The Perfect Catch by Meghan Quinn

 

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Five seconds has never been so hot! The Perfect Catch has brought me my new book boyfriend. I'm so enamored with broody, grumpy Walker and will fight anyone for the chance at five blissful seconds with him.

A forbidden work romance between two people who need each other more than they know. Not only from a career standpoint, but they have both lost a sibling.

Walker is a dirty talking, grumpy and sexy catcher that has lost his love for the game. He's come to terms with everyone hating him, but is forced to turn things around.

Kate is exactly what Walker needs: strong, sassy and won't take any of his crap. As she slowly chips away at his outer wall, she can see he's really just a teddy bear that has been forced to put a guard up around his heart.

This has all the steam, humor and character love that we've come to know and expect from Meghan Quinn, but this is probably the first time I didn't get my heart ripped out by the author, so that was a happy surprise!

I immediately purchased the book and it's my favorite one in the series so far, which if you know the rest of the guys, that's a tough decision to make! Definitely a home run in my book and I can't wait to listen to the audiobook soon as well.

⚾ Sports Romance

SUMMARY:

"Kiss me. Just this once...please Walker."

Those whispered words were my undoing...

As the most hated player in baseball, I had two options: either clean up my image or pack my bags. Being traded wasn't an option which only meant one thing, I had to become compliant.

That's how I found myself sharing a small bistro table with Kate Chapman, the Chicago Bobbies newest PR Manager. Devastatingly beautiful, vastly intelligent, and incredibly cunning, she knows exactly how to handle my grumpy demeanor.

It was supposed to be simple. Book some PR events, show up, smile for the camera, and be done. But one massive mistake on my end sends me into the trenches with Kate, forcing me to open up to her.

Innocent glances turn into cordial encounters. Secret touches turn into tempting invitations. And dangerous nights alone turn into consuming desperation.

I've never wanted a woman as much as I want her. And I know she wants me, but there's a no fraternizing with the players rule. Neither of us can afford to lose our jobs, but we also can't seem to keep our hands off each other either.

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The Strike Out by Meghan Quinn

 

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I hate to love Holt! The Strike Out is the perfect blend of romantic comedy, not to mention witty humor that'll have your cheeks sore for days.

Holt is one of the douchiest (if that's a word) characters I've read. Don't worry, he always ends up redeeming himself somehow, although there are moments I just want to hit him with his own bat.

I appreciate when a story has minimal drama, so the focus is more on the relationship development. Harmony and Holt own my heart completely!

With clever dates that will make you swoon, witty banter, and off-the-charts chemistry, this book is another must-read from the amazing Meghan Quinn!

😄 Comedy

⚾ Sports Romance

SUMMARY:

It started with one night out with the boys.

She was the hot diner waitress putting herself through school. I was the rich, arrogant player everyone misjudges.

On paper we didn't match.

Yet all it took was one day. One single day to change her mind.

She wasn't planning to spend her day off with me.

She wasn't supposed to fall for my charm.

But one day, one smile, turned into several nights of her calling out my name.

I'm not the guy she should end up with. I'm jealous, possessive. Not here for a long time - just a good time.

She's changed me.

But, for some reason, I feel her slipping through my fingers and no matter what I do, I fear I'm going to strike out with the one and only girl I've ever fallen for.

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The Ace and The Assistant by Jiffy Kate (New Orleans Revelers #2)

 

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Jiffy Kate hit this one out of the park! A sports romance that you'll fall in love with from start to finish.

Casey always takes control and organizes other peoples lives, so when hers is thrown into chaos, she's left wondering what her next move will be.

Russ has finally moved past his divorce and is trying to get his career and life back together. The last thing he expects is to have feelings for the one person he depends on.

Casey and Ross are two genuine people, not afraid to go after what they want, or say how they feel. I appreciated how candid and honest they are with each other!

This was the perfect escape from reality and I love a good sports romance with minimal drama. The New Orleans Revelers is such a feel-good series, filled with characters you wish were real, and I can't wait for more!

