Kimber's 
 4.5 Stars 
 WOW! This is definitely one of the HOTTEST books I've read this year. Who knew role playing would be so darn steamy? I've never been one to like dressing up and pretend to be someone else, but I'm rethinking that after reading Double Down by Katie Porter. Have you ever heard of Katie Porter? Well, maybe not, but take notice of this writing team, Carrie Lofty and Lorelie Brown, because they have the writing skills down to an art and the sex is so hot my Kinky Kindle almost melted. The character building of the H/h was multi-layered and once those layers were peeled away a chapter at a time, we were left with one amazing couple. 
 Ryan, our hero, falls into lust from the moment he first sets eyes on the cute waitress with those f*ck-me seamed stockings. He goes for it, she accepts, and for the next few hours they use the Vegas strip as foreplay. That was my guy version of what happened. Very few details, huh? But, take my word for it, I could not do it justice. You must read for yourself. Now, Ryan is a complex guy who knows what he wants out of his professional life, but personally, we find out he's a bit of a mess. Due to a past relationship he has good reason to think Cassandra would not be on board on a regular basis for his "needs." He's afraid to open up and talk about it, and it almost costs him the best thing that's ever happened to him. 
 Cassandra is even more complex than Ryan. Sexually, she's got it together. Though Ryan helps bring out her naughty side, she doesn't try to hide it. She is ready and willing to explore, and has no problems showing or voicing her feelings. But, professionally, she's at a standstill. Her fear of taking a chance with what she really wants keeps her at a job she hates. Then, she has to deal with letting her family take advantage of her at every turn. When does she get to do what makes her happy? Ryan challenges her to do something bold regarding her job, she accepts and it pays off big time. Now, if she can just get everything else in her life to go as easily as that did. 
 As masterfully hot as this book is, it was also an emotional ride that ended with me in love with these characters and this story. The next installment in the series cannot release soon enough for me. I truly loved it. In fact, I've read it twice already. Yeah, it's that good.