It's Carreer Day at Cat's Books! 

 

Today, I am featuring Physical Thearpists. Cick here for 15 Reasons to Date a Physical Thearpist.

 

For your Reading Pleasure, here are some great Romance Novels with Physical Thearpist in the lead. My lists are never in any particular order. Enjoy! 

 

1. Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

 

Mixed martial arts fighter Reid Andrews's chance to reclaim his title as light heavyweight champ is shattered when he's injured only months before the rematch. To make sure he's healed in time, his trainer sends him to recuperate under a professional's care--Reid's best friend's little sister, all grown up.

Disorganized and bookish Lucie Miller needs some professional help of her own. She'd do anything to catch the eye of a doctor she's crushed on for years, so when Reid offers seduction lessons in exchange for 24/7 conditioning for the biggest fight of his career, Lucie jumps at the chance. 

Soon Reid finds himself in the fight of his life...winning Lucie's heart before she gives it to someone else.

 

2. Feels So Right by Isabel Sharpe

 

Therapy Notes:
Patient is in pain, uncommunicative.
Must work on acceptance of injury, as well as standard treatment for L4-L5 disc rupture. 
Seriously sexy guy.
Must think unsexy thoughts…

Former triathlete Colin Russo is a physical therapist's nightmare. Sidelined—possibly for good—with an injury, he's angry, impatient and a serious pain in Demi Anderson's side. The worst part? The man is hotter than a heat wave in July, and it's all Demi can do to keep her hands from straying where they shouldn't!

But sex is forbidden between therapist and patient. Worse still, every professional stroke of Demi's hands makes the situation—and Colin—hotter. And with every touch, they're coming that much closer to giving in….

 

3. Ahead in the Heat by Lorelie Brown

 

Sean Westin finds himself on the beaches of San Sebastian as he recovers from a bad break. But he’ll need more than sand and swells to heal his heart....

The surfing World Championship Tour is under way, and Sean Westin is desperate to make his mark—until a stupid display of machismo in Bali leaves his shoulder busted. He has six weeks to get back on the waves or he may be looking at the end of his career.

Annie Baxter is the best physical therapist in the business, and she knows it. After almost joining the pro circuit herself, she’s wary of working with big stars and their huge egos. But Sean is making her an incredible offer—full funding for her after-school skate center for underprivileged kids—and she’s finding him hard to resist....

As intense therapy sessions turn into passionate intimacy, Sean unleashes a wild side of Annie that she’s suppressed for years. Only, Sean’s keeping secrets, and when his hidden history comes to the surface, everything—even Annie—might get torn away.

 

4. Someday Soon by Debbie Macomber

 

Opposite Attract

Cain had chosen his lifestyle. He thrived on the challenge. No drug, he told himself, could produce the physical or emotional high of a successfully completed mission. No drug and no woman.

 

Then why was he standing on a cold San Francisco pier like a lovelorn teenager, hoping for a glimpse of Linette Collins?

 

And then he saw her. For a moment it felt as if someone had hit him against the back of his head. He went stock-still.

 

She stood in line at a fish and chips place. The wind whipped her hair about her face and she lifted a finger to wrap a thick strand of dark hair behind her ear.

 

The smart thing to do was to turn around, and walk away as fast as his feet would carry him. He'd gotten what he wanted. One last look at her. His curiosity should be satisfied.

But even as his mind formulated the thought, Cain knew that just seeing Linette again wasn't enough.

 

5. Dream Runner by Gail McFarland

 

Ever since she was a child, Marlea Kellogg has had one dream: to win Olympic gold. A lifelong runner, Marlea sets her sights on the 400-meter dash, and is at the top of her game when she is terribly injured in an automobile accident. Now Marlea is faced with the very real possibility of losing her dream just when it is within her grasp.AJ Yarborough has lost his NFL career following a knee injury, but luckily he had a career to fall back on: physical therapy. When he meets Marlea, he tries to heal not only her body, but her spirit as well. Join Marlea and AJ as they discover that love is the greatest healer of all.

