A New Duet in the Dirty Filthy Universe from NYT Bestselling Author, Laurelin Paige.
It was Donovan’s idea. I don’t even know how he got me on board. Sure, I could use a break from the one-night stands and merry-go-round lovers in my bed, but I hadn’t thought that putting a ring on a woman’s finger was the answer. Especially not that woman. Elizabeth Dyson needs to marry to get access to her …
Especially not that woman.
Elizabeth Dyson needs to marry to get access to her father’s company and take over as president. If I take on the role of groom, she’ll hand over her advertising subsidiary to Reach Inc. the firm I own with Donovan, my supposed best friend.
Problem is that, even though the girl is confident and sexy and brilliant as fuck, she doesn’t know the first thing about running an empire. And she’s awfully particular about the wedding plans, even though it’s a FAKE wedding, for all intents and purposes. And we can’t seem to spend more than five minutes together without wanting to tear each other’s hair out.
Worst of all, I can’t stop imagining what it would be like to kiss her.
And soon I’m unsure how much of this business arrangement is just play and how much of it is real.
Book one of two.
“Paige has done it again with another scorching, obsessive read.” — New York Times bestselling author Julia Kent
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I listened to this on audio and I absolutely loved Elena Wolfe and Jacob Morgan.
They both gave an amazing performance.
Westin is the playboy alpha male and Elizabeth is the sophisticated straight laced quiet type but when you put them together, the have this instant chemistry that is so hot they don’t know whether to scratch each other’s eyes out or jump each other’s bones.
There is angst, twists, and lots of sexy.
Enjoyed this listen and I’m looking forward to book 2 as this ends in a cliffhanger.
Dirty Sexy Player is the first book of the Dirty Games duet and a spin-off of Dirty Filthy Rich Men. This is Weston and Elizabeth’s story! It’s available in audio first and I love a good audiobook. I also love these narrators so I had to get my hands and ears on this one. We knew the basic information about Weston and Elizabeth and their set up marriage as a way to save her company and get Donovan and Weston something they need. But this is the back story. The full story. Every detail of how they met until the crazy cliffhanger! Yes, people, it’s a duet, so this isn’t the end. I knew Weston’s story was going to be fun and sexy, but I didn’t expect him to be so jerky! But I never not loved him. He was being a jerk and he knew it, but he didn’t know what else to do. He had plans and they didn’t include being attracted to your fake bride. Somewhere along the way his feelings went from just wanting to bed her to wanting to actually be with her. Talk, share a meal, watch tv. That is not Weston. He doesn’t do that with women and it had his head all messed up. Elizabeth is nothing like I thought she’d be. She’s feisty, speaks her mind and isn’t going to let Weston treat her like every other woman he’s been with. Yes, it’s a fake marriage, but she’s still a real person. I loved watching these two fight, banter, throw insults and then give in. I especially loved listening to Jacob Morgan and Elena Wolfe bring these characters to life. It’s a very different experience to listen to an audiobook before you’ve read the story and I loved it. It’s not going to be easy to wait until November for the conclusion!
We finally get Weston and Elizabeth’s story! I we see Weston in her two previous books, and I was always very much intrigued with him. I definitely try to go into each book with an open mind, but I was super excited for his story.
I think there was a mixture of way too many tropes going on for me which made the story just so far fetched in my mind. Two people forced together for a business arrangement sounds amazing, but then there was way, way, too much of the “enemies to lovers” trope. A majority of the book is the two main characters fighting. The book became predictable and I found myself really bored with the way things were going.
