Reviewed by Linda on
*I received a free copy of [title] from [publisher] via Edelweiss. This has in no way influenced my voluntary review, which is honest and unbiased *Playing for Keeps just might be my favorite Heartbreaker Bay story! I loved Sadie and Caleb so much. And Lollipop was the best rescue puppy ever!
Playing for Keeps just worked so very well for me! Sadie and Caleb both wanted nothing to do with a relationship. And they kind of worked the best using sarcasm towards each other. Until that evening when Caleb found an abandoned, three legged dog in the courtyard. And they somehow ended up co-adopting her.
Caleb had been a bit of a mystery up until now, as he was a little on the outskirt of the friend group. In Playing for Keeps, however, he showed just what kind of a man he was. He's a true hero in many ways. Taking care of other people, helping out wherever he can. As Sadie got to know him, she couldn't help falling for him. Even when there were obstacles - namely Caleb's sisters and their background checks - he continued to pursue her when she retreated.
Overall, Playing for Keeps is a feel good story, with multi-layered characters, and a beautiful romance.
"I have this test," Ivy said and handed Sadie a basket with her two tacos. "No matter how rich or intelligent your are, how you treat an animal tells me all I need to know about you. And look at how he treated your dog."
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 9 January, 2019: Finished reading
- 9 January, 2019: Reviewed