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The Diamond Brides #1-3
Triple Play I: A Diamond Brides Series Boxed Set
Strong women meet cocky baseball players in three sexy stand-alone baseball romances!Perfect Love is forbidden as beauty queen Samantha Winger prepares to launch a pageant-sponsored music program for kids. Samantha is willing to follow the rules until left-handed pitcher DJ Thomas throws her a wild pitch—a very public kiss neither of them can forget.Catching Team owner Anna Benson is a willing “May” to catcher Zach Ormond very sexy “December” in this age gap romance. Anna’s had a crush on Zach since she was a girl. That makes it even more difficult when she must trade him for the good of the Rockets, just when she’d rather keep him forever—on her team and in her bed.Reaching Hotheaded Tyler Brock is assigned community service after a bar fight, working for uptight Emily Holt. Emily is ready to shed her secret, unwanted virginity. The couple hit it off, in more ways than one. But when illiterate Tyler shirks his book-bound community service, Emily must hold him accountable.The Diamond Brides Baseball Each volume can be read on its own, and the series can be read in any order.Perfect Pitch (DJ Thomas and Samantha Winger)Catching Hell (Zach Ormond and Anna Benson)Reaching First (Tyler Brock and Emily Holt)Second Thoughts (Nick Durban and Jamie Martin)Third Degree (Josh Cantor and Ashley Harris)Stopping Short (Drew Marshall and Jessica Barnes)From Left Field (Adam Sartain and Haley Thurman)Center Stage (Ryan Green and Lindsey Ormond)Always Right (Kyle Norton and Amanda Carter)122022mfm
472 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2014
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About the author
Mindy Klasky
111 books542 followersMindy Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in her hands and told her that she could travel anywhere in the world through stories. She never forgot that advice.
Mindy's travels took her through multiple careers, including copyright lawyer and law librarian. Mindy now writes full time. Her books fall in a number of genres -- including romantic comedies, paranormal romance, and traditional fantasy.
In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame the endless to-be-read shelf in her home library. Her husband and two cats do their best to fill the left-over minutes in her days.
Mindy's travels took her through multiple careers, including copyright lawyer and law librarian. Mindy now writes full time. Her books fall in a number of genres -- including romantic comedies, paranormal romance, and traditional fantasy.
In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame the endless to-be-read shelf in her home library. Her husband and two cats do their best to fill the left-over minutes in her days.
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April 9, 2019Free on Amazon 9th April 2019
August 14, 2017
Started book one and just could not get into it
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April 7, 2019 🎁 FREE on Amazon & on iBooks today (4/7/2019)! 🎁
April 21, 2019
This was a freebie so I shouldn't complain too much. But here I go..
Book 1 - I couldn't understand why the pageant stuff was such a big deal so I struggled to care about anything that happened. DJ seemed like a jerk. Hard to believe he was 29 with those rigid attitudes. The HEA came way too soon in their rocky relationship.
Book 2 - I was mostly distracted by how much coke Anna drank. Talk about a soda addiction. I thought the conflict with Zach's contract and Anna's role in it was too much for a realistic relationship. Plus we're introduced to Zach thinking how thin and frail Anna looks and next minute we're meant to believe he's turned on by her sobbing all over him. Again the ring came too soon and if you ask me (you didn't) it should never have come at all.
Book 3 - Another one resolving a conflict with a marriage proposal. The whole 'virgin technicality' thing was way over done.
Book 1 - I couldn't understand why the pageant stuff was such a big deal so I struggled to care about anything that happened. DJ seemed like a jerk. Hard to believe he was 29 with those rigid attitudes. The HEA came way too soon in their rocky relationship.
Book 2 - I was mostly distracted by how much coke Anna drank. Talk about a soda addiction. I thought the conflict with Zach's contract and Anna's role in it was too much for a realistic relationship. Plus we're introduced to Zach thinking how thin and frail Anna looks and next minute we're meant to believe he's turned on by her sobbing all over him. Again the ring came too soon and if you ask me (you didn't) it should never have come at all.
