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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
Let me say that Holt is really a smoooooooooth talker! And so cocky! Wow! And his ability to come up with a double entendre after anything said by Harmony was extremely impressive! I really enjoyed getting back into the college years with the Brentwood baseball boys that we know from the other books in this series of standalones. I even got some time with my favorite Jason Orson.
The meet-cute wasn’t all that cute really, although the guys being drunk was pretty funny, especially their conversations. Harmony was a strong woman, but I definitely had some issues with how she refused help in certain situations or how she would do what I considered overreactions to things Holt did. But hey, Holt definitely was not perfect either. His jealousy and anger in those situations was so over the top that I understood a little bit why Harmony would get mad at him.
I liked that they were able to have fights and then figure it out without it becoming huge breakups, at least for the most part. And then the twist at the end was almost totally out of nowhere! But it definitely threw a monkey wrench into what had seemed to be a perfect relationship.
My favorite parts of this book, however, probably had to do more with some of the little Easter eggs that the author threw in though. Like the Hallmark movie with Meghan Quinn, wink wink. And then, at the end, when someone talked about some Hallmark movie where the two love interests had a break of 8 years and how that was crazy and infuriating, I almost screamed because that was so like what this author did with the first book in this series.
Another solid entry into the Brentwood baseball boys, it was great getting Holt’s story.
Review first published on Lisa Loves Literature.
The meet-cute wasn’t all that cute really, although the guys being drunk was pretty funny, especially their conversations. Harmony was a strong woman, but I definitely had some issues with how she refused help in certain situations or how she would do what I considered overreactions to things Holt did. But hey, Holt definitely was not perfect either. His jealousy and anger in those situations was so over the top that I understood a little bit why Harmony would get mad at him.
I liked that they were able to have fights and then figure it out without it becoming huge breakups, at least for the most part. And then the twist at the end was almost totally out of nowhere! But it definitely threw a monkey wrench into what had seemed to be a perfect relationship.
My favorite parts of this book, however, probably had to do more with some of the little Easter eggs that the author threw in though. Like the Hallmark movie with Meghan Quinn, wink wink. And then, at the end, when someone talked about some Hallmark movie where the two love interests had a break of 8 years and how that was crazy and infuriating, I almost screamed because that was so like what this author did with the first book in this series.
Another solid entry into the Brentwood baseball boys, it was great getting Holt’s story.
Review first published on Lisa Loves Literature.
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
All the Brentwood Boys are special. But Holt Green. He is a true treasure. He was everything and even more with Harmony. ❤️ The perfect combination of tenderness and humor.
Like every great MQ book, their banter was absolutely hilarious. Holt’s quick wit and obnoxious flirting had me grinning like a fool from ear to ear!
Like every great MQ book, their banter was absolutely hilarious. Holt’s quick wit and obnoxious flirting had me grinning like a fool from ear to ear!
Omg, everyone needs a Holt in their life!!!! I’m in love! Funny, smart, hot, caring…the list goes on and on! This book is a incredibly satisfying and feel good book! Very very little angst/drama and just lots of humor with an adorable storyline!
“You know what they say . . . hate often turns into love.” Harmony snorts. “Ha, okay. Yup. That’s what this is, the start of the greatest love story of all time.”
The beginning of Holt and Harmony’s story is my absolute favorite!! The enemies to lovers vibe ignites the BEST back and banter that had me smiling constantly! It made me quickly fall in love with both of these characters from the start!
Just a heads up that this book goes back to the college days at Brentwood when Knox, Carson, Jason and Holt are about to enter their junior year at Brentwood. You hear a lot about Knox and Emery as they were also getting together at this time. I feel like this book is out of order if you are following the reading order of this series. This one should have been book 2 after Knox. It is my FAVORITE of the series but just like I was going back in time when the previous ones were already years in the future.
Audible: A fantastic narration by Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright!! Their voices were perfect for these characters as they portrayed their personalities magnificently! It gave me all the feels through the narration!
“You know what they say . . . hate often turns into love.” Harmony snorts. “Ha, okay. Yup. That’s what this is, the start of the greatest love story of all time.”
The beginning of Holt and Harmony’s story is my absolute favorite!! The enemies to lovers vibe ignites the BEST back and banter that had me smiling constantly! It made me quickly fall in love with both of these characters from the start!
Just a heads up that this book goes back to the college days at Brentwood when Knox, Carson, Jason and Holt are about to enter their junior year at Brentwood. You hear a lot about Knox and Emery as they were also getting together at this time. I feel like this book is out of order if you are following the reading order of this series. This one should have been book 2 after Knox. It is my FAVORITE of the series but just like I was going back in time when the previous ones were already years in the future.
Audible: A fantastic narration by Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright!! Their voices were perfect for these characters as they portrayed their personalities magnificently! It gave me all the feels through the narration!
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Better than Maddox
I really didn't think anyone could beat Maddox but Holt blew him out of the water! I couldn't stop smiling and reading this book.
I really didn't think anyone could beat Maddox but Holt blew him out of the water! I couldn't stop smiling and reading this book.
Finally!
Holt's story!
I've beem dying for his story for so long, i absolutely loved the little bit in the anthology so it was amazing getting his full story!
I loved holt straight away, i love his humour, his witty comebacks and just everything about him, he had me laughing so many times.
Harmony i loved her too!
She was a perfect match for Holt i think, she had the witty comebacks too, nothing like Holts but still very funny.
Meghan Quinn as always has a direct line to my funny bone.
❤
Holt's story!
I've beem dying for his story for so long, i absolutely loved the little bit in the anthology so it was amazing getting his full story!
I loved holt straight away, i love his humour, his witty comebacks and just everything about him, he had me laughing so many times.
Harmony i loved her too!
She was a perfect match for Holt i think, she had the witty comebacks too, nothing like Holts but still very funny.
Meghan Quinn as always has a direct line to my funny bone.
❤
There is NO better way to start off a brand new year than with a brand new Meghan Quinn book! The Strike Out is everything I needed to start 2021 and MORE! Full of witty banter, hilarious moments, and a hero everyone will love, The Strike Out hits it out of the park. I’ve been waiting for what feels like FOREVER for Holt’s story but it was oh so worth the wait! Holt and Harmony made my college sports romance-loving heart happy!