On New Year’s Eve, I broke all of my rules by betting on a relationship with Cole, Shane, and Nicholas. Now that the shine of that magical night has dimmed, I’m beginning to question my judgment. I should be focused on my final semester of college instead of fixating on the three sexiest men I’ve ever met. But when Cole’s estranged brother unexpectedly arrives in Vegas, what has been a … arrives in Vegas, what has been a pleasurable distraction suddenly feels real. Between acting as peacemaker, meeting Nicholas’s aristocratic family, and falling under Shane’s spell, I’m more invested in my boyfriends than ever.
If only I could trust that they view our unconventional relationship as more than a game. Maybe then I’d feel comfortable revealing it to the world.
When Nicholas, Cole, and Shane prove that they’re playing to win, one question remains—am I willing to risk it all for love?
*Playing to Win is the second book in the Risking It trilogy, a reverse harem romance.
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Ahhhh this book was so good! I love watching how their relationships are developing. I really enjoy the differences with all of them and how they all fit together. There were definitely some twists in this story and I can’t wait to read the final book!
4-4.5 stars in this sequel to Raising the Stakes by Autumn Reed
I loved book 1 in this series (I read the updated version recently released) and I thought Autumn did a good job keeping the story going in book 2. I like the angst, tension, and finally see the walls starting to come down with Emma and her men. I will say this is one of the only RH stories that really cracks down on the difficulty of this non-societal norm relationship. I appreciated that it was true to the story, it was relatable, and it covered insecurities I would feel if I was in her shoes with these 3 sexy men. I loved seeing more of the guys backgrounds, seeing them fight for her, seeing them progress in their relationship (loved those steamy and sweet scenes!). And the nerd in my liked the project she is working on (and my love for HGTV) and Snow and Ace were a great addition
I will say I loved seeing Emma stick up for herself and Nic at the event with him (without giving anything away). I also knew the thing she was doing behind one of the guys backs was going to blow up in her face. I will say one of the gripes I had was that when things went poorly, the way Emma was treated I didnt think was acceptable and she forgave the guy pretty quickly. I know what she did was wrong but I didnt think she did anything too bad and she was going to tell him. But I loved this story, I’m already a good chunk into book 3 already!
Oooooh and the guys did a good job making it hard to pick one as a favorite. I really think the guys are one of the most well-rounded harems I have read in awhile. They each have their flaws though which we see in this one (and in book 3, but thats for in the next review haha). I like how they are making a family unit. I also felt so badly for Emma and the reception she got from others. I mean, before reading this genre I don’t think I would have understood this type of relationship working, but I have fallen for this why choose love for the last 4 years and I hope to see more of these love stories in real life
Ok so another great read! Literally I love everything that Autumn writes! This one felt like a stepping stone book in the journey, with Emma and her men and they had some great moments and some bumps in the road as well. It looks like things are looking up for Emma and graduation is fast approaching can’t wait to see what’s next!
This book continues the story of Emma and her three guys. The first book was co-written. I was delighted that this book is equally brilliant and am happy the story continued. At readers request I might add. Thank you so much Autumn for writing this amazing book.