A brilliant FBI linguist and a sexy-as sin Cerberus operative go undercover as a married couple. Two players. One game. What could possibly go wrong?

Hope is a brilliant codebreaker and FBI linguist, accustomed to cracking the toughest puzzles the world has to offer. When she uncovers a dangerous criminal organization with global reach, she finds herself in over her head and turns to the only person she can trust—her ex, Royce Sanders, and his elite team at Cerberus.

Seth, is a suave Cerberus operative known for his charm and a favorite among the subs at the club. Though he's spent recent years behind the scenes as a communications specialist, Seth can’t resist the call to protect his best friend’s ex, especially when it means going undercover with Hope as her husband.

As they dive into their roles, the line between duty and desire blurs, and the fake relationship they’re playing starts to feel all too real. The deeper they go into the criminal organization's web, the more layers of deceit they uncover, betrayal, and secrets that test their loyalty to each other and their respective agencies.

With the fate of nations at stake, Hope and Seth must navigate a treacherous path filled with danger and deception. Will they complete their mission and protect their growing love, or will the tangled web they've woven around themselves unravel in the face of danger?

The Player is a pulse-pounding addition to the Club Southside series. This electrifying romantic suspense thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as Hope and Seth race against time to save the day—and discover if love can truly survive in the shadowy world of spies and seduction.