I do have to say it was totally spiced up with the ending-I just wish the author took the approach of adding some things that would have made the rest of the book “unputdownable” from the get go. I know I’ll read the next book in this series because of the strong ending. I know if you’re a fan of Laurelin Paige, you would appreciate reading Weston and Elizabeth’s story as it does overlap with the two previous books in the series. I’m definitely excited to see where the author will go from here. – By Victoria
OMG, the push & pull, back & forth, roller coaster of Weston & Elizabeth was crazy good!!! One second they get along, they next second they wanna push each other off the balcony!! I LOVED it!! I have to admit, there was a large portion of the 1st two books where I wanted Weston with Sabrina…I just felt they were a better fit than Sabrina & Donovan, but then I got ahold of this book and fell for Elizabeth! She is so spunky and smart, I just love her!! I was all ready for the HEA, but that ending….Perfect set up!!! I loved this story, and cannot wait till part 2!!
Some business arrangements just seem to be better left on paper, especially when the two individuals can’t stand one another. When Weston King meets Elizabeth Dyson, he agrees to help with a scheme, which if played right, will prove to be beneficial for both their businesses.
But, after agreeing to the ruse and now playing the parts of “fake finance,” they soon discover that they cannot seem to reconcile their feelings with the thoughts about their arrangement.
Their acting skills are put to the test, because although they grate on each other’s nerves, they are downright falling for each other. A foreign feeling to both and something they are unwilling to admit to the other, love is something that their business arrangement didn’t have contingencies in place for.
Never in my life have I wanted to step into a book just so that I could shake the two leading characters – to wake them up and snap out of it and take some action. Laurelin wrote incredibly hot tension that I felt all the way to my toes. I wanted to keep reading while also wanting to throw the book – in my opinion that is the sign of amazing writing.
Without giving anything away, this book ends with one unbelievable cliffhanger. I don’t know how I will wait to see how this story continues and ends. But I can assure you that nothing will stop me from finding out. Just as these two characters fell for one another – I have fallen hard for this book. I believe you will too!
“5/5 Beaming Brains” – Laura, Lit-Up My Mind Reviews
Elizabeth is forced into a marriage of convenience due to her fathers stipulations in his will. She either marries or watches the company that she wants get torn apart by her cousin.
Weston gets thrown in the marriage ring by Donovan as a way to merge their company with Elizabeth’s (Dyson Advertising) and become a bigger international name faster. Weston only goes along with the plan for personal reasons.
I have been waiting for Weston and Elizabeth’s story from the Dirty Duet. You only got a small piece of them in those books and it definitely wasn’t enough. This first book in their story wasn’t lacking in hotness! I loved their chemistry and how they tried to deny what was happening between them. I can’t wait until November!!!
I loved Weston and Elizabeth!
These two have such passion for each other and for life. They don’t let their pasts stand in the way of what they want. While this is a spinoff of Ms. Paige’s dirty duet, it can be easily read before reading those. If you have read it before, you will see both Donovan and Sabrina, just from a different aspect.
So back to Weston and Elizabeth, these two may have started off not liking each other, but the spark was there, and the chemistry they had was amazing. I loved the intensity they had, and their banter was fantastic. Listening to Jacob Morgan and Elena Wolfe on the audiobook and bring them to life was an experience like no other. Their voices are as smooth as butter, and with Laurelin’s words, it was a perfect match. Now I only need the second in this duet to come sooner! I can’t wait!
4 stars
YES! This story! I’ve been waiting for it since we got Sabrina and Donovan’s story. I knew there was more to it. More than Weston gets “engaged” for the business. We finally got it! Well, part of it. That’s right, there’s going to be a second book. I’m okay with that. I loved the ride this one took us on. Even the ending that it left us with. It keeps me guessing, keeps me anxious for the next part. Ms. Paige does it right. Every time!
Elizabeth and Weston both did this for different reasons. I don’t recall truly knowing Elizabeth’s reasons other than that she wanted to take over the family business. I didn’t know the nitty gritty details of it all. Weston was a different story. We knew where that was going. All for the business. But there was even more to that story that what I thought. I never knew the path it would take or how it would all unfold. It was a lot of ups and downs, a lot of does he or doesn’t she. It all added up to a story that I couldn’t get enough of. Still can’t if I’m being honest. When the next part of this story comes, I’ll be dropping everything to pick it up and find out just what happens!!
