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The Player

Claire Contreras

Start date: November 12, 2016

Finish date: November 20, 2016

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Oct 11, 2016 ~Kristin~ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: all-tatted-up, athletes

3.75 Stars

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Oct 04, 2016 Lisa added it

Shelves: angsty-romance, arc-given-to-blog-for-honest-review, dying-to-get-my-hands-on

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Oct 14, 2016 Natalie M rated it really liked it

Shelves: have-on-kindle, tattooed-pierced, bad-boy-hero, steamy-read, sports-romance, secrets, possessive-protective-hero, talk-dirty-to-me

I really enjoyed Camila and Warren's story!! I just love sports romance and this one was great! It did take me a bit to warm up to Camila but once I did, I devoured the pages. This one was low on angst and pretty steamy... Warren and Camila were hot!! The professional soccer player storyline was my favorite part!! ...more

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Oct 10, 2016 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: loved-it, devoured, hottie-book-boyfriend-book, favs, alpha-males, holy-hotness, sports, friends-to-lovers

Claire Contreras is just one of those authors that are automatic for me! She is not only an amazing author but if you stalk, errrr follow her you know that she is also such an amazing person. She has gone through more than most and comes out swinging. Her determination and drive truly make her an inspiration. If you have not discovered her past releases, go now and stalk her! They are all amazing reads! But let's talk about The Player! Awh... how I loved me some Warren Silva! What is not to love Claire Contreras is just one of those authors that are automatic for me! She is not only an amazing author but if you stalk, errrr follow her you know that she is also such an amazing person. She has gone through more than most and comes out swinging. Her determination and drive truly make her an inspiration. If you have not discovered her past releases, go now and stalk her! They are all amazing reads! But let's talk about The Player! Awh... how I loved me some Warren Silva! What is not to love about a sexy athlete at the top of their game? Sports Romances are one of my favorite sub genres to read and this was a sexy one that I just loved! I devoured the story sneaking in a read whenever I got a free second! Definitely pick up this 5 star read! You will not be disappointed.

Camila has to work hard for everything she has. At one point in her life, her family was part of the upper elite until her father was arrested and their lives were forever changed. Because of this she has seen both sides of the City. She never felt like she fit in with the upper elite and made a decision to work for those less privileged. She works for high risk inner city youth to make sure they stay on the right track. The center provides a place for them so they are not out on the streets. She also lives in the area she works for and now it's currently under siege by a high end developer looking to "upgrade" the community but instead of enriching their community, they fear it will leave it in ruin.

Warren Silva is at the top of his career as a soccer player. He is regarded as the most eligible bachelor and is known for having girls in every city. Not only is he an athlete but a business man. He is part of a neighbored development program that will look to better the community. But to his surprise not everyone is on board. When a meeting is called to review, he is taken by the feisty women who is leading the opposition. What intrigues him more is that she is clueless who he is. He is one of the most recognizable person in the world and she is oblivious to him. He is fascinated and intrigued by her. He is determined to get her to go on a date with him. When she rejects him, it only makes him that much more committed to see more than just the world class athlete.

I just loved Warren and Camila's chemistry! They say opposites attract and for Warren having his mind made up that Camila would go on a date with him, Camila is just as stubborn and keeps refusing his advances. Right when it looks like they will ride off into the sunset, something from Warren's past is exposed and it is something Camila cannot move past. She is devastated that he kept this from her. Can Warren win her back or is too much damage already done? This is one that you NEED to read to find out!!
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Oct 19, 2016 Gwen Jacobs rated it it was amazing

Loved this book . Have you ever read a book and when you finish you wonder why haven't I read more of her books . Well I just said that to myself .

Lies may mean deceit and mistake may take place but love conquers all !!! Chasing moments !!!

Camila and Warren were from opposite sides of the track . He was the Richy Rich and she was the one who wanted to make it on her own . When you fall in love with someone they can change your entire meaning of life . They can change the way you think about thi ...more

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Oct 29, 2016 Shanna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I have to say very very good book.

This book turned out to be better than I thought. I really enjoyed it . Loved Warren and Camilla would would love to read more about them. Definitely will suggest this book to others.

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