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Playing the Field

By Zoë Foster Blake
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In Playing the Field by Zoë Foster Blake, set within the vibrant world of professional football, a young woman navigates the complexities of romance and ambition. As she becomes deeply entwined in the sport's glamorous yet high-pressure environment, she must balance her emotions, career, and personal life, leading to unexpected challenges and self-discovery. The story offers a humorous and insightful look into the intertwining lives of athletes, agents, and the people who surround them.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a light-hearted yet insightful exploration of relationships and modern romance. It delves into the complexities of love and dating, infused with humour and relatable situations, perfect for anyone who appreciates a witty take on life's ups and downs.

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"This glam and fictional exposé of the lives of WAGS is a rollicking read." NW

In the glossy world of footballers' WAGS, love is the toughest game of all. Jean Bennett, an aspiring jewellery designer, knows as much about football as she does astrophysics. But when she moves to the bright lights of Sydney and falls in love with star footballer Josh Fox, she has to learn—fast.

Thrown eyelashes first into the world of WAGs, Jean is way out of her league. She navigates her way through semi-finals, a gruelling social calendar, and salacious scandals on Josh's arm, safe in the knowledge he belongs to her—or so she thinks. But as her hair gets blonder, her heels higher, and her tops lower, Jean begins to wonder who she's become.

Zoë Foster Blake tells an engaging and fun contemporary tale with her fabulously wry wit." New Idea

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ISBN: 9780143784913

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

ZoU Foster Blake enjoys writing her biography because she can write things like, 'The literary world was shocked when Foster Blake was controversially awarded the Man Booker prize for the third time', despite the fact that this is patently untrue. Things that are true include a decade of journalism writing for titles such as Cosmopolitan, Harper's BAZAAR and Sunday Style, as well as being the founder of all-natural Australian skin care line, Go-To. ZoU has written four novels, Air Kisses, Playing the Field, The Younger Man and The Wrong Girl; a dating and relationship book, Textbook Romance, written in conjunction with Hamish Blake; and Amazinger Face, a collection of her best beauty tips and tricks. She lives in Springfield with her husband, Homer, and her three children, Maggie, Lisa and Bart.

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