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The Players Club #6
Playing with Desire
All she wanted was one night of sensual bliss. What she got was double the pleasure.
When Summer Hughes is finally given an invitation to The Players Club, she’s beyond ready to spend an evening with a gorgeous, dominant stranger. Declan Burke is pure alpha male and exactly what she’s looking for, the kind of man who will tap into all her dark, forbidden desires and make them all a reality.
What Summer doesn’t count on is Declan’s step-brother, Rick Dunne, who is equally commanding . . . and fiercely protective. Both men want her . . . but can they both have her?
When Summer Hughes is finally given an invitation to The Players Club, she’s beyond ready to spend an evening with a gorgeous, dominant stranger. Declan Burke is pure alpha male and exactly what she’s looking for, the kind of man who will tap into all her dark, forbidden desires and make them all a reality.
What Summer doesn’t count on is Declan’s step-brother, Rick Dunne, who is equally commanding . . . and fiercely protective. Both men want her . . . but can they both have her?
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2020
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Erika Wilde
98 books1,851 followersErika Wilde (aka Janelle Denison) is the USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary romances for multiple print publishers.
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November 23, 2020
Playing with Desire is the 6th book in The Players Club series by Erika Wilde. I was super excited about this book because I haven't been reading a lot of MFM books lately and I hate to say this but I was disappointed.
The only good thing about the book is how hot the three-way scene was. I got what I wanted. But that's it.
What bugs me the most is that I see three people on the cover and yet only two of them get a happy ending. The third one does not. At least not in this book. He will get his happy ending in his book which is next and I won't be reading it. When I see three people on the cover, I expect them to actually get a happy ending, all of them, together. I have 7 pet peeves and this book managed to hit two of them. 2.5 to be precise. I did not have a good time reading the book and the only reason I am actually writing a review is because I received an arc. Otherwise, I would have deleted it from my memory.
The only good thing about the book is how hot the three-way scene was. I got what I wanted. But that's it.
What bugs me the most is that I see three people on the cover and yet only two of them get a happy ending. The third one does not. At least not in this book. He will get his happy ending in his book which is next and I won't be reading it. When I see three people on the cover, I expect them to actually get a happy ending, all of them, together. I have 7 pet peeves and this book managed to hit two of them. 2.5 to be precise. I did not have a good time reading the book and the only reason I am actually writing a review is because I received an arc. Otherwise, I would have deleted it from my memory.
November 18, 2020
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Summer finally got her invite to the club everyone in her circle raves about, and it means one thing to her - she's finally going to have something just for her, let loose, live out some of the fantasies that have been swirling around inside her. She just had no idea that fun would involve two gorgeous Doms...
Declan isn't local unfortunately. He's just on leave for a minute when his stepbrother Rick invites him to have some fun at the club. When they both gravitate to the same woman, will they share her? Or will one of them end up having real feelings for her?
Summer's night of fantasy is erotic and hot and out of her wildest dreams. But did she make a real connection with both men? With either of them? With neither? Can she maintain a relationship with either of them, both of them?
I have to admit this did not end quite the way I expected it to. However, the direction Erika took the story is just as amazing as the way I expected it to play out. It's beyond hot, and I loved Summer! She's been an interesting character right from the very beginning of this series, and I'm so glad she got the happiness she deserved. I won't spoil, I'll just say that in the end she's more than happy with the way things ended up...
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November 15, 2020
This is a hard review to write because I really don’t want to give too much of the story away, I feel to get the best out of Playing with Desire you need to read this fantastic book with no expectations so I guess this review will tell you how I felt about this book and the characters.
Summer, Declan and Rick meet at The Players Club and what follows is a steamy, erotic ménage scene but as much as this couple enjoyed the night there is only love between two of these players.....
I loved this emotional read, the writing is strong and the characters are easy to relate to, I have come to expect lots of hot passion from Ms Wilde but what I didn’t expect was the heartbreak and the bumps in the road this trio found as they all searched for a HEA. This was certainly an emotional roller coaster and you will certainly be drawn in and captivated because you won’t find out who ends up as a couple until well into this romance. Looking forward to more from The Players Club.
Summer, Declan and Rick meet at The Players Club and what follows is a steamy, erotic ménage scene but as much as this couple enjoyed the night there is only love between two of these players.....
I loved this emotional read, the writing is strong and the characters are easy to relate to, I have come to expect lots of hot passion from Ms Wilde but what I didn’t expect was the heartbreak and the bumps in the road this trio found as they all searched for a HEA. This was certainly an emotional roller coaster and you will certainly be drawn in and captivated because you won’t find out who ends up as a couple until well into this romance. Looking forward to more from The Players Club.
May 2, 2023
Wowww. So this book was steamy, really steamy but it also had SO MUCH in the way of gendered essentialism and the gendered identity stuff that was just not great. The story starts with Summer, the FMC having a very hot threesome with Rick and Declan, who are stepbrothers, at this sex club that's at the center of this series. Instantly, the connection between Summer and Declan is undeniable and he asks Rick to step aside (after the very steamy threesome) so that he can be with Summer by himself. He's on leave from the Army for 3 weeks and he proposes 3 weeks of Summer and him hanging out and having all the hot sex until he has to leave. He doesn't want a serious relationship so he just wants 3 weeks of fun and then for them to just go their separate ways. At the end of the 3 weeks, Summer has FEELINGS and tells him she loves him and Declan is like "nope, my life has no room for relationships" and leaves even though it's fairly apparent that he also has caught feelings.
