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dellereadsbooks's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
Baseball, it's not that I do not like the game (actually I take that back I don't). It's a game that we do not have here, no one watches it, so I am always lost. But it did not matter that I do not understand one inning of the sport. This book sailed me through it. Also, it would make the best baseball movie, I would totally watch it and hope for someone hot to play Tucker. But that is not what I meant to talk about.
This book is about baseball, well that is the background. The true story is the budding romance between Emmy and Tucker. As they work together it should not happen but the chemistry is just so right. I also like that the author made them work for it. There was friendship first, and they hid those other feelings.
Emmy is nice hardworking woman. I can't say anything bad about her, and Tucker is is the same. Together they just seem perfect. I rooted for them. I also wanted him to get his career back. Look at me, going all wohoo Baseball.
Conclusion:
It was a fun and cute contemporary romance book with lots of passion too of course. It also made me want to read more in this series, and I have my eye on someone. Oh and I still want that movie too ;)
This book is about baseball, well that is the background. The true story is the budding romance between Emmy and Tucker. As they work together it should not happen but the chemistry is just so right. I also like that the author made them work for it. There was friendship first, and they hid those other feelings.
Emmy is nice hardworking woman. I can't say anything bad about her, and Tucker is is the same. Together they just seem perfect. I rooted for them. I also wanted him to get his career back. Look at me, going all wohoo Baseball.
Conclusion:
It was a fun and cute contemporary romance book with lots of passion too of course. It also made me want to read more in this series, and I have my eye on someone. Oh and I still want that movie too ;)
lizzy_22's review against another edition
3.0
Pitch Perfect I love baseball and this had extra helpings of it along with a sweet, engaging romance. Fun read and sexy too!
emilyhei's review against another edition
5.0
Emmy Kasper has nailed her dream job as head athletic trainer for the San Francisco Felons. Of course her first day doesn’t go as planned when she accidentally crashes her bike into baseball star pitcher Tucker Lloyd. Tucker should have been ticked at the woman who could have done him bodily harm, but he cannot get her out of his mind. Realizing she is now part of his team, Tucker is not sure if he wants the distraction but he can’t seem to stay away from Emmy. Tucker is towards the end of his career and he needs a breakout season to ensure he has a few years left. What he is not expecting is that his trainer is quickly becoming his best asset.
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bananatricky's review against another edition
3.0
Hmmm, not sure what to say about this one.
I love Sierra Dean’s Secret series so I was predisposed to love this too. Funny thing, I’ve noticed that I don’t get on well with authors that I consider to be paranormal writers writing contemporary romance – in most cases it is (I think) because the heroes of paranormal novels can be more alpha than is acceptable in a ‘real’ man.
In this case, that wasn't the issue. It was more that the book was too nice, even the raunchy sex scenes don’t stop me from viewing this as a PG-13 story. There’s no angst, no tension, no drama. There was never any doubt in my mind that.
Emmy and Tucker were just too nice. Alex was nice, Jasper was nice, the little we saw of Alice was nice, even Simon was nice.
At the end, I was just left with the question “why did Sierra Dean write this book? Did it demand to be written? If so, why?”. Maybe I'm desensitised to ‘normal’ from overdosing on the high angst NA/YA novels but this just felt a little “so what?”.
On the upside I learned a little about baseball – previously a closed book.
I love Sierra Dean’s Secret series so I was predisposed to love this too. Funny thing, I’ve noticed that I don’t get on well with authors that I consider to be paranormal writers writing contemporary romance – in most cases it is (I think) because the heroes of paranormal novels can be more alpha than is acceptable in a ‘real’ man.
In this case, that wasn't the issue. It was more that the book was too nice, even the raunchy sex scenes don’t stop me from viewing this as a PG-13 story. There’s no angst, no tension, no drama. There was never any doubt in my mind that
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Tucker would get his perfect gameEmmy and Tucker were just too nice. Alex was nice, Jasper was nice, the little we saw of Alice was nice, even Simon was nice.
At the end, I was just left with the question “why did Sierra Dean write this book? Did it demand to be written? If so, why?”. Maybe I'm desensitised to ‘normal’ from overdosing on the high angst NA/YA novels but this just felt a little “so what?”.
On the upside I learned a little about baseball – previously a closed book.
slc333's review against another edition
3.0
This book is for fans of romance and baseball. Not being a baseball fan there was probably a bit too much focus on the sport for me but the romance between Tucker & Emily is both hot and sweet. What I really liked was that they developed a real connection and friendship before they got together making their love believable and not a case of the hated insta-love.
sarahfretz's review against another edition
4.0
I love baseball. I love romance. It was a wonderful mix of both. Super cute.
audra_spiven's review against another edition
3.0
This book was fun. It has been way too long since I was able to read a baseball novel, and this hit the spot for me. The author is someone I consider a Twitter friend, although I did not until recently know she WAS an author, and of baseball books. I was thrilled to learn it, and while I have a few editorial quibbles with the story (see my Kindle notes), overall I really did enjoy this book.
It was so nice reading a baseball romance written by a woman who knows the sport. There were some hokey moments--but it's romance, so what do you expect? Romance isn't typically my genre, but I thought I would enjoy it more if it was wrapped in baseball, and I was right. Plus, I trusted the intelligence of the author to make the romance part readable and not cringeworthy, and the chemistry between the two main characters was both undeniable and riveting.
