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Play Dirty

Villalargos University

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By: Luna K. Wicked
Narrated by: Shiloh James, Anthony Palmini
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“He was chosen. She was promised. Both were caged.”

Their worlds were never meant to collide. But obsession doesn't follow rules. And some games were never meant to be played clean. In a University where power is currency and silence is survival, playing dirty might be the only way to win.

A dark soccer thriller romance series about power, silence, and what happens when the secrets are brought to the light.

©2025 Luna K. Wicked (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing
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Emotional Intensity • Twisted Plot • Distinctive Voices • Dark Atmosphere • Suspenseful Mystery • Unique Storytelling

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This dark academia novel delivered exactly the kind of atmosphere readers of the genre look for — secret societies, morally gray characters, obsessive devotion, and an undercurrent of emotional trauma woven throughout the story. Luna K. Wicked excels at creating tension and crafting emotionally intense relationships, particularly with the possessive MMC, whose presence carried much of the novel’s darker appeal.

Anthony Palmini’s performance was amazing . He brought depth, intensity, and charisma to the MMC in a way that made the character incredibly compelling. His narration added emotional weight and helped anchor the darker themes of the book beautifully. Shiloh James’ performance fit the vulnerability of the character and brought a sense of fragility that highlighted the FMCs inner turmoil.

Overall, this was an enjoyable listen with strong atmosphere, addictive relationship dynamics, and emotionally heavy themes that fans of trauma-centered romance will likely appreciate.

PS- Read/listen to the trigger warnings. This one isn’t for everyone.

Luna loves to emotionally devastate us!!

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This is a dark and emotional sports romance. A little lighter than other Luna books I have read but absolutely still dark so check those triggers.

This one captured me right from the start and I couldn't stop reading. Sweet baby Nico, I just love him so much, want to hug him (really just all the boys). And Shiloh, loved to hate her at first but then fell in love with her too through all the mess and the secrets and lies.

This one will keep you on your toes, you will laugh, cry, scream. And you will want more stories from this world.

I am so lucky to have been able to immersive read this thanks to an ALC from BNA. It is narrated by Shiloh James & Anthony Palmini and y'all know Anthony, he brought everything to our MMC Nico. Shiloh gave so much depth to our FMC (also named Shiloh). Absolutely recommend this one on audio.

Nico and Shiloh

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Honestly still kind of processing this one. Truly a unique story and not like anything else I’ve read before. My heart broke for both Nico and Shiloh but in such different ways for each. I don’t think I would’ve normally chosen for them to end up together, but somehow Luna K. wicked made it worked and I couldn’t have seen this story ending any other way. I truly cannot wait for book two because Villalargos University has some crazy secrets and I’m ready to uncover more!

Shiloh James and Anthony Palamini were so great together! There is an airiness to each of their voices that just blend well together, but also lend themselves well to this kind of dark thriller story.

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At first with how the book was playing out, I had to think about if I really wanted to continue reading this. The book is dark. I wasn't expecting a lot of what happened. I almost dnf'd, but I trucked through a little further and I'm glad I did. The plot got much better and a little suspenseful. I loved the twist at the end of the book. The spice between the FMC and MMC was really good. However the dark parts the MMC went through were not my favorite and are what almost made me DNF this book. Regardless, I listened to the ARC of this book and both narrators did a really great job. All the characters were very distinct and easy to tell who was who. Anthony Palmini always does a great job as a narrator in my opinion. This was the first time I listened to Shiloh James and I can say that I am really excited to listen to more books narrated by her.

The plot twist!

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Narration 10/10! Anthony can do no wrong in my opinion! That being said, this book literally made be pause and give an angry rant to my mom because of the decisions that the FMC was making! I was soooo angry! She was pissing me off at every turn! Nico deserves someone better than her! That is all!

The anger I felt! Don’t read on if you haven’t listened yet!!!!

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