 

6. Woodrose Mountain by RaeAnne Thayne

 

Evie Blanchard was at the top of her field in the city of angels. But when an emotional year forces her to walk away from her job as a physical therapist, she moves from Los Angeles to Hope's Crossing seeking a quieter life. So the last thing she needs is to get involved with the handsome, arrogant Brodie Thorne and his injured daughter, Taryn.

A self-made man and single dad, Brodie will do anything to get Taryn the rehabilitation she needs…even if it means convincing Evie to move in with them. And despite her vow to keep an emotional distance, Evie can't help but be moved by Taryn's spirit, or Brodie's determination to win her help—and her heart. With laughter, courage and more than a little help from the kindhearted people of Hope's Crossing, Taryn may get the healing she deserves—and Evie and Brodie might just find a love they never knew could exist.

 

7. Out of Left Field by Morgan Kearns

 

Strike One 

Xavier is a jerk with a capital A.S.S. and he offers no apologies. If a woman is willing to give, he’ll gladly take, walking away without a backward glance. He’s not looking for commitment and the only diamond he’s interested in has three bases and a home plate. 

Strike Two 

Dr. Frances Holden knows all about fixing broken bones and taming arrogant athletes. As the Team Doctor for the Las Vegas Rockets she deals with stubborn ballplayers every day. But nobody is more stubborn than Left Fielder Matthias Xavier III. 

Strike Three 

When a shoulder injury takes Xavier out of the game, it’s Frankie’s job to get him back on the diamond. His rehab turns out to be more than either of them bargained for, and when she promises to help him face his scarred past, neither of them are prepared for the fireworks that come Out of Left Field and threaten to scorch them both. 

 

8. Nine Months to Redeem Him by Jennie Lucas

 

"This is all I can give you," he said. "Do you agree?" 

 

"Yes," I whispered, my lips brushing against his. I hardly knew what I was saying. I could think of nothing other than the darkly powerful Edward St. Cyr. I was too lost in the moment, lost in pleasure that made the world a million colors of twisting light. 

 

I gave him my body, which he wanted, and my heart, which he didn't. Had I just made the biggest mistake of my life? Maybe when he knows about our baby it will heal his wounded heart, so he can love us both…

 

9. Next To Die by Marliss Melton

 

Penny Price dreads the sound of her ringing phone. She's convinced that the person barraging her with threatening calls is a man who got away with murder--her father's. Armed with evidence but branded a target, Penny's only salvation is the playboy nextdoor--Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Joe Montgomery. The sole survivor of the worst disaster in Special Forces history, Joe has been drowning his guilt in a potent mix of alcohol and isolation. Penny refuses to indulge his behavior and a tentative friendship begins, charged with desire. But as her father's killer sets his sights on Penny, all bets are off. The killer will do anything to protect his identity and Joe fears Penny is...NEXT TO DIE.

 

10. Just One Taste by Kimberly Kincaid

 

Jesse Oliver was a medic in Afghanistan, but back home in Pine Mountain he’s happy to switch gears as the Double Shot bar’s new sous chef. When his apartment floods and his old Army buddy offers the family’s dilapidated lake house as temporary quarters, Jesse thinks a little remodeling on the creaky duplex sounds like a fair return favor. That’s before he sets eyes on the gorgeous woman moving into the other side of the cabin—and discovers she’s his buddy’s kid sister, a.k.a totally off limits.
 
Kat McMarrin has fought hard for her space, and she’s not too interested in sharing it. Of course, her job as a physical therapist means she won’t see much of Jesse, even if he’s a few thin floorboards away—unless she seeks him out. And with his sculpted body and slow-burn gaze, she might be tempted. Maybe the fixer-upper projects she has planned for the cabin will keep her mind off him. Or maybe her instincts to strip the place down will get out of hand…

 

 

Did I miss your favorite? Let me know.

 

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4.5 Stars. What do you do when the woman you love is married to someone else, someone you actually like and respect? Well, for Ian, you do nothing and everything. Knowing he is madly in love with a married woman, who has three kids doesn't seem to bother Ian until tragedy happens. Kayla is Ian's neighbor who happens to be the married woman he is in love with. Ian is exactly what Kayla needs in her life when her world falls apart. The death of her husband turns all their lives upside down but no matter how many times Kayla tells Ian she doesn't need or want him around, he doesn't give up. With all the love and help he can give Kayla and her kids, Ian slowly helps them get past their heartache and rejoin the world around them. Before Kayla realizes it Ian is so much more than just her hot, younger neighbor who is in love with her.

