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Playing for Keeps: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel: 7 Mass Market Paperback – 22 January 2019

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If you're planning on falling in love...
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 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.

you'd better be sure...
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.

... someone is there to catch you.

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.

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Heartbreaker Bay
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22 January 2019
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10.64 x 2.44 x 16.81 cm
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0062741888
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"A heart-melting, laugh-out loud sexy romp that adds another delightful chapter to Shalvis's San Francisco-set series" -- Library Journal (starred review)

"Shalvis never fails to charm readers with her mix of tart humor and sexy romance, which, combined with a cute canine heart-stealer, makes this a winning addition to her popular Heartbreaker Bay series." -- Booklist

"The novel delivers sweet fun with warmth and joy." -- Publishers Weekly

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If you're planning on falling in love . . .

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 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.

you'd better be sure . . .

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.

. . . someone is there to catch you.

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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon Books (22 January 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062741888
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062741882
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.64 x 2.44 x 16.81 cm

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Multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is … mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning heartwarming and full of humor romance novels wherever books are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures. Her newest Sunrise Cove novel, THE BRIGHT SPOT, is out now, and THE SUMMER ESCAPE comes out in June!

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paddlefoot1397

Fun, flirty and emotional

Reviewed in Australia on 22 January 2019

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Gah, I just love getting back to Heartbreaker Bay! I just adore every single thing about the people in this series.

This is Caleb (woohoo) and Sadie's story, and it was fun, flirty and emotional. I think all of us can connect a little bit with Sadie, and I can tell you now, I just wanted to b!tchslap some of the people in her life for things!

I love their new addition to their lives, and boy did it make me want to get another dog! Though I don't miss the drool and the poop pickups!

I couldn't help but fall for Caleb right from the start, and I need one of my own!

I loved getting bits and bobs of the the crew from Heartbreaker Bay, and little snips of where their lives are at. I think I need to move to San Fran and become their friends.

I laughed, I cried, I wanted to throw my Kindle across the room (or at somebody's head!)

I can't wait to see what Ms Shalvis brings us next.

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Sara Garrett

Unique and beautiful Romance

Reviewed in Australia on 22 January 2019

Jill Shalvis is one of my favourite authors and she delivers another witty and amazing romance with her latest release, Playing for Keeps.

I loved how the two characters formed their relationship by way of co-parenting a stray dog that they find on the street who they aptly named, Lollipop.

The heroine in the story, Sadie Lane, is fiercely independent and has overcome quite a few nightmares in her life. She’s had her eye on a certain hottie who wears suits that she sees walking through the courtyard outside of the day spa and tattoo shop that she works in.

Caleb Parker, who is a self-made and very successful businessman, has no time for relationships. His business is everything to him, but when it comes to Sadie Lane, he’s absolutely captivated by her.

There is very little that I disliked about this book because Ms Shalvis makes each of her stories so unique and this one is no different. Sadie’s past and her tattoo specialty of tattooing over scars really kept me turning the pages. Caleb’s past and his family dynamic also had me really intrigued and kept me wanting to know more.

I love the Heartbreaker Bay series and can’t wait to read what comes next!

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Heart and humour continue in the Heartbreaker Bay series...

Reviewed in Australia on 22 January 2019

Playing For Keeps by author Jill Shalvis features the character’s of Sadie and Caleb, and is the seventh book in the Heartbreaker Bay series. Sadie and Caleb are undeniably attention worthy from the start. Both character’s are full of heart and humour and their chemistry is off the charts. Little Lollipop is an undeniable draw-card presence in the story that is an all-round unmissable read, and a fabulous addition to the series.
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Reviewed in Australia on 27 January 2019

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As this series goes on im getting more disappointed with the books. It was really hard to like Sadie and believe that there could be so many mini dramas each passing day. Caleb's back story was pretty boring and just seemed like it was trying to fill the pages. im really hoping Jill's books start to improve as it seems they are becoming lazy and predictable.

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CrazyBookNerd

Great series going strong!

Reviewed in Canada on 26 June 2019

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Playing For Keeps by Jill Shalvis
Series: Heartbreaker Bay 7

Caleb and Sadie… whoa! I just loved these two. They had chemistry right from the start! Their story was written well, all the characters are wonderful and honestly everytime Sadie went to Ivy's taco truck, I have to say I was a wee bit jealous.. her tacos sounded so good!

