Praise

Cate (Burn for Me) opens her Salacious Players Club series with this kinky and sizzling erotic romance. After Charlotte Underwood, 21, breaks up with her boyfriend, Beau, she needs her half of their apartment security deposit back—and isn’t happy when the check is mistakenly mailed to Beau’s father, 40-year-old Emerson Grant. To collect the money, she heads to what turns out to be Emerson’s sex club, where he mistakes her for a submissive—sparking an unfamiliar desire in Charlotte. After clearing up their misunderstanding, Emerson impulsively offers Charlotte a job as his secretary. Working closely together soon evolves into a torrid dom/sub relationship. Though both try to stay casual, their affair quickly morphs into the most fulfilling romantic and sexual connection either has ever felt. When Beau finds out about the relationship, however, Emerson is forced to choose between his estranged son and Charlotte. The well-shaded protagonists burn up the pages, and a solid supporting cast, especially Charlotte’s trans little sister, Sophie, add depth. Cate’s latest is sure to enthrall those who like their romance spicy. (Feb.)