The Player

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 3,980 ratings

Price: 17.46

Last update: 10-09-2024


About this item

I'm naturally gifted on the field and between the sheets. With flashy cars and enough media attention to put the royal family to shame, I'm the definition of most eligible bachelor.

Every man wants to be me, and every woman wants to tame me. Until Camila.

The moment I lay eyes on her, I know I have to have her.

She wants to keep me at arm's length.

I want her naked in my bed.

She thinks our worlds are too different.

All I want her to think about is screaming my name.

She says I'm bad news.

I have three weeks to prove her wrong.


Top reviews from the United States

litljen
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Perfect Stars!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
I became a fan of Claire Contreras when I first read her Hearts series so when I heard she was writing The Player, I knew it was going to be fabulous. Reasons why? A) Contreras is a brilliant storyteller and B) It's a sports romance which is one of my favorite genres. Well let me just say that this book completely blew me away....I absolutely LOVED it! While many sports romances start off with the characters (sort of) trying to stay away from each other but instead find themselves quickly jumping into bed together, The Player is a slow-burn that really allowed the story to build, giving us a more vested interest as the main characters fell for each other. It's a beautiful story of not only finding love but also learning to forgive, accepting differences, and doing what truly makes your heart happy. There are so many positive messages in this book that it truly made my heart happy to read it! So really, while this book is about a soccer player, it's not your typical sports romance as the focus is on what happens off the field rather than on. So don't be put off thinking that this will be all about soccer if you are not a fan (of which I am not) because it totally isn't and if you don't read this book you will be missing out on

So let's get to the characters. We must start with Warren----he is the epitome of a star athlete: extremely wealthy and flashy, extremely confident and cocky and, of course, sexy as hell. Add in his accent and he truly is a dream. He's American but has lived in Barcelona and then Manchester since he was 14 so one can only imagine how sexy he truly sounds! What I loved from the start is that when he looked at or spoke to Camilla, he always exhibited a softness that was unexpected. You could truly feel everything he was feeling at every moment. Camilla is the best kind of heroine---she is as real as real can get. She's a Latina girl living in NY and has a huge vested interest in her community and culture. She is strong and independent and fighting for what she feels is right. She tries so hard to be "just friends" with Warren but when she finally allows her walls to come down, she finds the love of her life waiting on the other side.

Contreras keeps the reader completely engaged throughout the entire story. Just when you think you know what's going to happen, she drops a bombshell that completely blows everything sky high. It's something the reader won't see coming and it was done brilliantly. Readers beware---you may just shed a few tears! The story is emotional throughout but in the end, you will be left feeling satisfied and filled with hope. And be sure to read to the very end, even after the epilogue for the sweet 2nd epilogue hidden at the end. Thank you Claire Contreras for giving your readers another 5 star story. I don't think you could've made it more perfect if you tried!
D. Hite
4.0 out of 5 stars A great first sports romance by Contreras.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
Claire Contreras is one of the first new adult authors whose writing I fell in love with. I've loved every book I've read by her, and I was super excited to hear she was releasing her first ever sports romance. The Player couldn't be release soon enough in my mind -- especially once I saw the cover. Dang that guy is hot! (And he's a real soccer player, too!)

The Player is a sort of friends to lovers sports romance. When soccer superstar Warren Silva returns to his childhood hometown of New York, he doesn't expect to meet Camilla Avila. She's smart, nice, naturally beautiful and down to earth. She's the opposite of the type of woman he normally searches out. But Warren can't get her off his mind. He's determined to get Camilla into his bed. Too bad Camilla isn't interested in Warren's advances. She knows when something is too good to be true, and Warren is just that. Warren isn't easily deterred, though. He's willing to do whatever it takes to make her his -- even if he has to take things slow and be her friend first.

The Player was a strong first foray into sports romance for Contreras. It was filled with her amazing writing, a fun take on a celebrity sports romance, and the perfect amount of emotional angst. The dual points of view did an amazing job of showcasing the characters' feelings. I loved the way it included European soccer culture and words into the mix. That made the story and its settings feel real.

Camilla was a really cool character. Her determination to support herself and not give up her dreams for a man was inspiring. I loved that she wasn't into Warren's celebrity status and was only concerned about what was in his heart. Claire Contreras really made Camilla's emotions and feelings come alive. I felt her trepidation about Warren's intentions. I felt her attraction and love for him. I felt her despair and heartache. I was so wrapped up in Camilla's story that Warren was almost a side character for me.

This is hard for me to admit, but I wasn't really sure about Warren for a large part of the book. I think I felt so many of Camilla's emotions that I had a hard time believing in him. I mean, I knew Warren had to be amazing because Claire Contreras created him. It just took me a while to get past his cocky unawareness. I was totally team Warren in the end, though! I loved the chemistry he had with Camilla. There were some incredibly hot moments between the two of them that had me fanning myself. ;)

The only thing I felt was missing from The Player was some of the history behind Camilla's father's incarceration. Without that information, I had a hard time understanding Camilla's hate for the person she blamed for her father going to jail. The grudge she was holding onto so desperately didn't make complete sense to me.

I found The Player to a super sexy romance filled with fun sports references. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to see Claire Contreras write more books in the soccer world setting. I would love her to write books about Warren's teammates falling in love! I highly recommend The Player to new adult readers who love sports romances and/or strong female characters.
Angie McGuire
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016
Waited a long time for this book. Had no idea what to expect, but it's one of the best books I've read in a while. CC you astound me.

These characters are real and genuine to one another, and you can't help but fall in love with them. Warren was a phenomenal character; raw, in the moment, and ready to fight when he needed to. Camila was one of the strongest heroines I've read about in a long time. These two together were beautiful and heartbreaking.

Warren is a Futbal God...loved and adored by so many fans, and I truly felt like he was real..like he was a real life athlete telling a story. How many authors can make you believe that??? Camila was a soulful woman, who doesn't trust easily, as her past tells the story of why, but she has that aura about her that makes people love her. She has faults and is definitely not perfect, but you can visualize her as the beautiful person that could easily steal your breath away. This is what she does to War, from the moment he lays eyes on her. I'm not sure he ever got that breath back. She stole him from the very beginning.

Spoilers are not my thing...so you won't get any from me, but this story was spellbinding...I seriously could not put it down. Here it is, 2:30 AM and I am getting ready to start this book all over again, and that never happens. I do re-read a lot, but not immediately...I just can't say goodbye to these two yet. They deserve the ability to show everyone how they will be chasing moments over and over again. A definite 5***** read.

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