In order to help her move on, Summer's friends urge her to return to the sex club and she engages in a very steamy ONS with Rick. Some people might argue this is cheating but they'd be wrong, because Declan left, urging Summer to move on. Afterwards, Summer and Rick decide they're just friends because they both know that Summer is still in love with Declan.
ANYWAY, this further gets complicated when Summer has to move in with Rick because her landlord didn't renew her lease and then Declan gets shot while on a mission and is sent home early. It's fine, obviously, Summer and Declan ended up together and the next book in the series is about Rick finally finding love.
But what's really unusual is that for a story that's written in 2020, the story feels like one written in the 90s. The gender identity roles are so stiflingly old-fashioned (Summer wants to spend the 3 weeks making home-cooked meals for Declan, the men are always in charge in the bedroom, he wants to buy them a house) that I'm frankly baffled to find out this book came out 3 years ago.
So yay for the steam, nay for the gendered essentialism. identity, etc.
In order to help her move on, Summer's friends urge her to return to the sex club and she engages in a very steamy ONS with Rick. Some people might argue this is cheating but they'd be wrong, because Declan left, urging Summer to move on. Afterwards, Summer and Rick decide they're just friends because they both know that Summer is still in love with Declan.
ANYWAY, this further gets complicated when Summer has to move in with Rick because her landlord didn't renew her lease and then Declan gets shot while on a mission and is sent home early. It's fine, obviously, Summer and Declan ended up together and the next book in the series is about Rick finally finding love.
But what's really unusual is that for a story that's written in 2020, the story feels like one written in the 90s. The gender identity roles are so stiflingly old-fashioned (Summer wants to spend the 3 weeks making home-cooked meals for Declan, the men are always in charge in the bedroom, he wants to buy them a house) that I'm frankly baffled to find out this book came out 3 years ago.
So yay for the steam, nay for the gendered essentialism. identity, etc.
February 1, 2025
Warning: despite what the blurb implies, this is not a MFM romance, it is a FM romance.
Disappointing read.
The storytelling was rough, almost stilted. There was no natural flow, a lot of tell as opposed to show and exaggerated, unsupported inner declarations, making the story feel forced and contrived.
And there were some weird story choices, like separating characters along gender lines during social occasions, that just amplified the problem.
On top of that, the characters weren't very interesting, the relationship-building was shallow and the smut kept getting interrupted by inner monologues. (And what the heck were they doing shoving a large butt plug up her ass without stretching her first?)
There was also a few instances of weird sexism.
For example: Waitstaff walked around offering cocktails and premium bourbon for the men, along with trays of hors d’oeuvres that included items with lobster and beluga caviar.
What if a woman wanted a cocktail? Or premium bourbon? Was she denied based on her gender? And was the food for everyone or was that just for the men too?
Finally, I never got the idea that male lead was into the female lead as a life partner (probably because he didn't discuss and make his life choices with her), more like when he found the right second career for himself (after losing the first due to injury) and it happen to allow him to build a traditional life, he just slotted her into the wife slot and called it a day.
Do not recommend.
Disappointing read.
The storytelling was rough, almost stilted. There was no natural flow, a lot of tell as opposed to show and exaggerated, unsupported inner declarations, making the story feel forced and contrived.
And there were some weird story choices, like separating characters along gender lines during social occasions, that just amplified the problem.
On top of that, the characters weren't very interesting, the relationship-building was shallow and the smut kept getting interrupted by inner monologues. (And what the heck were they doing shoving a large butt plug up her ass without stretching her first?)
There was also a few instances of weird sexism.
For example: Waitstaff walked around offering cocktails and premium bourbon for the men, along with trays of hors d’oeuvres that included items with lobster and beluga caviar.
What if a woman wanted a cocktail? Or premium bourbon? Was she denied based on her gender? And was the food for everyone or was that just for the men too?
Finally, I never got the idea that male lead was into the female lead as a life partner (probably because he didn't discuss and make his life choices with her), more like when he found the right second career for himself (after losing the first due to injury) and it happen to allow him to build a traditional life, he just slotted her into the wife slot and called it a day.
Do not recommend.
November 16, 2020
4 Star reviews of Playing With Desire (The Players Club #6 ) by Erika Wilde
This is a fast paced, steamy, at times extremely emotional story which I had a hard time putting down when real life got in the way. Although a short story, Erika Wilde certainly packed a lot into it.
When Summer has a passionate menage with Rick and Declan she has no idea that she has finally found what she has been searching for. Even though it is supposed to be a one time thing, Declan much to his own surprise asks Summer to stay until he leaves for deployment.
The feelings between Declan and Summer are intense and too hard to ignore. The characters and writing is strong and as I have found from previous books that I have read by Ms.Wilde , you cannot help but become invested in the story that she weaves.
Will Declan be able to walk away? Or is the powerful attraction that sizzles between them going to prove to hard to ignore? The journey that they take will be rocky but if they can get through it, the happily ever after will be worth all the heartache.
This is a fast paced, steamy, at times extremely emotional story which I had a hard time putting down when real life got in the way. Although a short story, Erika Wilde certainly packed a lot into it.
When Summer has a passionate menage with Rick and Declan she has no idea that she has finally found what she has been searching for. Even though it is supposed to be a one time thing, Declan much to his own surprise asks Summer to stay until he leaves for deployment.
