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A review by elise02
First Base by Ally Wiegand
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you NetGalley for the chance to listen to an advanced copy of First Base.
Synopsis: Baseball photographer Maggie Redford is happy to watch life from the stands. At twenty-five, she's already lost the love of her life and is content to focus on her job snapping shots of Chicago's MLB team instead of her lovelife. But Maggie's thrown a curveball when the team signs Tommy Mikals, a tattooed hotshot whose talent for making plays is matched by a playboy reputation. Tommy knows he was traded because his last team grew tired of his tabloid escapades, but he's looking at this season as a chance at redemption. Vowing to give up his party-boy ways, he can't afford to be distracted by the gorgeous team photographer. Whenn a wild team outing leads to Maggie getting caught on the wrong side of the camera with Tommy, the photo goes viral—making Maggie look like just another of Tommy’s hook-ups. With his reputation and her job at risk, the PR team devises a fake a romance to convince the world that the two are an established couple. But as their pretend relationship plays out in the spotlight, real feelings come into play. Maggie's already loved and lost, Tommy's never learned to Can they even make it past first base?
Review:☆☆☆
I found the storyline intriguing—a baseball photographer and player pretend to be in a relationship to alter his 'bad-boy' image. It had an endearing quality, especially watching Maggie navigate her grief. The supporting cast, including the baseball team boys and Olivia, her witty best friend, added depth. While not a fan of the miscommunication and instant love clichés, I have a soft spot for fake dating plots and ultimately enjoyed the book.
Synopsis: Baseball photographer Maggie Redford is happy to watch life from the stands. At twenty-five, she's already lost the love of her life and is content to focus on her job snapping shots of Chicago's MLB team instead of her lovelife. But Maggie's thrown a curveball when the team signs Tommy Mikals, a tattooed hotshot whose talent for making plays is matched by a playboy reputation. Tommy knows he was traded because his last team grew tired of his tabloid escapades, but he's looking at this season as a chance at redemption. Vowing to give up his party-boy ways, he can't afford to be distracted by the gorgeous team photographer. Whenn a wild team outing leads to Maggie getting caught on the wrong side of the camera with Tommy, the photo goes viral—making Maggie look like just another of Tommy’s hook-ups. With his reputation and her job at risk, the PR team devises a fake a romance to convince the world that the two are an established couple. But as their pretend relationship plays out in the spotlight, real feelings come into play. Maggie's already loved and lost, Tommy's never learned to Can they even make it past first base?
Review:☆☆☆
I found the storyline intriguing—a baseball photographer and player pretend to be in a relationship to alter his 'bad-boy' image. It had an endearing quality, especially watching Maggie navigate her grief. The supporting cast, including the baseball team boys and Olivia, her witty best friend, added depth. While not a fan of the miscommunication and instant love clichés, I have a soft spot for fake dating plots and ultimately enjoyed the book.