He Played for Keeps

By: Sims, Tnesha

Zalayah Carr had a plan, and it didn't include falling for the star athlete with a dangerous past. But Malek Carter wasn't just anybody. He was magnetic, protective, and everything her heart didn't know it needed.

Their chemistry? Unmatched. Their timing? Tragic. Their love? The kind that could change everything or destroy it.

As dreams take them in different directions, secrets, pride, and pressure threaten to tear them apart. But some bonds refuse to break, even when tested by fame, family, and the streets.

He was the one she never saw coming. She's the one he could never forget. And this time, he's playing for keeps.

He played hard. He loved harder. But when it came to her... He played for keeps. They said love and loyalty couldn't coexist in the spotlight. Did they lie?

From college graduation to draft day, from first love to forever kind of pain, He Played for Keeps is a raw, emotional rollercoaster where ambition clashes with loyalty, and hearts are tested in ways neither saw coming.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRSV76G5
• ISBN13: 9798266128378
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"