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The Royals #1
Out of My League
Forrest “Tree” Barkley is a legend behind the plate.
And not just because he’s the New York Royals’ beloved catcher.
He’s steady under pressure, loyal to a fault, and, according to most of New York, the Royal with the best ass in baseball.
But off the field, Tree’s barely holding it together.
With the season ramping up and his mom’s diagnosis looming large, he doesn’t have time for anything else.
Until one night with a gorgeous stranger gives him something he didn’t know he was starving for… a break from reality.
Ainsley Hansen just moved to town after a messy divorce, hoping to rebuild her life on her own terms.
She’s a total free-spirit, a wildflower in a field of roses. The kind of beautiful that makes one night feel like nowhere near enough.
But one night is all either of them has to give.
Tree never expected to see her again. That was the deal, after all.
He certainly didn't expect to watch her walk onto the field a few days later…
Coach Hansen has one rule: His daughter, Ainsley, is off-limits.
Now the game’s changed.
One night was a mistake.
Falling for her? That might cost him his career.
And not just because he’s the New York Royals’ beloved catcher.
He’s steady under pressure, loyal to a fault, and, according to most of New York, the Royal with the best ass in baseball.
But off the field, Tree’s barely holding it together.
With the season ramping up and his mom’s diagnosis looming large, he doesn’t have time for anything else.
Until one night with a gorgeous stranger gives him something he didn’t know he was starving for… a break from reality.
Ainsley Hansen just moved to town after a messy divorce, hoping to rebuild her life on her own terms.
She’s a total free-spirit, a wildflower in a field of roses. The kind of beautiful that makes one night feel like nowhere near enough.
But one night is all either of them has to give.
Tree never expected to see her again. That was the deal, after all.
He certainly didn't expect to watch her walk onto the field a few days later…
Coach Hansen has one rule: His daughter, Ainsley, is off-limits.
Now the game’s changed.
One night was a mistake.
Falling for her? That might cost him his career.
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235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2025
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November 29, 2025
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via BookSirens. This in no way impacted on my view.
Meeting the love of her life in a bar when she least expects it, Ainsley Hansen is reluctant to let Tree Barkley into her heart. Wanting only to spend one night with him, to help her get over her ex and kickstart her rebuilding her life with her newly discovered father and brother, she never expects to see Tree again, but he happens to play for the New York Royals baseball team, the very team her dad coaches. Forrest "Tree" Barkley's life is crumbling around him. His mother's cancer diagnosis has turned terminal, and he and younger sister Pim are facing the unimaginable. He's trying to stay strong, but around Ainsley, he's found he can be vulnerable. Are they both willing to risk it to be together, or have they been burnt too much in the past.
I loved Foul Play when I read it in the summer, so when this one appeared on BookSirens, I knew I needed to read and review it. Tree is River's best friend (from Foul Play) and one of the players for the New York Royals. He's quite used to women taking him up on his offers, so when Ainsley doesn't immediately fall at his heels, it's quite refreshing. They are both great with each other, and I loved the way that Ainsley really connected with Tree's family, and with the rest of the Royals. She might have lived a very different life with her mother, and ex-husband, but she discovered her true self in New York. There was a third-act breakup, which I wasn't a fan of, but the conclusion was worth it.
Meeting the love of her life in a bar when she least expects it, Ainsley Hansen is reluctant to let Tree Barkley into her heart. Wanting only to spend one night with him, to help her get over her ex and kickstart her rebuilding her life with her newly discovered father and brother, she never expects to see Tree again, but he happens to play for the New York Royals baseball team, the very team her dad coaches. Forrest "Tree" Barkley's life is crumbling around him. His mother's cancer diagnosis has turned terminal, and he and younger sister Pim are facing the unimaginable. He's trying to stay strong, but around Ainsley, he's found he can be vulnerable. Are they both willing to risk it to be together, or have they been burnt too much in the past.
