Another winner! This is an engaging story that I just loved. Connor is the "aging" baseball catcher with a multitude of family issues. Gia is the public relations/press person for his team, and despite their attraction, Connor doesn't trust anyone is public relations/press. Despite that, they are very smitten with each other, complete with some very hot encounters....the kind hot enough to melt your kindle.

Both Gia and Connor come from humble and tragic beginnings, and the way their pasts color their present added to the angst and drama in this novel. It also gave them depth and made them interesting.

This is a wonderful book that fans of the genre will love. While it is part of a series, this is a stand alone novel. The author is on my must read authors' list and I'm already looking forward to her next book.

Unfortunately this book was not a favorite of mine. I just could not connect with the main characters. I actually disliked them both at one point or another.

Connor, an “aging” catcher for the Indianapolis Bobcats and Gia, the team publicist met for the first time two years prior and had a New Year’s kiss before they knew they were going to be working with one another. Once Connor found out, he ran far and wide, as much as he could anyway since they see each other pretty much every day. But he could not get Gia off his mind. Then one day they couldn’t deny their attraction any longer, and that began the push and pull of their relationship. They both had a difficult childhood and it shaped them to be who they are today and this had a lot to do with their issues with each other.

I had a really hard time liking Connor. He had issues with Gia’s job and the things he said to her about that was a bit hard to take. And his older sister, Sophia, was a piece of work. I understand she was family and he felt he owed her for all she had done, but there is only so much one can take. She was a horrible person! As for Gia, I saw her as a woman with a lot of strength and intelligence, especially with her childhood, but she was way too forgiving to Connor. It was almost like her libido overpowered her strength.

So it was unfortunate that I could not give a better rating. There were a few moments that Connor showed his vulnerable side and was able to see what he had said or done was wrong, but I felt it was not enough. Their steamy scenes were smoking! But again it was not enough for me to really enjoy the book.

Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for giving me the opportunity to read and review this complimentary book. All opinions are my own.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this series, adding this one cements for me how Ms Lyons consistently delivers stories that contain substance and heart, and that are laced with her trademark humor. These athletes’ essences are the game of baseball, they are genuine and relatable, easily seen with authenticity and character.

With Connor and Gia, you have a couple who’ll take your breath away. Their encounters are sensual, and their growing relationship creates an investment in them reaching their HEA. Gia was the one person who Connor was able to show his vulnerability and his good heart to. There were tender moments of heartbreaking truths that he found difficult to accept, but ultimately came to believe. When the character who generated all the drama and injustice met their comeuppance, you’ll find yourself reviling in the backlash they encountered.

All in all, another finely written story I was able to lose myself in and came to regret when it ended...there are just some characters who you hate to say goodbye to.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Great book and series!! I am seriously loving this series!! This is the third book in the series and can definitely be read as a standalone! This is Connor and Gia book, Connor is the catcher of the baseball team and Gia does publicity for the team! One of Connor sister also does publicity and she's seriously bat crap crazy! I'm secretly hoping one of the guys falls for her and she gets the help she needs lol I kind of understood her kind if crazy, they all had it rough growing up! Definitely don't miss out on this book! And the series!! It's definitely one of my favorite! The first book is my least favorite but still good so push through if you feel the same lol thank you NetGalley and brazen entangled publishers!! I really think entangled is my favorite publishers!! They definitely out out the best books!!