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Blurb
“Hard Fall”
That’s what my mom is always saying: “The bigger you are, the harder you fall.” She’s talking about love—I’ve never been in it myself, but that doesn’t stop me from secretly matchmaking for my friends. Who would suspect me, a world class athlete, of meddling in other people’s love lives? I love Love, especially when it’s not me who’s doing the falling…
“No Thanks”
That’s what Hollis Westbrooke said when I asked her on a date. Well, propositioned her, actually—but it was all a big joke; one she doesn’t think is funny. My stomach is in knots since I might actually like this girl so the joke is on me. Hollis’s father is my boss—and she doesn’t date players.
The bigger they are, the harder they fall—especially when biggest player is me.
Review
4.5 stars!
Oh, what a fun read! Sweet, sexy and laugh-out-loud funny, this playful sports romance is a great read with a gorgeous love story, and I loved it!
Trace “Buzz” Wallace was introduced in the first book of this series as the annoyingly over-familiar best friend to Noah (but note that this book can easily be read as a standalone). Trace is a professional baseball player who is as well known for playing off the field as he is for his skill on the field. He doesn’t have the greatest reputation, but deep down he’s a sweet guy who has had enough of the sports groupies and is trying to move on from his past, and who wants to find a nice girl to bring home to his mother and build a life with.
Hollis Westbrooke is the daughter of the General Manager of Trace’s baseball team. She has a difficult relationship with her father and has removed herself from the family business as much as she can. When she first meets Trace, she is less than impressed, and she rejects him when he hits on her. But later, he comes to her rescue by pretending to be her boyfriend, and she gets sucked into this sort-of fake relationship, sort-of friendship dynamic which is fun and hugely entertaining – especially because she wants nothing to do with ball players, and Trace is about to get all up in her life.
Trace is freaking hilarious. An overgrown man-child, he’s immature in so many ways, but he’s also so sweet with the biggest heart, and he totally wears his heart on his sleeve. I laughed over and over at his antics with Hollis, and with his family, but at the heart of him is a man who wants a family, he wants to settle down, and he wants to win Hollis’ heart.
These two are a fantastic match. Their dynamic is fun, flirty, and full of teasing, they don’t hide their attraction, they’re open about what they want and what they don’t want, and though Hollis may not necessary want a relationship with Trace, she doesn’t resist too strongly. Things progress naturally and easily between them, watching them navigate their situation and all that they’re feeling is so entertaining, and I loved their dirty/sexy/playful relationship.
“I’m very fertile,” Hollis informs me, flipping her hair back. “You should stay as far away from these ovaries as you can unless you want me showing up on your doorstep in nine months.” She rubs her belly in slow circles and I feel myself hardening.
I’ll fucking put a baby in that sexy stomach.
“Is that supposed to be a turn-off? Because I just came in my pants twice.” Pause. “Congratulations, you’re having twins.”
But there is also a lot of emotion there, and those moments where you can see just how deeply they care for each other are just beautiful!
It’s a great set-up, and watching it all unfold is so much fun. I laughed so much while reading this book, and I could feel Trace and Hollis gradually falling for each other, which was beautiful to watch.
Noah and Miranda from the first book appear, and we get to see lots of Trace’s brother, Tripp, who will be the hero in the next book of the series. Equally immature but way more serious and closed off, I’m really looking forward to his story.
This is a great read. Lots of fun with a fantastically funny romance and lots of heart, I loved it.
4.5 stars!
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Hard Pass (#1) (Noah & Miranda)
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Hard Fall (#2) (Trace & Hollis)
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About the Author
Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced latte’s, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.
For a list of cities/venues Sara will be signing at, or to purchase signed books, please visit her website at www.authorsaraney.com
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