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The Player
It was a game. She was the price. But suddenly, the rules have changed...
My buddies and I have played this big game a hundred times.
Pick a chick. Bang the chick. Move on.
I’m the undisputed king of this contest.
I never strike out.
So, when this gorgeous business lawyer named Alisha strolled into my latest playground – a hospital fundraiser of all things - I knew I’d get her.
And I did.
Except for this time. I walked away from the wager with something I never bargained for:
Feelings.
I don’t do love. I’ve been burnt. But for Alisha, I can’t help but let my guard down.
I knew I was taking a gamble.
What I didn’t know was that when the truth about our first night comes out, it might just destroy us both.
Fate has turned the tables on me and in this sick game I’m not in control.
The question is … once the dust settles, will I emerge as the victor? Or lose everything?
**** This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****
My buddies and I have played this big game a hundred times.
Pick a chick. Bang the chick. Move on.
I’m the undisputed king of this contest.
I never strike out.
So, when this gorgeous business lawyer named Alisha strolled into my latest playground – a hospital fundraiser of all things - I knew I’d get her.
And I did.
Except for this time. I walked away from the wager with something I never bargained for:
Feelings.
I don’t do love. I’ve been burnt. But for Alisha, I can’t help but let my guard down.
I knew I was taking a gamble.
What I didn’t know was that when the truth about our first night comes out, it might just destroy us both.
Fate has turned the tables on me and in this sick game I’m not in control.
The question is … once the dust settles, will I emerge as the victor? Or lose everything?
**** This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2022
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About the author
Tiffany James
43 books13 followersKnown for being a bit of a drama queen as a child, Tiffany James now directs that energy into creating characters, conflicts and hard-won happily ever afters. She can most often be found avoiding housework of any kind by typing madly on her computer, weaving stories of contemporary romance packed with love, laughter and a little help from her characters’ friends.
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April 30, 2022
Nice HEA, but...
The story was nice. The writing style was different, a good different... the billionaire series are so overdone. I liked the characters’ backstories and the good build on them. 2 issues, My two issues, I feel once a book goes on grammatical error (retreading for clarity is annoying); and the second, mid-way in the story the main character reveals something, then like 3 chapters later totally states they are happy they did not reveal a secret. At that point I wanted to stop reading, but my reader curiosity would not let me. I enjoyed the book mostly, but those 2 things knocked its rating to three stars. I may read something else by this author, but if I see the same writing trend, then I’m done. I know no one is perfect, but that is what editors are for.
The story was nice. The writing style was different, a good different... the billionaire series are so overdone. I liked the characters’ backstories and the good build on them. 2 issues, My two issues, I feel once a book goes on grammatical error (retreading for clarity is annoying); and the second, mid-way in the story the main character reveals something, then like 3 chapters later totally states they are happy they did not reveal a secret. At that point I wanted to stop reading, but my reader curiosity would not let me. I enjoyed the book mostly, but those 2 things knocked its rating to three stars. I may read something else by this author, but if I see the same writing trend, then I’m done. I know no one is perfect, but that is what editors are for.
February 19, 2022
It Was So So
Once again…edit, edit , edit. Editing is a part of good writing. This could have been a good book if the writer had an editor. First the best friend of the heroine’s name was mixed up twice, the writer wrote every scene out with too many details, and she forgot she would writing something on page and then change it on another. For example, the hero told his two best friends a huge detail and then several pages later said thank goodness they didn’t know. This happen several times in the book. Pay for a bloody editor please!
Once again…edit, edit , edit. Editing is a part of good writing. This could have been a good book if the writer had an editor. First the best friend of the heroine’s name was mixed up twice, the writer wrote every scene out with too many details, and she forgot she would writing something on page and then change it on another. For example, the hero told his two best friends a huge detail and then several pages later said thank goodness they didn’t know. This happen several times in the book. Pay for a bloody editor please!
March 22, 2022
Alisha and Hunter - Family
Great book. I enjoyed the ups and downs of Alisha and Hunter’s life and how it really brought them together. SPOILER ALERT: Hunter had to speak to his father after all those years of no communication and he accidentally let the situation with Alisha slip out in front of her mom.
The one problem I had was that Tony seemed to have disappeared from Hunter’s life even though they were business partners.
Great book. I enjoyed the ups and downs of Alisha and Hunter’s life and how it really brought them together. SPOILER ALERT: Hunter had to speak to his father after all those years of no communication and he accidentally let the situation with Alisha slip out in front of her mom.
The one problem I had was that Tony seemed to have disappeared from Hunter’s life even though they were business partners.
January 4, 2024
A reluctant 4, the characters were promising but fell somewhat flat. It’s disappointing when players like Hunter, West and Tony get off with very little consequences for their actions.
Why was West so easily forgiven when all three engaged in the same toxic behaviour? It didn’t make sense that Alisha would give West such a reprieve.
Rather I would have liked to have seen that H/W/T got a taste of their own medicine while Alisha maintained her dignity and power.
Why was West so easily forgiven when all three engaged in the same toxic behaviour? It didn’t make sense that Alisha would give West such a reprieve.
Rather I would have liked to have seen that H/W/T got a taste of their own medicine while Alisha maintained her dignity and power.
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August 8, 2022
Good
I liked it, I kinda wished the extra event at the end didn't happen, but it was a good nonfiction with some very real realistic elements. It was easy to picture myself in the situation. I recommend.
I liked it, I kinda wished the extra event at the end didn't happen, but it was a good nonfiction with some very real realistic elements. It was easy to picture myself in the situation. I recommend.
February 20, 2022
Good read just needs another edit a few things were missed; however I enjoyed the book.
March 6, 2022
3.7 Stars.
April 24, 2022
Great book
I gave it 5 stars it had all the excitement and happily ever after did not expect the craziness that took place.
I gave it 5 stars it had all the excitement and happily ever after did not expect the craziness that took place.
May 6, 2022
Great book
Love how they connected what happened to Tony!great book
West was great friend love the twist about them being stepbother and sister.
Love how they connected what happened to Tony!great book
West was great friend love the twist about them being stepbother and sister.
March 14, 2022
Look who got played
Hunter thought that he would hit it and quit but he didn't know that Alisha was the real thing the match to his flame.
The saying goes don't play with matches you will get burn.🔥
Hunter thought that he would hit it and quit but he didn't know that Alisha was the real thing the match to his flame.
The saying goes don't play with matches you will get burn.🔥
May 29, 2022
Love is the biggest play!
The games men play with women have been around for ages, but when love comes along into the mix, it ups the game. If there is baggage somewhere in this mix, then you can have hurt feelings and misunderstandings galore. When the love is real on both sides, then you work through these things to get to the other side. Getting to the other side, with the love still intact or stronger, means getting closer to your happily ever after!
The games men play with women have been around for ages, but when love comes along into the mix, it ups the game. If there is baggage somewhere in this mix, then you can have hurt feelings and misunderstandings galore. When the love is real on both sides, then you work through these things to get to the other side. Getting to the other side, with the love still intact or stronger, means getting closer to your happily ever after!
October 27, 2023
Good Story
This story follows the betting trope. Friends bet on which one will be able to seduce a girl at a party. Hunter went along as usual.. even though he knew Alisha was special. What will happen when she finds out that their relationship started as a bet? The last half of the book was awesome... once that secret was out in the open....whewwwwww
This story follows the betting trope. Friends bet on which one will be able to seduce a girl at a party. Hunter went along as usual.. even though he knew Alisha was special. What will happen when she finds out that their relationship started as a bet? The last half of the book was awesome... once that secret was out in the open....whewwwwww
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