The feelings between Declan and Summer are intense and too hard to ignore. The characters and writing is strong and as I have found from previous books that I have read by Ms.Wilde , you cannot help but become invested in the story that she weaves.
Will Declan be able to walk away? Or is the powerful attraction that sizzles between them going to prove to hard to ignore? The journey that they take will be rocky but if they can get through it, the happily ever after will be worth all the heartache.
November 15, 2020
I was eagerly waiting for this book because I love the series but I also love menage. From the first page I was sucked into the story. Summer is finally going to get her wish of playing at the Club that her friends go to. Declan and Rick give her a night to remember but Declan is the one she is falling for. Too bad he won't consider a real relationship as he's been burned in the past and wants no part of it repeating. He's also in the military and doesn't feel it's fair for her to have to wait for him. Experience has taught him that women don't wait so can Summer change his mind? And Rick, while he was involved for that one night, he knows in his heart that Summer belongs to Declan. I don't normally read love triangles but this one was written perfectly and I can't wait to see Rick get his onw girl. When Declan realizes that he really does want Summer, is it too late or is she ready to go on without him in her life? Such a good book and now I can't wait for the next one!!!!
November 18, 2020
Wow, that was hot! Summer's first night at the Player's Club is a night she will never forget. She caught the interest of Rick and Declan, who have promised her a night filled with pleasure. Although Summer is attracted to both men, she is more drawn to one of them. She can't help but wonder if he feels the same pull, or if he just wants the one night as the three-some. What happens after their night of pleasure? Will there be more, and if so, with which guy? Will they share her again, or will one alpha claim her for himself? I have loved the books I've read in this series, and can't wait for the next book.
November 19, 2020
Erika Wilde's The Players Club is a guaranteed hot, steamy read and the latest in the series, Playing with Desire, doesn't disappoint. It has been a bit since I last read the series so I was very much looking forward to this read.
Of course, the menage keeps the erotic heat high but all the emotions of Summer and Declan make this a page-turner. I couldn't wait to see how everything was going to work out. And now, I'm here waiting for the next installment of EW's The Players Club.
Of course, the menage keeps the erotic heat high but all the emotions of Summer and Declan make this a page-turner. I couldn't wait to see how everything was going to work out. And now, I'm here waiting for the next installment of EW's The Players Club.
December 13, 2020
The Players Club is absolutely one of my favorite series ever from Erika Wilde. I absolutely adore this super sexy series and couldn't wait to read Playing with Desire...especially once I realized it would not only be about Summer, but Rick and his step-brother Declan too. OMG, I wasn't even prepared for the sexy times to come in this book!!!
Before I get to all the sexy times in this story, I want to once again rave about the friendships between the women in this group. I love how supportive and loving they are to one another. Seriously makes me wish I could be friends with them IRL. Honestly, I'm super lucky to have more than one group of women that have my back like the ones in this series, but I always love pointing out supportive friendships, and Ms. Wilde does an amazing job with them in her books.
Now onto Summer, Rick, and Declan. OMG, the chemistry between these 3 was so very smoking hot!!! I have wanted a book about Rick for a while, and I loved seeing his dominant side in this story. I have to say I loved his step-brother Declan even more, and I so wasn't expecting that to happen. I loved how both Rick and Declan set out to make Summer's first time at The Players Club memorable. Much like other books in the series, the sexy times are smoking hot and plentiful. I felt such an emotional connection to these characters, my emotions were on a roller coaster ride right along with them.
I absolutely adored Playing with Desire so very much. This story had everything I love in a romance: laughter, a few tears, and plenty of sexy times. Erika Wilde knocked it out of the ballpark with Playing with Desire, and I can't wait for my next visit with the characters in The Players Club series.
Rating: 5 Stars (A+)
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Before I get to all the sexy times in this story, I want to once again rave about the friendships between the women in this group. I love how supportive and loving they are to one another. Seriously makes me wish I could be friends with them IRL. Honestly, I'm super lucky to have more than one group of women that have my back like the ones in this series, but I always love pointing out supportive friendships, and Ms. Wilde does an amazing job with them in her books.
Now onto Summer, Rick, and Declan. OMG, the chemistry between these 3 was so very smoking hot!!! I have wanted a book about Rick for a while, and I loved seeing his dominant side in this story. I have to say I loved his step-brother Declan even more, and I so wasn't expecting that to happen. I loved how both Rick and Declan set out to make Summer's first time at The Players Club memorable. Much like other books in the series, the sexy times are smoking hot and plentiful. I felt such an emotional connection to these characters, my emotions were on a roller coaster ride right along with them.
I absolutely adored Playing with Desire so very much. This story had everything I love in a romance: laughter, a few tears, and plenty of sexy times. Erika Wilde knocked it out of the ballpark with Playing with Desire, and I can't wait for my next visit with the characters in The Players Club series.
Rating: 5 Stars (A+)
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November 14, 2020
What a fantastic book! I devoured this in a day, I couldn’t stop reading. Summer is going to the Players Club for the first time. She’s been noticed by Luke and his step brother Declan. Love the instant heat between her and Declan. But do they both want her? There’s a night between all three of them, but who will she choose? It’s very hot and steamy. I didn’t expect to feel the heartbreak, but I did cry for them. Loved being emotionally connected. Loved getting updates on other characters too. Loved the happy ever after and can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy and I highly recommend this book.