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

He's the recently divorced veteran player and she's the teammate's "little sister" who comes to his rescue.

Ross Davies, ace pitcher for the New Orleans Revelers, needs help putting his life back in order before he throws away everything he's worked so hard for.

Casey Carradine has a knack for managing people's lives. When she agrees to step up to the plate and help Ross dig his way out of the debris of his failed marriage, it shouldn't be a hard task. After all, she's run her rockstar sister's life for years.

But things get heated and lines get crossed.

And neither of them expect the curveball that's thrown their way.

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Dare to Play by Carly Phillips (Dare Nation #3)

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This was a home run in my book! Dare to Play will capture your heart and steal it for the duration of the story.

Carly Phillips has a way of drawing you into a story with plenty of laughter, steamy romance and witty banter - but it's those deeper moments that surprise you, that's what I always enjoy most.

Jaxon Prescott is a player, but throughout this story, he will win you over and become the book boyfriend of your dreams! Everything he does will make you sigh, the man can do no wrong after he meets Macy.

Macy Walker, heaven help her, has everything on her plate at once, and the last thing she needs is a complicated love life. Trying to raise her half-sister (who's a typical teen tyrant in mourning) is no easy task, especially when the wicked witch of a mother comes back into their lives.

I couldn't put this book down until the end, as I needed closure on all fronts. This is by far my favorite book by Carly Phillips and I'm enjoying the Dare Nation series immensely! Do yourself a favor and read this asap, as it can be read as a stand alone. You won't regret a moment!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

He's the bad boy of baseball who's about to lose everything. She needs a husband to get custody of her teenage sister. Suddenly a marriage of convenience doesn't look so bad.

Pitcher, Jaxon Prescott has a lot on his plate. Major league baseball. Reputation as a Player. And as of this morning? He's on the verge of losing it all. He didn't mean to sleep with his general manager's daughter. Sometimes the paparazzi finds out who's in your bed before you do. But a sizzling moment went viral and now everything he's worked for is at risk.

What's a bad boy to do? Marry his little sister's best friend to save his image, even if it's the opposite of everything he wants to believe in.

Macy Walker is the sole guardian of her half-sister until the girl's mother returns and wants her daughter back. In order to win custody, Macy needs to provide stability and marrying someone would do the trick. Luckily for her, her best friend's brother needs a wife.

They're this close to getting exactly what they want -- as long as they don't fall in love.

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The Setup by Meghan Quinn

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Make sure you have a drink handy for this one! The Setup is a great story about two people constantly being setup by their mothers. They turn a coincidence into not only a FWB situation, but one of the best friendships that will keep you constantly entertained!

Lincoln Castle is the book boyfriend of my dreams. His main goal is to be picked up by a team after his college baseball career ends, little did he know that his priorities would change.

Indie Mayhem had her life turned upside down, making her not want a relationship of any sort, but the friendship she has with Lincoln is the stability she needs in her life. Soccer has been the one constant thing that has gone right and she'll do everything to keep her goal of achieving the future she's dreamed of.

I'm going to be real honest here...long time lapses towards the end of a book, especially when certain ones break your heart, are NOT my favorite. I had my Kindle read this book outloud while I was at work and I yelled at least 3 different times, scaring my co-workers. I had to pause the story and walk away a few times. If you've read The Dugout then you have an idea of how this book will wreck you.

I love all of the characters in this series and enjoy seeing them again, even though they've all mostly received their own happy endings by now. The last 10% of the story is a bit rough to get through, but I promise it's worth the wait!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

I've fallen victim to a heinous act.

An act so vile, so downright dirty, that I'm not sure as a twenty-year-old man I'll ever recover. Brace yourself, because what I'm about to tell you might have you gasping in secondhand horror. Ready? Here it goes...

I've recently become the pawn of a meddling mom.

Yes...A MEDDLING MOM--who's been trying to set me up all summer.