This is still one of my favourite series. I see Ivy's story is due out in September! Looking forward to it.

~Paragraphs and Petticoats~

Stacey

He wasn’t just a billionaire in a suit

Reviewed in the United States on 22 January 2019

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When it comes to love, I have been known to be a little insecure at times. For years I saw my hubby with rose-coloured glasses. To me, he’s handsome, smart, caring and sweet. I thought every woman in the world would want him for their own. We’re so different, he is sporty and doesn’t read (WEIRD!!) and survives with little to no sleep. Finally, after 21 years of marriage, the rose-coloured glasses have a few smudges on them. He’s still bloody awesome but he’s not perfect. Seeing Sadie fight her insecurities and believe in Caleb’s love was something I could relate to. Her rose-coloured glasses needed a few smudges to see him clearly…suit and all.

It did not surprise me that Sadie questioned Caleb’s attraction. Sadie appears a little rough around the edges, is stubborn and a wee bit prickly. Caleb on the other hand, he’s a suit-wearing hottie with a successful empire and plenty of money in the bank. So very different but there’s this underlying buzz that neither can deny. Sadie’s hesitant to take their attraction too seriously as she’s not willing to put her heart on the line. Only thing is…Caleb’s Playing for Keeps…

I absolutely LOVED Caleb. After reading the little snippet at the end of Hot Winter Nights I predicted that Caleb was going to be the book-boyfriend for me. My heart melted at his thoughtfulness. I was swooning when we had his POV and I got to see him convince Sadie that her prickly barbs would not deter him. I loved it when he developed his own prickly barbs when it came time to deal with Sadie’s family. To be honest, I would have loved to see a few more interactions with Caleb and Sadie’s mum. I wanted to see him put on his Knight-In-Shining-Armour costume to fight the wicked witch. OK, she wasn’t that bad, but geez, she definitely rubbed me the wrong way.

I wouldn’t say Lollipop stole the show, but she came pretty darn close. Who wouldn’t fall in love with a three-legged puppy that’s had a rough trot up until the minute Caleb Parker found her on a cold and rainy night? Her devotion to her knew co-owners is so cute and I loved that with a little whining, she had them both giving into her. I loved the hand-holding to calm her fears in the car and the sitting on their feet to gain their attention. So cute!!

Sadie and Caleb were interesting, and I found them refreshingly real. I understood Sadie and Caleb’s tolerance of family interference because I could completely relate. What seems intrusive and meddling was done out of love for Sadie and Caleb. Sadie’s family couldn’t understand her, but constantly worried for her health and well being. Caleb’s family have been his carers, providers and protectors since the time he was a sickly kid. Even with all his success, he’s still their little brother.

I absolutely loved Playing for Keeps. It was an emotional story that dealt with two characters that faced challenges in their youth. Caleb has proven himself by becoming successful and repaying his family for all their sacrifice, love and support. Sadie, while still in the process of becoming successful, is finally coming to accept and love herself, scars and all.

In true Jill Shalvis fashion, she drags all of my emotions to the surface. I was sniffling like crazy towards the end of the story and then smiling like a loon by the end. While reading I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough but when it was finished, I was wishing I’d taken my time. Her books are never long enough. A new snippet (The Lemon Sisters, Wildstone Series) at the end has given me something to look forward to. Although, I was kind of hoping that it was going to be Ivy, from the Taco Truck’s turn. Fingers crossed, it may still happen.

If you haven’t tried a Jill Shalvis yet…DO IT!!

Diane Schepers

Two peas in a pot?

Reviewed in Germany on 22 February 2019

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Man and woman are very well matched but it takes them some time and some hurdles to see it. Lucky for them there’s the pet to help out.

zoe

A dog rescue is just the beginning!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2019

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The last thing Sadie expects to be doing when she helps rescue a dog is to be co adopting her with kind and caring Caleb, the guy she has tried to ignore an attraction to for a whole year. Sadie has always been careful about letting people get to know the real her. Judging Caleb by his appearance, will she allow the real him to break through her defences, and give him a chance to prove that he can take care of the one thing she holds most dear, her heart? Navigating their way through doggy parenting was funny, but this was also a tender heart warming story of learning to trust in love.

May

perfect condition book

Reviewed in Canada on 11 July 2020

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Book was in perfect condition and that is what the rating is based on.
It's only four star in case someone things the novel story is 5 star, which it is not. Very good but not 5 star

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