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WORLD SERIES TRIVIA! - DAY 5

Welcome to my fun blog honoring the World Series. Many unusual things have happened in the World Series throughout the years. There were many firsts and these events give rise to many stupid sports statistics. Let's take a look at these things, see how many you can guess. These trivia questions will be changed on every day of the series. 
Also, you will be treated to quotes from my baseball romance books. See if you can place some of the quotes from my books to the correct character. I guarantee you'll get them all right, and maybe have a good laugh, too. 

So sorry to have been offline. Deadlines are deadly! I'm back. 
Sunday's's Trivia Questions:



Question #1 

Who threw the only no-hitter in the World Series in 1956. What team did he play for?

Question #2

Only once was the World Series MVP awarded to a player on the losing team. Who was it? And what team was he on?

Question #3

Some World Series games were played outside the U.S.A. only once -- in what year --what teams? 



Question #4  from my book 


Who are the three men speaking in this conversation? 


“All I ask is that you not be an asshole. Is that too much?” Man #1 directed his request to Man #2.“Shut the fuck up,” the catcher said, in a low voice.Man #3 cracked up. “Sounds reasonable to me.”“Same goes for you,” Man #2 said, pointing a finger at his friend.“No stories. No fake names, okay? No hitting on the first woman you see. And, no hitting on Valerie!” Man #3 said.“Afraid of a little competition?” Man #2 asked.“I might be if it came from someone like Man #1. But you? Uh, no!”Man #2 pushed back into the seat and frowned.Man #1 poked Man #3. “Remember the time he told some chick his name was Pancho Villa?”“And she didn’t even know who Pancho Villa was, but Jackson wanted to sleep with her anyway,” Man #3 said.“Until he said he couldn’t speak Spanish. Then, there was no way she was going home with him,” Man #1 croaked out.“Then, he told her he was a pro baseball player, and she didn’t believe him. Remember what she said?” Man #3 could hardly speak he was laughing so hard.
“Yeah, yeah! She said, and I quote, ‘next you’ll tell me you’re George Bush’.”Which men are talking in that conversation? 

1) Huey, Dewey and Louie?
2) Jake Lawrence, Third Base, Matt Jackson, Catcher, and Dan Alexander, Pitcher?
3) Dewey, Cheatum and Howe? 


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If you like baseball, you might like my baseball romance books. 



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ANSWERS

#1   Don Larson - New York Yankees.

#2  Bobby Richardson - New York Yankees, too.

#3   1992 - Between The Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves.

#4    Jake, Matt, and Dan -- of course!


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WORLD SERIES TRIVIA! - DAY 2

Welcome to my fun blog honoring the World Series. Many unusual things have happened in the World Series throughout the years. There were many firsts and these events give rise to many stupid sports statistics. Let's take a look at these things, see how many you can guess. These trivia questions will be changed on every day of the series. 
Also, you will be treated to quotes from my baseball romance books. See if you can place some of the quotes from my books to the correct character. I guarantee you'll get them all right, and maybe have a good laugh, too. 
Wednesday's Trivia Questions:

All True or False questions

Question #1 

The first year the World Series was first broadcast on television in 1947.   True or False?

Question #2

The World Series was first broadcast on television in color in 1959.        True or False?

Question #3

The baseball World Series MVP award was given for the first time in 1960.    True of False? 



Question #4  from my book 


Who are the two men speaking in this conversation? 

“Welcome,” the ball player said, as his gaze slid down her curvy body.“Thanks.” She straightened her shirt and smoothed her jeans.After shooting her a sexy grin, he tipped his cap and replied, “The top pitcher.” With a chuckle, he disappeared into the locker room.“Why do they hire pretty girls to sell hot dogs?” Player #1 asked his teammate, in the next shower stall.“Guess they sell more dogs,” Player #2 said, lathering up his hair.“That must be it. The new one I just met is fine.”“Yeah? What about what’s-her-name?”“Valerie?”“That’s it. What about her?”“This girl sells hot dogs. Get real. You don’t think Mr. All Star Pitcher would hook up with a Hot Dog Girl, do you?” Player #3 piped up from the other room.“If she’s hot, and he’s a horndog, sure. Why not?” Player #2 said, rinsing off.“She didn’t look like a Hot Dog Girl,” Player #1 said, wrapping a towel around his hips.
“Probably one of Bud’s charity cases.” 
Which men are talking in that conversation? 

