An Inside Look into Play Me

Imagine falling head over heels for your best friend  over a period of years, without even realising.

 Now, imagine that best friend comes home from a long trip, and instead of confessing their undying love, they announce they're getting married... to someone else. 

Gut punch, right? 

Welcome to the deliciously angsty world of Lana Franklyn and Andre "Dre" Adkins in Play Me, a romantic story brimming with misunderstandings, undeniable chemistry, and a whole lot of steam.

Lana and Dre have been inseparable since college, their bond so deep that everyone just assumed they were already a couple. 

But for Lana, that blissful assumption was a painful fantasy.

 She's just spent two months apart from Dre while he was on a business trip, and that separation has solidified one undeniable truth: she's irrevocably in love with him.

 The stage is set for a confession, a momentous declaration of her heart. But life, as it often does, has other plans.

"The airport terminal was a scene of barely controlled chaos. 

The air thrummed with a cacophony of sounds – the ceaseless murmur of countless conversations, the rhythmic clatter of luggage wheels traversing the polished floor, the occasional sharp bark of announcements over the loudspeaker.

 Each sound contributed to an atmosphere of vibrant energy that filled the expansive space, a palpable buzz that mirrored the frenetic activity within.

 Amidst this swirling sea of humanity, Lana Franklyn and Andre Adkins, a usually inseparable pair since their college years, were about to face one of the most significant tests of their close-knit relationship. 

Andre was about to embark on a two-month business trip to the bustling metropolis of New York City. 

The impending separation weighed heavily on both of them, as it promised to be the longest period they would be physically apart since their friendship blossomed amidst the hallowed halls of their alma mater, strengthened by shared experiences, joyous laughter and unwavering support." -excerpt taken from Play Me

This scene  taken from Chapter 1 sets the stage for the intense bond between Lana and Dre, highlighting the deep connection that makes their impending separation so acutely painful for Lana.

The very air around them seems to hum with the unspoken emotions of their farewell.

Fast forward two months and Lana is ready to lay her heart on the line, but Dre beats her to the punch with an announcement that shatters her world.

"The first icy tendrils of fear and anxiety began unspooling within her lower gut, licking at her heart, ringing all kinds of alarms in her mind. 

She didn’t respond, simply waited for him to hit her with this decision, already suspecting that she wasn’t going to like where this was going at all.

 Dre angled himself more towards her, took a deep breath, then, “Lana”.

 He looked straight into her soul, “I’ve decided to marry the woman I love”. 

The cold sip Lana had just taken as if also shocked by his declaration slipped down the wrong path burning her throat and choking her." -excerpt taken from Play Me.

That's right, he’s planning to propose.

 The shock of it is so immense, it literally makes Lana choke. 

The heartbreak is instantaneous and overwhelming. 

Try as she might to plaster on a smile and be happy for her best friend, the pain is simply too much. 

Her only instinct? Escape.

But when Lana tries to flee, she finds herself literally trapped.

"Trapped between the hard, heated firmness of Dre’s wide chest, and the wooden door she was trying to escape through, Lana felt a frisson of desire bloom within her. 

She hadn’t been expecting Dre to just bodily trap her against his door, especially not when he had just declared his desire to end their relationship. 

Therefore, she wasn’t prepared for the sizzling sensation of Dre’s other arm wrapping itself around her small waist, drawing her away from the door and more solidly against his hard wall of muscles. Imprisoning her against his tempting body and stealing her breath. 

“You can‘t go out there, it‘s raining,” He mumbled into her hair, hugging her to him." -excerpt taken from Play Me.

Suddenly, Lana is hoisted into Dre's arms and carried... to his bed. 

Confused, frustrated, and certain she’s missing a vital piece of the puzzle, Lana is faced with an impossible choice.

 Does she sever their deep-rooted friendship to save her aching heart? 

Or does she push through the awkwardness to uncover what Dre is clearly hiding, what he’s trying to communicate with his actions, even as his words declare his impending marriage?

Lana is convinced Dre will never be hers.

But is she right? 

Play Me is a rollercoaster of emotions, a captivating journey into the complexities of love, friendship, and unspoken desires.

 It's a story that will leave you guessing, cheering, and perhaps even fanning yourself from all the steam!

If you love a good romantic entanglement with a healthy dose of miscommunication, sizzling tension, and a truly heartwarming payoff, then you need to pick up Play Me right now. 

What do you think Dre is hiding? 

Can friends truly become lovers, especially when there’s a fiancée in the picture?

Is there still a chance for Lana and Dre to become more than friends? 

It all hinges on what Lana does once she learns the truth about Dre and his engagement. 

Read the steamy romance, Play Me now.