Playing with Seduction

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Pub Date Oct 19 2015 | Archive Date Oct 15 2015

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SEDUCTION HAS NEVER BEEN SO SCANDALOUS . . .

Kendall Shaw loves her job as a boudoir photographer. When she enlists hot, gorgeous, 100% alpha male, Jase Burns for a custom photo shoot for a romance novel cover, she quickly discovers that he only took the job to get close to her. But her painful divorce has made her wary of men, and especially one who is eight years younger than she is.

The moment Jase sets his sights on beautiful, sexy Kendall, he wants her. Despite their mutual attraction, she's rejected his every advance. But Jase loves a good challenge, and one steamy, seductive night at The Players Club changes everything between them.

Kendall has never experienced such overwhelming passion, or been pursued so tenaciously. Jase is addicting, in every way, and she soon finds herself falling for a man who doesn't fit into her ideal future.

Can Jase convince Kendall to let go of her past and take a risk on a second chance at love—with him?

Overview

SEDUCTION HAS NEVER BEEN SO SCANDALOUS . . .

Kendall Shaw loves her job as a boudoir photographer. When she enlists hot, gorgeous, 100% alpha male, Jase Burns for a custom photo shoot for...


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The men in this series are always alpha, and sexy, but damn Jase could be a dirty boy, "the grin that curved his lips was pure sin. “That’s exactly how I like to eff. Hard. Aggressive. And dirty. Tonight, we’re going to make your fantasy happen.” He loves to shatter his girl with compliments, “Jesus, you have a great a**,” he said appreciatively as he ran a warm hand over the curve of her backside, then smacked her with a flattened palm." I love this series there hasn't been a man in this series or a book that I didn't love.

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*This book was provided by Rock Star Lit PR, via NetGalley, for my review and enjoyment. As always, thank you!

**4 Yummy Stars!**

If you’ve ever read an Erika Wilde book before, you’ll know exactly what to expect when picking up one of her books. Sassy, hot, completely engaging stories that combine great character development with delicious seductiveness. It’s almost like eating the cherry off the top of the top of the sundae, in a literary sense. My point: If you have yet to read something by her, by all means, get started pronto!

In this particular story, we meet Kendall, the jaded owner of a boudoir studio, and Jase, an ex military, hottie-pants, techie businessman. Instant sparks lead to so much more as the two become acquainted. What is supposed to be a ’fling’ of sorts, turns into full-on love as these two break down barriers and leave their hearts in each other’s hands. They are both adults that are set in their way, unwilling to bend, even for love. Or so they think. The result is romantic and sigh-worthy. A hot, satisfying and lovely story!

*Goodreads, Amazon and B&N review all posted on release day.

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I love the Players Club series. This was a very fast pace book, in other words very hard to put down. Jase and Kendall make a very hot and steamy couple. Plus Kendall has the perfect job, she is a boudoir photographer.

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Great series!! usually by the third book I have lost interest, but not with this series. I even find myself looking for more erotica/romance books. I like everything about these books. Especially trusting someone you don't know with your body. I love how persistant Jase was without being too much. Jase knew exactly what to do to make Kendall get over all of her insecurities.

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I enjoyed this book tremendously and have already ordered the first two in the series.

I have read other books by this author and this one did not disappoint! How could you not love Jase who was absolutely perfect especially in his quest to prove he was the right man for Kendall??? And poor Kendall trying so hard to resist but eventually realizing that she was entitled to some fun and then "allowing" herself to engage in an affair with a younger man :).

I wondered how their differences would be resolved and the solution was perfect. While this book included a visit to a sex club and several mentions regarding the club, this was not what this book was about so don't let that detour you from reading a great book! It was definitely a hot, steamy read but also had it moments of sweetness and a great couple falling in love.

I loved the supporting characters and the references to their shared pasts (makes me really want to read the rest of the series) and how they intertwined with this book.

Great job!

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Another fun, hot story in the Player's Club series.