1) Moe, Curly & Larry - the Three Stooges?
2) Dan Alexander, Pitcher, Jake Lawrence, Third Base, Matt Jackson, Catcher?
3) Grouch, Chico & Harpo Marx?


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If you like baseball, you might like my baseball romance books. 



Dan Alexander, Pitcher is the first book in the series. You can check it out, here:

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ANSWERS

#1   True.

#2  False. The broadcast was in color in 1955

#3   False. The award was given out in 1955. 

#4   Dan, Jake and Matt -- of course!


Thanks for coming. Please return again on the next game day for new questions. 

For more baseball fun, check out Jen Doyle's blog. CLICK HERE!

WORLD SERIES TRIVIA!

Welcome to my fun blog honoring the World Series. Many unusual things have happened in the World Series throughout the years. There were many firsts and these events give rise to many stupid sports statistics. Let's take a look at these things, see how many you can guess. These trivia questions will be changed on every day of the series. 
Also, you will be treated to quotes from my baseball romance books. See if you can place some of the quotes from my books to the correct character. I guarantee you'll get them all right, and maybe have a good laugh, too. 

Question #1

Who played in the first World Series? What year was that? 


Question #2 

The present day World Series is a best-of-seven series. But there were four years when the World Series was a best-of-nine series. Can you name any or all of those years? 


Question from my book 

Who are the two men speaking in this conversation? 


“She has other skills.” Speaker #1 snickered, his eyes glowing.“Yeah, but even that gets boring, when it’s all there is.”“You’re bragging! Bore me, baby. Bore my balls off!”“Your problem is that you have no finesse. You’re too blunt. Right out there. Trying to get the chick in bed in the first thirty seconds.”“Okay, I’ll try to wait two or three minutes. Think that’d help?”“Asshole.” Speaker #2 smirked. “Woman are people too, you know. They have other parts, like brains.”“Yeah? Really? I never noticed. Can’t get past the tits.”“You’re hopeless.”“So you say.”“Don’t you ever want to talk to a woman?”“There are much better things she can do with her mouth.”“You’re a sexist pig, know that?”Speaker #1 grinned. “Yeah. And the babes love it.”“Really? Is that why you’re at Freddie’s by yourself on a Saturday night?”“I’m between chicks, that’s all.”
“You’ll be between chicks for the next twenty years if you don’t change your routine.”
Who are the two speakers in this conversation? Are they:

a) Matt Jackson, Catcher and Dan Alexander, Pitcher?
b) Mickey Mouse and Goofy?
c) Bud Abbott and Lou Costello? 


If you like baseball, you might like my baseball romance books. 



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ANSWERS

#1 The first World Series was played in . The Boston Pilgrims beat the Pittsburgh Pirates.

#2  The best-of-nine-games series were played in: 1903, 1919, 1920, and 1921.

#3   Matt Jackson and Dan Alexander are speaking. 

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What people are saying about "THE HOUSE-SITTER'S CHRISTMAS"...

My little Christmas fairy tale novella has been well received so far. Let me share a few comments with you:

"...The story was wonderful, with genuinely likeable characters, especially the characters of Ellen the next door neighbour & George the assisant to C.W. Definitely recommend."  C.


"It’s a sweet and heartwarming story. It will suck you in with its suspense. It has characters that you will love. It’s an entertaining read..."  V.

"A Christmas thriller novella. Keeps you on the edge of your seat, especially with ex drama. Love the christmas feel and vibe emanating from within! If you wanna get into the mood, read this and light some candles." Book Addict Reviews 


"If you are looking for a short but sweet, holiday read, this is a good place to start. This was a fun little read. I read this in one sitting..." Sassy Beta Reading and Review

"A lovely Christmas story that will have you smiling and looking forward to the upcoming season..." N.D.

