners past or not.
August 25, 2025
H f**ks another woman a few hours after he meets h and then tells her (& all their friends who knows what he did) that he fell in love with her the second he laid eyes on her that day?? BS!!! WTF did I just read?!
January 16, 2020
Spectacular story! Couldn't put it down, started reading it last night and stayed up until 5am to finish. Don't know how the author does it but the books in this series just get better and better. Cannot wait to read Phil and Sophie's story in the final book, The Gamble.
Claire Whitfield is a criminal attorney. As a favor to her boss Dan she helps his client, Ethan Knight, prepare for an FBI interrogation. Ethan is a real estate mogul who is suspected of embezzling over $5 million from his company. Their attraction is instantaneous but illegal and unethical to act on. They bump into each other at Club D after she leaves the firm and she kisses him. He gets angry and she ends up in a bar where she is drugged. Ethan follows her and takes her to his home to care for her. They start a relationship, but have to sneak around in order to not impact her career and his case. Claire figures out who the embezzler is and they get together with their friends to try to come up with a way to trap him into confessing. The FBI is given to believe Claire is the guilty person. The FBI and Collin are able to trap the guilty parties and Claire and Ethan can have their HEA.
Claire Whitfield is a criminal attorney. As a favor to her boss Dan she helps his client, Ethan Knight, prepare for an FBI interrogation. Ethan is a real estate mogul who is suspected of embezzling over $5 million from his company. Their attraction is instantaneous but illegal and unethical to act on. They bump into each other at Club D after she leaves the firm and she kisses him. He gets angry and she ends up in a bar where she is drugged. Ethan follows her and takes her to his home to care for her. They start a relationship, but have to sneak around in order to not impact her career and his case. Claire figures out who the embezzler is and they get together with their friends to try to come up with a way to trap him into confessing. The FBI is given to believe Claire is the guilty person. The FBI and Collin are able to trap the guilty parties and Claire and Ethan can have their HEA.
February 10, 2020
Love This Series - This One is a Tie as Favorite!
I loved this story. My favorite originally is "The Rule" about Tom and Liv mainly because it's the ntroduction/first story of the series. I was a little annoyed with Liv, though...sometimes. I absolutely loved the couples in "The Lie" about Blake and Laura and "The Crime" about Jack and Maddie. Loved, loved, loved the male characters, and did have a little irritation with the female characters. Not sure why..will figure out my issues later. Now, with this book/story, I love them both. I love that they both are individuals who are sensitive, but also pretty nice/kind people. Having similar personalities and characteristics, but still able to display a certain power of control in other areas of their life/relationship. I love that dichotomy and it was just a good read for me. I cannot wait to read the next one at the end of the month.
I loved this story. My favorite originally is "The Rule" about Tom and Liv mainly because it's the ntroduction/first story of the series. I was a little annoyed with Liv, though...sometimes. I absolutely loved the couples in "The Lie" about Blake and Laura and "The Crime" about Jack and Maddie. Loved, loved, loved the male characters, and did have a little irritation with the female characters. Not sure why..will figure out my issues later. Now, with this book/story, I love them both. I love that they both are individuals who are sensitive, but also pretty nice/kind people. Having similar personalities and characteristics, but still able to display a certain power of control in other areas of their life/relationship. I love that dichotomy and it was just a good read for me. I cannot wait to read the next one at the end of the month.
January 20, 2020
Quartz for the Sizzle!
The chemistry begins on page one when Claire Whitfield, a beautiful and smart criminal attorney and Ethan Knight, a former Volt player turned successful real estate mogul meet for the first time. Ethan is being investigated by the FBI for embezzling , when Claire is called on to prepare Ethan for the FBI interrogation. This is just a teaser for what occurs as story moves forward. I was hooked from the beginning!
Maggie Cole weaves her main characters from the “ALL IN”series , Books 1-3 through this entire story to help set THE TRAP that may or may not exonerate the accused. The dynamic bonding of these characters is amazing. They have each other’s backs without any hesitation!
The Trap did not disappoint this reader and I would wager it won’t you as well. Two thumbs up and 5 Stars is my opinion .
