Playing For Keeps
A fun feel-good read!
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4.3 • 35 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
The seventh in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis's Heartbreaker Bay series, featuring her trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts and Marie Force.
If you're planning on falling in love you'd better be sure someone is there to catch you... When it comes to the confident, charismatic Caleb Parker, Sadie Lane feels the spark - the kind that comes from rubbing each other the wrong way. She's yoga pants, he's a suit. She's a tattoo artist, he's a straight-laced mogul. But after they accidentally co-rescue an abandoned dog from a storm, Sadie sees a vulnerable side to the seemingly invincible hottie.
Caleb doesn't do emotions. Growing up the underdog, he's learned the hard way to build up an impenetrable wall. Perfect for business. Disastrous for relationships. He's never worried about it before - not until he finally gets behind Sadie's armor and begins to fall.
Both guarded and vulnerable, Sadie and Caleb are complete opposites. Or are they? Shocked at their undeniable connection, can they ever admit to wanting more? That all depends on what they're each willing to risk...
Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the other Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Customer Reviews
Enjoyable
5 star review of Playing For Keeps (Heartbreaker Bay #7) by Jill Shalvis
Whilst this is book 7 in the Heartbreaker Bay series it can most certainly be read as a stand alone; this is Caleb Parker and Sadie Lane’s story.
Caleb and Sadie are total opposites, in fact they have nothing in common until they both rescue an abandoned dog during a storm. Both have unique characteristics that seem to rub each other the wrong way. That is until Sadie see a more “human” and vulnerable side to Caleb that she wasn’t expecting.
Both Caleb and Sadie have been burnt in the past; this story being quite an emotional read at times; my heart just about broke for Sadie. Caleb, who was bullied when he was younger, certainly made up for it as an adult becoming a man others wanted to be.
The chemistry and banter between Caleb and Sadie got to me and I found myself smiling more often than not whilst reading this story. I fell hard and fast for Lollipop, the dog they rescued and decide to co-parent.
Jill Shalvis writes characters that are human, that have flaws, vulnerabilities and are easy to relate too. There is always a lot of depth to her characters and Playing For Keeps is a good example of that.
Loved this quirky romance
Playing for Keeps may be book 7 in the Heartbreaker Bay Series but that doesn’t mean it can’t be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone. Heartbreaker Bay is a place I love to visit it always make me feel like I’m coming home to visit family and friends.
Sadie and Caleb are both a bit quirky and this story starts with them rescuing and co-adopting a adorable three legged puppy called Lollipop what starts of as just co-pet parents soon turns into so much more for a couple that are complete opposites. Both Sadie and Celeb have a lot of baggage from their pasts but sometimes it’s takes two broken souls to help mend each other.......
This is a great read with all the feels you would expect from the very talented Jill Shalvis and you are new to the author this may be the perfect book to start with. Loveable characters with depth and chemistry, flowing banter that is witty and funny and a love story that will tug on your heartstrings. This book left me smiling like a Cheshire Cat and I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.