I loved Foul Play when I read it in the summer, so when this one appeared on BookSirens, I knew I needed to read and review it. Tree is River's best friend (from Foul Play) and one of the players for the New York Royals. He's quite used to women taking him up on his offers, so when Ainsley doesn't immediately fall at his heels, it's quite refreshing. They are both great with each other, and I loved the way that Ainsley really connected with Tree's family, and with the rest of the Royals. She might have lived a very different life with her mother, and ex-husband, but she discovered her true self in New York. There was a third-act breakup, which I wasn't a fan of, but the conclusion was worth it.
January 1, 2026
OUT OF MY LEAGUE is Book 1 of The Royals. It's a steamy, opposites-attract, one-night stand to more, close-proximity, coach's daughter gets her baseball player romance. Forrest "Tree" is a hunky catcher for the Royals. Ainsley is a recently divorced free-spirit who has come to spend time her family. The two have an agreed hot one-night and part ways, only to find out later that Ainsley is the coach's daughter and totally off-limits. These two have a real connection, but have baggage and obstacles they are facing. Will they take a chance on love? I absolutely loved Tree. He was a sexy golden retriever. The chemistry was pure fire and the ending was happy after some drama. I loved it and now need to read the first book.
October 13, 2025
This book had everything. It had heart, heat, and so much emotion that I didn’t want it to end. It's the perfect mix of forbidden romance, slow burn tension, and even heartbreak.
Tree completely stole my heart. He’s the definition of a good man. He's steady and loyal. He's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders with the loss of his father, his mom's sickness, and emotionally supporting his little sister. Ainsley is exactly what he needs. She's a free spirited, warm, and full of light even after everything she’s been through with her mom and weird upbringing.
Their chemistry is amazing, but what makes this story unforgettable is the emotion behind it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tree completely stole my heart. He’s the definition of a good man. He's steady and loyal. He's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders with the loss of his father, his mom's sickness, and emotionally supporting his little sister. Ainsley is exactly what he needs. She's a free spirited, warm, and full of light even after everything she’s been through with her mom and weird upbringing.
Their chemistry is amazing, but what makes this story unforgettable is the emotion behind it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 17, 2025
I’ll start with a question-Mariah, what did you put in this book? It broke me… I didn’t expect to cry as much as I did, or even at all. I am so impressed with Tree-his character and his behavior during one of the most difficult times of his life. I love Pim, and my heart breaks for her (I want to give her a big hug). And one more message at the end… fu*k cancer!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 31, 2025
ARC Review: Out of My League
Title: Out of My League (Tree & Einsley)
Author: Mariah Jolie
Genre: Sports Romance (Baseball/Off-Limits), Found Family, Dedicated Hero, Slow Burn
Rating: ★★★★ (4/5) | Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Hot)
The Pour: A Neat Glass of Off-Limits Tension
Pour yourself a neat glass, because this book is a smooth, potent blend of high-stakes sports and undeniable heat. Out of My League is the kind of off-limits romance that reminds you why a well-executed trope is such a gratifying experience.
Mariah Jolie didn't just give us a standard forbidden connection; she crafted a beautiful, slow-proofed burn between Tree, the dedicated baseball powerhouse, and Einsley, the sharp heroine who makes him question every professional rule he lives by. The initial tension is palpable, building with every stolen glance until it’s ready to ignite. I was utterly invested in savoring their reluctant fall, which is fueled by their magnetic, yet complicated, chemistry.
What I Sip and Savored 🥃 (The Smooth Finish)
The parts of this pour that went down perfectly smooth:
🥃 The Found Family Heart: The relationship between Tree and Einsley’s daughter, Isla, is the emotional core of the book. It’s handled with such grace, giving Tree's commitment a rich, full body and making the eventual happy ending feel incredibly earned.
🥃 Masterful Slow Burn: The chemistry is a gorgeous thing—the kind that warms you from the inside out. Jolie lets the connection simmer, ensuring the passion feels both inevitable and explosive when they finally give in.
🥃 The Dedicated Hero: Tree is a top-tier book boyfriend. His journey through grief and his unwavering focus on making Einsley and Isla his family make his character deeply compelling and his love story solid.
🥃 The Baseball Backdrop: The thrilling backdrop of professional baseball adds a level of exciting, high-stakes pressure to their forbidden connection.
