Play Thing

Play Thing
Nicola Marsh

She's been playing it safe…But now it's time for a new game plan!Prim and proper Charlotte Baxter lets her naughty side run wild when she meets a hot stranger one night. She’s riding on a high—until she discovers the mystery man is also her demanding new boss! With her career her top priority, an affair with Alex Bronson is forbidden…so why is she ready to risk it all for another scorching encounter?

She’s been playing it safe...

But it’s time for a new game plan!

Prim and proper Charlotte Baxter lets her naughty side run wild when she meets a hot stranger one night. She’s riding a high—until she discovers the mystery man is also her demanding new boss! With her career her top priority, an affair with Alex Bronson is forbidden...so why is she ready to risk it all for another scorching encounter?

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NICOLA MARSH is a USA TODAY bestselling and multi-award-winning author who loves nothing better than losing herself in a story. A physiotherapist in a previous life, she now divides her time between raising two dashing heroes, whipping up delish meals, cheering on her footy team and writing—her dream job. And she chats on social media. A lot. Come say hi! Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nicolamarshauthor/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/NicolaMarsh), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NicolaMarshAuthor)—she’s there! Also find her at nicolamarsh.com (http://nicolamarsh.com).

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Play Thing

Nicola Marsh

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07141-3

PLAY THING

© 2018 Nicola Marsh

Published in Great Britain 2018

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For the strong, empowered women who embody the heroines I like to create.

Know what you want and strive to get it. Be bold. Be courageous. Be true to yourself.

Contents

Cover (#ud47f10a1-4747-5f89-9e87-1853e525a261)

Back Cover Text (#uf597fb6b-4731-506c-9cd7-855216133de6)

About the Author (#ucc69b933-3392-5211-ba51-b17c0ce32491)

Booklist (#u027a22dd-49d3-5969-93d7-70a78bce1330)

Title Page (#uc71bd728-c6f4-5d8b-a0a8-05a700e739b4)

Copyright (#u4aec0d13-8227-5f31-9fe9-6392d7bfd1de)

Dedication (#uc88c5fa0-6ffa-53cb-84d3-a4d0c7a30c76)

CHAPTER ONE (#ub0fb7d32-7394-57c2-99df-02ecccb1a7b3)

CHAPTER TWO (#u6f470d42-a223-5f50-ad48-edbc4b711b99)

CHAPTER THREE (#u5dba53fe-3da9-5fa1-9807-f15201314a01)

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CHAPTER SIX (#u93f36ebb-e6d2-5ed5-aab4-330650cff882)

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CHAPTER EIGHT (#uf87e7ebe-6d33-5748-88f6-56522b010113)

CHAPTER NINE (#udce2293c-505f-5ef8-8163-8f5f0f1131af)

CHAPTER TEN (#litres_trial_promo)