Unlike many light sports romances, this book tackles heavy themes such as infertility , grief from family loss, and recovery from past trauma.

by Becka Mack is the second book in the Playing for Keeps series, a popular hockey romance known for its blend of spicy chemistry and deep emotional exploration. Book Overview & Tropes

Some readers on The StoryGraph and Goodreads feel the book is unnecessarily long (over 500 pages) and that the therapeutic dialogue can occasionally feel unrealistic for professional athletes. Play With Me (Playing for Keeps, #2) by Becka Mack

It is rated high for heat (often 4/5 or "explicit open door"), featuring several notable steamy scenes, including an early encounter involving Jennie’s collection of adult toys.