Book 3 - Another one resolving a conflict with a marriage proposal. The whole 'virgin technicality' thing was way over done.
July 18, 2017
I found this set for free so that helped it get an extra star. The writing wasn't bad but each "book" is only 8 chapters. It should be classified as a 3 novella set in my opinion. The characters were easy enough to like but the plots felt rushed at times and they all ended the same way. In the third book the 2 main characters haven't seen each other in almost 2 months and it still ends exactly the same as the other 2 books. I don't see me getting attached to this author to actually pay for the stories...free is fine but to pay $2.99-3.99 a "book" for 8 chapters, not so much.
September 8, 2019
These short stories were okay, the first and third more than the second. But overall they were all cut too short. We lost a lot of conversations that would’ve made the love more believable. Every engagement was completely unrealistic considering the amount of time the couples were together and every one of them were apart for a while before suddenly the ring came out. I think they all could be much better as full length books with more detail and longer timelines.
August 28, 2017
Very cute
These three books were easy reads. The characters were well rounded and the plots moves nicely. I find it a bit unrealistic how quickly everyone got engaged, but it's a romance nove, so what can you say? The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I thought it was a little light on conflict and how easily it all was resolved.
These three books were easy reads. The characters were well rounded and the plots moves nicely. I find it a bit unrealistic how quickly everyone got engaged, but it's a romance nove, so what can you say? The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I thought it was a little light on conflict and how easily it all was resolved.
July 17, 2017
Pretty solid sports romance
Three books in one, all leading right into one another... These three novel s are fairly breezy and easy to read and follow, as well as believe. Many romance novels aren't.
Three books in one, all leading right into one another... These three novel s are fairly breezy and easy to read and follow, as well as believe. Many romance novels aren't.
September 5, 2017
Soo goood
Loved all 3 story. Each book came to a conclusion no cliff hanging, but the next story always had small mention of previous charterers, so it felt you where reading about a family of characters. All great and making for a very enjoyable read.
Loved all 3 story. Each book came to a conclusion no cliff hanging, but the next story always had small mention of previous charterers, so it felt you where reading about a family of characters. All great and making for a very enjoyable read.
April 29, 2019
Triple Play
Normally, I am not a big fan of sports related novels but I really enjoyed these books. They were well written and interesting without being overly technical. Would definitely recommend these to anybody.
Normally, I am not a big fan of sports related novels but I really enjoyed these books. They were well written and interesting without being overly technical. Would definitely recommend these to anybody.
May 6, 2019
Wonderful 3-Book Baseball Romance
Each story, in this three-book series will.catch your attention right off the bat. Stories of hardships, working situations our and falling in love. If you love romance and baseball, then is is the perfect series starter.
Each story, in this three-book series will.catch your attention right off the bat. Stories of hardships, working situations our and falling in love. If you love romance and baseball, then is is the perfect series starter.
June 19, 2020
These are not baseball stories with a little romance.
These three books are romances set in a baseball franchise. The focus is on the emotions of the characters. Oh, there is plenty of lingo and stats but you do not have to love baseball to get into these books. Mild sexy times.
These three books are romances set in a baseball franchise. The focus is on the emotions of the characters. Oh, there is plenty of lingo and stats but you do not have to love baseball to get into these books. Mild sexy times.
July 18, 2017
Pretty dang good
The first was the best with truly unique characters, but the other two were more than decent. I want to read Jamie and Nick's story.
The first was the best with truly unique characters, but the other two were more than decent. I want to read Jamie and Nick's story.
July 19, 2017
Wow
Wow. If you like sports and baseball players. You will love reading this. All the stories are great. And will grab your heart
Wow. If you like sports and baseball players. You will love reading this. All the stories are great. And will grab your heart
July 28, 2017
Triple Play I
Excellent set of books. Highly recommend these books to everyone. Excellent story lines that kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down
Excellent set of books. Highly recommend these books to everyone. Excellent story lines that kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down
December 8, 2017
Triple Play 1(Diamond Brides Series
Three good stories of the lives of baseball players and the women in their lives. Each story about how they came together. Very good read.