November 1, 2022
I was waiting for this book. Loved it.
I have been waiting for their book for what sees like ages. I do wanted to read Summer’s story and boy I wasn’t disappointed at all. She has always had a thing for Rick but I don’t think it was one of I want to marry you though. When she sees the man by him she is definitely interested, then she finds it’s Rick’s stepbrother. One night of pleasure is a she wants. And what Summer wants she gets. Although Declan sort of changes the game pay after and wants her for three weeks. I over this story. I must admit I was angry at Declan and my heart was sad for Summer, although I would of let him sweat a bit before giving in. Will Declan find his way so he can be happy?? I am so looking forward to Rick’s story. He needs a happy ever after.
I have been waiting for their book for what sees like ages. I do wanted to read Summer’s story and boy I wasn’t disappointed at all. She has always had a thing for Rick but I don’t think it was one of I want to marry you though. When she sees the man by him she is definitely interested, then she finds it’s Rick’s stepbrother. One night of pleasure is a she wants. And what Summer wants she gets. Although Declan sort of changes the game pay after and wants her for three weeks. I over this story. I must admit I was angry at Declan and my heart was sad for Summer, although I would of let him sweat a bit before giving in. Will Declan find his way so he can be happy?? I am so looking forward to Rick’s story. He needs a happy ever after.
June 9, 2025
No clue what everyone else is reading but it definitely wasn’t 5 stars for me.
They only got together because he got shot.
Not because he loved her but because he got shot..
So his career ended and he had to go home.
And still he didn’t know what to do.
And she,like a doormat waits for him to make an decision.
And looking at the cover expected a different ending.
It didn’t feel like true love but second choice.
Rick is so lucky that he got away.
At first I felt sorry for him but now he is just very lucky.
Apparently I read it 2 years ago.
I couldn’t remember a word of it.
But it’s even worse the second time.
He is just a disgusting selfish dick.
And she is just as stupid as they come.
And still like Rick and he so lucky that he got away.
They only got together because he got shot.
Not because he loved her but because he got shot..
So his career ended and he had to go home.
And still he didn’t know what to do.
And she,like a doormat waits for him to make an decision.
And looking at the cover expected a different ending.
It didn’t feel like true love but second choice.
Rick is so lucky that he got away.
At first I felt sorry for him but now he is just very lucky.
Apparently I read it 2 years ago.
I couldn’t remember a word of it.
But it’s even worse the second time.
He is just a disgusting selfish dick.
And she is just as stupid as they come.
And still like Rick and he so lucky that he got away.
December 9, 2023
DNF at 43% (I very rarely DNF when I am so close to 50%)
Look, I don't have time for stiff boring writing no matter how fun the steamy scenes are. Plus I felt duped - you get presented with a menage cover and a fun menage scene in the beginning and then suddenly it switches and thanks to the other reviewers I got some spoilers that made me realise I wouldn't have cared for the story or whatever else happened to these characters anyway.
The whole premise is that his step-brother gets out of the way because our MC is an army dude and home for just three weeks and it's the first time he is into a woman this way - she is not sure how she feels, she is definitely more attracted to the MC but she is not indiferent to the step-bro either. The idea is he is home for three weeks only so she accepts to spend the time with him knowing he will not promise something more because army life or whatever bullshit. This is about how far I got.
I already did not enjoy the switch from MFM to MF just because one of the bros is so into this girl - I wouldn't have mind it if I knew this was a MF romance but the cover is misleading - right? - and I am ok with MF romances that have a surprise threesome for whatever reason, more fun, more spice, yaay and then we go back to the usual MF. But with this book the reader starts with the idea that this is a menage and there's polyamory and fun and swords crossing possibly maybe, right? And they do, we have that, but then why switch to a MF romance? It was so not what we signed up for.
Plus the writing... don't get me wrong, the steamy scenes are really good, but other than that it's so STIFF! It's so much telling so much boring exposition over coffee about past trauma and absolutely no showing! Our characters have no personlity, not even one of them! It was like I was reading about rocks - actually, even rocks have more personality and are more entertaining than these characters.
That being said, here are other things I wouldn't have enjoyed have I read further (thank you, reviewers for mentioning them):
- he goes to war and she is heartbroken and to get over him has another scene with his step-bro, which in my humble opinion it's not nice towards the step-bro, he already got out of your deal so you two can have your lovey dovey three weeks because polyamory is apparently not a thing in this book;
- he comes back to her because he gets shot in the war - not because she is more important or whatever, he just loses his army career and gets back to her and she accepts him cause it's not like she has much of a personality anyway!
So yeah, all things that were so not up my alley and I did not need to spend any more time yawning. At least if I am reading a bad book make it ridiculously fun!
Look, I don't have time for stiff boring writing no matter how fun the steamy scenes are. Plus I felt duped - you get presented with a menage cover and a fun menage scene in the beginning and then suddenly it switches and thanks to the other reviewers I got some spoilers that made me realise I wouldn't have cared for the story or whatever else happened to these characters anyway.
The whole premise is that his step-brother gets out of the way because our MC is an army dude and home for just three weeks and it's the first time he is into a woman this way - she is not sure how she feels, she is definitely more attracted to the MC but she is not indiferent to the step-bro either. The idea is he is home for three weeks only so she accepts to spend the time with him knowing he will not promise something more because army life or whatever bullshit. This is about how far I got.
