Playing for Keeps

By: Kendall Ryan

Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Virginia Rose

The first book in the scorching new Hot Jocks series by New York Times best-selling author Kendall Ryan - available in audio first!

I've never been so stupid in my entire life.

Elise Parrish, my teammate's incredibly sweet and gorgeous younger sister, should have been off-limits, but my hockey stick didn't get the memo.

After our team won the championship, our flirting turned physical, and I took her to bed. Then 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, but 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.

©2019 Kendall Ryan (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

brother best friend and sister

Elise has loved Justin ever since she followed him around when they were kids. Justin is now a pro hockey player and Elise a teacher. She is always kicking puck bunnies out of her brother (Owen) and Justin's apartment. Until one night changes everything...

I enjoyed this story and narration, I am excited to listen to Owen & Becca's story next!!

Great storyline

I’m so following the series I knew Becca and Owen had something going on and plus I wanted to hear about the trauma she experienced

Jason Clarke Does a Great Job!

I have a thing for the trope of dating your older brothers best friend, so I was happy to stumble across this Audio. I’m not sure what it is, but I feel it’s the realization that one or both of them have been infatuated from an early age and we get to witness the relationship going to the next level. It’s taking the innocent friendship and making them sensual that takes my fancy. Elise is that girl, the one who has been hanging with her brother and soaking up being as close to Justin as she can. He on the other hand didn’t see her fully until she was right in front of him asking if he was ok. Keeping this a secret is not going to work for anyone, but if Elise’s brother Owen finds out, everything could be lost.

I love Jason Clarke and it was a major reason for choosing this book. I love how he can depict in his voice the feeling of Justin’s laid back personality but also the depth of emotions he dealt with. Virginia is new to me, and even though I have no criticism of her performance, I felt she wasn’t who I imagined Elise to sound like. I would have like someone with a softer innocent voice. Overall, this was a great audio book that I would recommend.

Awesome Story

This was an awesome read and performance. The story had me addicted and wanting more. It was hot and the storyline was awesome.

Plating For Keeps

This novel is the first in a sports romance series by Kendall Ryan. I really enjoyed it & it wasn't heavy in the sports area. Hockey is mentioned and talked about but it isn't the total story.

The two voice actors, Jason Clarke & Virginia Rose are really good. They made the story come to life.