Playing for Love

Name: Playing for Love
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008511555
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Jeevani Charika

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Summary

Playing for Love by Jeevani Charika revolves around Sam, a gamer who leads a double life as a game designer by day and a competitive gamer by night. This romance novel explores themes of identity and love as Sam navigates her virtual and real worlds, finding unexpected connection with a fellow gamer. The narrative blends love and modern technology while revealing the challenges of balancing personal dreams with life's realities.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy romance with a digital twist, as it explores the dynamics of virtual relationships and the power of authenticity in love. It combines the charm of online gaming with heartfelt interactions, making it ideal for readers who appreciate modern love stories with a mix of humour and emotion.

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***Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy!***

A heartwarming, funny mistaken identity romantic comedy for fans of You’ve Got Mail!

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LOVED it… Romantic, witty, insightful and engaging. — Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Home in the Sun

Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy!

When Sam’s not working on her fledgling business, she spends her time secretly video-gaming. Her crush is famous gamer Blaze, and she’s thrilled when she’s teamed up with him in a virtual tournament.

But what Sam doesn’t know is that Blaze is the alter ego of Luke, her shy colleague – and he has a secret crush too.

Luke has a crush on Sam.
Sam has a crush on Blaze.

How will this game of love play out?

A fun, feel-good romance for fans of You’ve Got Mail, Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory and Lindsey Kelk!

Fabulous… A perfect lazy Sunday read… Such a treat! — Sarah Bennett, bestselling author of the Mermaids Point series

A sweet, witty story… Delightful. — Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged

Readers LOVE Playing for Love!

Incredibly difficult to put down… I loved the characters so much. You need to read this book! — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An adorable, uplifting romance… Easily one of the best romances I have read in the past year. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved this book!!!… I would wholeheartedly recommend. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I devoured this… A light-hearted fun read. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I can't express how much I loved this book… I devoured the story and finished it in a day. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The banter was great. The relationships between the characters were even better. And the romance was fabulous. I couldn't have picked a better book. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely brilliant! This is the book I never knew I needed to read! — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely loved this book! Stayed up way too late to finish it. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Will make you feel warm inside. — NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Playing for Love by Jeevani Charika is praised for its delightful and irresistible charm, making it an ideal read for a lazy day. Readers have found it sweet and witty, with the characters' journey towards self-improvement and mutual support providing a satisfying experience. The book is a treat for those seeking a light-hearted and engaging romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008511555

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 384

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Jeevani Charika Romance

About the Author

Jeevani (pronounced 'Jeev-uh-nee') writes multicultural women's fiction and romantic comedies. She spent much of her childhood in Sri Lanka, with short forays to Nigeria and Micronesia, before returning to England to settle in Yorkshire. All of this, it turned out, was excellent preparation for becoming a novelist. She also writes under the name Rhoda Baxter. Her books have been shortlisted for multiple awards. A microbiologist by training, Jeevani loves all things science geeky. She also loves cake, crochet and playing with Lego. You can find out more about her (and get a free book) on her website www.jeevanicharika.com.

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