Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan
Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan Book Summary
A sexy, brother's best friend hockey romance from New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan, kicks off a series you'll devour!
"PLAYING FOR KEEPS IS PERFECT!" -Modern Belle
"A TOTAL, UTTER MUST READ." -Book Fanatic
I've never been so stupid in my entire life.
My teammate's incredibly sweet and gorgeous younger sister should have been off-limits, but my hockey stick didn't get that memo.
After our team won the championship, and plenty of alcohol, our flirting turned physical and I took her to bed.
Shame sent her running the next morning from our catastrophic mistake. She thinks I don't remember that night—but every detail is burned into my brain so deeply, I’ll never forget. The feel of her in my arms, the soft whimpers of pleasure I coaxed from her perfect lips…
And now I’ve spent three months trying to get her out of my head. Which has been futile, because I’m starting to understand she’s the only girl I’ll ever want.
I have one shot to show her I can be exactly what she needs, but Elise won’t be easily convinced.
That’s okay, because I’m good under pressure, and this time, I’m playing for keeps.
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Get ready to meet your new favorite hot jocks in an all new stand-alone novel. If you like sexy, confident men who know how to handle a stick (on and off the ice), and smart women who are strong enough to keep all those big egos in check, this series of athlete romances is perfect for you!
Playing for Keeps Book Details
Book Name | Playing for Keeps |
Genre | Contemporary Romance |
Author | Kendall Ryan |
Published | 13 August 2019, Tuesday |
Price | $4.99 |
E-Book Size | 663.94 KB |
Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan Book Reviews
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Book 1. Loved this book so much. I loved the characters and I love how they all overlap into the next book.
Call you back. I’m not going back to the
Literally amazing!. My first book I’ve read on Apple Books. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series
Cute story. This was a cute story. Worth the read.👍👍👍👍👍
Good. I’m not going anywhere else
Loved this story!. The story of Justin and Elise is sweet, romantic, but also frustrating as they muddle their way through their changing relationship. They finally figure out what most of their friends and family have known all along!
Hey I’m on. The only way you know
Playing for keeps. Was defiently a page turner and got me into reading more of the authors amazing books!
Decent. A decent, easy read! But, the whole thing seemed so rushed. A lot of scenes and storylines lacked detail.
I’m going back home and then. I’m not doing that until
Cute. This is so cute and worth reading
Good. Good
Playing for keeps. This book is a keeper. Loved it!!
Good. We will get together
So sweet. So glad I read this book. Great easy reading.
AMAZING!!. I actually loved this book, read it in less than a day. Had the perfect mix of romance and plot. Def recommend
Good. Good
Visit to the bank. I’m sorry but it doesn’t
Would recco. I loved this book. It’s a great read and it makes it so that you don’t want to put it down.! IG: Bria.gabe Snap: Smileforbria
Hey I’m on. The only way you could
Romantic enough to melt an iceberg. First I forgot how much I loved this author. She has the ability to draw you in and keep you in her world long after you’ve read the last sentence. The same can be said about this story. Justin and Elise’s chemistry is evident from the beginning but with Elise’s over protective brother Owen she is off limits. In Ms Ryan’s brilliant way of story telling Justin and Elise’s journey towards an HEA starts with a drunken night of vodka and ends with these friends to lovers growing up and except and facing adult challenges together. As much as I disliked Owen I trust Ms Ryan’s gift that by the end of the next book I’ll dislike him a little less I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
He was a. I’m not going back in
Be careful in. I’m not doing that
Must read. Loved this book Justin and Elisa had great chemistry. Also a great hockey player. 🏒💙💙💙
I’m not going anywhere. I’m going back in a
Too fast. This story was good but it was rushed. They had no backgrounds, no real depth & idk I didn’t really feel like we knew much about them.
How much are. I’m not doing that until
I’m not going anywhere else. I’m going back in a
Playing for keeps. Great read
Great series. I have read a lot of hockey series and this one is in my top two. My favorite books are 3, 4, and 7, but they are all good!
No audiobook. When I’m in the car I like to listen to books but when I looked for this one they had all the other books but this one! So my question is why can’t they have this one on the site but they have all the others!
Good. Good morning to my beautiful
Loved it!!. Honestly the first book I’ve read fully and it kept my attention the whole time and really only thought about it when I wasn’t reading it. I had to know what happened next. Thank you for this book!!
AMAZING. I absolutely love this book!! I didn’t want it to end sadly I can’t afford the next books just yet but when I have the money best believe I’m reading more work by you
Steamy!. 4.5 Stars This is book one in the Hot Jocks series and it features super sexy hockey star, Justin and his best friend‘s sister, Elise. These two have known each other since they were children. At 24, she’s a preschool teacher and at 28, he’s a pro hockey player. This is an EXTREMELY sexy and sweet but forbidden, bestfriend's sister romance. You could see the steam rolling off my E-reader! By forbidden, I mean that her brother knows exactly how much of a player Justin is and wants him NOWHERE near his sister! The story line was smooth and the characters were fantastic! I was captivated right away and couldn’t put it down until the end. This author knows how to write her hockey players and I cannot wait to read about the others.
It wasn’t the best.. This story was missing something...
Playing for Keeps. Awesome reads!
Have a nice evening. The new study
I have to get back in. I have to go back in
Good. Good
We will get a little closer in a few hours to. I’m not going anywhere else but I’m not going
How much are your. I’m going back home and
AMAZING. This book is just as amazing as all the rest! I couldn’t put it down and read it from start to finish in 3 hours! Absolutely love it!
