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Debbiereadsbook (1788 KP) rated Playing for Keeps (Love Goals #1) in Books

Sep 3, 2025  
Playing for Keeps (Love Goals #1)
Playing for Keeps (Love Goals #1)
Kristian Parker | 2025 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
the football talk is kept to a minimum!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

OK, here's the thing. I am not, in any way, shape or form, a football fan. I have to know about football for work, but that's all. I do not watch, or follow any teams. So I approached this book with caution. I've read other books by Parker and I loved them, so I gave it a go.

I am pleased to say, the football talk was kept to a minimum!

But.

I liked this, I cannot love it.

I found the speed of the relationship fast, but there was hardly any soul searching. Given as these two together could cost them both their careers, I expected some deep internal monologues and I don't get them.

I found the emotional connection a little flat, between Udo and Steven. Some of that is a follow on from the previous point, but I just felt a bit let down by that.

The steam level is fairly low, but that's not a bad thing. I liked that.

That said!

I did finish it, and there are some interesting side characters, who I hope will get a story. I will try another in this series to see who comes next!

3 good stars

*same worded review will appear elsewhere