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I loved Jase and Kendall - he is strong, sexy, caring and did I say SEXY? He is! Kendall is lovely, recovering from past hurts and insecurities.
Their coming together builds up to a romantic, super sexy, lust filled 'affair'.
Absolutely loved it

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The passion and the want between Jase and Kendell was evident from the beginning. You could sense that these two had a connection. I was immediately drawn into their storyline was surprised how quickly I was able to read and finish the story.

It had some light elements of BDSM but not exaggerated or overpowering. Just a bit of kinky sex between the couple.

I enjoy this series and really liked the book but I thought it rushed towards the end. A lot went on in the last few chapters of the book that I think an additional chapter would have made this into a five star read for me

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I was very pleased with this book. This author did a very good job with these characters. Jace was a hot alpha male and he was not arrogant or annoying. He was a perfect blend and spice that a man should be. Kendall does have some issues, but can you really blame her after all she has been through. I would have honestly liked to have her ex and Jace just casually run into each other. Great read enjoyed everything about it. Great series!

I received this ARC from the publisher via Net Galley for my honest review.

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Excellent story. Good writing and solid romance. HOT in all the right places.

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I just love this series. It is like the best sweet you can imagine - something addicting that constantly keeps you wanting more. I count down to each release, and with this one, Erika Wilde has done it again!

I loved getting Kendall's story, and the fact that we continue to get to see the other characters in the series as well. Kendall and Jace's story was equal parts steamy and adorable. I loved getting to know both characters, and I loved the "unexpected" twist (that I called from early on in the book). Everything seemed to just mesh so well together.

I cannot wait for the next book in this series! If you haven't checked it out yet, it is an absolute must.

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This was another great continuation of the characters in this series. It felt like a shorter read than the rest of the books, but it was just as enjoyable.

Playing With Seduction held my interest well. It was a quick easy read with plenty of passion and I couldn't put it down. I thought it was sweeter than the rest of the book and slightly more tame with the sex scenes. However, that's not me saying it was a bad thing.

Jace just felt like a good guy. I believed in his emotions for Kendall and that he genuinely cared for her. He also had a dirty side though and it felt like he was in control. Similarly, I understood Kendall's reasoning for everything. She wanted stability and a family she'd been denied, but she couldn't ignore the spark with Jace.

This plot does move quickly. There is an element of insta-love and insta-lust about it, but it's an easy read to get lost in. It was an enjoyable read, although I didn't want slightly more drama and more pages.

Overall a great continuation and I'll be looking for more by this author.

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This installment of the Player's Club series was crazy hot. In true Wilde fashion this story is both erotic and romantic, creating a nearly flawless read. Kendall was a great character, if a bit frustrating at times. It was great watching her come into her own. Jase was hotter than hell and so sweet. I fell in love with him almost immediately. The secondary characters were great and catching up with the couples in the previous books was a treat.

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I love this series. Erika delivers something different to the table in each book and it's always rather tasteful. I particularly loved the prose of Playing With Seduction because the heroine is a phptographer for book covers! I mean, hello hot sexy book cover models. ;) Y'all know how we drool over those covers on the shelves, and our girl gets to be up close and personal with one very sexy, very alluring model who may have his eyes set on her. Yup, dream come true, go get him, girl!

There's just an itsy-bitsy problem: she's an older women, and he is, well...younger. By 8 years. Hero can easily oversee that that gap, but she's having a tough time going with it even though every cell of her body sings whenever he gets close to her. But she has reasons for that, as one does. However, leave it to Jackson to show her that he's serious about them, that he won't let a women like her slip through his fingers like her ex-husband foolishly did, that he can satisfy her in ways she never imagined.

This is what made this older woman/younger man romance work. And I loved watching them unravel each other and unfold a sexual awakening and explosive love like never before. It was so sensual and erotic and sexy, it was just delicious to devour. Moral of the story: Don't knock it till you try it.