Title: Lucky 13

Series: Deadlines and Diamonds

Author: Morgan Kearns

Genre: Contemporary

Tragedy made it possible for Enrique Santiago to take over as Left Fielder for the Las Vegas Rockets. Talent keeps him there, giving him everything a guy could want.
Except a woman to share it with.

A painful past with one very prominent reminder molded Shayne Xavier into the woman she is. She isn’t bitter or jaded, though. She’s a realist. Men can’t be depended upon and only lead to broken promises and shattered hearts.

Unaware of the demons of her past, Ricky tries to offer strength as Shayne’s life spins out of control. Sometimes Happily-Ever-After is too good to be true.
Will Shayne and Ricky ever be able to restore the luck of his Lucky 13?

Morgan Kearns is one of those authors who can suck you into a book and keep you there until you finish the book and you realize that it's one o'clock in the morning and you have just read the entire book.

One the surface this seems like a nice little romance between a guy and girl. However that isn't the case. There is so much going on between Enrique, both internally and externally.

Enrique has it all, a great career, more money than he can spend in his lifetime, all of which he earned himself. What he doesn't have and wants more than anything is a family of his own. When he meets Shayne the player whose position he took on the ball field's sister he's a goner.

I do have to admit that in the beginning I liked Shayne, well most of the time I liked her. Its when she blew hot and cold on Enrique with no explanation that I wanted to reach into the book and shake her. I felt that the inner conflict which translated into an external conflict took to long to come out.

Shayne also has a 12 year old son who is so typically 12 that you know Morgan was channeling her son (I think he's this age) He reminded me so much of my own sons and how they behaved that I fell just a bit in love with him as well. It didn't help that he has the same name as one of my 12 yr olds :D

There is also a TON of humor in this book. One of the funniest parts of the book is when Ricky has to go to Walgreens to buy condoms. I was laughing so hard I was shaking the bed.

I debating for about a minute on sharing that scene but I decided not to, because I want you to discover it all by yourself.

Despite the hot and cold of Shayne for the first part of the book I loved this book. If you like hot baseball players who want their own family, oh and love their mama's then you won't want to miss this book.

Grade A-/B+

PS I just have to tell you that Morgan found the cover model of this book walking through The Excalibur. He was dressed as a one of the Knights you can take your picture with.

Review by: Heather
http://www.thebookreadinggals.com

Out of Left Field (Deadline & Diamonds, ... I loved Xavier and I really liked Frankie but there was something missing for me in this book. Don’t get me wrong, it was still good and it was an enjoyable read but it wasn’t a 5 star read for me.

Xavier was a huge jerk. He kept me amused throughout the book. I especially loved his reactions to Christian and Frankie’s friendship. I admire Frankie for putting up with all his surliness while she was trying to help him.

Xavier:

Out of Left Field by Morgan Kearns
Mathias Xavier is a professional baseball player.
Frankie Holden is the teams physical therapist doctor.
Because he's injured his shoulder, they make a deal he'll get it checked out once the opening day game is over with.
He's now had surgery and she's the only one available to take care of him so she moves into his house for possibly 3 weeks time.
They are getting on each other nerves as time goes by and he realizes in order to do some things she must help him and he hates that, and cries. He hates to cry in front of her.
Her boyfriend, Christian is staying with her sickly mother whiile she's at Xavier's helping him recuperate. It's a long process and she finds herself worrying about his progress.
He is having dreams of her, touching her, feeling her hair, etc
She's agreed to travel to Boston for his 20th high school class reunion. He's made all the reservations. Every touch of her hands on his body causes him to react and he has no control over those parts of his body.
She was going to play the part of his lover for the class reunion. Would it bite them in the end?? Love not only the things she does for him but the way he takes care of her when things go wrong.
Love how the different meanings of the title come into play...
Lot of sensual romance and sex mixed in with rehab, new places of travel and baseball. Great combination as all of Morgan's books are a treat. This one can be a stand alone book and can be read as the series continues.