The chemistry begins on page one when Claire Whitfield, a beautiful and smart criminal attorney and Ethan Knight, a former Volt player turned successful real estate mogul meet for the first time. Ethan is being investigated by the FBI for embezzling , when Claire is called on to prepare Ethan for the FBI interrogation. This is just a teaser for what occurs as story moves forward. I was hooked from the beginning!
Maggie Cole weaves her main characters from the “ALL IN”series , Books 1-3 through this entire story to help set THE TRAP that may or may not exonerate the accused. The dynamic bonding of these characters is amazing. They have each other’s backs without any hesitation!
The Trap did not disappoint this reader and I would wager it won’t you as well. Two thumbs up and 5 Stars is my opinion .
January 27, 2020
Loved Ethan and Claire. These two are off the chart smoldering hot and the dynamic between them explosive. Brought together by circumstances of Ethan needing representation as he’s being accused of embezzling money from his own company, Claire steps in and he can’t take his eyes off her and she can’t look away from him. Instant attraction, and his panty melting smile to boot! This can’t happen he’s her client but all she can think about is kissing him and a whole lot more. Ethan and Claire have a little dark side to them and I loved it! The lengths these two will go for each other is truly love even is they haven’t realized it yet. Ethan’s being set up, but by who? Can they figure it out before it’s too late? With everyone’s help they are hopeful it’s going to work out. No spoilers this book is too good for that. I received a copy of this book.
January 20, 2020
Maggie Cole has done it again! The Trap is the fifth installment of the All In Series. As with the other books in the series, I was drawn into the the world Maggie Cole created. Ethan is a real estate mogul and Claire is a very successful attorney. The couple have an instant attraction, but the story is not summed up in a short period of time. I like the way the secondary characters are woven into the story. I also like how humor is mixed-in. I absolutely enjoyed reading The Trap. I am looking forward to reading the next installment of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 21, 2020
In this fifth installment of the All In Series, we meet Ethan and Claire as they get tied up in their intense attraction to each other as well fight their way out of the web of embezzlement that they have both been caught up in. Our favorite couples from the first four books make an appearance as they try to find a way to make sure that justice is served. Don't worry, Maggie Cole made sure the sex is just as steamy as it always is. AND, we get to meet Sophia, who is our girl from The Gamble, the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 20, 2020
The Trap is the fifth sizzling romance from the All In Series by Maggie Cole.
Claire, a sexy, brilliant lawyer with a photographic memory and Ethan a creatively talented real estate mogul must work together to find out who is embezzling millions from investors. From NY to Las Vegas, penthouses to boathouses, with the support of family and loved ones, Ms Cole uses vivid imagery to weave a romance full of surprises and memorable moments. This thoroughly enjoyable read is full of likable characters and a steamy story line that will compel you to read until the end!
Claire, a sexy, brilliant lawyer with a photographic memory and Ethan a creatively talented real estate mogul must work together to find out who is embezzling millions from investors. From NY to Las Vegas, penthouses to boathouses, with the support of family and loved ones, Ms Cole uses vivid imagery to weave a romance full of surprises and memorable moments. This thoroughly enjoyable read is full of likable characters and a steamy story line that will compel you to read until the end!
February 17, 2020
OMG!!!!!! When you things might calm down, out comes another book from the All In series by Maggie Cole. You know a book is great when you can't put it down, you want to be part of it or your trying to find a way in it. I really couldn't put it down till the end , but then I went back to read it all over again. Emotions all over the place , crying , laughing, angry , happiness, lies, betrayal and a few I can't put on here. FAB U LOS book, and I cant wait till the next book is out.
February 24, 2020
Claire and Ethan are HOT!
Instant connection between lawyer Claire and real estate mogul Ethan. Ethan is being framed for embezzlement and Claire is his attorney. Ethan's life and business are on the line as they race against the clock to figure out who is framing Ethan. Claire's belief in his innocence and Ethan's need to protect Claire's reputation are tested the further down the rabbit hole they go. Embezzlement, fraud, betrayal and a couple of familiar FBI agents make this a page turner you won't want to put down.
Love seeing the whole All In gang make appearances!