Now, I understand it's not a crime for a mother to want her child to fall in love, but when she makes it her relentless MISSION, the heinous act should be classified as a misdemeanor at least.

Of course, my mom, the evil matriarch in the devil's leggings, made her final stab at finding a girl for me days before I went back to college.

And I hate to admit it, but she saved a doozy for last.

A titan in black skinny jeans.

A boss of nonchalance.

And a girl who would not only turn my life upside down, but do it while juggling a soccer ball, looking effortlessly gorgeous around campus, and is one hundred percent against relationships. Of any sort.

Thanks, Mom.

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Hard Pass by Sara Ney (Trophy Boyfriends #1)

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Sara Ney is the master of characters! Hard Pass is centered around the art of selling baseball cards, but instead of money, there just might be hearts involved. I loved every page and never wanted this story to end!

Noah and Miranda were such a great surprise for me and I enjoyed every minute of their interactions. Filled with awkward moments and humor, this is without a doubt one of my new favorite RomComs!
I'll never be able to look at baseball cards the same way again, and I couldn't be more grateful! This was such a feel-good romance with plenty of laughter and witty banter, you won't be able to put it down once you start reading.


😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

"Hard pass."
That's what the last girl I slept with said when she got her first sober glimpse of me. She laughed, walked out of my penthouse -- and I never saw her again. It doesn't matter that I'm a rich, professional athlete; what mattered was my face. Beauty might only be skin deep for some -- but I know better.

"Pay up."
That's what the last girl I spoke to said over the phone when I made her an offer she couldn't refuse. Desperate to sell a set of rare baseball cards, she's clever and entertaining. I'm instantly smitten, but nowhere ready to reveal myself. Thank God she has no idea who I am -- or what I look like.
I'm a professional athlete -- how hard can playing the love game be?

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The Change Up by Meghan Quinn

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Best friends to lovers perfection! The Change Up is amazing from start to finish. Nobody knows you better than your best friend, until it comes to matters of the heart...

I love watching men become super protective of their female friends, especially once they realize that they might have feelings for them, beware the alpha male.

Maddox is everything you expect from a baseball player, but the side of him that comes out when he's around Kinsley will make you fall for him instantly. We're talking book boyfriend, soft-hearted material here.

Kinsley is clueless as to the hotness that is her best friend, until she starts to develop feelings that she's afraid to pursue. She's all heart!

A feel-good, friends to lovers romance that will leave you with a smile on your face. Meghan Quinn is an author I can one-click and always be guaranteed laughter and romance.

😄 Comedy
⚾ Sports Romance

SUMMARY:

BREAKING NEWS: The Bad Boy of Baseball, Maddox Paige, is totally and utterly whipped.

Okay, that might not be the headlines in the newspaper this morning, but it's the reality of my current situation.

It all started a month ago when I received a call from my best friend, Kinsley. She got a new job in Chicago and needed a place to stay. I've known the girl since I was five, what harm would it be to have her stay at my place for a while?

Ha! Total disaster.

Now instead of going out every night with my teammates, I'm couch surfing and sketching endless photos of my best friend...but that's the least of my concerns.

The disaster, you ask? I'm rapidly falling head over cleats in love with my best friend, my roommate, and my number one fan.

And she has no idea...

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Lines We Cross by Marika Ray (Nickel Bay Brothers #1)

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Lines We Cross is a home run in my heart! This brother's best friend romance has ALL the feels in it. Be prepared to laugh, cry and have your cheeks be sore days later from smiling so much.

Skylar Rae is surprised when the one person from her childhood she wants nothing to do with, shows up at her rehabilitation center asking for help.

Max promised his best friend that he wouldn't ask out Skylar Rae, but now that they're older and wiser, it might be time to put the past behind them and take a chance.

I loved watching the characters develop throughout the story, especially when their past isn't what it seems. A beautifully woven tale of love and loss, you can't help but lose your heart to this story.

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

Small towns were made for second chances...even if it's your best friend's sister.