What I Side-Eyed 🥃 (The Fleeting Jolt)
While I highly enjoyed this experience, even the best whiskey can have a fleeting note of regret:
🥃 Pacing in the Final Inning: With so much wonderful emotional complexity established in the first two acts, I felt the final conflicts—while satisfyingly resolved—moved slightly faster than the slow, rich build-up of the initial relationship, leaving me wanting just a little more time to settle into the happily-ever-after.
The Finish
If you are looking for a highly addictive romance featuring a dedicated hero, palpable tension, and an emotional payoff that leaves you pleasantly warm and satisfied long after the final page, this book is your answer. It's a quick, fiery read that leaves you with a lingering, intense aftertaste. A definite winner for the off-limits subgenre!
The Perfect Pairing
Pairing: A Double-Oaked Cabernet Sauvignon. Why? This book, much like a double-oaked wine, is rich, layered, and has an unexpected depth beneath the initial, delicious heat.
Tropes: Sports Romance (Baseball), Off-Limits, Slow Burn, Found Family, Dedicated Hero, HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Title: Out of My League (Tree & Einsley)
Author: Mariah Jolie
Genre: Sports Romance (Baseball/Off-Limits), Found Family, Dedicated Hero, Slow Burn
Rating: ★★★★ (4/5) | Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Hot)
The Pour: A Neat Glass of Off-Limits Tension
Pour yourself a neat glass, because this book is a smooth, potent blend of high-stakes sports and undeniable heat. Out of My League is the kind of off-limits romance that reminds you why a well-executed trope is such a gratifying experience.
Mariah Jolie didn't just give us a standard forbidden connection; she crafted a beautiful, slow-proofed burn between Tree, the dedicated baseball powerhouse, and Einsley, the sharp heroine who makes him question every professional rule he lives by. The initial tension is palpable, building with every stolen glance until it’s ready to ignite. I was utterly invested in savoring their reluctant fall, which is fueled by their magnetic, yet complicated, chemistry.
What I Sip and Savored 🥃 (The Smooth Finish)
The parts of this pour that went down perfectly smooth:
🥃 The Found Family Heart: The relationship between Tree and Einsley’s daughter, Isla, is the emotional core of the book. It’s handled with such grace, giving Tree's commitment a rich, full body and making the eventual happy ending feel incredibly earned.
🥃 Masterful Slow Burn: The chemistry is a gorgeous thing—the kind that warms you from the inside out. Jolie lets the connection simmer, ensuring the passion feels both inevitable and explosive when they finally give in.
🥃 The Dedicated Hero: Tree is a top-tier book boyfriend. His journey through grief and his unwavering focus on making Einsley and Isla his family make his character deeply compelling and his love story solid.
🥃 The Baseball Backdrop: The thrilling backdrop of professional baseball adds a level of exciting, high-stakes pressure to their forbidden connection.
What I Side-Eyed 🥃 (The Fleeting Jolt)
While I highly enjoyed this experience, even the best whiskey can have a fleeting note of regret:
🥃 Pacing in the Final Inning: With so much wonderful emotional complexity established in the first two acts, I felt the final conflicts—while satisfyingly resolved—moved slightly faster than the slow, rich build-up of the initial relationship, leaving me wanting just a little more time to settle into the happily-ever-after.
The Finish
If you are looking for a highly addictive romance featuring a dedicated hero, palpable tension, and an emotional payoff that leaves you pleasantly warm and satisfied long after the final page, this book is your answer. It's a quick, fiery read that leaves you with a lingering, intense aftertaste. A definite winner for the off-limits subgenre!
The Perfect Pairing
Pairing: A Double-Oaked Cabernet Sauvignon. Why? This book, much like a double-oaked wine, is rich, layered, and has an unexpected depth beneath the initial, delicious heat.