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I love Wilde's work...and this was no exception! This story was very hot and steamy...Kendall and Jase were extremely hot together and I really liked both characters. Sometimes when you have one person wanting a relationship and the other not sure, the personality of one of the characters can be annoying. Not so here. Jase was very earnest and Kendall was still getting her feet under her from her horrible ex. I had two issues with the book which prevented it from being a 5 star for me. First...35 and 27 isn't REALLY that much of an age difference. Kendall kept going on about how Jase was still figuring himself out...and that might have been the case, but the man had been in the military and now had a full time career...it wasn't like he was 22 and just out of college. He seemed to know just what he wanted and I didn't think the age difference was enough to base their whole "disagreement" over what kind of relationship they'd have on it. The second issue was how it ended. Don't get me wrong, I love me some HEA, but it seemed to me that Jase was "forced" into the relationship. I would've liked to have seen him get over his "I'm not ready" thoughts on his own. *shrugging*
Again, that didn't make me DISlike the book, I just would've rather seen it go a different way. But the sex scenes were hot, the chemistry between the H and h was off the charts. I'll definitely be reading this again.

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I received this book from Rock Star Lit in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very sweet, tender story about out love with an age difference. Kendall was a woman in her thirty's with a bad marriage behind her. Jase was in his twenties and not looking for a permanent relationship. Little did they know how their lives would change.

The development of the characters and story was done very well. It starts as infatuation and desire and ends up more. I enjoyed the build up of their relationship a lot. I hadn't read books 1 or 2 but still was able to follow this story easily. But n oh w I may have to go back and read them. Totally enjoyed Erica Wilde' s writing style.

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Erika Wilde has a penchant for upping the ante with each new book of hers. Playing with Seduction the chemistry is hotter, the emotions are deeper, and the story shines through (or with) the eroticism and bring the reader in full fold to the wicked world these characters live in. Kendall and Jase's book was an outright pleasant, yummy surprise. I'm usually not a fan of the older woman, younger man storyline, ONLY because they tend to be laden with misconceptions and blow a minor aspect like ago out of proportion. However, in this book the author takes great strides to cement the fact that age is just a number. Although, it is a point of contention between Kendall and Jase, their own actions prove again and again feelings trump age. Every. Single. Time.

Given a woman who has a new found insatiable appetite, and a man all too willing to fulfill said appetite Playing with Seduction is an all-out warfare of emotions, breaking down ill-conceived stereotypes, and passion - lots and lots of passion. But all in not fair in love and war, of course. Jase and Kendall both have insecurities that are played on and brought center stage. All the better to deal with them, my dears. It was a game of waiting for the other shoe to drop and wen it did my heart broke. Alas, Ms. Wilde has never once disappointed me in the many books of her's that I've read, and she didn't so now either.

Together this is an unstoppable couple. Their tenuous hold on their relationship at first is a bit worrisome, but page by page you see them grip their rope for dear life and there's not much that could bring them down. Once again, an impeccable rendition of steam and heat meeting love and intensity. I've forever be a fan of the series Erika Wilde has founded in these fun-loving, relatable characters and I can't wait to see who's world she turns upside down next!

Happy Reading!
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

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Another awesome installment in The Players Club series!!! I loved that Kendall was a little older than Jace but they worked thru that and made things work! Definitely the hot, sexy read that I've come to expect from Ms Wilde! Loved it!

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This is the 3rd book in the Player’s Club series but can be read as a stand-alone. Kendall receives a free pass to the player’s club and is looking to find a hot guy to have some fun with, the only problem is Jase is there and she thinks he is the wrong guy for her but the chemistry between them is on fire. Will she take a chance with him? I enjoyed the story and loved the chemistry between Jase and Kendall. The story was entertaining and held my interest throughout. Enjoyable read!

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Playing with Seduction is hot, hot, hot!

Once again Erica Wilde brings us a story of passion, hot sex and love. Jase and Kendall’s story stands out in the Player’s Club Series. Kendall is a photographer. Her preference is to take custom pictures in her studio boudoir. Jase is asked to be a subject but he only took the job to get close to her. She is older and at a different stage in life. He wants her and pursues her. And yes there is a scene in the Player’s Club and yes they are HOT together. The differences though – they continue to haunt them.

A wonderfully HOT read by Erica Wilde.

