Playing with Trouble

Erika Wilde

Oct 2025 · Erika Wilde

About this ebook

One scorching look. One sinful night. One man who ruined me for anyone else.

I wasn’t looking for anything more than a night at The Players Club to forget my troubles. But then Ford Perish crashed into my life with a body made for sin and a smoldering stare that promised things no man ever dared to offer me.  

When trouble at work turned into a full-blown threat, Ford became more than a temptation. He became my full-time bodyguard. My living, breathing, test of control. Living under the same roof as this infuriating man was delicious torture. He invaded my space, my mind, and my body until there was no part of me he didn’t own. 

The danger closing in was real, but nothing terrified me more than the way Ford touched the places inside of me I swore no man would ever reach. He didn’t ask me to be perfect. He didn’t try to fix me. He wanted the real me—the troublemaker, the survivor, the woman who needed a man strong enough to break down her walls without breaking her spirit.  

In the end, it wasn’t the threats that wrecked me—it was him. And somewhere between the danger and the desire I found the kind of love that didn’t hurt, but healed.

Playing with Trouble is a steamy, enemies to lovers romance featuring a possessive hero, rebellious heroine, and a collision of hearts that leave them both reeling from a love they never saw coming. 

Ratings and reviews

Violet needs something to take her mind off her troubles.When her sister Andrea offers to take her to the Players Club she agrees to go. She bumps into Ford Perish,Andrea's fiance's freind and fellow bodyguard.This is not their first meeting.The last time they met,he called her trouble.They hook up with each other. Violet walks away after.Her past will not let her trust anyone,so she keeps Ford at arms length. She avoids him until she is in danger. Ford ends up being hired as her bodyguard.They end up living together and giving into temptation. It is shocking when the truth comes out and they find the bad guys. Ford ends up breaking down Violet's walls and winning her heart.They get to their happily ever after. There was banter,sass,steam, family,friendships,romance and a happily ever after. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A gripping story that had me not wanting to put it down. Ford and Violet have a rocky path, as Violet refuses to let any man in. However, Ford is in for the long haul, being perfect for her-not wanting to take her independence, just wanting to give her the safety she needs. The humor in many of their interactions had me laughing, but there was also a lot of emotion being unpacked. I didn't pay attention to the fact this would have a bit of BDSM in it, so if that is something you stir from, this

Oooh. Ford and Violet. These two gave me all the feels. She's snarky with a tough outer shell and he's cool and collected and so patient with her. Their banter and interactions made me smile and their chemistry made me feverish. I really loved these two together. This story had all the tropes I loved: opposites attract, bodyguard/forced proximity, fake relationship turned real. Add in some danger and some kink, and fun family members and you've got a very entertaining read.