"OMG this is a very quick and beautiful read. Jean made me feel like i was there with the character Laura and C.W.. This book is definitely a book you can't pass up."  S.H. 

A bit about the book:


At Christmas, Laura Fleming lived her fantasy adventure. Paid to house-sit for the fabulously wealthy financier, C.W. Banley, while he traveled, she eagerly headed for New York City. As mistress of his elegant townhouse, she baked cookies and dressed the old gent’s richly-furnished residence for the holidays. 
As December rolled around, the lonely, lovely writer eagerly anticipated soaking up the Christmas atmosphere in the grand city. With only the cat for company, she’d turn Banley’s elegant home into a wonderland of sparkling lights, fragrant garland, and shiny tinsel. Every year, she wished, in vain, for a happy ending. Will this be the year that Miss Fleming discovers her dreams can come true, even in a big city, like New York? A sweet, New York City Christmas Fairy Tale novella. CAUTION: As in any fairy tale, there is some violence in this story, and some cursing, as well, but no sex.
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THE HOUSE-SITTER'S CHRISTMAS - Holiday cheer coming early this year!

Have you ever read a contemporary Christmas fairy tale before? There's always a first time. 

At Christmas, Laura Fleming lived her fantasy adventure. Paid to house-sit for the fabulously wealthy financier, C.W. Banley, while he traveled, she eagerly headed for New York City. As mistress of his elegant townhouse, she baked cookies and dressed the old gent’s richly-furnished residence for the holidays. As December rolled around, the lonely, lovely writer eagerly anticipated soaking up the Christmas atmosphere in the grand city. With only the cat for company, she’d turn Banley’s elegant home into a wonderland of sparkling lights, fragrant garland, and shiny tinsel.  Every year, she wished, in vain, for a happy ending. Will this be the year that Miss Fleming discovers her dreams can come true, even in a big city, like New York? A sweet, New York City Christmas Fairy Tale.CAUTION: There is some violence, and a bit of cursing, but no sex.  



Here's an excerpt:

Episode One
 Laura Fleming’s pulse kicked up as the bus approached the Lincoln Tunnel. Something magical happened whenever she crossed over from upstate onto Manhattan Island. And, it beinga week before Christmas only made it more fantastic.The Port Authority Bus Terminal was as bloated with people as usual. Mr. C. W. Banley had arranged for a car to pick her up. She was the hired help—the house-sitter, paid to keep his majestic townhouse occupied and to care for his cat while he traveled on business over the holidays.This was Laura’s third year house-sitting for C.W., as she affectionately referred to him—but never to his face. In fact, she’d never met him. What mattered was her chance to step into the ultimate Christmas fantasy, occupying a grand townhouse on West 81st Street for three delicious weeks. A man in a livery outfit stood on the crowded sidewalk, holding a sign that read Laura Fleming. She approached him, vouched for her identity, and slid into the comfortable vehicle. He closed the door, and they were off, wending their way through the dense, holiday traffic.“First time in the City?” he asked, while they waited at a stop light.“Oh, no. I’ve been coming during the holidays for several years.”“It’s a beautiful, if crowded, time to be here.”“I love it. I live in the country. During the winter, I get cabin fever with all the snow and ice.”“You own a place here too?”She laughed, her light brown hair swinging with the motion. “Oh, no. I could never afford that. I’m the house-sitter.”“Now that’s a great gig!”“You bet it is,” she agreed.Laura looked out the window as the chauffeur maneuvered his way through congested Amsterdam Avenue. All the restaurants, and even the delis, had strings of Christmas lights. She raised her gaze to the apartment buildings and spied many with holiday decorations or elaborately decorated trees in the windows. He pulled up to the gorgeous, Neo-Renaissance townhouse. The driver set her small suitcase on the sidewalk. He refused a tip, saying he’d already been paid, then handed her a sealed envelope. Laura gazed at the beautiful, cream-colored building with windows lined in black. A large, circular, black, wrought iron staircase beckoned her.The winter sky turned teal blue as the sun set. She climbed the steps to the carved, wooden door. A wreath of evergreens, red berries, and pine cones hung there, welcoming her. The sharp wind penetrated her coat, making her shiver. She ripped open the envelope and retrieved the front door key. She smiled. Mr. Banley was a bear about security and would never leave a key under a mat. Eager to get to the antique pot of hot chocolate  Maeve, the housekeeper, always left for her on the little wooden table by the fireplace in the study, Laura wondered if there would be a chocolate croissant, or a cookie, waiting too. She licked her lips as she crossed the threshold into luxury she could only dream about.