I first loved the playful, yet charming, Weston King when I first met him in Dirty Filthy Rich Men (DFRM), the first book in the Dirty Duet. That series which is told from the heroine’s POV, centered around Weston’s business partner, Donovan Kincaid. Unlike other spin-off series which usually continue where the prior series leaves off, Dirty Sexy Player (DSP) actually runs a parallel timeline as DFRM, however this story is told from the dual POV of both Weston and our heroine, Elizabeth Dyson. In DSP, we gain insight into Weston’s relationship with Sabrina, and we “hear” his thoughts and experience his reactions toward Donovan’s manipulations.surrounding the “arranged” marriage/business deal. To ensure the engagement looks real, Weston really has to make some personal sacrifices he struggles to deal with, which makes the push and pull dynamic between Weston and Elizabeth’s relationship a fun one to watch.
As broody as Donovan is, Weston is more happy go lucky, but he reminds us that he’s also a smart business person when he offers to tutor Elizabeth on how to run a successful business. He shares glimpses of a fractured relationship with his parents, though we don’t know the full details yet, and he has not shared them with Elizabeth either.
I loved and hated the ending since it was unexpected, but I have faith that Ms. Paige will give us a satisfying conclusion in the next book!
We thought that we knew Weston King. After all, we’d seen plenty of him in previous books in the Dirty Sexy world born from the deliciously dirty mind of author Laurelin Paige. But, y’all, I’m telling you, there is so much more to Mr. King than we could have guessed.
I have been waiting to get my hands on DIRTY SEXY PLAYER, the book that shines the light on the relationship between Weston and his, erm, fiancee, Elizabeth Dyson. Finally, finally we get the low down, and it is just as twisted, just as much a mind game, and just as blisteringly hot as we’ve come to expect from Laurelin.
And, there I was, happily reading, just sure that I knew exactly how things were going to go down, when WHAM, Laurelin sneaked up behind me and virtually threw me over that cliff. To say that I was surprised is an understatement, and now I cannot wait to get my grabby little hands on DIRTY SEXY GAMES, the conclusion of this story.
Should you read DIRTY SEXY PLAYER, you ask? Yes, you absolutely should, because a) this book is sooooo good, and b) Weston, Elizabeth, and all of the other characters from this series. But don’t say that you haven’t been warned, because that ending, well, it’s something, and you’re going to want to throw something when you get there. But you do not want to miss this story, or what’s coming next, so make sure to grab this one now. You will not be sorry.
We’re finally getting more of our sexy, sweet, fun Weston! I loved getting to read this story from his and Elizabeth both POV’s. We get to see there’s more to him than just the playboy we’ve known him as. They were brought together by this “fake” engagement, but it starts to turn into so much more. And we get to learn the depth of Elizabeth’s character, the meaning behind why she’d even agree to such a sham in the first place which makes me like her all the more. The ending to DSP left me laying there like, WTH?!? I can’t wait till the next release to see where these characters go!!!
“Something in that indifferent stare of hers made me want to eat her up. Tear her apart. Find her heart and see what made it beat faster. “
“It was just a kids and I felt like he was undressing me. Just a kiss, and I felt like he was discovering things about me that I didn’t even know about myself. Just a kiss, and I never wanted him to stop kissing me.”
Dirty Sexy Player is the first book in the Dirty Games Series and is a spin-off of The Dirty Duet. If you’re familiar with the Dirty Duet, let me tell you, you are in for a real treat. And if you haven’t read The Dirty Duet, no worries at all. You don’t need to in order to read and enjoy this book.
Dirty Sexy Player is told from dual points of view and follows the story of Weston and Elizabeth. Weston King is the total definition of a player. He’s hot, he’s sexy and he’s only looking for a good time. So, when Donovan comes up with a crazy plan to take over their competition, Weston’s world gets turned upside down. The last thing Weston wants to do is get married; let alone to a competitor. But, Donovan is not the kind of Man that you can say no to, so Weston has no choice but to buckle up and go along for the ride….Elizabeth Dyson is more than on board with Donovan’s crazy plan. She wants the company that is rightfully hers and isn’t afraid to do what’s necessary to go after it. The plan seems easy enough, but what happens when things start to feel real and no longer fake?? You’ll just have to pick this book up and find out for yourself….