Instant connection between lawyer Claire and real estate mogul Ethan. Ethan is being framed for embezzlement and Claire is his attorney. Ethan's life and business are on the line as they race against the clock to figure out who is framing Ethan. Claire's belief in his innocence and Ethan's need to protect Claire's reputation are tested the further down the rabbit hole they go. Embezzlement, fraud, betrayal and a couple of familiar FBI agents make this a page turner you won't want to put down.
Love seeing the whole All In gang make appearances!
January 19, 2020
MAKES ME WANT QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS!!!!!
On one hand I LOVED book 5 on the other, I’m sad there is only one more book in this All In series. Maggie Cole has done it again, Ethan and Claire have steamed up the pages of my Kindle and left me wanting more!!! It just proves that when you love someone, you will go to any length to protect them!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
On one hand I LOVED book 5 on the other, I’m sad there is only one more book in this All In series. Maggie Cole has done it again, Ethan and Claire have steamed up the pages of my Kindle and left me wanting more!!! It just proves that when you love someone, you will go to any length to protect them!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2020
You will LOVE being in The Trap
From word one you will be so happy you entered The Trap.
Sizzling chemistry from the first second of seeing each other, Ethan and Claire become entrapped in each other in multiple ways (and positions).
The group of intelligent, caring friends to whom you were introduced in books 1-4 sprinkle through The Trap. Each book is a stand alone, however it is awesome how seamlessly they flow together.
Maggie Cole Never disappoints.
Well Done MC!
From word one you will be so happy you entered The Trap.
Sizzling chemistry from the first second of seeing each other, Ethan and Claire become entrapped in each other in multiple ways (and positions).
The group of intelligent, caring friends to whom you were introduced in books 1-4 sprinkle through The Trap. Each book is a stand alone, however it is awesome how seamlessly they flow together.
Maggie Cole Never disappoints.
Well Done MC!
February 1, 2020
Once again Maggie Cole nailed it! Claire is a ball-busting, take no prisoners criminal attorney and Ethan is a hot-shot real-estate mogul. When Ethan is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from his company his path crosses Claire's. The fireworks are insane. Now Claire and Ethan have to work to prove his innocence with the help,of their friends.
You are going to fall in love with The Trap!
You are going to fall in love with The Trap!
February 9, 2020
A riveting book five in the All In series! It is superbly written, emotionally deep, steamy, well thought out, and exciting. The suspense, secrets, betrayal, intense passion, and more pulled me in from the first page and I was engrossed until the end. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is off the charts! I look forward to reading more from this series. Definitely recommended!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2020
Ethan is being framed for embezzlement. Claire is the lawyer helping him get out of it, she hopes. He can't take his eyes off of her. She likes what she sees but can't cross that line with a client. Then the tires turn and she is being framed for the embezzlement. Her photographic memory will come in handy to try to get out of this one. Ethan will do all he can to keep her safe
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2020
What can I say but HOT HOT HOT!! Book 5 of the All In Series is one hot couple.
When Claire Whitfield and Ethan Knight meet it is instant Sizzle. She is sent in last minute to be his lawyer for embezzlement and there is an instant attraction that could get her disbarred.
With the help of lots of previous characters of this series, they set a Trap that will either blow up in their faces or be their solution to their future.
When Claire Whitfield and Ethan Knight meet it is instant Sizzle. She is sent in last minute to be his lawyer for embezzlement and there is an instant attraction that could get her disbarred.
With the help of lots of previous characters of this series, they set a Trap that will either blow up in their faces or be their solution to their future.
November 29, 2021
Ethan and Claire
An attorney walks into her new clients office to prepare him for an FBI investigation and both of them are in instant lust. As the investigation expands, Claire has to tell Ethan that she was only available for him for two days as she is going solo as an attorney. Suddenly the investigation ensnares them both and they must work together to prove their innocence while keeping their blossoming relationship hidden. Another fabulous story in the series.
An attorney walks into her new clients office to prepare him for an FBI investigation and both of them are in instant lust. As the investigation expands, Claire has to tell Ethan that she was only available for him for two days as she is going solo as an attorney. Suddenly the investigation ensnares them both and they must work together to prove their innocence while keeping their blossoming relationship hidden. Another fabulous story in the series.