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DAN ALEXANDER, PITCHER - THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH

“Why do they hire pretty girls to sell hot dogs?” Dan asked his teammate, Jake Lawrence, in the next shower stall.“Guess they sell more dogs,” Jake said, lathering up his hair.“That must be it. The new one I just met is fine.”“Yeah? What about what’s-her-name?”“Valerie?”“That’s it. What about her?”“This girl sells hot dogs, Jake. Get real. You don’t think Mr. All Star Pitcher would hook up with a Hot Dog Girl, do you?” Matt Jackson piped up from the other room.“If she’s hot, and he’s a horndog, sure. Why not?” Jake said, rinsing off.“She didn’t look like a Hot Dog Girl,” Dan said, wrapping a towel around his hips.“Probably one of Bud’s charity cases,” Jake said.“Yeah, a hooker or a drug addict.” Matt stripped off his clothes.“She didn’t look like either. Kind of classy.” Dan headed for his locker.“You’d give up a great blow job from Valerie for a Hot Dog Girl?” Matt stepped under the running water.Jake snickered. “You never know. This girl might give more than hot dogs, Matt.”“Don’t worry. I’m not giving up Valerie. Just curious.” Dan pulled on jeans.“Damn! I was already dialing her number,” Jake said.Dan snorted. “Like you’d ever have a chance with her.”“What makes you think I haven’t?” Jake cocked an eyebrow.“Why, you fuckin’ asshole!” Dan bunched Jake’s shirt in his fist.“Keep your fuckin’ pants on, Mr. All Star. I never touched her.”“And you’d better not.”Jake smoothed the fabric across his hard chest. “Geez. Pretty touchy for a guy checkin’ out other chicks.”“Boys, boys,” Matt said, imitating a mother’s voice. “No fighting. We’re all on the same team.”“Leave my girl alone,” grumbled Dan.“I don’t need your girl. I’ve got plenty of my own,” Jake said, zipping up his pants. “It’s Matt who needs some hand-me-downs.”Dan laughed. “That’s right. Got some rejects for him, Jake?”Jake whipped out his phone. “Let’s see.”“Fuck off! I don’t need anyone’s rejects. I can find my own babe,” Matt said, heading out the door.“You need something!” Jake called after him, but Matt was already gone. “You really checking out hot dog chicks?” he asked, while tying his shoes.“Naw. Ran into Bud. He introduced me. She’s cute. That’s all. You’re right. She’s a Hot Dog Girl. Not in my league.”
Dan combed his short, brown hair and headed for his car. The fullness of the girl’s lips and the curve of her hips stayed with him. She didn’t look like the usual stray Bud Magee dragged in and hired. This one was different. He couldn’t pinpoint it, but there was something about her that made him curious. He wanted to know her story. His intuition told him she had one, and it was probably a doozy.

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BONUS!!
BASEBALL'S WORST FIRST PITCHES!

Meet the men of the New York Nighthawks baseball team. Sh...

Meet the men of the New York Nighthawks baseball team. Shadow them as they pitch, hit, field and fall in love. Baseball romance with steam, heart, emotion and real baseball scenes. Start off with our star pitcher, Dan Alexander:

Fed up with cheating women, Dan Alexander, star pitcher for the New York Nighthawks, grew restless. Searching for something more than a bar babe, he zeroed in on a girl in the stands. He never expected to see a beautiful chick pushing frankfurters. But the hot dog girl looked as smokin’ as the food she was selling. Holly Merrill found a place to hide in plain sight, as a vendor at Nighthawks’ stadium. Keeping her secret safe and simply happy to stay alive, she never considered finding love an option. After all, a bad girl doesn’t deserve a decent guy, does she? Coming off his best season ever, Dan went into the playoffs, hell bent on winning the pennant and playing in the World Series. But could he maintain his focus on the field, where everything was going right, when off the field everything was falling apart?  

