BOOK BRIEF

Playing for Keeps (Heartbreaker Bay, #7)

Jill Shalvis
Guide cover placeholder

Playing for Keeps (Heartbreaker Bay, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Jill Shalvis

Playing for Keeps (Heartbreaker Bay, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

San Francisco, California • Contemporary

Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Playing For Keeps by Jill Shalvis, a person named Sadie Lane, a tattoo artist, and a person named Caleb Parker, a tech expert, unexpectedly bond over their shared guardianship of a rescue dog. Their relationship evolves as they navigate their personal challenges and growing affection for each other.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

6,767 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Reviews for Playing For Keeps by Jill Shalvis highlight the book's charming characters and humorous writing style. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and chemistry between protagonists. Some critique the predictable plot and occasional dialogue simplicity. Overall, it's praised for its heartwarming and engaging narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Playing for Keeps (Heartbreaker Bay, #7)?

Readers who enjoy heartwarming contemporary romances with a mix of humor, emotional depth, and strong character development will find Playing For Keeps by Jill Shalvis delightful. Comparisons can be made to those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery or Kristan Higgins, particularly titles like Sisters Like Us and Life and Other Inconveniences.

4.3

6,767 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

San Francisco, California • Contemporary

Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!