Tropes: Sports Romance (Baseball), Off-Limits, Slow Burn, Found Family, Dedicated Hero, HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2025
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
⚾️𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿
⚾️𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱
⚾️𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆
⚾️𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿
✨𝒯𝒽ℴ𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈✨
"𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞" is a heartfelt romance that centers around Ainsley and Tree, who have an unforgettable one-night stand only to discover later that she is the daughter of his coach. As they navigate their complicated situation, it is obvious that they both come with emotional baggage. Tree is coping with his mother's illness, while Ainsley is trying to rebuild her life after leaving her cheating husband. Despite their challenges, when they are together, they can truly be themselves and find solace in each other.
𝐈 was drawn to the authentic and relatable nature of the characters in this story. Watching Ainsley and Tree create their own safe haven away from the chaos of life was sweet. Their love story felt genuine to me. Certain moments within the story had me all teary-eyed, and others had me cheering for the characters, their kindness, and strong sense of community. It was during these moments that I truly connected with the author's writing.
𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 of sports romance and stories with endearing characters will surely enjoy this book. Thank you to 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐞 for providing me with a reading copy. All opinions shared here are honest and my own.
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝟰.𝟮𝟱⭐️ 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝟯/𝟱🌶️
⚾️𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿
⚾️𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱
⚾️𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆
⚾️𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿
✨𝒯𝒽ℴ𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈✨
"𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞" is a heartfelt romance that centers around Ainsley and Tree, who have an unforgettable one-night stand only to discover later that she is the daughter of his coach. As they navigate their complicated situation, it is obvious that they both come with emotional baggage. Tree is coping with his mother's illness, while Ainsley is trying to rebuild her life after leaving her cheating husband. Despite their challenges, when they are together, they can truly be themselves and find solace in each other.
𝐈 was drawn to the authentic and relatable nature of the characters in this story. Watching Ainsley and Tree create their own safe haven away from the chaos of life was sweet. Their love story felt genuine to me. Certain moments within the story had me all teary-eyed, and others had me cheering for the characters, their kindness, and strong sense of community. It was during these moments that I truly connected with the author's writing.
𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 of sports romance and stories with endearing characters will surely enjoy this book. Thank you to 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐞 for providing me with a reading copy. All opinions shared here are honest and my own.
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝟰.𝟮𝟱⭐️ 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝟯/𝟱🌶️
November 7, 2025
Oh, this book was sad, and happy, and sad again, I did not expect this depth. I thought it will be light and breezy, something to kill a few hours with. Instead, among the breezy parts, there was heartbreak, loss, acceptance, wisdom, all beautifully written. Ainsley and Tree were darlings, I instantly liked them, Ainsley, with her free spirit, the self-discovery journey she was on, finding her voice and learning her worth, Tree, with his gentleness, honesty and caring nature. I loved Isla, that beautiful soul, and the indestructible life force she was, and Pim, her maturity, and fragility. It was a little bit hard to place all the side characters introduced in this book, but I understand, this one is the beginning of a series. This is a solid 4 stars from me, the one star that I couldn’t give was for the rushed ending, Ainsley’s epiphany wasn’t as satisfying as it should have been after all what happened. All in all, it was a great read, and I’m expecting the next installment to be even better.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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November 25, 2025Out of My League by Mariah Jolie will for sure bring out all of your emotions. Check your triggers, as this one has several.
Ainsley and Tree meet in a bar and decide they should spend just one night together...and only first names, no numbers will be exchanged. It's an amazing night, but neither are in a place for a relationship, so they go their separate ways. Little do they know that Tree's boss is Ainsley's father. When Jim introduces Ainsley to the team, Tree is floored and still very attracted. In another twist of fate, Ainsley works with Tree's mother, Isla, who is at the end of her long cancer journey.
The more she gets to know both Isla and Tree, as well as Tree's sister Pimberley, the more she likes everything about these people. Tree and Ainsley decide that they can sneak around for a while, but then Tree thinks too much and decides this isn't fair to Ainsley. It takes a slap upside the head (by way of a heartfelt poem) to get Tree to realize what he is missing.
I loved this book!! The storyline can be tough, but it is so worth it to get to the end! 10/10 Highly Recommend!
