What I Thought:

This book is a great new style of contemporary romance. Yes, I know romance reads, based round sports, have been round for years, but this is my first one to read. I loved it.

Being a rather sporty person myself, and with my hubby and I meeting through sport - well, it was caving, but that is very much a personal sport.

With this read, I do feel that knowing a bit about baseball or softball, would likely be a plus. I played when I lived in the states, but it is not as common over here, in the UK. However, even if you know nothing at all about the sport, you will still be given enough detail to know what is happening, why it is important and how the two main characters could become so close. This is all due to the great, detailed writing by Karen Rock. She has given an excellent about of detail and character backing to make them very real and easy to bond with.

After all, if you are sporty, competitive person, you will know the feeling that Rock portrays in her writing. That pent up mix of frustration, passion and bewilderment that comes with finding someone who is just as competitive and very like-minded. I love that I could feel the passion, determination and inner workings of the characters. I knew and understood the turmoil that were in and the need that they felt. It was addicting.

I enjoyed every moment of this book. I am very keen to read more from Karen Rock and hope that more of her books consist of sporting based romance. It is perfection. Maybe a caving story next? I've got a good one ;)

In the meantime, I highly recommend reading this story. It is excellent. The pace is spot on and the characters are detailed and vert addicting. When you reach the last page you will want more, more more! ( )