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To be honest, I have no idea what to say in this review. When I try to think what to say I come up blank. The book couldn't be more stereotypical in the sense that everything fits the criteria of what that most authors use in order to make things a little bit more interesting and the reader ends up knowing what will happen before it happens. Things happened too fast for me and the end seemed a little weird considering what Jase was telling us and Kendall a couple weeks before the final chapter.

The thing that was the most fun reading, was the photo shoot Jase did for the cover of a book because they might have been sooting the cover of this book and it showed that sometimes writers gives us the covers that they choose themselves to represent the book (and if they were half good as Jase and Nicole's were, I would have fortunately bought the book).

Again we visit the Players club only once, when our couple gets together for the first time. My favorite book will be the one where we see the characters going to the club more than once.

I guess that after reading what I said above, you will ask why the 4 star rating. Well, I gave this book 4 stars because no matter how cliche, it was, it was enjoyable and I liked the slight angst it had (which was almost non existent). We see a little of the other characters that had or will get books which is always a pro in my book and I found myself thinking that the two ladies are single in the girl pack which meant at least two more books I was going to read and I found that thought plesant.

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The Players Club is a really fun series—and one I always enjoy re-visiting when a new book comes out. It’s sexy (read: thigh-clenchingly sexy), it’s light-hearted and it’s a really great way to spend a bit of downtime…even if it gets you worked up.

After the surprising and devastating end to her marriage, Kendall Shaw is finally at a good place in her life. Her photography business is doing well, and she’s ready to try love again. Just not with Jase Burns.

He’s not only younger than her but they’re just in different places in their lives—and Kendall doesn’t have time to waste. She’s determined to keep him at arm’s length, but Jase isn’t the type to take a step back, not when it’s something he really wants…and he really wants Kendall.

Excuse me while I turn the A/C back on. It’s getting hot in here, and it’s all because of Jase, and his dominant, alpha ways. I loved this guy, seriously. He was hotter than fuck when he was taking Kendall at the titular sex club, and he was sweet as hell as he was trying to convince her to take a chance on him, on them. Whew. If it’s an older woman you’re after, Jase, SIGN ME UP.

Playing with Seduction may actually be my favorite of this series so far. It was nothing terribly taxing—it’s most definitely angst-light—and maybe even a touch predictable, but it was so well-written, and the characters so likeable and relatable, it’s hard not to fall in love alongside them, and hope for a rewarding happily ever after.

As always, when I finish one of these books, I am already geared up and ready for the next one. There are still friends within the core group of women that need to get that heavy white envelope presented to them, and there is one certain partner at the security firm that I’d like to know (a lot) more about. As such, I’ll be ready for another sexy good time when the next one is available. ~ 4 stars

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PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION is the third full-length installment in Erika Wilde’s contemporary, adult The Players Club erotic, romance series. This is security specialist Jase Burns, and professional photographer Kendall Shaw’s storyline. The Players Club is an invitation only, exclusive sex club in the San Diego area. THE PLAYERS CLUB series is a spinoff from Erika’s erotic romance THE MARRIAGE DIARIES series.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Jase and Kendall) PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION follows the slow seduction of Kendall Shaw by Jase Burns. For several photography sessions Jase (who is eight years younger than Kendall) has been one of Kendall’s models for a romance cover shoot and has figured prominently in all of Kendall’s fantasies. Jase has been desperately trying to get Kendall to acknowledge their attraction to one another but Kendall has turned down Jase at every opportunity. Following a ten year marriage that ended in divorce, Kendall is ready to settle down and start a family but Jase isn’t ready for a future with a family and kids. What ensues is Jase’s seduction of Kendall for a friends with benefits /casual arrangement that soon turns into something more.

The relationship between Kendall and Jase is one of immediate attraction; a sexually palpable energy with plenty of insta-lust, sexual situations, and an invitation to the Players Club where Kendall discovers that the man who stars in all of her fantasies is the man who will bring out the sexual side she thought lost and dormant. The $ex scenes are passionate and sensual although tame in comparison to some of Erika’s previous storylines. The Players Club does not figure prominently in the series or storyline but is a point (and place) where all of the stories connect. The secondary characters include the previous storyline couples as well as the introduction of a man whom Kendall met on-line and believes could possibly be her future husband and mate.

