Playing for Keeps

Can a responsible man find love with a woman who never seems to take anything seriously?

Oliver had a nasty breakup a few years ago. The woman was only interested in his financial portfolio. When he decided to break from the family business and open a bar, she broke up with him.

Diane is best friends with Oliver’s sister. She’s always been known as the wild one that won’t settle down – until she saw her best friend and her fiancé together.

Now, she wants the same thing. Could Oliver ever take her seriously?

When Oliver needs a fake girlfriend at his sister’s wedding to keep his parents off his back, will Diane help him out?

What happens when two friends spend the weekend pretending to be something more?

Can they keep their hands to themselves? Do they even want to?

When Oliver’s ex-girlfriend shows up at his sister’s wedding, will everything implode?

Oliver is at the wedding, and he’s hiding an ENORMOUS surprise.

Do you like to feel the rapid heartbeat and fluttering butterflies of falling in love?

Then, click “buy” now! Because you don’t want to miss out.

Can’t get enough? Check out – The Flip Side of Playing for Keeps (Oliver’s side of the story) and One More Time/The Flip Side of One More Time (Victoria and Scott’s story) which contain companion characters to those in this short story.

This short story is a standalone book from the heroine’s point of view.

What troupes are your favorite? This book includes: heroine’s POV, over-the-top, friends to lovers, insta-love, rom-com vibe, sister’s best friend, best friend’s brother, fake relationship, secret baby, heartbreak, swoonworthy alpha hero, sweet and sassy heroine, family and friend shenanigans, situations that aren't what they think they are, and a miscommunication that just might break everyone’s hearts – yours included.

What more could you want?

No cheating. No cliffhanger. And a guaranteed happy ever after.

This story features graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for 18+ readers only. All characters depicted are over the age of 18.

Be prepared for dirty words and even dirtier sex. Enter at your own risk.

7,000 words.

My name is Alexia Chase.

I specialize in quick, dirty, and sweet short stories and novellas. I write for busy working mothers who admire and acquire books that provide the full escape of a novel but don’t have a lot of time.

More importantly, I offer insta-love, smutty sex, and swoon-worthy moments that will leave you with a flushed face and a giddy smile. Quick – pray no one is watching and wondering what in the hell is wrong with you because no one else looks that happy.

People who have read my books have the following to say:
“This insta-love story is extremely funny, a quick read and just filled with so much good and filthy stuff. I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone that likes Alexia Chase or is just thinking about picking one of her books up for the first time. Just make sure you are reading this where you can laugh o