January 23, 2022
F*** Me Eyes👀👀
Where can I find some? I think as each Alpha gets older, the better and hotter the sex is. I have to keep control as to not jump my husband's bones.. For each sex scenes.. lol..OMG.. I just love this series. I'm on to the next one. Get started.. You won't be sorry. Damn, Maggie Cole... I still get shivers just thinking about the sex scenes. Your writing and the way you put them together is super 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Where can I find some? I think as each Alpha gets older, the better and hotter the sex is. I have to keep control as to not jump my husband's bones.. For each sex scenes.. lol..OMG.. I just love this series. I'm on to the next one. Get started.. You won't be sorry. Damn, Maggie Cole... I still get shivers just thinking about the sex scenes. Your writing and the way you put them together is super 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
January 7, 2024
I'm not sure how, but this series keeps getting better. One of the things I love is that these all could be stand-alone books. With that being said, having read them from book one has been nice. I really enjoy the way we get glimpses of the characters from the previous books without taking anything away from the main characters of the current book. Ethan and Claire's story kept me invested throughout. I didn't see the twist coming. I'm so glad they got their HEA.
January 19, 2020
Workouts Will Never Be The Same!
When you meet Ethan and Claire, you will need to hang onto your panties... or not! The All In series strikes again in book 5, The Trap. This book has it all- sex, danger, romance, longing. Did I mention sex? Maggie Cole is a magician who turns the ordinary things of life into all things “SEXtraordinary!”
When you meet Ethan and Claire, you will need to hang onto your panties... or not! The All In series strikes again in book 5, The Trap. This book has it all- sex, danger, romance, longing. Did I mention sex? Maggie Cole is a magician who turns the ordinary things of life into all things “SEXtraordinary!”
January 30, 2020
Claire and Ethan are instantly attracted to each other, but must keep their relationship under wraps leading to secret meetings and creative planning with the help of some of their closest friends. The Trap is hot, steamy and will leave you in suspense; If you have ever had a fantasy about being tied up this is a must read as Maggie Cole’s imagination is on a totally different level!
January 31, 2020
Maggie Cole hits it out of the park with this one. Ethan and Claire are embroiled with proving his innocence when somebody embezzles from his company. There are lots of twists and turns in the plot. The plot is accompanied by lots of heat from Ethan and Claire. In the end they go all in to find the thief.
February 29, 2020
Maggie Cole delivers again. Book 5 of the All In Series, The Trap, has everything you're looking for in a book. It will have you feeling all kinds of emotions. That's what I love most about Maggie Cole's books, one minute your crying, the next laughing and once you start reading you dont want to put the book down!
June 3, 2021
I hate to repeat myself but...WOW
Ethan in trouble for embezzlement. Claire a criminal lawyer need I say more😉😄🔥🍹🎉💖. Claire sleazy boss is setting her up for embezzling when he ask her to help out Ethan on his case. I am sure ALL IN in continue to the last book. 😊 YAY next book here I come.
Ethan in trouble for embezzlement. Claire a criminal lawyer need I say more😉😄🔥🍹🎉💖. Claire sleazy boss is setting her up for embezzling when he ask her to help out Ethan on his case. I am sure ALL IN in continue to the last book. 😊 YAY next book here I come.
February 1, 2020
Awesome read
Ethan and Claire heat up this novel with dangerous steamy romance. Ethan gets until law trouble but Claire started out as his attorney until she blabs the truth and more evolve .
Ethan and Claire heat up this novel with dangerous steamy romance. Ethan gets until law trouble but Claire started out as his attorney until she blabs the truth and more evolve .
February 3, 2020
Ethan and Claire’s story literally took me to the edge and back again, just to turn around and do it again. All I can say is WOW! I LOVED this book and I can’t wait for The Gamble. All hail Maggie Cole and the All In series!
February 8, 2020
All In The Trap
Holy hotness! Each story gets better and hotter. Ethan and Claire's chemistry and banter is amazing. And the group of friends they have to help with the issues that try to keep them apart, they have the best friends ever!
Holy hotness! Each story gets better and hotter. Ethan and Claire's chemistry and banter is amazing. And the group of friends they have to help with the issues that try to keep them apart, they have the best friends ever!
February 8, 2020
This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect
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