@GoddessFish, @jaquelinesnowe, #YoungAdult, #NewAdult, #Sports, #Contemporary, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

No Easy Catch is the fourth book in the Cleat Chasers series, and the second one in the series I have read. You don't need to have read any of the others to get into this story.

This is an enemy to lovers story, set in the world of college with a whole host of dodgy dealings going on. To begin with, Jeff doesn't trust Ambar at all, even thinking she has been involved with it all. He soon learns she is innocent of all charges apart from being related to one of the men involved. This was a lovely tale, with a slow-build romance threaded through the mystery. As the reader, I got to see Jeff's first moments of realisation that Ambar was more than he had previously thought.

Although this is classed as a sports romance and Jeff plays baseball, it didn't take over the story, and there wasn't much there where he was actually on the field. The world is well established, with individual characters adding highlights to the story, or moving forward where necessary. The pacing was smooth and punchy when needed. I did find some words or phrases were used slightly repetitively but that's probably just me.

On the whole, I enjoyed this book and have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who enjoys a coming-of-age romance with sport elements.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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This is book #3, in The Cleat Chasers series.  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  For reader enjoyment, and to avoid spoilers, I recommend reading this great series in order.

Kenzie is finally in college.  Living with her brother and his teammates for the summer will hopefully not turn her off school.  With all the turmoil at home, she needs to start her life on a good note.  So how come she cannot get Tanner off her mind?

Tanner knows better then to scope out his best friend and roommates sister.  Knowing it, and doing it are two different things.  When she turns out to be a better friend than he has had in long time, he thinks he may have to change his plans.

Such a fantastic read!  I cannot believe how quickly I jumped in and started rooting for the main characters.  This story has it all.  Heat and believe me its hot!  Humor, and I really did laugh out loud.  An actually good solid story.  Good addition to this series.  I give this read a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP!

***This copy was shared in exchange with getting an honest review in return only.

@GoddessFish, @hotchoc84 (Charlotte), @jaquelinesnowe, #NewAdult #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

Pretending to date your best friend is always a good idea…right? Wrong.

Greta Aske has a lot on her mind, and a string of bad dates has her giving up on men, at least for the time being. Her life contains a little too much drama, meaning she needs a break and to save money and get good grades. The perfect solution presents itself—pretend to date the campus playboy. That’ll keep the guys away for sure.

Aaron Hill is desperate to save his baseball career because, with his dad fighting cancer, he damn well knows he can’t ask for a single penny from his parents. Baseball is his past, present and future, so when a scandal threatens his chance in the MLB, he turns to his best friend for help. A fake relationship will keep him out of trouble. It’s perfect, really. Greta’s taking a break from dating and Aaron needs to focus on training.

Nothing could go wrong…as long as neither falls for the other. But when lines are crossed, what’s real and fake blurs and the two are forced to face their fears. Could Greta be the game changer Aaron needs?

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Athena is a female gladiator among a bunch of men and a Minotaur named Taurus. She dreams of winning her freedom and she secretly lusts after Taurus even though he’s a monster. When a fire sweeps the arena they escape to freedom, but will they act on their desires?

Incurring my wrath as these damn stories are wont to do, it starts at 14% and ends at 86%. Stop it! Also, this is a total cheat in the revered monster porn genre. Taurus starts out as a Minotaur and then after they escape, and Athena reveals she wants to screw him, he conveniently remembers a magical spell that makes him human. Only then does he fuck Athena with his gigundously huge cock. I feel betrayed in the worst way. I was looking forward to her riding the bull and instead I get mundane human sex. *sigh* On top of that, it also needs editing. What else is new?