I already did not enjoy the switch from MFM to MF just because one of the bros is so into this girl - I wouldn't have mind it if I knew this was a MF romance but the cover is misleading - right? - and I am ok with MF romances that have a surprise threesome for whatever reason, more fun, more spice, yaay and then we go back to the usual MF. But with this book the reader starts with the idea that this is a menage and there's polyamory and fun and swords crossing possibly maybe, right? And they do, we have that, but then why switch to a MF romance? It was so not what we signed up for.
Plus the writing... don't get me wrong, the steamy scenes are really good, but other than that it's so STIFF! It's so much telling so much boring exposition over coffee about past trauma and absolutely no showing! Our characters have no personlity, not even one of them! It was like I was reading about rocks - actually, even rocks have more personality and are more entertaining than these characters.
That being said, here are other things I wouldn't have enjoyed have I read further (thank you, reviewers for mentioning them):
- he goes to war and she is heartbroken and to get over him has another scene with his step-bro, which in my humble opinion it's not nice towards the step-bro, he already got out of your deal so you two can have your lovey dovey three weeks because polyamory is apparently not a thing in this book;
- he comes back to her because he gets shot in the war - not because she is more important or whatever, he just loses his army career and gets back to her and she accepts him cause it's not like she has much of a personality anyway!
So yeah, all things that were so not up my alley and I did not need to spend any more time yawning. At least if I am reading a bad book make it ridiculously fun!
November 23, 2020
Ohh, I’m such a sucker for a good MFM romance, and PLAYING WITH DESIRE is sizzle by Erika Wilde at its very best. Delicious, glorious, smutty, sexy, but also emotional and with an ending I didn’t exactly expect. I was kept on my toes not only chemistry-wise but story-wise as well. Oh, and not to forget that beautiful friendship that the women in in this series share – supportive, enthusiastic and full of banter. It makes me wish I was a part of their inner circle too.
I was so excited to start Summer’s story after getting first glimpses at her with Rick and Declan in the previous novella. And, oh lord, the sparks do fly between the three of them, Declan and Rick hell-bent on providing Summer with an adequate initiation to the Players Club. Explosive, kinky combustion galore! It’s wild, it’s erotic, but can it be more …?
I’ll leave it at that, because I want other readers to enjoy their adventure without any spoilers like I did. What I will say though is that what follows that delicious menage is a heartfelt journey to a beautiful relationship that stands on a much solider ground than just the carnality it started with.
It’s safe to say that The Players Club is probably my favorite series by Ms. Wilde. It was everything I love: A well-written story, full of laughter, a bit of heartbreak, loads of emotion, a few tears, tons of love and some seriously sinful sexy times. I’ll never get enough!
I was so excited to start Summer’s story after getting first glimpses at her with Rick and Declan in the previous novella. And, oh lord, the sparks do fly between the three of them, Declan and Rick hell-bent on providing Summer with an adequate initiation to the Players Club. Explosive, kinky combustion galore! It’s wild, it’s erotic, but can it be more …?
I’ll leave it at that, because I want other readers to enjoy their adventure without any spoilers like I did. What I will say though is that what follows that delicious menage is a heartfelt journey to a beautiful relationship that stands on a much solider ground than just the carnality it started with.
It’s safe to say that The Players Club is probably my favorite series by Ms. Wilde. It was everything I love: A well-written story, full of laughter, a bit of heartbreak, loads of emotion, a few tears, tons of love and some seriously sinful sexy times. I’ll never get enough!
December 2, 2020
Summer Hughes is looking for a night of pleasure and is very excited when her friends invite her to a night at The Players Club. Summer is instantly drawn to the gorgeous man standing next to Rick Dunne, his stepbrother, Declan Burke and decides to make her move. Declan quickly makes his interest in Summer known, but what Summer didn't expect was for Rick to also join them. Summer, Declan and Rick spend a hot night together at the club but then Declan gets all territorial and wants Summer all to himself. Declan is home from the Army for three weeks but wants to spend all his time with Summer with no strings attached. He knows once he goes back he will not be able to communicate with her. By the time their three weeks us up, Summer is ready for a commitment, but Declan just cannot agree with that and leaves for the Army. When something happens to Declan that makes him see his whole future differently, he must decide what he really wants out of life....an Army career or Summer. Of course, love wins out in the end and Summer and Declan get their perfect happy ever after.
I just adored this story. I loved Summer. She was not afraid to go after what she wanted in all aspects of her life. ;) I also loved Declan. He was like a little lost boy just looking for the right woman to love him. Adding in Rick was fun too! I can't wait to see who he ends up with. Overall this was a fun, hot story with wonderful characters and I would highly recommend it.
I just adored this story. I loved Summer. She was not afraid to go after what she wanted in all aspects of her life. ;) I also loved Declan. He was like a little lost boy just looking for the right woman to love him. Adding in Rick was fun too! I can't wait to see who he ends up with. Overall this was a fun, hot story with wonderful characters and I would highly recommend it.
November 16, 2020
*An advance reading copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.*
Erika Wilde brings the heat with another addition to The Player’s Club Series. Summer is given her first invitation to The Player’s Club, not just to celebrate her friend Stephanie’s birthday, but to indulge in her wildest fantasies. While enjoying champagne and cake with her girlfriends, Summer catches the eye of Rick who works with her friend’s husbands/significant others, along with Declan, who turns out to be Rick’s stepbrother. Let’s just say it’s a night the three of them will never forget.