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NEW RELEASE COMING SOON, BOBBY HERNANDEZ, SECOND BASEMAN - BOTTOM OF THE NINTH

Coming soon, Bobby Hernandez, Second Base. 
Bottom of the Ninth, book 5
This book can stand alone. 

A bit about the book:

Star Nighthawk second baseman, Bobby Hernandez shunned groupies looking to share his bed and his bank account. Seeking a woman who would recapture the Dominican culture he’d lost was like finding a four-leaf clover…until he met smart, sassy, in-your-face Elena Delgado, newbie reporter. A confrontation, and a hostile interview couldn’t cool the sparks igniting between them. Secrets smoldered. Lies revealed. Could Bobby stop protecting his heart and take a leap of faith? Would Elena risk everything for him, or sell him down the river to get ahead? Caution: locker room language.
A taste of the book. Please note that this excerpt has not been professionally edited yet. 
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“Is that you?” Anita Mendoza tossed an open copy of the magazine, Celebs ‘R Us, on her desk.   “Who?” “Don’t play with me, Elena. Are you that woman, in the picture? The one who dumped a drink on Bobby Hernandez?Elena Delgado, sat across from her boss, editor-in-chief of Hoy!, a New York City Spanish language newspaper. The young reporter crossed and re-crossed her legs. She shifted in her seat. “Are you?” Anita sat forward, her eyes blazing, her brows drawn down. “Okay. Yes. That’s me.”“What the Hell?”“He was being obnoxious. Coming on to Tina.”“Tina? That flirt? And I suppose she had nothing to do with it? He just wandered over from the bar and hit on Tina?”Elena looked down at her hands. “Well, no. Not exactly.”“I didn’t think so. Why did you take her there? You know how she is. Every time she sees an attractive man, she has to add him to her list.”“She’s only eighteen. She wanted to meet him.”“And how did you know where he was?”“I looked him up on the Internet. The Hide-Out was listed under ‘favorite places’.”Anita shook her head slowly. “You have a temper, Elena. You’re going to have to curb it.”“I was only protecting Tina.”“You want to protect Tina? Take her to a movie.”“I’m sorry. I’m not sure what the big deal is. The picture only shows my back.”Anita sat back, an inscrutable smile on her face. “I know that look. Whatever you’re thinking, forget it.” She waved her hand. “Yesterday I received a reply to my request.”“What request?” Elena asked, sweat breaking out on her forehead. “To interview Mr. Hernandez.”“What?” Elena rose halfway out of her seat.“That’s right. He’s an important member of the Hispanic community. He’s risen to the top, worked hard, used his talent, and has succeeded. He’s a role model. And we’re going to interview him.” Anita smiled. Elena plucked a tissue from her purse and mopped her face. “Some role model, hitting on young girls.”“Tina is eighteen. She could have walked away.”“Fine. You’re giving the story to Luis, right? He loves baseball.”“Nope. I’m giving it to you.”“What? Oh no, you’re not. I’m not interviewing that jerk.” Elena shook her head.“Oh yes you are. I don’t need some suck-up to interview this man. I want a real reporter. One who will ask the hard questions. And that’s you.”“No, it isn’t me.”“Oh yes, it is. And this story here,” Anita poked the magazine, “just confirms what I’ve thought all along–you have guts and are not afraid to speak up. You’ll get an in-depth interview. One that goes beyond the surface and the adoration. Yours will be worth reading. That’s why you’re doing the interview.”“I’m not interviewing that man.”“Then you’d better call unemployment,” Anita said, her voice low.“You’re kidding, right? You’d fire me over this?”“Damn right I would. I’m the boss, Elena. And if you can’t respect that and take the assignments you’re given, then you can damn well work someplace else.” Anita’s lips compressed into a thin line. Elena recognized that look. There was no arguing. “What a great opportunity to apologize for humiliating the man in public! He’s very attractive, you could do worse than to spend a couple of hours in his company,” Anita said, sitting back, twirling her pen. “Yeah, yeah. If you say I have to do it, I will,” Elena said, tamping down her anger.“Here,” the boss lady leaned forward, holding out a piece of paper. “The front office gave me his cell. Get going. Make it a long interview. We’ll do it as a two-parter. Get more bang from the buck.” She laughed. “Bang! Eh, Elena? I doubt that will apply to you though, right? Unless it’s a bang in the head with a baseball bat.”“Okay. Don’t rub it in. No, I don’t like him. But I’m a professional. I’ll do the interview.”“Good. Have the rough draft on my desk in ten days,” Anita said, picking up her phone. That was Elena’s signal to leave. She pushed up from her chair and headed back to her cubicle. Her heart sank. Last thing she wanted was to see that asshole, Bobby Hernandez, again. Fortunately, the story in Celebs ‘R Us gave Anita a plausible excuse for Elena to object. Then she’d never have to admit the real reason to her boss.
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The book should be published within two weeks. If you'd be interested in reviewing an ARC, please email me at:sunnydaysbook@gmail.com Put BOBBY ARC in the subject line. 

