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nb247's review against another edition
4.0
I laughed out loud so many times while reading this book I can't even count the weird looks I received!! lol This one is definitely one I would recommend if you want some funny with your steam!!! Alice and Rafe are perfect!
kellydobs14's review against another edition
5.0
This book cover is so embarrassing but I thought this was really cute
maron123's review against another edition
5.0
I have to admit I was a little skeptic about reading this book because, yes, I did judge the cover!
I know, that's horrible but I am so glad I decided to ignore the cover and open this book because it was funny and had a great plot filled with romance! This book had me laughing from beginning to end and once I started reading I could hardly stop. Both Rafe and Alice were great main characters, that kept me wanting more. Overall I thought this was a great read and can't wait to read the next book about Andy!
Thoughts (BEWARE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS)
1. I loved Alice. She was independent, fun, and determined to live life to the fullest. She ended up in a lot of awkward situations that I couldn't help but laugh it. I have to say if I EVER peed on my date I am not sure I could ever go out again.
Alice just shook it off and kept the date going with dignity and grace, and in the end got the man. Overall I thought she was a great main character and her chemistry with Rafe was off the charts.
2. Rafe was also very easy to fall in love with. Through Alice, he learned that he could fall in love while still chasing after and accomplishing is dream of playing professional baseball. As soon as he realized Alice was "the one" for him, he did not stop pursing her until she felt the same. Overall I thought he was a great character!
3. I really liked Andy, so I hope in the next book he meets someone great! He was always there for Alice and Rafe, so he deserves someone great as well! The whole situation with Kristina made me so angry. I am really upset that she decided to leave and never give Andy a chance.
I just hope in the next book he gets the happy ending he deserves.
GO READ THIS BOOK!
I know, that's horrible but I am so glad I decided to ignore the cover and open this book because it was funny and had a great plot filled with romance! This book had me laughing from beginning to end and once I started reading I could hardly stop. Both Rafe and Alice were great main characters, that kept me wanting more. Overall I thought this was a great read and can't wait to read the next book about Andy!
Thoughts (BEWARE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS)
1. I loved Alice. She was independent, fun, and determined to live life to the fullest. She ended up in a lot of awkward situations that I couldn't help but laugh it. I have to say if I EVER peed on my date I am not sure I could ever go out again.
Alice just shook it off and kept the date going with dignity and grace, and in the end got the man. Overall I thought she was a great main character and her chemistry with Rafe was off the charts.
2. Rafe was also very easy to fall in love with. Through Alice, he learned that he could fall in love while still chasing after and accomplishing is dream of playing professional baseball. As soon as he realized Alice was "the one" for him, he did not stop pursing her until she felt the same. Overall I thought he was a great character!
3. I really liked Andy, so I hope in the next book he meets someone great! He was always there for Alice and Rafe, so he deserves someone great as well! The whole situation with Kristina made me so angry. I am really upset that she decided to leave and never give Andy a chance.
I just hope in the next book he gets the happy ending he deserves.
GO READ THIS BOOK!
cooterbooter's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the quirky chemistry and passion between the characters. Kate Stewart can write anything and it’s gold!
whiskeyinthejar's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Quirky Omega for the recommendation!
Fluffy and goofy skimming romance that was a fun little escape. He plays baseball, we get some pitches thrown to the catcher and first baseman, she's a flight instructor, we get some sexist pilots not wanting to learn from her, and a whole lot of '80s movie quotes/references with some quick cute romance. Secondary characters bring a little tiny bit of angst but this is mostly cute non-taxing escapism.
Fluffy and goofy skimming romance that was a fun little escape. He plays baseball, we get some pitches thrown to the catcher and first baseman, she's a flight instructor, we get some sexist pilots not wanting to learn from her, and a whole lot of '80s movie quotes/references with some quick cute romance. Secondary characters bring a little tiny bit of angst but this is mostly cute non-taxing escapism.
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Story was pretty good, writing was just decent. Definitely needed more/better editing. Not clean romance, Christian.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Infidelity
colleen_m's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet and funny book, where the nerd gets the jock and her 80’s movie happily ever after.