What I loved about this book is the dynamic between Summer, Rick and Declan. Summer and Rick have known each other for a couple of years. Rick and Declan have been stepbrothers since they were younger. All three of them have baggage that’s hard to leave behind. But the interactive between all three of them is fantastic. I’m not going to say too much more because it would spoil the story.
I will say that the attraction, passion, rawness, and inconvenient feelings make this story what it is and that is not to be missed!
Erika Wilde brings the heat with another addition to The Player’s Club Series. Summer is given her first invitation to The Player’s Club, not just to celebrate her friend Stephanie’s birthday, but to indulge in her wildest fantasies. While enjoying champagne and cake with her girlfriends, Summer catches the eye of Rick who works with her friend’s husbands/significant others, along with Declan, who turns out to be Rick’s stepbrother. Let’s just say it’s a night the three of them will never forget.
What I loved about this book is the dynamic between Summer, Rick and Declan. Summer and Rick have known each other for a couple of years. Rick and Declan have been stepbrothers since they were younger. All three of them have baggage that’s hard to leave behind. But the interactive between all three of them is fantastic. I’m not going to say too much more because it would spoil the story.
I will say that the attraction, passion, rawness, and inconvenient feelings make this story what it is and that is not to be missed!
November 17, 2020
Summer moved to San Diego from Spokane a couple of years ago. She works at a specialty shop that makes corsets. She goes to the Players Club to hopefully find a man to have dirty sex with. She meets Rick and his step brother Declan. Rick works for Noble and Associates security company and Declan is a sniper on the special forces on leave for three weeks. Their is a strong connection between Summer and Declan. The three have an amazing night and Declan asks Summer if they can see each other until he leaves. Summer thinks she can do it without her heart getting involved. Declan doesn’t believe in relationships and doesn’t want her waiting for him, he wants her to get on with her life. When it comes time for Declan to go, will he break Summer’s heart?
Good story just a couple of things. One I kept waiting for something to happen to Summer because she makes you think someone will come after her. Two, the story and cover make you think she’ll have to choose between the brothers or that all three will eventually end up together. Be prepared for a cold shower and cigarette. Light BDSM, ménage, and spanking.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for the author *
Good story just a couple of things. One I kept waiting for something to happen to Summer because she makes you think someone will come after her. Two, the story and cover make you think she’ll have to choose between the brothers or that all three will eventually end up together. Be prepared for a cold shower and cigarette. Light BDSM, ménage, and spanking.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for the author *
November 17, 2020
While this book was steamy a majority of the time, the desires the characters had when they were intimate wasn’t all there was to this book. Summer finally got invited to the club all of her friends go to, and was immediately drawn to Rick and Declan. Everything they did in the private room was consensual and hot. I had to forget that Rick and Declan were step brothers because it was hard for me to believe that they would share Summer.
Summer knew what she wanted and was drawn more to Declan. Declan claimed Summer after their night. The only problem, he is only home for three weeks and insists there is no future for them. As the weeks pass both of them develop feelings (she admits hers and he insists on ending things). He doesn’t want her to wait for him.
The reasons he has for no strings relationships are heartbreaking and understandable. Can Declan see his mistake in time or will he lose Summer to someone else? I can’t wait for Rick’s story. He stepped aside when he realized the extent of Declan and Summer’s feelings for the other. A great book. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.
Summer knew what she wanted and was drawn more to Declan. Declan claimed Summer after their night. The only problem, he is only home for three weeks and insists there is no future for them. As the weeks pass both of them develop feelings (she admits hers and he insists on ending things). He doesn’t want her to wait for him.
The reasons he has for no strings relationships are heartbreaking and understandable. Can Declan see his mistake in time or will he lose Summer to someone else? I can’t wait for Rick’s story. He stepped aside when he realized the extent of Declan and Summer’s feelings for the other. A great book. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.
November 20, 2020
HOT, HOT, HOT!! If you like steamy romances, this one is for you! Actually this whole series is for you!
Summer has never been to The Players Club until a special invite is given to her by one of her friends so she can join them for her birthday celebration. Little did she know she would be fulfilling one of her deepest fantasies, two men at once, and falling in love with one of them.
Declan is a career army man and never sees himself leaving it anytime soon, until a curvy blonde makes her way into his life. And it seems she isn't going anywhere for the next 3 weeks while he is on leave. He never thought that he could ever love someone as much he does Summer.
Will Declan declare his love before he goes back to the army or will he walk away from Summer like the original plan was. Will he realize he should be with her before she falls in love with another man?
After Declan returns after being gone for 5 months, he finds out that he might just be too late after all. But is he really, can he win Summer back?
Loved, loved this book and I can't wait for the next book in the series!!
Summer has never been to The Players Club until a special invite is given to her by one of her friends so she can join them for her birthday celebration. Little did she know she would be fulfilling one of her deepest fantasies, two men at once, and falling in love with one of them.
Declan is a career army man and never sees himself leaving it anytime soon, until a curvy blonde makes her way into his life. And it seems she isn't going anywhere for the next 3 weeks while he is on leave. He never thought that he could ever love someone as much he does Summer.
Will Declan declare his love before he goes back to the army or will he walk away from Summer like the original plan was. Will he realize he should be with her before she falls in love with another man?
