Praise (Salacious Players' Club, 1)
She's a good girl, but she's falling for the wrong man. Broken down by her emotionally neglectful ex, all Charlie Underwood wants is someone to tell her she's good enough. Then she stumbles into a new job with a boss who brings her to her knees―literally. As an owner of the Salacious Players' Club, Emerson Grant knows exactly what he wants and isn't shy about his particular tastes. But when he mistakes Charlie for a candidate to be his new submissive instead of his son's ex-girlfriend, he immediately tries to correct the situation. He offers Charlie a job as his secretary and nothing more… Yet now that Charlie has seen a glimpse of what can happen when she's honest about what she wants, she makes it clear that all she wants is Emerson. He might be twice her age and her ex-boyfriend's dad, but he's also the only man who can give her everything she desires. How far will she go to hear his approval?
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Why You'll Love This
In "Praise," the first book of the Salacious Player's Club series, Sara Cate has once again delivered an enthralling and emotionally charged story that leaves readers craving for more. With its intoxicating blend of forbidden love, spicy romance, and a myriad of tropes, this book captures your attention from the very beginning and keeps you hooked until the last page. The story revolves around Charlie, who, in a case of mistaken identity, is taken for a woman sent to satisfy Emerson’s desires by his business partner. Immediate chemistry ignites between Charlie and Emerson, despite their complicated dynamic. Emerson, desperate to reconcile with his estranged son, offers Charlie a job, even though she is his son's ex-girlfriend. The multitude of tropes present in "Praise" adds an extra layer of excitement to the story. From age-gap romance and forbidden love to a Dom/sub relationship and the exploration of a sex club, Sara Cate skillfully weaves these tropes together, creating a narrative that keeps readers guessing and wanting more. The chemistry between Charlie and Emerson is electric, practically sizzling off the pages. Despite their efforts to resist each other, their emotional connection and attraction grow stronger with each passing day. I was captivated by Emerson's genuine care and consideration for Charlie, particularly in ensuring her comfort and happiness. The development of their relationship is beautifully portrayed, making it impossible not to root for their forbidden love. The sex club scenes in "Praise" are scorching hot and expertly written. Sara Cate masterfully balances the sensual elements with the emotional depth of the characters, creating intimate and steamy moments that leave readers breathless. Furthermore, the supporting characters, namely the business partners, are intriguing and well-developed. The glimpse we get of their personalities and stories leaves readers eager to delve into their own journeys in the upcoming books of the series. "Praise" is an addictive and seductive read that will leave romance enthusiasts craving for more. Sara Cate's ability to blend passion, forbidden love, and a multitude of tropes, creates an intoxicating narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. If you're in search of a book that ignites both your emotions and desires, look no further than "Praise," where passion and forbidden love collide in the most captivating way imaginable. Run, don't walk, to add this book to your reading list!
I haven’t read a physical book in awhile and once I started Praise (I bought a special edition set which is gorgeous!) I could not put it down. I am not a fast reader, but I real the hardback in less than a full day. I am obsessed but I am using them as my reward system haha. So once I get enough things on my to-do list done I can open up the next book, because I know if I start reading it, I will be lost in this amazing world for a day or two and will not want to get up from my couch for anything haha. I loved the dynamics and how things went down in this story, and on top of everything the SPC is amazeballs. I have read a MM series about a similar type of club and I loved seeing the different kinks and how they contribute to the club and this again similar vein but amped up even further. I think I was instantly a fan of Charlotte/Charlie and her family (except her dad!) and her thought process and how she handled things. I would love to have her bravery one day ❤️ I really really loved Emerson, he tried his best but could not hold out on the awesomeness that was Charlotte haha. The way he had to have parts of her, glimpses, tastes, etc. was so addictive. I couldnt wait to see what happened next. You knew the plot, you knew there were be a blow-up because of who Emerson is to Charlotte, but that didnt detract from the great writing and storytelling this author did. I was excited to figure out who would be in which of the SPC books, and was happy to see a lot of familiar faces. I loved getting peaks at their kinks/dynamics and am super excited to jump into their stories. I know a lot of others will agree, I had no clue I had a praise kink until this book. I always hated when I was a kid/younger hearing good girl but adults, it made me feel like they were talking down to me, seeing me as less than. But with this writing, my eyes were opened. Now don’t get me wrong, I have read a lot of kinky MM books and RH, but for some reason, it took til the way this author did it for me to realize I loved it in MF books and would love it in real life. So much steam between these two, but the growing love was beautiful to watch. To see Charlie come into her own, realize what she wanted, and fight for it. Emerson needed to get his priorities straight, and when he really needed to step up and help our Charlie and her family, he didnt hesitate. I am glad Beau got out of the way, he was horrible until the very end. I cannot wait to see his growth once I get to his book haha. I am really looking forward to more scenes at the SPC and how this author gives us glimpses into these seduction, sensual, but overall connective and intricate kinks and relationships. There is a lot of give and take, and even if there is a D/S relationship, both are in charge so to speak. I cannot wait to jump into Eyes on Me next. I can already feel the heat for that one. I have a feeling that will have a lot of laughs and tension. Praise was definitely like a warm hug, so much ooey-gooey goodness ❤️ Easily 5/5, will recommend to all my friends who want a good kinky starter and its not just smut, there is amazing relationship building and character development along with the steamy and swoon worthy moments!
I am now obsessed with this series and ate them up as fast as they released! Super spicy in all the right ways, i loved Charlotte and Emerson so much! Back when I picked this up I was not so sure about the exes dad angle, but I’m convinced now! Sara Cate has a great ability to balance a great plot with spice that is spicin’, I’ll read anything she releases at this point!
Oh boy, the things this book had me feeling, this was a wild and spicy ride, the first time I gave a "ex's dad" book a chance and boy was it good. So first we have a girl who lacks some self love and has been in a relationship where her feelings had been completely ignored and for that she sees herself even less as worthy. But then she finally breaks up with her boyfriend and by picking up a deposit check... meets her exs dad From them on the story just gets into a nice rhythm as the characters get to know eachother as individuals and as the tension explodes, as lovers I enjoyed this book a lot and now I can't wait to read the rest of the books for this series
Charlie came from a terrible mental place after his abusive father and sh!t boyfriend. She knocked at Emerson’s door just to pick the money from the apartment’s deposit. But there she found so SO much more. This book was life-changing for me and introduced me to MY praise kink. Emerson is Beau’s dad, 25yo older, owns a sex club and he’s a Dom. He sees right through Charlie’s soul, all her potential as a sub. It was sweet to read Charlotte discovering her likes and finding her value. And Emerson will always be the daddy of my dreams. No one beats him EVER. This book is the first of Salacious Players Club series, and I highly recommend you to dive in this series!
I dont exactly know how to tell just how much I loved this book! It may not be everyone's cup of tea but if you do like this genre you will love this book with all your heart!