Ainsley and Tree meet in a bar and decide they should spend just one night together...and only first names, no numbers will be exchanged. It's an amazing night, but neither are in a place for a relationship, so they go their separate ways. Little do they know that Tree's boss is Ainsley's father. When Jim introduces Ainsley to the team, Tree is floored and still very attracted. In another twist of fate, Ainsley works with Tree's mother, Isla, who is at the end of her long cancer journey.
The more she gets to know both Isla and Tree, as well as Tree's sister Pimberley, the more she likes everything about these people. Tree and Ainsley decide that they can sneak around for a while, but then Tree thinks too much and decides this isn't fair to Ainsley. It takes a slap upside the head (by way of a heartfelt poem) to get Tree to realize what he is missing.
I loved this book!! The storyline can be tough, but it is so worth it to get to the end! 10/10 Highly Recommend!
November 8, 2025
BE prepared to feel ugly feels while reading this beautiful book.
This book starts as Tree is dealing with the impending death of his mother (she is smart, and strong but cancer..ugh) and is what is consuming him as he has grown as a mom's boy. Enter Ainsley, she is a free spirit dealing with divorce and now a single mom to Isla, she is trying to restart life, so she gives herself a free night with an stranger - no names no strings- just to find that the stranger is a player in her father's baseball team. And the story begins.
This is charged, emotionally layered book. IT will take you from grief to passion to understanding, to learning to belong to love. The MCs are so beautifully crafted, they are damaged yet they see the issues and try to work with and around them, you will relate to them, and feel for and with them
Just a lovely story (be sure to have kleenex handy).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book starts as Tree is dealing with the impending death of his mother (she is smart, and strong but cancer..ugh) and is what is consuming him as he has grown as a mom's boy. Enter Ainsley, she is a free spirit dealing with divorce and now a single mom to Isla, she is trying to restart life, so she gives herself a free night with an stranger - no names no strings- just to find that the stranger is a player in her father's baseball team. And the story begins.
This is charged, emotionally layered book. IT will take you from grief to passion to understanding, to learning to belong to love. The MCs are so beautifully crafted, they are damaged yet they see the issues and try to work with and around them, you will relate to them, and feel for and with them
Just a lovely story (be sure to have kleenex handy).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 7, 2025
Wow. I think I ugly cried through half of this book. There is a lot of emotion and grief discussions around parental loss so be mindful of your mental health. The way in which Isla (the MMC’s mom) is woven into the story was so beautiful. I wish I could’ve met her! She inspired me to be more true to myself and live life to its fullest potential. I loved how Ainsley had a similar personality to Isla. She was exactly what Tree needed and he was exactly what she needed to find her way back to her true self. I loved the cameos from River and Eva. The camaraderie and found family feels of this baseball team is so inviting. Can’t wait to read about the other boys on the team- especially with the little breadcrumbs dropped along the way!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2025
Thank you, Mariah, for allowing me to be an ARC reader for this wonderful book. It had a lot of my favorite things- coach’s daughter, baseball player, one night stand, forced proximity. It was well written, and the characters were amazing. MCs must navigate love, heartbreak, hope, and second chances. MMC is truly a wonderful guy. He’s steady, loyal, and carries the weight of the world on his shoulders because of family issues and responsibility. FMC is a free spirit, warm, and full of light even while getting over a bad marriage. It was a very heartfelt story. A quick perfect easy read that brought all the feels. The chemistry was amazing. Slow burn in the best way possible. Perfectly paced. My favorite line- “don’t waste your wild”
January 5, 2026
I received a copy of this book from BookSirens in exchange for an honest review.
This was a solid, enjoyable read that focused strongly on family, love, and showing up for the people who matter most. The emotional storyline surrounding the male main character and his mother’s terminal illness was sad but handled in a heartfelt way. I especially appreciated how the people around him rallied together to support him during such a difficult time — those moments were sweet and meaningful.
I found it to be a good book overall with a warm emotional core. The themes of family, loyalty, and being there for one another were the strongest parts of the story and gave it depth beyond the romance.
Overall, this was a comforting, heartfelt read that I would rate a solid 3 stars.