Skylar Rae
I'm getting by just fine on my own when the boy who stole my heart and ran away twelve years ago shows up in town again. He's a big shot baseball player now, needing my help to rehab his knee. If he'd just lay off the flirting and the dimples he throws with each grin, I might be able to do my job. Good thing I'm not dumb enough to fall for him a second time.

Max
I promised my best friend I would never make a move on his little sister. I kept that promise - if you don't count that one kiss senior year - but now that we're adults and I'm moving back home, all bets are off. Skylar Rae isn't the same person I knew twelve years ago and neither am I. It'll take a lot more healing than I expected to see if she and I can cross that line again.

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The Trade by Meghan Quinn

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The Trade is a home-run in my book! If you're looking for a good slow burn sports romance, this is the one for you. The characters are witty, funny and will have you reading until you forget there's a real world that probably needs your attention, lol.

I enjoy watching unrequited crushes finally realizing that they can pursue the one that's captivated their attention, especially when family and friends interfere with the best of intentions.

I've been counting down to finally getting Cory's story ever since The Dugout, this book was everything I was hoping for and more. A great friends to lovers romance that will have you wanting to binge-read the entire series all over again.

Meghan Quinn is the queen of sports romance and knows how to perfectly weave a story that will draw you in, falling for characters and rooting for their happy endings!

😄 Comedy
⚾ Sports Romance

Summary:

Can you pinpoint a time in your life where you realized you are completely and utterly screwed?

I can. I got the dreaded phone call, the one every baseball player hopes and prays never comes.

I was traded. Yeah, that phone call.

Traded from my long time team of over ten years. And not just to any team, but my childhood rivals; the Chicago Rebels.

Completely and utterly screwed, right? Wrong. The trade was the least of my concerns.

I met a girl. Natalie. Man, she's perfect.

I swore I would never get involved with anyone during the season. Too complicated. But can you believe I have zero restraint when it comes to this girl? I couldn't get her out of my head and the more I talked to her, the more I realized I needed her in my life.

So what's the problem? Why am I screwed? Because, Natalie, the girl I can't stop crushing on, yeah...she's married.

At least, that's what I was told...

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The Lineup by Meghan Quinn (Brentwood Baseball #3)

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The Lineup is entertaining from start to finish! Filled with miscommunications, secrets and crushes - this story is one you don't want to miss.

Dottie is a workaholic, who only wants to make her Dad proud, especially after the last relationship she had ended in disaster, both personally and almost professionally.

She's harbored a secret crush on Jason Orson since they were in college together, and her friends jump on the opportunity of a charity auction to win a date with him.

When an outrageous amount of money is bid to Jason's charity, he's determined to find out who would pay that much, and why they'd cancel the date they rightfully won.

Determined to keep her distance and her heart safe, Dottie puts up a cold front and does everything to stay away from him...too bad it only spurs Jason to find out what he did to offend her.

The dynamics between Dottie and Jason are like fire and ice, leaving you wanting more with every page. Jason is such a tender-hearted character, alpha behind doors, and unfiltered with his friends.

With an enemies-to-lovers vibe, The Lineup will have you swooning, smiling, with a bit of a heart attack thrown in as well. This is in my top three favorite books from Meghan Quinn and I can't wait to read it again!

😂 Comedy
⚾ Sports Romance

Summary:

Want to know a secret?

It's about that girl over there. Don't look, but she's the one in the power suit -- with the long, black hair and the serious expression, the one I'm about to go on a date with...

Yeah, according to her, she "accidentally" donated an obscene amount of money to my charity -- The Lineup -- to win said date, but I found out the truth. Miss Button Up Blouse has a secret, passionate crush on me.

I didn't know her name until two days ago, despite the friends we have in common.

Was I oblivious? Probably.

Was I blind to it? Definitely.

But I'm no fool, I see it now. The High Heel Harlot wants more than just a date with Jason Orson, she wants to be able to claim the best butt in baseball as hers.

Here's another secret...she has no idea I know.

