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apollo_libraries's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
becksgoesbookish's review against another edition
3.0
5⭐️ for the narration, but dang this really could’ve just been a standalone book and had much faster pacing
kendall_johnson's review against another edition
I don't know the first thing about baseball and i was just ignoring any baseball term.
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Scoring With Him is filled with Blakely's signature style, but completely leveled up with all the angst. We are talking a hot, sports romance with ALL the feels and a huge cliffy!!
Blakely has written an MM sports romance where the fictional world is inclusive and gay sports players are living out and proud. I love this suspension of disbelief, it brings a brighter feeling to the overall book and shuffles past a lot of the problems we currently live in. However, she also drops in very real issues that would still arise such as the only two gay men hanging out and a fellow team member noticing. Even if they were only hanging out as friends, that inner feeling of "do they think we are a couple, just because we are gay?". It was a perfect blend of fiction meeting the real world that gave this book the right amount of angst.
Due to the fact that Declan and Grant play for the same team, there are very distinct issues that normal couples would never come across. These men play a sport at a very high level that a very low percentage of people would never achieve or even think about. With the salaries they are paid Declan and Grant are expected to always perform at their best. Messing up on the field or not having their head in the game and creating conflict within their own team just isn't something that can happen, ever. But how do you tell that to your heart when the man of your dreams is literally right in front of you?
Declan is the seasoned player and Grant is the incoming rookie. Both men are known to be highly dedicated and neither have been in a relationship during a baseball season. However, they have an instant connection, a friendship that blossoms first, before their chemistry cannot be contained, but given how dedicated they are, rules are put into place and an end date is given, but will they be able to stick to it when it finally comes?
There is a big cliffhanger that will pick up in the next book and with years separating the storylines, but with this tale, Scoring With Him is full of emotions, heat, and our favorite American pastime - baseball.
Blakely has written an MM sports romance where the fictional world is inclusive and gay sports players are living out and proud. I love this suspension of disbelief, it brings a brighter feeling to the overall book and shuffles past a lot of the problems we currently live in. However, she also drops in very real issues that would still arise such as the only two gay men hanging out and a fellow team member noticing. Even if they were only hanging out as friends, that inner feeling of "do they think we are a couple, just because we are gay?". It was a perfect blend of fiction meeting the real world that gave this book the right amount of angst.
Due to the fact that Declan and Grant play for the same team, there are very distinct issues that normal couples would never come across. These men play a sport at a very high level that a very low percentage of people would never achieve or even think about. With the salaries they are paid Declan and Grant are expected to always perform at their best. Messing up on the field or not having their head in the game and creating conflict within their own team just isn't something that can happen, ever. But how do you tell that to your heart when the man of your dreams is literally right in front of you?
Declan is the seasoned player and Grant is the incoming rookie. Both men are known to be highly dedicated and neither have been in a relationship during a baseball season. However, they have an instant connection, a friendship that blossoms first, before their chemistry cannot be contained, but given how dedicated they are, rules are put into place and an end date is given, but will they be able to stick to it when it finally comes?
There is a big cliffhanger that will pick up in the next book and with years separating the storylines, but with this tale, Scoring With Him is full of emotions, heat, and our favorite American pastime - baseball.
lexxan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Scoring with Him
Men of Summer Series, Book 1
By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan
The rookie and the veteran. The only two gay baseball players on their team. Does this automatically make them a couple? Will there be talk? Of course there will be, but in true Lauren Blakely fashion, a beautiful love story is woven around them. Grant is the rookie, trying to make his mark so he is picked for the season. Declan, the seasoned player knows the rules. No relationships during playtime, it messes with your head. But these two have an undeniable attraction that cannot be resisted. Their slow burn story is sweet and steamy, and I love the way Blakely weaves these two together. Inexperienced to experienced, these two have witty banter, fun times and just enough angst to keep the story interesting! And the cliffhanger! Really? I want to know what is going to happen next! I loved this listen and look forward to hearing more of Declan and Grant.
With a team like Jacob Morgan and Teddy Hamilton, I knew I was in for a treat. These two are fantastic together. They find the best inflections and nuances, giving both Declan and Grant the perfect voices. The dream team of Blakely, Morgan and Hamilton makes this a must listen!
Men of Summer Series, Book 1
By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan
The rookie and the veteran. The only two gay baseball players on their team. Does this automatically make them a couple? Will there be talk? Of course there will be, but in true Lauren Blakely fashion, a beautiful love story is woven around them. Grant is the rookie, trying to make his mark so he is picked for the season. Declan, the seasoned player knows the rules. No relationships during playtime, it messes with your head. But these two have an undeniable attraction that cannot be resisted. Their slow burn story is sweet and steamy, and I love the way Blakely weaves these two together. Inexperienced to experienced, these two have witty banter, fun times and just enough angst to keep the story interesting! And the cliffhanger! Really? I want to know what is going to happen next! I loved this listen and look forward to hearing more of Declan and Grant.
With a team like Jacob Morgan and Teddy Hamilton, I knew I was in for a treat. These two are fantastic together. They find the best inflections and nuances, giving both Declan and Grant the perfect voices. The dream team of Blakely, Morgan and Hamilton makes this a must listen!
claire_melanie's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0