This was a solid, enjoyable read that focused strongly on family, love, and showing up for the people who matter most. The emotional storyline surrounding the male main character and his mother’s terminal illness was sad but handled in a heartfelt way. I especially appreciated how the people around him rallied together to support him during such a difficult time — those moments were sweet and meaningful.
I found it to be a good book overall with a warm emotional core. The themes of family, loyalty, and being there for one another were the strongest parts of the story and gave it depth beyond the romance.
Overall, this was a comforting, heartfelt read that I would rate a solid 3 stars.
November 1, 2025
Tree has the weight of the world on his shoulders and Ainsley is discovering a new life and finding her strength. These too find themselves hot & heavy one night demanding no strings attached but it seems its a small afterall and their world keep bringing them together. Isla Barkley (Tree's mother) is a force to be reckoned with and is a major player in their lives, in more ways than one.
Out of My League is emotionally charged filled with beautiful friendships and a story that weaves itself deep into into your heart. Its impossible not fall in love with the entire Royals baseball family. Excited for what's in store know Charlie and Riley's gorgeous nanny Arielle
Out of My League is emotionally charged filled with beautiful friendships and a story that weaves itself deep into into your heart. Its impossible not fall in love with the entire Royals baseball family. Excited for what's in store know Charlie and Riley's gorgeous nanny Arielle
October 23, 2025
First off thank you Mariah for allowing me to be an arc reader!!! It truly was a blessing to read your book!
Even though there are a couple typos in the book I really enjoyed your book and you made me cry!!!
Learning to love someone even in the rockiest times of our lives is hard. The fight between trying to keep them at bay until you are at your best vs letting them see you at your worst is so relatable. Even if the saying is they don’t deserve you at your best if they can’t handle your worst.
My favorite line from the book is “don’t waste your wild”
Even though there are a couple typos in the book I really enjoyed your book and you made me cry!!!
Learning to love someone even in the rockiest times of our lives is hard. The fight between trying to keep them at bay until you are at your best vs letting them see you at your worst is so relatable. Even if the saying is they don’t deserve you at your best if they can’t handle your worst.
My favorite line from the book is “don’t waste your wild”
November 11, 2025
Out of My League was a beautifully written story. I'll be honest I picked this up to read because I am a huge baseball fan and love baseball romances. That being said - it was not a light hearted sports story. So if that is what you are looking for - this might not be for you.
These characters were so real and complex - you couldn't help but root for their HEA. They both deserved to find true love with the heartache they experienced.
I received this ARC free from BookSirens. The review is voluntary. The opinions my own
These characters were so real and complex - you couldn't help but root for their HEA. They both deserved to find true love with the heartache they experienced.
I received this ARC free from BookSirens. The review is voluntary. The opinions my own
November 30, 2025
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I have to admit that I started and stopped this book several times. I just couldn’t get into it. I loved the first book in the series so I kept hoping. It took me about halfway through the book before it really clicked. Then I couldn’t put it down. Tree is adorable and his love for his mom and sister was so special. Ainsley challenged him and I loved that! Isla’s character was special! I loved her. But her story also made me cry.
I did give it four stars because of the whole second half!!
I have to admit that I started and stopped this book several times. I just couldn’t get into it. I loved the first book in the series so I kept hoping. It took me about halfway through the book before it really clicked. Then I couldn’t put it down. Tree is adorable and his love for his mom and sister was so special. Ainsley challenged him and I loved that! Isla’s character was special! I loved her. But her story also made me cry.
I did give it four stars because of the whole second half!!
October 20, 2025
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author—thank you! I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
Out of My League follows Tree, a baseball player, and Ainsley, the coach’s daughter, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and hope. Their story weaves together friendship, family, and second chances in a way that feels both real and heartfelt. This was a quick, easy read with just the right mix of emotion and romance. Perfect for readers who enjoy sports romance with heart.
Out of My League follows Tree, a baseball player, and Ainsley, the coach’s daughter, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and hope. Their story weaves together friendship, family, and second chances in a way that feels both real and heartfelt. This was a quick, easy read with just the right mix of emotion and romance. Perfect for readers who enjoy sports romance with heart.
