Perfect Catch

Cedar Haven #1

by M.A. Lee

Moving to Cedar Haven is the fresh start I need. No one knows my past or what I've done, and I plan on keeping it that way. All I have to do is get good grades at Cedar Haven University and keep building my influencer brand.
Sounds easy, right?
Well, it should have been, but I had no idea how obsessed with sports Cedar Haven residents truly are. Now, I'm following the Cedar Haven Wolves Baseball Team around like a fan girl. I'm making money and gaining more followers by the hour, but the problem I hate sports.
However, there's one guy who has caught my eye, but I'm not ready to take things seriously.

Being a sports rock star at Cedar Haven University is what I'm known for. As the captain of both the Wolves Hockey and Baseball teams, I know what I want. Going pro and coaching the best teams is my ultimate dream. Nothing will ever come between me and my dreams.
Even Luna, the sarcastic and dreamy brunette who is only after a good time.
Looks like we make the perfect team.
Let's see if we can keep it casual or if our desires will get in the way of what we both want.

Perfect Catch is a standalone romance novel in the Cedar Haven University Sports Romance Series.

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 19, 2025

About the author

A longtime escapist into books, M.A. Lee began writing cozy mysteries and romances when other sources of that gold ran out. The gold nuggets of Mary Stewart, Georgette Heyer, Andre Norton, Phyllis A. Whitney, and Elizabeth Peters inspired her to write her own nuggets, even if they're only pyrite.

Look for the Into Death series, set after World War I, and the other books in the Hearts in Hazard series.

Favorite Books of all Time:
Mary Stewart's My Brother Michael.
Mary Stewart's This Rough Magic.
Georgette Heyer's Venetia.
Ellis Peters' The Virgin in Ice.
Andre Norton's Year of the Unicorn

Authors that I will recommend beyond the influences and the favorites: Dorothy L. Sayers. Tony Hillerman. Tamara Leigh. Patricia Briggs. Lindsay Buroker. Linnea Sinclair. W.R. Gingell. Agatha Christie. C.J. Cherryh.

Reviews

[Nicole Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily reviewing it. Luna is struggling to make ends meet. Though she knows her job is not the best, it pays the bills. Luna really wants to be an influencer full-time. She stumbles upon something that seems to shine a light on her socials. The Cedar Haven Wolves Baseball team is an awesome way to garner some attention. Cedar Haven loves their sports. Why not use it to her advantage?

Dalton specifically catches Luna's eye. She knows she cannot do anything but have fun with him. That's what most guy want, right? Dalton is different. If you read the first book in this series, a lot of the characters will be familiar to you. Ms. Lee has a knack for showing how hard college actually is and the toll it takes on the students. Luna is definitely facing hard times and even harder if anyone finds out what she does for a living. She has to get out soon. Dalton has already staked his claim. He just needs to get Luna on board. With the help of his sister, Izzy, the tides might turn. Will Luna ever trust him enough to reveal her secret? Get into this college romance to find out.

[Margery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Universery life in Cedar Haven is all about sports. Luna has moved here and is building her influencer brand. She has to go where the energy is, and that is hockey and baseball. One thing, she is not a fan of sports. At her first baseball game she finds herself seated next to an energetic fan, especially one of the captain Dalton. Turns out, she is his sister. During the game seeking for his sister, his eyes fall on Luna. Meeting her was filled with heated snark. She reveals she is not a fan but wants to interview him for her site. One thing turns into another and things get heated up despite their trying to keep it casual.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 1 in Lee's Cedar Haven series. A great start to this series. A sports themed romance read that features our main characters Luna and Dalton. Both are students at Cedar Haven University and make a connection. Luna is building an influencer brand and Dalton is the star baseball player, while Luna isn't a big sports fan the two connect and it's a wonderfully well written, smooth flowing, perfectly balanced romance that's delivered.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baseball Catch

Luna is an influencer who caught the eye of Dalton, a star baseball player on their school team. The banter between these two was had me laughing while simultaneously enjoying the sparks igniting between them. It was quite charming and I could not put it down.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Narelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both students at Cedar Haven University, Luna and Dalton find a connection in this steamy sweet college read with touches of drama too.

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