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reeyabeegale's review against another edition
4.0
Ney never disappoints! I’ve been struggling with reading slump since last month, but after reading this, I’m cured!
Finished it in one sitting, and I enjoyed it! It’s always the same for Ney’s books to keep it light, the conflicts aren’t too dramatic and long. Though I like that, it also makes it hard for me to see it as realistic — nothing in life is ever that easy.
I enjoyed Miranda’s character, she’s fun and direct — confident and knows how to assert herself. Unlike most sports romances, this didn’t deal with a cocky/bad-boy image but good guy kind of character for Noah. I love that he’s shy and reserved, he’s the highlight of this book for me.
Excited to read the next, Hard Fall!
Finished it in one sitting, and I enjoyed it! It’s always the same for Ney’s books to keep it light, the conflicts aren’t too dramatic and long. Though I like that, it also makes it hard for me to see it as realistic — nothing in life is ever that easy.
I enjoyed Miranda’s character, she’s fun and direct — confident and knows how to assert herself. Unlike most sports romances, this didn’t deal with a cocky/bad-boy image but good guy kind of character for Noah. I love that he’s shy and reserved, he’s the highlight of this book for me.
Excited to read the next, Hard Fall!
nadine_booklover's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
This book surprised the hell out of me. It's a story I didn't expect. I've read this one in one sitting and I had a fantastic time doing so.
The characters are intriguing and have great chemistry. Noah surprised me the most. It was really refreshing reading about a professional athlete who doesn't think he's god's gift to the female world. Noah is humble, absolutely down to earth and sadly full of self-doubt. He's not self conscious about his looks and his effects on women. He's a guy you just want to hug and show him that he's worth loving.
Miranda is great, maybe a little boring character, but she loves Noah for who he is, not what he is or for his looks. She's what Noah needs and it was great following their journey finding each other.
However, I've got a little problem with the story itself. I think it was cut short in the end and I feel like something is missing and there is a lot more to tell. I was left with some questions that I never got answered and I'm quite curious, why Miranda settled to easily in the end without inquiring anything further.
Overall this was a quick and entertaining read in Sara Ney's usual style. If you loved her other books, you'll definitely want to read this one!
This book surprised the hell out of me. It's a story I didn't expect. I've read this one in one sitting and I had a fantastic time doing so.
The characters are intriguing and have great chemistry. Noah surprised me the most. It was really refreshing reading about a professional athlete who doesn't think he's god's gift to the female world. Noah is humble, absolutely down to earth and sadly full of self-doubt. He's not self conscious about his looks and his effects on women. He's a guy you just want to hug and show him that he's worth loving.
Miranda is great, maybe a little boring character, but she loves Noah for who he is, not what he is or for his looks. She's what Noah needs and it was great following their journey finding each other.
However, I've got a little problem with the story itself. I think it was cut short in the end and I feel like something is missing and there is a lot more to tell. I was left with some questions that I never got answered and I'm quite curious, why Miranda settled to easily in the end without inquiring anything further.
Overall this was a quick and entertaining read in Sara Ney's usual style. If you loved her other books, you'll definitely want to read this one!
katieeejm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bhavyamarya's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted a light, low angst book with a little humour and that is exactly what I got from this book.
I like what the author tried to do. It was something unique. I think I liked this book from the second I read the blurb.
Noah has self esteem issues as you can probably see from reading the blurb. It gets in the way but Miranda fights through all those issues.
I love this couple and wish it would have been a little longer because I didn't want it to end. I loved the easy conversation they had going between them.
Oh and this book had some steam to it.
Also, this had a really cute epilogue which is always a favourite.
I need Buzz's book like now. Because he was amazing in this book. He kinda grew on me. I can't wait to see the girl who ends up with him.
I like what the author tried to do. It was something unique. I think I liked this book from the second I read the blurb.
Noah has self esteem issues as you can probably see from reading the blurb. It gets in the way but Miranda fights through all those issues.
I love this couple and wish it would have been a little longer because I didn't want it to end. I loved the easy conversation they had going between them.
Oh and this book had some steam to it.
Also, this had a really cute epilogue which is always a favourite.
I need Buzz's book like now. Because he was amazing in this book. He kinda grew on me. I can't wait to see the girl who ends up with him.
pinakamataas's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
So many issues of communication that just knocked the rating down again and again, with the underlying story that made me think it could have been so good. Like yeah, the dude is so awkward, but the constant cringe I had at Noah/Buzz mistaken identity, then the prolonged silences in phone calls and even on their date. And then the sex scenes ranged from oh, that’s ok to a level of puking from gross mental commentary.
This was such a waste, because the awkward people getting over their awkward, the public humiliation, the sass, the cringy best friend who was constantly rooting for them were so good. What a wasted opportunity 😔
stacymk84's review against another edition
3.0
I was about to DNF this but decided to stick with it.
3.5 stars for me.. some of the story was a bit ridiculous. It did have some funny stuff in it that I liked.
3.5 stars for me.. some of the story was a bit ridiculous. It did have some funny stuff in it that I liked.
labwa_0712's review against another edition
I’m not sure what was happening in the book. So boring I almost fell asleep. DNF @50%
lynx_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
A fun, sexy read!
A sports romance between a shy, famous baseball player who tries to stay out of the public eye as much as possible and a sassy young entrepeneur. Noah stays out of the public eye so much that when he makes an online deal to buy a rare baseball card from Miranda, he sends his team mate Buzz go pick it up, in his place.
And even though Buzz is handsome, and has a way with the ladies, Miranda thinks he's a jerk is grossed out by his behaviour and ends up texting Noah to tell him she doesn't want him to buy the rest of her Granfather's collection.
Noah calls Miranda to make amends, she sell him another baseball card, and he goes to meet her, himself....
A sports romance between a shy, famous baseball player who tries to stay out of the public eye as much as possible and a sassy young entrepeneur. Noah stays out of the public eye so much that when he makes an online deal to buy a rare baseball card from Miranda, he sends his team mate Buzz go pick it up, in his place.
And even though Buzz is handsome, and has a way with the ladies, Miranda thinks he's a jerk is grossed out by his behaviour and ends up texting Noah to tell him she doesn't want him to buy the rest of her Granfather's collection.
Noah calls Miranda to make amends, she sell him another baseball card, and he goes to meet her, himself....
netherfield's review against another edition
3.0
"I wish Buzz had been you. I wish it had been the real you who came and bought the card that first day." I stare up at the ceiling with its water-stained corners and crack at the center near the light."I wish it had been you."
typical sara ney book!! a quick read with likeable characters (esp noah
jj7twin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The only thing keeping it from a solid four star rating is the spice level. Not technically tame but the two and a half scenes we get could have been hotter. The first scene certainly could've been hotter. It just stops before she even returns the favor and leaves us guessing on how the rest of the night went. The last two were short but good. They could've been longer or more descriptive. Also HOW IS HE CONSIDERED UGLY?! There was no one defining feature that made me think "oh this guy isn't pretty boy hot or drop dead gorgeous. He's just average Joe good looking." We didn't get that, just Noah's past flings telling him he's not attractive which is harsh and a brief mention of his face not being covered in bruises cuz of work. Again not something that would make me go "this guy is ugly". I'd rather she emphasized his low self-esteem by giving him a complex from when he was a kid and hadn't grown into his face yet or something.