The Player, is a story I have been long awaiting for from this author. She has done wonders with the first two books, and it was quite interesting seeing this story develop. It was so different though, and at first I wasn’t sure if I would like it as much as the others, but once again Cole has proven herself quite the talent. This starts out with the “first” meeting of these two together. Which is fiery hot and explosive. Boy can they create some great chemistry upon first meeting. They begin by exploring their new found relationship. But our heroine, is putting herself in a bad position. She is from a family of con artists. Dmitri is just another target or at least he was. Until their relationship progresses so fast, that before she realizes it she is agreeing to marry the man. Her family is in danger, and only by betraying a man she is coming to genuinely care for can she save them. This story was quite intense at times, and I loved seeing this conflict. But boy the ending there….Dmitiri is one of a kind. He blew me away in this story and I admit I felt a bit of shock seeing certain events play out. A great satisyfing end to a fabulous trilogy that is packed with intensity, raw sensuality and a poignant love.