After Declan returns after being gone for 5 months, he finds out that he might just be too late after all. But is he really, can he win Summer back?
Loved, loved this book and I can't wait for the next book in the series!!
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November 16, 2020Playing with Desire (The Players Club Book 6) by Erika Wilde
Let me just say I have loved all the Players Club books and this one was fantastic.
Summer is given a invite to the PLAYERS CLUB she has been dying to find out what her friends have been talking about and the fact that they have all found their husbands (or soon to be husbands) there, she can't wait. Rick and Declan who are half brothers (and have done some sharing) notice her right away. A menage is one of her fantasies.
She has a wonderful time (lets just say very hot and steamy). The story only gets better from here plenty of laughs, some heartbreaking tears, angst, danger, and so much feeling. This all gets us to a very HEA (even if I was afraid we would not get there). I can't wait for the next book PLAYING BY HIS RULES.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Romantic Great world building Wonderful characters Unpredictable Funny Tear-jerker Happily Ever After Entertaining Page-turner Easy-to-read Action-packed Steamy
Let me just say I have loved all the Players Club books and this one was fantastic.
Summer is given a invite to the PLAYERS CLUB she has been dying to find out what her friends have been talking about and the fact that they have all found their husbands (or soon to be husbands) there, she can't wait. Rick and Declan who are half brothers (and have done some sharing) notice her right away. A menage is one of her fantasies.
She has a wonderful time (lets just say very hot and steamy). The story only gets better from here plenty of laughs, some heartbreaking tears, angst, danger, and so much feeling. This all gets us to a very HEA (even if I was afraid we would not get there). I can't wait for the next book PLAYING BY HIS RULES.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Romantic Great world building Wonderful characters Unpredictable Funny Tear-jerker Happily Ever After Entertaining Page-turner Easy-to-read Action-packed Steamy
November 15, 2020
What an Emotional Love Story!
I have loved all the stories in the Players Club Series, but this one will really pull at all your feelings. In this story we get to see Summer finally get her change to go to the Players Club and let loose with her kinky side. And boy does she ever go wild. She finds not only Rick, who she has met many times but also his stepbrother Declan. The three of them have a very steamy erotic menage scene, and it becomes clear that two of them have a very strong pull to each other. Rick realizes that Declan has feelings for Summer so he lets them explore those feelings. What follows is an emotional story of love and heartbreak. To watch these two build a beautiful relationship together and how they find their way back to each other is a great story. I glad to see that Rick is finally going to get his own story and I can’t wait to see what woman ties that man up inside.
I have loved all the stories in the Players Club Series, but this one will really pull at all your feelings. In this story we get to see Summer finally get her change to go to the Players Club and let loose with her kinky side. And boy does she ever go wild. She finds not only Rick, who she has met many times but also his stepbrother Declan. The three of them have a very steamy erotic menage scene, and it becomes clear that two of them have a very strong pull to each other. Rick realizes that Declan has feelings for Summer so he lets them explore those feelings. What follows is an emotional story of love and heartbreak. To watch these two build a beautiful relationship together and how they find their way back to each other is a great story. I glad to see that Rick is finally going to get his own story and I can’t wait to see what woman ties that man up inside.
November 17, 2020
Playing with Desire is the sixth book in The Players Club but it can be read as a standalone book.
Summer is the last of their circle of friends to accept an invitation to The Players Club, a local BDSM/sex club where she knows the owners and many of their significant others. Tonight's special occasion is her friend, Stephanie's, birthday. Summer has had a long dry spell and after the celebration, she hopes to find someone to share a steamy night with. Rick, a mutual friend catches her eye. Also his step brother, Declan, who is about to deploy with the military. The men offer her a night she will never forget...together. The menage sets the club on fire all night.
Can it lead to more? Will Declan pass on a relationship because he has been burned before and needs to deploy soon? Will Rick step aside to give Declan a chance at happiness? Follow this emotional journey that started with one steamy night of passion.
Summer is the last of their circle of friends to accept an invitation to The Players Club, a local BDSM/sex club where she knows the owners and many of their significant others. Tonight's special occasion is her friend, Stephanie's, birthday. Summer has had a long dry spell and after the celebration, she hopes to find someone to share a steamy night with. Rick, a mutual friend catches her eye. Also his step brother, Declan, who is about to deploy with the military. The men offer her a night she will never forget...together. The menage sets the club on fire all night.
Can it lead to more? Will Declan pass on a relationship because he has been burned before and needs to deploy soon? Will Rick step aside to give Declan a chance at happiness? Follow this emotional journey that started with one steamy night of passion.