The world building focuses on Kendall’s boudoir photography business, as well as the sexual awakening of our leading heroine. Kendall’s dreams of a husband, children and family finds our heroine placing a time frame on her relationship with Jase believing at some point, he too, will get bored and pushing her away. Kendall’s doubts and anxiety about their age difference plays a significant factor in the relationship dynamics for our heroine.

PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION is a quick and enjoyable read; a story of insta-lust/love where two people with different objectives find a future with one another. The premise is engaging, promising and enjoyable; the characters are impassioned, cleverly written, and inspiring; the romance is seductive. The happily ever after is not unexpected but I will add that the rush to the finish is a little disappointing and too predictable. I wanted a little more angst and drama.

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Another solid book in the Players Club series, this time we get Kendall and Jase, who first met each other in book 2 (Playing with Pleasure). Kendall has learned to move on after her disastrous first marriage, and at 35 she is looking to settle down and start a family, and while she is attracted to Jase, she feels that with him being only 27 he is nowhere near ready to settle down with a family.

As for the characters, I both felt bad for, yet admired Jase. Here is a man who was born when his parents were well into their 40s and past the whole parenting a child bit. He was pretty much an afterthought to his family, and I can't even begin to imagine how that could affect someone psychologically. But he didn't let that define him as a man, so props to him for making something of himself.

I had a harder time with Kendall; I get how she was affected by her first marriage, he was a top-notch douche, and the way he left her was seven kinds of wrong; but what I didn't get was why did she keep trying to keep Jase at arms' length because of his age? She kept pushing him away, but the guy she met online and dated a few times could just have easily left her for another woman like her ex-husband did, so that didn't make sense to me. It seemed like she was belittling Jase and his feelings instead of just talking to him about it.

I do wish the ending had been different; Kendall dropped her bombshell and didn't give Jase time to react before she was making all kinds of decisions without him. He told Sawyer "she's had days to come to terms with it, and all I got was 5 minutes". That really pissed me off about her; you don't just say that then decide a whole future without consulting the other person who just might have something to say on the matter.

Okay, rant over. I enjoyed the book for the most part (minus the ending), but I'm hoping we get Stephanie's book next, I have a feeling hers is going to full of comedy.

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First off, I really liked this book and would highly recommend reading this for a quick fun romance. The only thing that cost a star was I thought she obsessed over the age a bit too much, and he gave up to quickly, considering he was suppose to be so in love. These are minor, and get resolved, but distracted me from the flow a bit. Otherwise, I liked it, and want to read others in this series now. This is number three, but I wasn't lost. Good book, good author.

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I have truly enjoyed all the books in the Marriage Diaries series! The Player's Club is the fantastic spin off and it just gets better with each story. This is Jase and Kendall's story. It's steamy, sexy and complex. Their story was a great addition to the series. All the old players make a brief appearance in this story and it's always wonderful to catch up with Dean and Jillian!

In Seduction, we see a determined Jase trying everything he can to get Kendall's attention. He simply wants a chance to be with her but Kendall is fighting him tooth and nail - she simply refuses to try no matter how hot their attraction is. Kendall feels she has many reasons to fight her growing need for Jase - she's 35. He's 27. She's established and set in her career as a photographer and running a successful business. He just left the armed services and is finding his way. Most importantly she wanted marriage and family. He clearly was not ready to settle down. After a devastating divorce, Kendall will not settle for less than her dreams. How can she pursue anything with Jase knowing he can't give her all that she needs?

One invitation to The Player's Club and a night of decadence may just change Kendall's mind for good! And what a night it turns out to be! WOW!

This was such a great read! I did not want to put it down until it was done. Erika has done a fantastic job and given us another divine couple with off the charts chemistry. Despite their age differences and being at different places in their lives, it was fun watching them work to bridge the divide. Reading that last page was painful! I kept turning hoping for more of Jase and Kendall. So so good!

Fantastic, Erika!

