neverendingbooklist's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kfriend's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
Overall this was cute- listened to it on audio, and I found the pace much better that way than reading (moved a bit slowly). Chemistry is cute and sweet, moderate spice, likable characters, and loved having some baseball as the sport for once. Be ready to suspend a bit of disbelief in the beginning and to ignore some less than likable secondary foils, but overall it's a enjoyable and adorable read.
Overall this was cute- listened to it on audio, and I found the pace much better that way than reading (moved a bit slowly). Chemistry is cute and sweet, moderate spice, likable characters, and loved having some baseball as the sport for once. Be ready to suspend a bit of disbelief in the beginning and to ignore some less than likable secondary foils, but overall it's a enjoyable and adorable read.
valeehill's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
cj_454's review against another edition
5.0
This was exactly what I needed
This had everything. I could not go to sleep after reading something that broke me so I needed something happy and this didn't disappoint. Caden was so sweet and genuine through the whole book and it was different and kind of refreshing reading a sports romance with the MMC not being a cocktail player, I love those, but Caden was exactly what I needed. I did feel like Murphy overreacted a tad, but these 2 together were magic. They came together so effortlessly that made you smile. I probably had some after effects of the previous book because I think I cried more than necessary but aside from that this was a nice read. You felt connected to all of the characters and it left you feeling light and happy
This had everything. I could not go to sleep after reading something that broke me so I needed something happy and this didn't disappoint. Caden was so sweet and genuine through the whole book and it was different and kind of refreshing reading a sports romance with the MMC not being a cocktail player, I love those, but Caden was exactly what I needed. I did feel like Murphy overreacted a tad, but these 2 together were magic. They came together so effortlessly that made you smile. I probably had some after effects of the previous book because I think I cried more than necessary but aside from that this was a nice read. You felt connected to all of the characters and it left you feeling light and happy
aliceajm's review against another edition
I couldn't stand the whole "I'm not like other girls" trope.
amandaj6's review against another edition
5.0
Wow
I’m so glad I took a chance on this book. The story was so well written and oh so sweet.
I’m so glad I took a chance on this book. The story was so well written and oh so sweet.
nickym96's review against another edition
3.0
This started out better than it ended. I liked Caden and Murphy for awhile. But then, things just got weird between them.
At the start, we meet Caden. He's a major league baseball player and a self professed bachelor. He likes to be social and go out, but he also has a three date rule and a 'double wrap' policy. He's been burned in the past by women liking him only because he's a star and an unplanned pregnancy. He doesn't give women his number or take them to his home. All that changes when he meets Murphy.
Murphy is a small town girl from Iowa who moved to New York with dreams of becoming a model. She's about to get her big break and start working a campaign the next day. But to celebrate, her boyfriend Tony takes her to a baseball game. She's accidentally hit in the face by Caden's homerun ball and is rushed to the hospital. Her face is pretty damaged and she won't be able to model for awhile, if ever. Tony, however, is also sleeping with one of her model roommates and dumps her at the hospital.
Fortunately, Caden shows up with gifts for Murphy, guilty that it was his homerun ball that hit her. When he meets her, he feels the need to take care of her. And thus starts their friendship, which leads to other things even though neither of them are looking for a relationship. And when they finally decide to go for it, ghosts from both their pasts pop up and threaten their new found and still tentative bond.
So on the surface, this was a cute story. But the drama that pops up was SO over blown and was taken SO far out of proportion. Don't get me wrong, what happens is terrible and such a breach of trust that it's hard to even contemplate who could do such a thing. But the hate that developed was so misplaced and it made for such a contrived break up and an even more contrived reunion. Nevertheless, the HEA was cute and appreciated.
At the start, we meet Caden. He's a major league baseball player and a self professed bachelor. He likes to be social and go out, but he also has a three date rule and a 'double wrap' policy. He's been burned in the past by women liking him only because he's a star and an unplanned pregnancy. He doesn't give women his number or take them to his home. All that changes when he meets Murphy.
Murphy is a small town girl from Iowa who moved to New York with dreams of becoming a model. She's about to get her big break and start working a campaign the next day. But to celebrate, her boyfriend Tony takes her to a baseball game. She's accidentally hit in the face by Caden's homerun ball and is rushed to the hospital. Her face is pretty damaged and she won't be able to model for awhile, if ever. Tony, however, is also sleeping with one of her model roommates and dumps her at the hospital.
Fortunately, Caden shows up with gifts for Murphy, guilty that it was his homerun ball that hit her. When he meets her, he feels the need to take care of her. And thus starts their friendship, which leads to other things even though neither of them are looking for a relationship. And when they finally decide to go for it, ghosts from both their pasts pop up and threaten their new found and still tentative bond.
So on the surface, this was a cute story. But the drama that pops up was SO over blown and was taken SO far out of proportion. Don't get me wrong, what happens is terrible and such a breach of trust that it's hard to even contemplate who could do such a thing. But the hate that developed was so misplaced and it made for such a contrived break up and an even more contrived reunion. Nevertheless, the HEA was cute and appreciated.
kaitsprobablyreading's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so good. I hadn’t read many baseball romances but this one was top notch