The Catch

by Robert Fanshaw

Alana Carragher has finished university, is still living at home in Sydney, and is wondering what to do with her life. Cousin Karen gives her an image make-over to bring her out of her shell. A trip to Melbourne with her brothers for the Ashes Test provides Alana with the chance to meet the Australian captain, whose poster is on her bedroom wall. But there’s a catch; many other women want to meet him too, and there’s a vetting process organised by the team support staff.

Louis, a funny and interesting post-graduate student from England is sitting in the row behind Alana at The ‘G and he befriends the Carraghers, inviting Alana to stay in Melbourne for a post-match party at his professor’s house. As the Test reaches a dramatic conclusion, does Alana have the nerve to miss her flight back to Sydney and fulfil her teenage dream? This steamy sporting novella will be enjoyed equally by lovers of cricket and lovers of romance.

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First published December 26, 2013

Reviews

[Annie Oakfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Catch is a delightful tale of a young girl who knows exactly what she wants, but she has little idea of how to get it. Set amongst the ongoing battle for the Ashes trophy, this story will entertain, titillate, and even instruct the reader in the basics of cricket. With laugh-out-loud banter between the die-hard cricket fans, the story reads easily as we follow Alana's adventures with her new friends and her overwhelming urge to be alone with the Australian cricket captain. Recommended read.