Title: Anything But Minor
Author: Kate Stewart
Series: Balls in Play
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Main Characters:
Alice Boyd left Dayton, Ohio to get away from her overbearingly strict mother and try to live her life on her own terms. She takes a job as a flight instructor in Charleston, and even though it’s taking her out of the air full time, exploring her new city and trying new things more than makes up for it. She is ready to make up for her sheltered childhood and young adulthood by trying everything she can and Googling everything she can’t.
Rafe ‘Bullet’ Hembery is a minor league pitcher for the Charleston Swampgators. He’s been waiting years for the call up to the majors, and this year has to be his year.
Plot/Conflict:
In the process of discovering her new city, Alice stumbles into a Swampgator game and immediately falls in love with baseball…. And baseball pants. A chance meeting at a pub after the game has her tripping over her tongue when she meets the star pitcher, Rafe. With a warning that Rafe’s womanizing ways will leave her broken hearted, the two settle on being friends - which of course has Rafe chomping at the bit to get in her panties. But as the two spend time together, Rafe can’t help but be drawn to Alice’s nerdy humor and laid back attitude… but with his impending switch to the majors, there couldn’t be a worse time to decide to settle down with one woman.
Loves:
I loved Alice, flat out hands down. She was very different from a lot of female characters I have read lately. I loved her adventurous spirit, all the new things she wanted to do, new friends she wanted to make. Lately outgoing heroines have been few and far between for me, and I liked that here. I also liked that she could be smart and astute over her emotions and what she wanted out of a relationship. She wanted her movie story tale, and she wasn’t settling for anything less.
Likes:
I really liked the humor throughout the book. Sometimes is was corny and silly. Embarrassing urination moments, falling bookcases during sexy times, that kind of stuff. But other times it was surprisingly deep. It had good emotional range for me.
Peeves:
The pacing was off for me. I found in spots that I was ready for the end, and that it was dragging through unnecessary whining and emotional flipflopping, particularly at the end, but also prior the the actual “hook up” of the couple in question.
Favorite Quote:
Title: Anything But Minor
Author: Kate Stewart
Series: Balls in Play
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Main Characters:
Alice Boyd left Dayton, Ohio to get away from her overbearingly strict mother and try to live her life on her own terms. She takes a job as a flight instructor in Charleston, and even though it’s taking her out of the air full time, exploring her new city and trying new things more than makes up for it. She is ready to make up for her sheltered childhood and young adulthood by trying everything she can and Googling everything she can’t.
Rafe ‘Bullet’ Hembery is a minor league pitcher for the Charleston Swampgators. He’s been waiting years for the call up to the majors, and this year has to be his year.
Plot/Conflict:
In the process of discovering her new city, Alice stumbles into a Swampgator game and immediately falls in love with baseball…. And baseball pants. A chance meeting at a pub after the game has her tripping over her tongue when she meets the star pitcher, Rafe. With a warning that Rafe’s womanizing ways will leave her broken hearted, the two settle on being friends - which of course has Rafe chomping at the bit to get in her panties. But as the two spend time together, Rafe can’t help but be drawn to Alice’s nerdy humor and laid back attitude… but with his impending switch to the majors, there couldn’t be a worse time to decide to settle down with one woman.
Loves:
I loved Alice, flat out hands down. She was very different from a lot of female characters I have read lately. I loved her adventurous spirit, all the new things she wanted to do, new friends she wanted to make. Lately outgoing heroines have been few and far between for me, and I liked that here. I also liked that she could be smart and astute over her emotions and what she wanted out of a relationship. She wanted her movie story tale, and she wasn’t settling for anything less.
Likes:
I really liked the humor throughout the book. Sometimes is was corny and silly. Embarrassing urination moments, falling bookcases during sexy times, that kind of stuff. But other times it was surprisingly deep. It had good emotional range for me.
Peeves:
The pacing was off for me. I found in spots that I was ready for the end, and that it was dragging through unnecessary whining and emotional flipflopping, particularly at the end, but also prior the the actual “hook up” of the couple in question.
Favorite Quote:
“If you keep waiting, baby, I’ll keep coming home”.