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Kendall Shaw loves her job as a boudoir photographer. When she enlists Jase Burns for a custom photo shoot for a romance novel cover, she soon discovers that he only took the job to get close to her. A painful divorce has made her wary of men especially one who is younger than she is. The moment Jase sets his sights on beautiful, sexy Kendall, he wants her. Despite their mutual attraction, she's rejected his every advance. But Jase loves a good challenge, and one steamy, seductive night at The Players Club changes everything between them. Kendall has never experienced such overwhelming passion, or been pursued so tenaciously. Jase is addicting, in every way, and she soon finds herself falling for a man who doesn't fit into her ideal future. Can Jase convince Kendall to let go of her past and take a risk with him?

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Playing with Seduction has everything I like in an erotic romance--characters with depth, an interesting storyline that keeps me glued to the pages, and steamy scenes that require a squeegee to keep my reading screen clear. In that respect, it makes for a perfect hot and spicy read.

Mmm...Jase...yeah, he's a keeper all right. Hot, sexy, protective and all alpha male, with a good head on his shoulders and a plan for his life. Kendall is a good, strong female lead who is successful and knows what she wants in life. My one aggravation with her is her stubborn view about the age difference between her and Jase, and how she continually makes a big deal about it. At times I wanted to just give her a good shake and tell her to just go with it, you never know how things might end up. With the connection the two of them had, and the chemistry that just overflows between them, there's no denying how absolutely perfect they are for each other.

There's plenty of hot and spicy erotic scenes, but they are never overdone and fit very well within the storyline to enhance the overall story and not overtake it. The story lets us see how being with Kendall changes Jase and his outlook for his future (thank goodness!)...but also showcases Kendall's stubbornness as well as her strength and fortitude when faced with some unexpected news late in the story.

I found Playing with Seduction to be quite enjoyable, even during those times I wanted to knock some sense into Kendall. I can easily say that this book can be read as a standalone in the series, as I haven't read the other two yet, but had no problem following along. Reading this one now has me excited to pick up the other two in the series, and I hope there are more to come.

4 solid, sexy, stubborn stars for Playing with Seduction, recommended for erotic romance fans 18+ (because those steamy scenes...oh my...). Now to go back and add those first two books to my TBR list...

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You know when you are unwrapping a gift and you just have this instinct that it's going to fabulous? Well, that was me when I opened this book on my iPad! I knew the writing was going to be brilliant, the characters likeable, some angsty stuff that tugs at your heart, and enough sexy times to satisfy the hedonist in me! But I was blown away! I knew I'd thoroughly enjoy it, I love Erika Wilde's writing but I wasn't prepared to love this book this much!

Jase and Kendall have this explosive chemistry. Seriously, it burns out of freakin' control! He wants her something fierce. But Kendall is weary, and rightfully so. Her ex husband cheated on her with a much younger woman, and got said younger woman pregnant. She isn't prepared to let an 8 year younger, Jase get under her skin. Well, that was what she kept telling herself. I love how Jase pursued her. No holds barred, went after her like his life depended on it. Yes, he was a little devious in his initial plan of attack, luring her to The Players Club, but the results were delicious! I was happy when Kendall decided to let him catch her. She had to guard her heart, but I like how she didn't play any games. Sometimes I find myself getting frustrated when there's too much of a chase. I don't think giving in too easily is necessarily the answer, but Ms. Wilde kept the story moving and didn't dwell on making Jase beg.

There's all this stuff that has the potential to keep them apart, to keep them from taking their fun and sexy times to the next level. She's ready to settle down and have some babies. He's just getting acclimated in a new career and building his nest egg. Opposite ends of the spectrum really. The thing is, love doesn't give a shit what your plans are! It'll grab you by the throat and make you do things that you didn't think we're possible. There was so much raw emotion in this book. I got a good sense of each of their insecurities and desires. That right there is brilliant story telling! I could hear what was going in their heads without actually having the character say it. The writing is that potent. The moment when they both decide ( or are given a nudge from an unexpected surprise ) to just throw all the logical " reasons " on why they can't be together away, it was like the clouds parted and the lump dislodged from my throat!