Dirty Sexy Player is a fun, sexy and entertaining read. I think is a great addition to the Dirty world and it definitely kept me on my toes. I love a good enemies to lovers romance, so when you add in a fake marriage, I am totally hooked. And this one had all the elements working for me. From great characters to delicious tension. To wicked banter that turns into the hottest foreplay to a twist that will knock you off your feet and leave you wondering what in the world will happen next. This book totally hit all the marks!
I absolutely enjoyed Weston and Elizabeth together. Sure they made me batty sometimes and there were definitely moments where I wanted to shake the two of them, but I just loved the two of them together. Their chemistry was out of this world. I loved the push and pull and all the will they/won’t they moments. These two burned up the pages and kept me begging for more. Weston and Elizabeth were far from perfect, but I gotta say, I really enjoyed seeing their story come together and watching them try to navigate their way to a hea.
Dirty Sexy Player was a great read from beginning to end. The ending throws a big curve-ball at you that will definitely leave you wanting more. I for one can’t wait to see what will next and will be waiting rather impatiently to get my hands on the next book!
When I saw this was Weston’s story I couldn’t help but get excited. I fell in love with him in Dirty Sexy Men and now we get him all to ourselves.
Weston and Elizabeth enter into a fake relationship and marriage to help her get her fathers company. We get lots of fighting and yes lots of sexy time. What goes from fake turns into true feelings but each is to stubborn to tell the other.
I love these two. The fighting had me laughing at how ridiculous they were to each other. They are absolutely perfect for each other. One minute I’m laughing then I am crying, then BOOM! Cliffhanger. Why oh why? So if those aren’t your thing you are warned…. for me? I loved it!
From the moment I picked up Dirty Sexy Player and heard the mention of Donovan’s name, I felt like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. My mind went straight to… Yes! Yes! Donovan. That does not take away from how I felt when my fairy godmother of suited up alpha males Laurelin Paige introduces me to Weston King. OMGAWD!!! I felt the tingles run down my spine with this heaven sent of a male specimen.
Manwhore Weston King finds himself enlisted to be a fake fiance and groom- to-be, in a plan suggested by Donovan to take over the competition and to help a sexy daughter of a billionaire get access to her trust fund. The problem is Weston’s womanizing ways and need for control has him thinking twice of committing to this proposal, that is until he comes face to face with the woman in question. Mr. King can already tell that he is going to have his hands filled with temptation and her temper. Will he be able to wear his heart on his sleeve to win the love of the one woman that can make him crazy with emotions?
Elizabeth Dyson knows that she has to play the part of a bride-to-be to get access to her father’s company before it’s broken apart. Marrying a gorgeous man sounds easy, if she can only get through all the disagreements, teasing, fights and jealousy… this plan can work. I fell in love with Elizabeth, she’s a strong character whose only weakness is her fake fiance.
Dirty Sexy Player is a read that I could not put down, it’s sexiness pours off of the pages. Laurelin Paige hit me with the sexy banter that I found fun, but in true Paige style she left me hanging off of a cliff, just dangling by my fingertips. I can’t wait for the conclusion of Weston and Elizabeth’s story.
5 Must Read Stars!!!
I am so glad we finally got Weston’s story. I like him so much more now and couldn’t help but hope he opens up his heart. Elizabeth is trying to get her company and learn how to run it. She is open to an idea that helps her get what she wants. Weston is doing what he needs to in order to help his company.