Because you know what. The only thing I have was
DNF. Overly simplistic writing style. NLOG main lead. DNF 30% through.
I’m not going anywhere. I’m going back in a
Nice very. Very nice story
Captivating, Emotional, & Passionate!!!. This was a fantastic, fun loving friends-to-lovers story. Elise has always been in love with Justin, her brother's best friend. Justin is a professional hockey player, playboy jaded about love due to a painful past. Playing for Keeps was a great story filled with humor, heartache, angst, passion, romance, friendship, and love. This is a captivating must read, with wonderful characters readers will fall in love with. I really loved this book and can't wait for the next book in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
He was a. I’m not going anywhere else
I’m not going anywhere else. I’m going back in a
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Playing for Keeps. Beautiful story. Characters are strong and determined. Unconditional love is hard to come by, especially for Justin, who’s never experienced it at home with his parents and the messy divorce they went through. Justin is a broken soul, in the relationship department. He goes through hookups after hookups with no strings attached for at least a decade. But, he has his career as a professional hockey player along with his best friend Owen and his sister Elise. What he doesn’t know, is Elise is about to rock his world over big time and she plays for keeps. This story will get you hooked from the beginning. A definite read!
Not worth your time. Very bland and the writing wasn’t great.
Playing for keeps. Loved it!! Can’t say much more because I will spoil the book .. loved everything about this book
Justin & Elise. Enjoyed their story and chemistry. Loved how they were friends since they were kids, before realizing that they were in love with one another.
Just so flipping good!. This is a sports romance with a best friends to lovers story that will make you laugh, swoon and has some great friendships, secrets and steamy moments to keep you intrigued and not want to put the book down! I just loved Justin and Elise and I think Justin is a very swoonworthy man trying to do his part justice. Yes there is dilemmas, yes there is so much LOVE and I cannot wait for more of this series. Does keeping a secret from her brother longer than necessary mean the proverbial poo will hit the fan when he finds out??? The suspense was killing me and I thought the way their connection deepened was beautiful! Shouldn’t you go after the person you want regardless of the consequences?? Drama galore and so many laughs to be had but the whole storyline is just so flipping good!!
Nice story. Enjoyed the characters but have read similar stories.
Fun entertaining read. I loved this fun entertaining story, I loved the characters, the story and it was everything I have come to expect from Kendall Ryan and so much more. If you are looking for a sweet entertaining story that will leave you smiling like a Cheshire Cat look no further then this book. Justin and Elise grew up together after all he is her older brother’s best friend and he was always around. Justin is now a pro hockey player he is rich and sexy and he should be completely off limits but that doesn’t stop Elise from lusting and dreaming about him. What Elise doesn’t know is the feelings are mutual. But what happens when Elise wakes up in Justin’s bed after a few too many shots......Lines have been crossed but will Justin finally open up to his feelings for Elise and what will her brother have to say about his best friend and his little sister becoming an item.... I loved this book, the chemistry is lighthearted and the banter flows throughout this fun romance. Looking forward to book 2 in the Hot Jocks Series
Great story. When ever I pick up a Kendall Ryan book I know I am in for a great read or listen. Playing for Keeps is book 1 in a new series and I for one cannot wait to read them all. I really liked Elise, although I am not sure I would have put up with the behaviour of the men in her life. The behaviour of Justin and his friends, particularly his roommate Owen (who also happens to be Elise’s brother) was immature and off putting at times. However in fairness once Justin realized he had strong feelings for Elise, his party animal ways ceased immediately. The chemistry between Elise Parrish and Justin was lighthearted and yet extremely hot and it really added to my enjoyment of this book. The story was lighthearted and fun and altogether a joy to read. It was also at times, sexy, sweet, romantic and emotional. I like that Kendall Ryan is not afraid to write about characters who have flaws and this just makes them easier to relate too. I cannot wait for the next book in the series which is Owen and Becca’s story.
Hockey Romance. Who knew my thing is now hockey romance, I love the story and the characters
Hot hockey player and best friend’s little sister. This is a really sweet friends-to-lovers story. This is the ‘feel good’ kind that’s easy to read. Can’t wait for the next book!
Friends to lovers, hot hockey romance. Another light, easy read from Kendall Ryan, a new series no less (Hot Jocks), and yes, Justin Brady is definitely hot. He’s also sweet, sexy, and a hockey player to add to the mix. He’s also got the hots for his best friend’s little sister, Elise Parrish, whom he’s known pretty much all his life. Elise too has a major crush on her friend (a friend who’s like a brother to her), and she knows she can’t act on it, she just watches from the sidelines. Until that one fatal night, you know what I mean, one party, too many shots and a lot of bad judgement. So what do they do? Yep, pretend like it never happened, that’ll make it better. Yeh right. My kind of story, friends to lovers, forbidden hockey romance. What’s not to love? Also the audio version has Jason Clarke narrating. More perfection.
Brilliant. I received a free copy of this book however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own, and given completely voluntarily. I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.
Good. This is a standard trope novel and a little one dimensional for me.
Great. Always been a fan of good sports romances and this one, certainly didn’t disappoint. Full of sympathetic characters makes it a fun read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Boring. Predictable. Nonsense. A story of people who sleep together, know each other almost their entire life but cannot have a decent honest conversation. Instead we have to listen to preschool lies and denials that drag us into a preventable and boring spiral. This is a typical soap opera story, and should have been a high school essay rather than a published book.
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Kendall Ryan may refer to: Kendall Ryan (cyclist) (born 1992), American racing cyclist Kendall Ryan (novelist) (born 1981), American novelist.
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