I'm not even gonna lie, I wouldn't kick Jase out of bed for eating crackers! Seriously, the man can rock sheets like a fiend. The love scenes were nothing short of drool worthy. Like, I can't wait until my hubby gets home kinda hot! Gah...Jase has a filthy mouth that'll make you sigh and your heart thunder! Phew! So ya, this book has all the good stuff!

Like I said, I knew I'd like this book. Erika Wilde never disappoints, in my opinion. But to say that I adore this book, this series actually, is probably more accurate. There are some fabulous secondary characters that I'd love to see get a book! I'm not ready to let this series go yet! So, Ms. Wilde, that was my not so subtle hint to write more, pretty please!

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I'm a huge fan of Erika Wilde and have fallen in love with each and every couple in her Players Club series. Kendall Shaw and Jase Burns were no different.

I absolutely loved Playing with Seduction from page one to the very last page. I seriously couldn't put this book down and loved watching both Jase and Kendall fall for one another.

I loved that Kendall is totally attracted to Jase, but doesn't think they could be together because she is older than him. I absolutely love that when she compares herself to a cougar, he says she is more like a puma. They had amazing chemistry from the moment they first see each other, and I loved when Kendall finally took a chance on Jase when she had her night at The Players Club. OMG such a hot time between them!!! I know my kindle screen was steamed up while reading.

I have to say I totally understood Kendall being concerned with dating a younger man. She is at a place in her life where her business is successful and she is looking towards the future for a husband and children. Hello, biological clocks can make lots of noise when women are ready for babies. I also got Jase not being at that point yet, as he is 7 years younger than her. However, I loved their connection as a couple not only in bed but out of bed as well, so I was cheering for them to both find a happy medium with their relationship long-term. Seriously they are one of the sweetest and hottest couples in the series and I loved every single thing about them both. Noble and Associates must hire the most Alpha guys on the face of the planet to work at their company, and Jase is no exception. He has a dominant streak like each of the men in the series, as well as a super protective instinct. I absolutely loved he had both instincts when it came to do with Kendall.

Playing With Seduction was another winner in The Players Club series. I fall more in love with each book in the series and highly recommend this series to anyone who loves hot, sexy, and emotion filled romances.

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I receive an ARC from netgalley for an honest review. This book is great, I love the characters and the story. The age difference and time in live Kendall and Jace are make this story real and with actual problems. I enjoy reading it, you will enjoy it too.

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5 Stars!

The story has laughs, pain, betrayal, suspense, naughty fun, and heartbreak.

If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first Playing With Him (The Players Club, #0.5)
Playing with Temptation (The Players Club, #1)
Playing with Pleasure (The Players Club #2)

This is Kendall and Jase’s story. Kendall is a little jaded after her husband left her for a younger woman after she more or less paid off his schooling. She wants Jase but knows they are not in the same place in their life. She is ready to settle down and have kids and he is not yet. It’s in his plan but not for a while. She tries to stay away but when she gets an invite to the players club she can’t pass it up. She is trying dating men her age as Jase is younger but those dates are just not working out. After a wild night with Jase at the players club they just can’t stay away from each other. So they decide on a fling. She is going to move on after the fling but she needs Jase right now. What happens when feelings get involved? Can she let him go? Or will one little surprise have them rethinking everything?

I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.

I highly recommend this book.

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5 Stars!

This series keeps getting better! So we get the next book in this series and it did not disappoint at all. From the first book I read by this author, she drew me in with her steam, suspense, and intense moments that this series contains and continues to have me coming back, excited for each new book.

This book was nothing short of perfect. A combination of sexy, sweet, passion, and intensity, this book grabbed me from the first page. I devoured this book in one sitting and loved every minute of it. Full of edginess and steam, you are in for one love story that is sure to make you swoon and blush.

This is Jase and Kendall's story. Kendall is on the mend and ready for the next journey in her life. Newly divorced, she is ready to take steps to move forward and step into the unknown... until Jase steps into her path. She doesn't expect him or the lengths he goes to show her he is the man for her.

Jase is a man who knows what he wants and what he wants is Kendall. Sure Kendall may be a bit older than he but that doesn't diminish the flame he holds for her. He wants all of her and he will stop at nothing to prove to her he is worth the chance to take... that they are worth the chance.