These two have some chemistry and they are both trying to fight it. Will these two be able to make a go at a real relationship? I really enjoyed listening to these narrators tell this story and fell in love with Weston.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is Laurelin Paige’s latest book in the Dirty Universe. We already know how Donovan Kincaid’s story turns out, this time we’re focused on Weston King, a partner in the Reach advertising agency. We meet Elizabeth Dyson heiress to the Dyson media fortune, if, and only if, she marries. So she and Weston do, they’ll stage a fake marriage, and Reach will get an arm of the Dyson empire.
These characters are delightfully flawed. Both are too proud to admit their feelings until they do, and then we get all that we love about Laurelin Paige’s books. We get heat, romance, and real interaction among the characters. We feel their confusion, anger, lust and so much more as they wrestle with their emotions.
And just when we think it will all work out we get the cliffhanger. They finally know that they are each other’s one true love and Laurelin leaves us hanging with a conundrum that is not easily solved. Now I have to wait patiently until the winter to find out what happened. I can’t wait, I’m so excited to know how they work it out because this is the brilliance of this author. She invites you into their world in so much rich detail that you are there… I mean right there as the characters grow and the plot unfolds. So I’ll wait, although not patiently because I know the conclusion will be an absolute cracker.
Another hit from Laurelin Paige that’s steamy and sexy with a side dish of alpha male. Weston King is a powerful man but he meets his match when he comes face to face with Elizabeth Dyson. Will the player be played or will the player finally lay down his cards, challenge destiny and fight for what he wants?
After reading Donavan and Sabrina story this book goes into the details that happened for Weston and Elizabeth.
Weston is talked into a business merger by Donavan, however, he has to court and marry Elizabeth for it to happen .
Elizabeth can only inherit her father’s company of she plays by the archaic rules set by her father. She must marry to become the CEO of Dyson media. But she has to do it fast before her cousin dismantled the entire empire.
How can these to get married when they can’t even talk without fighting? This false engagement becomes entangled with frustration and emotion.
Can they step past the animosity to even make it down the aisle?
And if course this book is left with a cliff hanger.
It’s complicated. And hot AF. Especially when you mix the men of Reach Inc. with affairs – of the heart or otherwise. Dirty Sexy Player part 1 of is Weston’s story. It involves a marriage of convenience that my main man, Donovan Kincaid, cooks up to leverage Reach Inc. into the European market with the acquisition of Dyson Media’s advertising subsidiary. Elizabeth Dyson is an heiress with problems – in the form of a trustee hellbent on dismantling her inheritance before she can take control. The only solution – if she marries prior to her 29th birthday. So that means a marriage of convenience, and Weston, the dirty, devil may care playboy of Reach, is the “lucky” man. Of course they have to convince everyone it’s a love match even though they can’t stand the sight of one another.
But rather than a modern day Taming of the Shrew played for laughs, Laurelin Paige gives us this dark, sexy Machiavellian tango, with Donovan playing the puppet master. But his plan spins wildly out of control when prim and proper Elizabeth let’s down her guard and she and Weston decide to get physical. But hate and love live in close proximity, and you can only guess what happens next. This series is Laurelin Paige at her finest. Sexy and smart, flirting with the darkness that makes every love richer and stronger. She creates complex modern stories full of strong, damaged characters that set up residence in our souls. Their pull is so strong that even a gut punch of a cliffie can’t ruin our love. I can’t wait to get the rest of their delicious debauched story
Flaming Panty alert.”
A non spoiler review…..
“FLAMING PANTY ALERT”
Whew talk about sexual tension! These two exuded It! Their sexy times were off the charts. Weston became quite the intriguing man, I seriously couldn’t get enough of him. I mean HELLO HOT SEX AND MORE! His dirty mouth will have your panties melting.
I couldn’t get enough of Weston, oh and Elizabeth could handle him for sure. She was everything I expected but didn’t expect. I had moments of laughter too because Donavan, who the heck does he think he is anyway? Why don’t I remember him being such an ahat? Anywho if you’ve been waiting for Weston’s story your in for a real treat because Laurelin didn’t disappoint.
From the banter to the little surprises your sure to get your fill of these characters and then some. I LOVED THIS BOOK!
HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!