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A bit about the book:
He wants to find a wife. She doesn’t want to marry again –ever. Not exactly a match made in heaven. Or are they? Ten years ago, Griff Montgomery, star quarterback of the Kings and womanizer, became a stand-in father for his widowed sister’s kids. His happy family life collapsed when she and her new husband moved to California.  Griff wants his own family. But where does a “player” go to find his ideal mate?
Having sworn off marriage forever, Lauren Farraday barely kept her life together after her divorce. With her career shaky and depression closing in, the last thing she needed was a courtroom battle with a sexy athlete.

Forced, by a judge, into an uneasy truce, the pair denied their growing chemistry. Wary of Griff’s reputation with women, and hiding a secret, Lauren keeps him at arm’s length. Determined, Griff  marches toward his goal. Can the quarterback handle the truth or will he walk away, like he always has in the past?      
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“Even better.” Carla licked her lips. “I’ll bet she has no idea you’re having sexual fantasies about her.”“I’m not. It was an accident,” he hissed.“Sure, sure. Keep telling yourself that. Wonder what she’d think if she knew?”“Don’t, Carla. Please don’t. I’m begging you.” Griff reached for her arm, but she shook him off.Buddy faced the quarterback. “What the hell did you do?”“You don’t wanna know.”“Oh no. You didn’t?” His eyebrows rose.Griff nodded. “Guilty.”“Whoa, stand back, Tony. There’s gonna be some fireworks in a minute.” Buddy pushed Hastings to the wall.“You wouldn’t be lying, now, would ya?” Carla asked, directing her stare at Buddy.“See for yourself.” He gestured to the brunette at the corner table.“Lauren!” Carla cupped her hands and yelled.Lauren stood up, turning to face them.“You Lauren?”“Please, please, Carla. I’m sorry, so sorry,” Griff whispered. “Don’t do this.”

What people are saying about NAT OWEN, FIRST BASE..."This...

What people are saying about NAT OWEN, FIRST BASE...
"This series just gets better and better. This time we have a male protagonist, Nat, who has to deal with more than the usual tough decisions brought on by his past and current circumstances. Throw in a heady mix of temptation, a feeling that he needs to grab the bull by the horns because, if nothing else, fame is fleeting and he's got one shot to really hit the spotlight, and you have a very real conundrum for a man who wants to do right by everyone. In other words, he's blinded by success and making some poor choices he'll live to regret. Naturally one of those regrets has to be Nicki who tries hard but comes up short enough she's forced into making mistakes that mirror Nat's.

Their journeys and the consequences each must deal with makes for a very realistic scenario, and I will admit, my pompoms beat wildly for Nicki and maybe not so much for Nat, but in the end, he managed to win me over... big time.
The writing, as always, is crisp and on point, and it draws you completely into this very competitive and demanding world of professional sports. But Nat Owen, First Base goes that extra mile and takes you into the uncomfortable world of reality checks when ambition and fame seriously conflict with what makes their star players and everyone close to them tick. The ending is satisfying and I'm eagerly looking forward to more books in this excellent sports romance series."
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