November 17, 2020
4.6 stars
This is the sixth book in The Players Club series and it is one entertaining, steamy read. It can be read as a standalone. Summer is a woman who works in a store that makes corsets. All she wants is to experience what her friends have by going to the Players Club…and finally she gets her invitation. At the club, Summer meets Rick and his stepbrother Declan. The three share one hot night. She is drawn to Declan but he is on leave from the Special Forces and will only be around for three weeks. As the time passes, they each develop feelings for the other but where Summer wants more, Declan believes that there is no future for them and tells her not to wait on him. Will Declan realize the error of his ways before it is too late? Ms. Wilde has a way of evoking emotions and this one will have readers feeling the angst, laughter and tears. I look forward to more of this series and reading Rick’s story. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
This is the sixth book in The Players Club series and it is one entertaining, steamy read. It can be read as a standalone. Summer is a woman who works in a store that makes corsets. All she wants is to experience what her friends have by going to the Players Club…and finally she gets her invitation. At the club, Summer meets Rick and his stepbrother Declan. The three share one hot night. She is drawn to Declan but he is on leave from the Special Forces and will only be around for three weeks. As the time passes, they each develop feelings for the other but where Summer wants more, Declan believes that there is no future for them and tells her not to wait on him. Will Declan realize the error of his ways before it is too late? Ms. Wilde has a way of evoking emotions and this one will have readers feeling the angst, laughter and tears. I look forward to more of this series and reading Rick’s story. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
November 18, 2020
The friends of the club are back and sexier than ever in this new book. Summer gets more than she bargained for when she gets invited to the exclusive club her friends go to. She catches the eye of Declan and Rick which gives her a night to live her fantasy. They both give her what she truly desire but Declan wants her all to himself after that night. They spend the next few wine getting to know one another but things aren't always meant to be. Declan leaves and sets in motion a heartbreak for Summer. I don't like what she did to forget about him but she redeemed herself in my eyes. Declan was to stubborn but we can't have our all when we read a story right. Still love still the characters in the series send it definitely turned out different than i thought. There was still that magic, chemistry and intensity with it being a short read. You will not be disappointed.
November 20, 2020
When Summer is asked to attend The Player’s Club it was an opportunity too appealing to turn down. She hoped to spend the evening with one sexy stranger but when she ends up spending it with Rick and his stepbrother Declan it surpassed anything she could have imagined and more.
Although the chemistry between the three radiates off the pages she feels an emotional connection with one of the men and one night was not enough, but the complex dynamic has his challenges. When all is said and done will she choose one of the men, both of the men or will she only be left with a memory?
I enjoyed watching the relationship play out as not only are Summer, Declan and Rick great characters but the secondary characters enhance the story as well and the heat this story radiates is sure to keep you warm on a cold night.
Although the chemistry between the three radiates off the pages she feels an emotional connection with one of the men and one night was not enough, but the complex dynamic has his challenges. When all is said and done will she choose one of the men, both of the men or will she only be left with a memory?
I enjoyed watching the relationship play out as not only are Summer, Declan and Rick great characters but the secondary characters enhance the story as well and the heat this story radiates is sure to keep you warm on a cold night.
November 21, 2020
What a great story.
This is the story of Declan, Rick & Summer. The three meet at The Players Club when Summer is given an invitation by Stephanie, one of her friends. On top of that, there was a birthday party for Stephanie, so she could enjoy both; possibly a hookup and the birthday party. As it turns out, she was approached by two men together; Rick who works at Noble and Associates, and the other who is Rick's stepbrother and is career military. She's excited for what's to come, as she's always had a fantasy of a ménage. But she's more attracted to one than the other. This is not the ménage story you would think it is. It is better. From an affair to heartache, to panic, to love. This is a great story. The writing is excellent. What I like about this series, is all the characters can show up in all books. Can't wait for the next book in this series.
This is the story of Declan, Rick & Summer. The three meet at The Players Club when Summer is given an invitation by Stephanie, one of her friends. On top of that, there was a birthday party for Stephanie, so she could enjoy both; possibly a hookup and the birthday party. As it turns out, she was approached by two men together; Rick who works at Noble and Associates, and the other who is Rick's stepbrother and is career military. She's excited for what's to come, as she's always had a fantasy of a ménage. But she's more attracted to one than the other. This is not the ménage story you would think it is. It is better. From an affair to heartache, to panic, to love. This is a great story. The writing is excellent. What I like about this series, is all the characters can show up in all books. Can't wait for the next book in this series.
November 15, 2020
Erika Wilde has this way of introducing characters that i can relate to in every book she writes. Summer is looking for something more in her relationships but she doesnt dare give into her fantasies except at The Players Club. She isnt a member but her friends are and they offer her in invitation. What she discovers about herself is amazing. She is a desirable woman who has power over her future. Her one night with two men turns into something she never thought possible. I cant go into too much detail because i truly didnt know how this would turn out. Just know that Summer is awesome in what she wants. The men in her life dont always do or say the right things. And the men in her life are awesome as well.
November 16, 2020
Letting loose and finding her hidden vixen Summer embarks on a ménage with Declan and Rick. In theory it should be a one and done but Declan asks her to stay with him until he departs for a military mission overseas. What is supposed to be just fun, ends up being so much more when feelings come into play, which is exactly what Declan did not want. Will he be able to walk away from her? Or will her heartbreak be the only thing she has left to hold onto? With wonderful characters and so much emotion from all parties involved this was a great addition to the series. Erika Wilde's characters seem one dimensional when they are first introduced but she has a knack for adding to them with every turn of the page and making them stand out to her readers.
November 16, 2020
Erika is know for writing books that you never want to put down. Playing With Desire is no exception. Summer is finally invited to visit The Player's Club so she can finally experience what she knows she needs. Sitting with her friends she looks over to where the men are sitting and starring at her are two men. When they start to come over to her she knows that she will be giving them a chance to show her what her body craves, a man dominating her, giving her the pleasure she desires. The books takes a turn but works out in the end. By the end of the book I'm left wanting more. I recommend this book. I always pre-order all the books as soon as they are available. March for the next installment. I can't wait.
I was given an ARC for a honest review.
I was given an ARC for a honest review.
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