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The Dugout by Meghan Quinn (Brentwood Baseball #2)

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The Dugout is another home run for Meghan Quinn! This clever and funny story will have you rooting for the underdog...and the baseball player too, lol.

Milly Potter may be a girl, but she knows all there is about baseball, including how to improve your game. Too bad she has the worst luck with guys, especially one in particular.

Carson Stone is trying to come back after an injury inflicted by a teammate. When his path keeps crossing with a certain female, he's thrown by her offer to help him get his mojo back.

At his breaking point, Carson has nothing to lose by accepting Milly's help - so when he actually blows him away with her knowledge and advice, a genuine bond is formed.

Meghan Quinn is in my top 3 favorite sports romance authors, and her books are instant one-clicks for me. The Dugout is a delightful story about two people trying to achieve their dreams, despite obstacles and prejudices thrown their way. I enjoy a good slow burn and this definitely lives up to all the hype!

😂 Comedy

💋 Romance

Summary:

Let me ask you a question:

If someone is vying for your spot on a team and just so happens to injure you during practice, would you believe it was on purpose?

Word around campus is...it was no accident.

That injury has cost me everything; my starting position, my junior year - and the draft. Now, I'm a senior fresh off recovery, struggling to find my groove, until the day I run into a nervous, fidgety, girl with freckles, in the dining hall.

They call Milly Potter The Baseball Whisperer, and The Epitome of All Knowledge. She believes in baseball. She breathes it. She's the queen of an infamous dynasty, but no one actually knows who she really is, and she plans to keep it that way.

One mishap in the panini line, one miscommunication in the weight room, and many failed attempts at an apology equal up to one solid truth -- Milly Potter never wants to speak to me again -- no matter how good my forearms look.

Little do we both know, she's about to become more than just my fairy ballmother.

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The Locker Room by Meghan Quinn (Brentwood Baseball #1)

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Meghan Quinn will make you laugh until you cry, then rip your heart out and do a tap dance on it...yet, you'll keep coming back for more, cuz when she makes everything better, it's the best thing you'll ever read!

The Locker Room was so much more than I was expecting, in the best way! I thought it'd be a light-hearted story, but the intensity between Knox and Em will have you reeling and wishing more men were like him.

Knox Gentry is the ultimate book boyfriend! I love how unfiltered and honest he is with Em. There were times I wanted to throw the book (if you've read it, you know what I'm referring to), but their journey is worth all the tears and laughter.

#dropTHATtowel

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance
⚾ Sports

Summary:
Have you heard the rumor around campus about the locker room?

If you haven't, let me enlighten you: Legen has it if you bring a girl into the sacred after-game domain of the baseball locker room, it will end with a walk down the aisle. One rowdy and naked encounter against the lockers with the girl of your dreams will make her your wife.

Translation: baseball players are stupidly superstitious and believe the locker room has magical powers.

But not all baseball players are superstitious, me included.

So when the girl I've fallen for brushes me off, I start to question if I need to switch my way of thinking. Maybe it's time I finally hand out a coveted invitation to the locker room.

The only question is, will she accept?

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Lessons from a One-Night Stand by Piper Rayne (The Baileys #1)

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Be still my heart! Lessons from a One-Night Stand is by far, my favorite book by the fabulous duo of Piper Rayne. The first book in a new series about the Bailey family, will invite you to pull up a seat and join in on the fun.

Austin Bailey gave up his dream at the young age of 21 when his parents were killed, leaving his younger siblings in need of a parental figure. Fast forward 9 years and he's finally able to pursue his dream of being a collegiate baseball coach, but what he doesn't expect is the one-night stand he had, to rock his world as the new principal.

Sparks fly and the last thing Holly Radcliffe wants is to be the center of gossip in a town where she's trying to start fresh, all while dealing with family troubles of her own. 

This story was filled with laughter, romance, family drama and enough steam to cook a lobster! I can't wait for more books in The Baileys series, as this is one remarkable family (and town) that you'll want to revisit again and again. 

😂 Comedy

💧 Drama

💋 Romance

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