Three good stories of the lives of baseball players and the women in their lives. Each story about how they came together. Very good read.
February 12, 2019
Read first book and enjoyed it. But did bot have enough interest in the secondary characters enough to continue reading the series.
April 9, 2019
Okay read
Three books about baseball players and their potential other halves. Was an okay series but to be honest felt that the main characters were wishy washy at times.
Three books about baseball players and their potential other halves. Was an okay series but to be honest felt that the main characters were wishy washy at times.
April 17, 2019
Three stories about baseball players and how they find love. Quick reads and good stories. I would recommend reading this collection.
May 30, 2019
Good Quick Read
I enjoyed the story line and the connection. Always love pulling for the happy ending through the struggles. Good romance novel.
I enjoyed the story line and the connection. Always love pulling for the happy ending through the struggles. Good romance novel.
June 8, 2019
I loved the characters and the plots. A bit more sex than I like though.
September 29, 2019
Three Homeruns!
I enjoyed everyone of these books. Good story lines and not too over the top with the sex scenes. Worth reading.
I enjoyed everyone of these books. Good story lines and not too over the top with the sex scenes. Worth reading.
January 17, 2020
Nicely written. With lovely characters.
May 11, 2020
All three books were good. Easy reads,interesting stories and characters.
March 31, 2022
Each of the stories explores different elements of relationships.
Rules either from society or personal and how each of the couples learn to trust each other and put their love first.
Rules either from society or personal and how each of the couples learn to trust each other and put their love first.
June 9, 2024
Dnf
The shallowness was too loud.
The shallowness was too loud.
March 24, 2025
Lovely
Lovely set of three baseball stories, each one very different from the others. From Samantha and DJ to Anna and Zach followed up with Emily and Tyler.
Lovely set of three baseball stories, each one very different from the others. From Samantha and DJ to Anna and Zach followed up with Emily and Tyler.
June 8, 2014
Mindy Klasky has delivered a fun new series. The Diamond Brides series follows the Raleigh Rockets baseball team. No there is really not a team by that name. Mindy has created them and woven them into Major League Baseball in a believable fashion.
Each book follows a particular player with "Perfect Pitch" being the first in the series followed by "Catching Hell" and "Reaching First". In each she sets up a problem or situation for the player that could be taken from todays news. She then takes you with the player as they work through that situation and find their soul mates. Baseball never dominates the books it is simply the background for the story. The title makes the players position on the team pretty obvious.
I find them to be good contemporary fiction though they each do have a few steamy parts. I enjoy Ms. Klasky's clean and easy to read writing style. She does a good job of building the characters and making you care about them even though these are all longer novellas. They average about 90+ pages each. So they are quick fun reads.
I got them separately but the boxed set is a good buy. You will want to read them all. While they are a series each stands alone and you don't need to be concerned with reading them in order. The latest in the series "Second Thoughts" is out now.
Each book follows a particular player with "Perfect Pitch" being the first in the series followed by "Catching Hell" and "Reaching First". In each she sets up a problem or situation for the player that could be taken from todays news. She then takes you with the player as they work through that situation and find their soul mates. Baseball never dominates the books it is simply the background for the story. The title makes the players position on the team pretty obvious.
I find them to be good contemporary fiction though they each do have a few steamy parts. I enjoy Ms. Klasky's clean and easy to read writing style. She does a good job of building the characters and making you care about them even though these are all longer novellas. They average about 90+ pages each. So they are quick fun reads.
I got them separately but the boxed set is a good buy. You will want to read them all. While they are a series each stands alone and you don't need to be concerned with reading them in order. The latest in the series "Second Thoughts" is out now.
April 12, 2015
I love baseball, but I'm fussy about the kinds of baseball romances I read. I was pleasantly surprised by these three stories. They weren't about sex! There were believable characters with real problems and true conflict. Can't wait to read more. Brava!
April 15, 2015
4.5 stars
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