The Play Mate might have been my favorite of the entire series. Smith Hamilton was absolutely dreamy and I loved how much he adored Evie.

Smith is a suave and savvy businessman who could have anyone he wanted, and he wanted his best friend’s sister (don’t worry, these books aren’t all about some weird friend’s sister/brother fetish), but there was once a time when he had no one, and he doesn’t want to lose his best friend, Cullen, who is like a brother to him. That means Cullen’s baby sister is off limits. Even if the trio find themselves in Paris, and even if Evie somehow makes it to Smith’s room to crawl into bed with him and take what she wants.

Evie was blessed with privilege, a good family, good education, and is spending time abroad before she moves on to the next chapter in her life. She is, however, determined to shed herself of her virginity before she heads home, and she knows exactly who she wants to take it from her. She’s always adored Smith, but knew he only saw her as his best friend’s little sister. She knows that now is the time to get him to see more. So much more.

Smith does everything he can to keep himself under control around Evie, but she pushes all of his buttons because she is everything he’s ever wanted in a woman. When he finally gives into his baser instincts, their chemistry is explosive, yet needs to be kept under wraps. If Cullen finds out the pair are sneaking around behind his back, everything could be ruined.

I’m a huge sucker for a bit of a sneaky relationship. There’s something about the tension and build up of encounters that really thrills me, and Smith and Evie didn’t disappoint. I loved every minute I spent with them and wished I could have ore because I adored their story so much. What a sexy pair!