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Justin and Elise were such a great couple. Original title: Playing for Keeps (TV). The film was released on December 7, 2012, in the United States and Canada by FilmDistrict. Start by marking “Playing for Keeps (Hot Jocks, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. [9], On July 16, 2012, FilmDistrict changed the title from "Playing the Field" to "Playing for Keeps". Elsie is considered forbidden territory because her brother Owen and Justin are best friends. Pretty good romance. Gah! George receives the ESPN job, which requires moving to Connecticut. Shes 24 and a virgin, has hardcore feelings for him that she cries when he takes her virginity and doesn't "remember" it, and thought she would be more special even if the hockey team are all legit whores, and I realllllyyy mean they are ALL whores its disgusting, cliche, and annoying. Kendall had done it again and I can’t wait to see what is next in this series. His relationship with his son Lewis (Noah Lomax) is equally unsuccessful. Well sort of everything. The team's parents pressure Stacie to ask George to become the new coach, and he reluctantly agrees. His relationship with Lewis worsens when he sees Denise kiss George, leading Lewis to realize why his father was late. Stacie initially refuses to come with him, but he meets her at her car and she kisses him. The project began as a baseball story called "Confessions of a Little League Coach" but was later changed to soccer. I love watching them finally realize their person has been there the whole time. I loved this sweet friends-to-lovers story! Playing for Keeps is a 2012 American romantic comedy film directed by Gabriele Muccino, starring Gerard Butler with Jessica Biel, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman and Judy Greer in supporting roles. [13] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale. Justin Chang of Variety wrote: "A modestly affecting reconciliation drama wrapped in a so-so sports movie by way of a misogynistic romantic comedy, Playing for Keeps can't stop tripping all over itself. At Carl's party, George learns Carl has been having affairs; unbeknownst to Carl, Patti knows. [5] Gerard Butler was confirmed to star in the film on February 23, 2011. LOL That being said, I haven't read one in a while, so I was super excited to dive into this one! Doing so makes George late to pick up his son, but he entertains Lewis by letting him ride in his lap and drive the Ferrari. Stacie and George reconnect romantically, complicating her relationship with Matt. Realizing she is actually in Param’s bed, George distracts him by paying him with Carl's bribe money. [15] I won't even hesitate diving into this. At practice, George is invited to a dinner party at Carl's house, is approached by Barb, and is told by Denise that she has been given a copy of his audition tape to watch and pass along. When he discovers his ex-wife Stacie (Jessica Biel) is marrying her boyfriend Matt (James Tupper), George grows despondent. Playing For Keeps is the first book of Kendall Ryan’s newest series. A sweet yet steamy, best friend’s little sister romance. I first listened to it on Audible and I loved being able to revisit them. This is one of my favorite tropes to read. This book was sweet, sexy, fun and easy. He renews his relationship with Stacie, who has broken off her engagement with Matt, and becomes a local sportscaster in Virginia. "[17], At the 33rd Golden Raspberry Awards, Jessica Biel was nominated in the Worst Supporting Actress category. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine panned the film and said "Just stay away. They try and walk into a relationship without involving their feelings. Playing for Keeps is a 2012 American romantic comedy film directed by Gabriele Muccino, starring Gerard Butler with Jessica Biel, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman and Judy Greer in supporting roles. Elsie is considered forbidden territory because her brother Owen and Justin are best friends. "[16] Shes 24 and a virgin, has hardcore feelings for him that she cries when he takes her virginity and doesn't "remember" it, and thought she would be more special even if the hockey team are all legit whores, and I realllllyyy mean they are ALL whores its disgusting, cliche, and annoying. She confesses her loneliness, and they sleep together. The website's critical consensus reads, "Witless, unfocused and arguably misogynistic, Playing for Keeps is a dispiriting, lowest-common-denominator Hollywood rom-com. I've never been so stupid in my entire life. 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For years they both hid their feelings toward one another for the sake of their relationship and the feelings of the one common denominator, Owen Parrish. I don't know why, but there is just something about the cocky, manwhore athlete that does it for me. This book was so great. It received negative reviews from critics and was a box office bomb, grossing just $27.8 million on a $55 million budget. Playing for Keeps, is the story of Justin Brady, a professional hokey player, and Elise Parrish, a preschool teacher. [14], Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 2 out of 4, and praised Biel for her performance: "Jessica Biel all but steals the show as Stacie". As George and Carl fight, Stacie is upset by the pictures, and Lewis' team wins the game. "I know I should see him as nothing more than a disgusting manwhore, or as a second brother to me-but I've never felt anything remotely familial about Justin Brady. All it took was one drunken night and all that. Welcome back. On edge.”, This book was so great. Synopsis: A white woman has an affair with a married African-American basketball star and challenges him for custody of their mixed-race son. All it took was one drunken night and all that changed. These sport jocks these awesome authors dream up, a hockey player in this yummy as heck book, just keep getting better and this series is starting off with a bang. Elise’s brother and Justin’s best friend. George is bribed by Carl King (Dennis Quaid) to give his children preferential treatment, and attracts the attention of the divorced Barb (Judy Greer), ex-sportscaster Denise (Catherine Zeta-Jones), and Carl's wife Patti (Uma Thurman). Denise calls, explaining that ESPN is looking for a new football sportscaster and George must come to the studio to record a tape. Two individuals that have been in each others life since childhood. “When she’s beside me, all my nerve endings light up with a feeling I can’t explain. I first listened to it on Audible and I loved being able to revisit them. Justin and Elsie were no exception. George discovers Lewis is sad that his mother is marrying Matt, whom he will not call "dad". Honestly I would have given this one star this book made me so mad, but the writing is decent, so I was nice and gave it 2. Even though I don't have an athletic bone in my  body and rarely watch live sports of any kind, I adore sports romance. I feel alive. Arriving home, George is berated by his landlord Param (Iqbal Theba) for not paying his rent but driving a Ferrari, and receives a call from Patti that she is in his bed. Returning home, George finds Barb waiting. Playing for Keeps, is the story of Justin Brady, a professional hokey player, and Elise Parrish, a preschool teacher. Playing for Keeps (TV) is a film directed by Gary Harvey with Jennifer Finnigan, Doug Savant, Roger R. Cross, Malcolm Stewart, Hiro Kanagawa .... Year: 2009. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like the hero is another manwhore and he f**cks around on the heroine after they sleep together...That is a big no from me. 2 DNFed it stars. “Tomorrow, we plot his murder and take over the world.”. To see what your friends thought of this book. George leaves for his new job, but ultimately chooses to stay with Lewis instead. I already look forward to the next book in this Hot Jocks series. This one was quick and light and dirty and fun. I loved it! Carl lends George a Ferrari under the implication that he "takes care of his friends", which George drives to see Stacie. They discuss their relationship, but Stacie says that she does not wonder about the past anymore. Based on a true story. Justin and Elsie were unable to fight the temptation and chemistry that was always between them. This spurs Lewis into fighting during a game, and he tells his mother he wants to quit football. Refresh and try again. Justin and Elsie were no exception. Be the first to ask a question about Playing for Keeps. Yikes, I really wanted to read a fun, lighthearted romance. Honestly I would have given this one star this book made me so mad, but the writing is decent, so I was nice and gave it 2. Justin and Elise were such a great couple.

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