Oh Jase... the man is sex on a stick with so much passion and love inside of him. I fell for him hard and fast. I loved how he pursued Kendall and didn't give up even when she pushed. I also liked Kendall, even if I wanted to smack her a time or two. I was rooting for these two from the very start.

I highly recommend this book and series!

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Older woman, younger man, done well. Erika Wilde's strong, passionate, character driven Players Club series keeps getting better with each installment. The club is the backdrop for the passionate encounters of the hero and heroine, both exquisitely detailed characters. I really appreciated the way that Erika Wilde took this story from friends to lovers seamlessly. The very real hesitation the heroine has for a relationship with a younger man played out well. I think that what I am most drawn to in this series, is the respect and dignity with which Erika Wilde writes about the club lifestyle. There is definitely a high passion factor, but the sex scenes serve a purpose in the story - quite rare! I look forward to more.
*I received my copy through NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

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Playing with Seduction is the third book in The Players Club series and is Kendall Shaw and Jase Burns's story.

I loved Kendall and Jase's book and had been looking forward to its release since I finished Playing With Pleasure (book two in the series). Kendall is a Boudoir photographer, finally in a good place in her life. She hires Jase for a custom photo shoot, but he only takes the job to get close to her. Although attracted to him, Kendall is determined to resist Jase; he is not only younger than her, but the two are in different places in their lives. Jase, however, is determined to have Kendall, he is not used to being turned down and refuses to give up.

To say the book was hot would be a severe understatement! Jase is a super sexy and dominant alpha who knows what he wants and Kendall is a smart, independent woman who gives Jase a run for his money. Both characters have insecurities they need to work through and this makes it very easy to relate to them. Playing with Seduction is a deeply sensual, sexy and also emotional read and it is a great addition to the Players Club series. There are still characters that need their own HEA's so I hope Erika Wilde plans to write more books in the series.

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4 Stars

I liked Jase from the moment he hit the page. Total Alpha male. Strong, commanding and smart. I enjoyed his creative way of getting what he wanted. His compassion makes his dominance even more intense.

Kendall is hard working and knows what she wants in life. After have her desires pull out from under her feet and rubbed in her face, she will settle for nothing less. Kendall changes through this story allowed her to find the missing pieces of her womanhood.

Sexy, sensual and seductive.

Playing with Seduction is a quick, chemistry intense, exceptionally hot read. Erika Wilde’s third installment of The Player’s Club series takes down walls of inhibitions and allows fantasies come true. Kendall and Jase are great together. The attraction, chemistry, sexual tension, and passion make is very clear where they belong. At different place in their lives, but clearly belong together, Jase and Kendall learn sometime thing happen for a reason and are just meant to be. A great addition to the series.

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My 4.5 star review:

I really love when an author can step outside of what is “the norm” of a series and in Playing With Seduction author Erika Wilde does just that. While her characters spend one memorable night at The Players Club the rest of the book takes place away from the club and even though they still explore a bit of kink that isn’t the focus in this book. That’s not to say this book isn’t as sexy as the others because it absolutely is and just because the hero is almost a decade younger than the heroine he proves he’s up to the task of taking care of all of her needs.

Boudoir photographer Kendall Shaw has some emotional baggage and despite her attraction to security specialist and part-time model Jase Burns she repeatedly turns down his requests for a date which leads him to get very creative. I love the way Jase pursued Kendall and the way he got her to open up about her past and her hang-up with their age difference. While she was adamant about them having a fling, Jase was out to prove he was worthy of more of her time.

Watching Kendall discover her sexuality fully and become comfortable enough to not only share her fantasies with Jase, but also learn to ask for what she wanted was a thing of beauty and Jase had no problem giving her everything she wanted and needed sexually.

Their relationship had some very real growing pains given their age difference and backgrounds and I’ll admit it was a little difficult seeing two people who obviously cared so much about each other struggle with the decision of what they each wanted and where they were headed.

Deliciously sexy, but not without some heavy duty emotions Playing With Seduction is an excellent addition to this series.

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