Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Cynthia M — 01 Dec 2013

Great story, not the greatest but not the worst.

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Cynthia M on 01 Dec 2013.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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