Plus, consent was ALL OVER this story. Every time the woman expressed hesitation, the man immediately backed off and didn't make her feel bad about it. His yearning and desire were keenly felt without the accompanying obligation to "satisfy" him. I love love LOVE that approach, and it is what we need to see more of in our media depictions of romance: responsible men capable of controlling themselves and who don't feel like their throbbing erections give them automatic permission to do whatever they want with the object of their desire. Men who don't see the objects of their desire AS objects to begin with. Injecting personhood and consent and equality into romance stories isn't actually that hard to do, as Sierra Dean expertly showed us here, and it increased the sexual tension between them, as well as the desire in me to see them end up together after all. Consent is a win-win for everyone all the time!
I enjoyed this, and will be continuing in the series.
It was so nice reading a baseball romance written by a woman who knows the sport. There were some hokey moments--but it's romance, so what do you expect? Romance isn't typically my genre, but I thought I would enjoy it more if it was wrapped in baseball, and I was right. Plus, I trusted the intelligence of the author to make the romance part readable and not cringeworthy, and the chemistry between the two main characters was both undeniable and riveting.
Plus, consent was ALL OVER this story. Every time the woman expressed hesitation, the man immediately backed off and didn't make her feel bad about it. His yearning and desire were keenly felt without the accompanying obligation to "satisfy" him. I love love LOVE that approach, and it is what we need to see more of in our media depictions of romance: responsible men capable of controlling themselves and who don't feel like their throbbing erections give them automatic permission to do whatever they want with the object of their desire. Men who don't see the objects of their desire AS objects to begin with. Injecting personhood and consent and equality into romance stories isn't actually that hard to do, as Sierra Dean expertly showed us here, and it increased the sexual tension between them, as well as the desire in me to see them end up together after all. Consent is a win-win for everyone all the time!
I enjoyed this, and will be continuing in the series.
lauraanne9's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a favorite of mine from page one. Tucker and Emmy. Oh my. The chemistry. It's scorching, and it is present from the first meeting. But, what I love about it is that the chemistry, and the attraction, is also mixed in with a genuine like and respect for one another. Tucker wants Emmy, from day one. And, the feeling is mutual, but she has a boyfriend. And, he respects that. The story reminds me of "Break Up With Him" by Old Dominion. If you aren't a country fan, it's worth checking out...and it really is Tucker and Emmy. The friendship, the attraction that is mostly un-acted upon (there is this moment in Chicago that is, well, Emmy sums it up quite well) and the general pull they have to one another.
The moments of friendship between them are great, and they let you get to know Emmy and Tucker as people. And, you like them both. If you can read this book and not fall in love with Tucker, read it again, you accidentally skipped a chapter.
Tucker is great. From the initial meeting with Emmy all the way to the end, he is the guy you want to see win, the guy you cheer for. The good guy. And, his actions show it. Yes, he is a little down on his luck, but she is the new girl on the team, he is well-respected, the pitcher, and not new. But, from the beginning, he respects her. He respects her job, that she is in a relationship, all of it. And, the forbidden element of their relationship keeps the build up to the start of their relationship intense but also realistic.
The scene with her in his house, when there is finally more than friends between them is always going to be one of my favorites. His reactions, especially, to the things she tells him, the things she says and does, are priceless.
Their entire relationship is real. You like both of them, they are interesting and they are real. By the end, which I will not spoil, you are pulling so completely for both of them that you are teary. That takes talent on the part of the author.
So, let's talk about Sierra Dean. She can write. She tells a great story, you believe the characters, the pacing is strong and there is nothing left out. At the end of the book, you feel like you got the whole story. And, you are satisfied with the ending, even if all of the things aren't 100% tied up neatly and happily...the things that really matter are, and that is the point.
Some books just work, they are the kind of books that stay with you, that you can't put down, that you MUST read, and tell others about, and swoon over, and remember years after you finish it the first time. And, then there is the begging of the author on Twitter to write another baseball book.
(Which I might add is happening later this year, I like to credit myself for that...ok not really, but it was fun to say.)
This book. Seriously. Read it. You will be glad you did, and you will want to read it again. And again.
I recommend this book.
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The moments of friendship between them are great, and they let you get to know Emmy and Tucker as people. And, you like them both. If you can read this book and not fall in love with Tucker, read it again, you accidentally skipped a chapter.
Tucker is great. From the initial meeting with Emmy all the way to the end, he is the guy you want to see win, the guy you cheer for. The good guy. And, his actions show it. Yes, he is a little down on his luck, but she is the new girl on the team, he is well-respected, the pitcher, and not new. But, from the beginning, he respects her. He respects her job, that she is in a relationship, all of it. And, the forbidden element of their relationship keeps the build up to the start of their relationship intense but also realistic.
The scene with her in his house, when there is finally more than friends between them is always going to be one of my favorites. His reactions, especially, to the things she tells him, the things she says and does, are priceless.
Their entire relationship is real. You like both of them, they are interesting and they are real. By the end, which I will not spoil, you are pulling so completely for both of them that you are teary. That takes talent on the part of the author.
So, let's talk about Sierra Dean. She can write. She tells a great story, you believe the characters, the pacing is strong and there is nothing left out. At the end of the book, you feel like you got the whole story. And, you are satisfied with the ending, even if all of the things aren't 100% tied up neatly and happily...the things that really matter are, and that is the point.
Some books just work, they are the kind of books that stay with you, that you can't put down, that you MUST read, and tell others about, and swoon over, and remember years after you finish it the first time. And, then there is the begging of the author on Twitter to write another baseball book.
(Which I might add is happening later this year, I like to credit myself for that...ok not really, but it was fun to say.)
This book. Seriously. Read it. You will be glad you did, and you will want to read it again. And again.
I recommend this book.
***This and other reviews featured on our blog “Booked All Night” http://bookedallnightblog.com/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/BookedAllNight/***
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