October 22, 2025
when reading this book I simply thought I was reading a book about the baseball player falling for a girl, and she falls for him. you've got you so much more than that the story would have not been anything without the mom in this book she was amazing and wonderful. I really believe Tree and Ainsley love story. It was raw and emotional and messy and not easy at all. I rarely cry when reading a book, this one I cried a lot. first time I read a book by this author, but it will not be my last.
November 4, 2025
This book had a lot of layers to it. Grief and healing played a big part in it. Tree is such a sweet mmc and Ainsley is a free spirt through and through. But, when it came to Tree and Ainsley together, I couldn’t feel a connection between the two. I thought I would’ve felt a lot more tension between the two seeing that she was meant to be off limits. This was a new author to me and it may just be that her writing style isn’t for me, but you may enjoy it.
Thank you to book sirens for this arc.
Thank you to book sirens for this arc.
November 11, 2025
Out of My League by Mariah Jolie is the first book of The Royals - A Baseball Romance Series. I really enjoyed reading Forrest "Tree" and Ainsley's story. Their story is a emotional one that is beautifully told. They are both what each other needed. This is the first book I have read from Mariah Jolie and I can't wait to read more of her work. This is one romance you need to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 2, 2025
Out of My League is book 1 of The Royals: A Baseball Romance Series. This is a great off limits baseball romance that was well written, exciting, enjoyable and entertaining. The characters were broken, but helped each other heal and found something worth fighting for. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2025
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
The author balances heartbreak and hope beautifully. The baseball scenes add energy, but it’s the emotional honesty that really makes the story shine. If you like romances that make you feel — not just swoon — this one is a home run. ⚾💔❤️
The author balances heartbreak and hope beautifully. The baseball scenes add energy, but it’s the emotional honesty that really makes the story shine. If you like romances that make you feel — not just swoon — this one is a home run. ⚾💔❤️
October 28, 2025
Wow, I absolutely loved Tree and Ainsley! And Isla *chefs kiss*
This book gave me all the feels, with the last 10-15% reducing me to a blubbering mess.
If you are a fan of well written sports romance, with amazing characters and a HEA…..dive right into this story, you won’t be disappointed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book gave me all the feels, with the last 10-15% reducing me to a blubbering mess.
If you are a fan of well written sports romance, with amazing characters and a HEA…..dive right into this story, you won’t be disappointed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 7, 2025
This basically a sweet romance, but there are impediments. Her dad is his baseball coach who declared her off limits to the team. His mother is dying and he's apprehensive about serving as a father figure to his much younger sister. But romance wins out, maybe.
A quick read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
A quick read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 20, 2025
He is a hot baseball player that has a sick mother. He needs to escape and has a one night stand with Ainsley. Both are shocked when she walks on the field and he discovers she is his coach’s off limit daughter.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2025
4.25⭐️
I loved this story! Such a heart-felt and bittersweet tale. Beautifully written to show love, loss, grief, and family (the ones you make).
Tree and Ainsley have such a strong love. And their story was one of strength.
I loved this story! Such a heart-felt and bittersweet tale. Beautifully written to show love, loss, grief, and family (the ones you make).
Tree and Ainsley have such a strong love. And their story was one of strength.
November 7, 2025
I like the book so much it was so good. I loved the main couple in this book so much. I received an advance review copy for fee and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 13, 2025
Really loved this baseball romance, great timing as the world series just ended. Tree was such a great love interest and I absolutely loved him and Ainsley. They were both strong characters.
November 7, 2025
Oh. My. Goodness. I absolutely loved this book. It is so full of emotion. I cried and laughed. I swore and got irritated. I loved the dynamic of Tree and Ainsley. And the people around them throughout this book. Isla was probably my favorite. We can all strive to be more like her. Absolutely loved this book.
November 12, 2025
This story was so raw and real, I related in so many ways I cried,laughed, and loved the actual sports talk. I absolutely fell in love with the fmc I love a strong fmc and she’s was put to the test. being a boy mom I read sports romance and the actual sport isn’t even referenced this was refreshing. The layers in the stories as separate characters is amazing. I can’t wait to read more about this baseball family. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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