Play With Me by Alisha Rai (Bedroom Games #1)
Erotic Contemporary Romance
April 2, 2013
Self Published
Reviewed by Mandi
This scene summarizes the romance quite well in this book:
Before she could marshal her thoughts to answer, he slapped her nipple again.
She cried out, and he paused. “Hurt?”
“Yes.”
Wyatt returned to working the nipples with his fingers, both soothing and inflaming the sting. “Too much?”
She narrowed her eyes at him. “Shut up and spank my tits, Caine.”
Ha! I love this heroine. Tatiana and Wyatt were high school sweethearts. Well, sweetheart might be too tame a term. These two dated for years, and experimented with many sexual games. They found out they loved it hard and dirty, role play and BDSM too. But their relationship turned rocky and ended and they haven’t seen or spoken to each other for ten years. Tatiana was adopted as an infant, and has just recently met her biological half-brother. When she learns that her brother made a mistake in the past, and stole money from his employer, she decides to try to help him out. She is stunned to find out his employer is Wyatt, who now owns a casino in Las Vegas. She nervously flies out to meet with Wyatt and try to work out a deal. Of course as soon as they see each other, sparks fly, the old attraction builds again and she finds herself doing something naughty in his office. Which then filters over to his penthouse.
This novella is very sexy and dirty. It’s basically just the one night of them having sex and relearning each other, although there will be at least one more novella featuring these two. This one surprised me because at the start, it has the basic set-up of big, rich, alpha hero who commands everyone to bow down to him. And the anxious heroine who doesn’t know how if she will be accepted by him. But what I really liked about how this story unfolds is that the heroine has a quick wit and once she gets over the initial nervousness of seeing Wyatt again, she is ready to play and she has a ton of confidence. Like after she gives Wyatt a blow job:
“Not bad. Your technique has improved over the years.”
Bitch, please.
Although this book is basically one day/night of just sex, it’s very dirty sex. Wyatt and Tatiana like it rough and daring.
“There. No one will even know you took a bath in my come.” He dropped his voice. “Though that might be fun, too. For people to see what a dirty little slut you are?”
That would be fun. She imagined what his employees, his guests, might think if they saw her all messed up, clearly heading up to his bed.
“You like that,” It was a statement, not a question.
“Maybe.”
He smirked. “Duly noted.
Man, I love a good smirk. I like that we get Wyatt’s point of view in this book because while he is all bossy and alpha, he is a bit vulnerable and we get to see that while inside his head. He may be all in control in the bedroom, but internally he is being swept away just as Tatiana is. We get some backstory when they were teenagers exploring their sexuality, but I’m not sure we get a good enough explanation as to why they broke up or just how they were as young adults. We are told Wyatt had to work for money, wasn’t a focused student etc. I kind of wanted to understand them better in their earlier years. It was hard to reconcile that Wyatt to adult Wyatt.
But maybe things will flesh out more in the second book. This one doesn’t end with an I love you, but it does end with them wanting to date each other which I liked. I love a non-rushed I love you. Will definitely be picking up the second book. This novella is really fun and super sexy.
Rating: B
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Today, Alisha Rai is giving away two e-books of Play With Me. To enter, just leave a comment. I’ll pick two random winners tomorrow. Open to all.
Oooh! Pick me, pick me, please!
Or to paraphrase Tatiana, “Bitch, please.”
This sounds like a fun and hot read :-)
Why? Why do you do this to me? You can’t give quotes like that from a book without me adding it to my wishlist!!! TY for the chance to win it!
This sounds like a lot of durrrty, smexy fun. Count me in! Thanks for the giveaway.
Wow…sounds like an awesome story!
I’m definitely intrigued by your review. Would love to read it!
Yea, I’ll be reading this whether I’m picked out. Dirty, dirty :).
Sounds like something I need to check out :)
Sounds like a great quick and dirty read. Which I love!
Thanks so much!z
Naughty, dirty, nasty!!
You intrigued me with the Smex Scene Sunday post – I love a confident heroine, especially one who isn’t afraid to push buttons. Can’t wait to read this one!
Yes please!
H-O-T!! I like that it doesn’t end with a declaration of love. Even when the characters previously knew each other, I usually can’t buy into it.
Yikes!!! Me likey:)
Nice premise
would love to read it!!
This sounds good
Sounds interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love the title of the book and the series, playful yet sensual, sexy, rrr! :-D lol Would love to read it!
Sounds like a fun sexy read. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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It looks like a great story. Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a great read for when you want to escape with something short and hot.
Oh, sounds like a great one, thanks!
this sounds awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Review is great! Sounds like another one to add to my list
This book sounds pretty hot. Thanks for the giveaway.
This book sounds like a hot & steamy read. Enjoyed reading the excerpt. This author is new to me & I love finding new ones. Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds amazing! I can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sounds like my kind of book.