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The San Jose Coyotes #4
Switch Hitter
#27 - Sean O’Malley
LF B/ S/R 6'0" 22
Emiliano Guerrero is New York’s golden-boy ace. Their star pitcher. The guy who makes my lineup look stupid and my temper look worse.
So why do I keep ending up alone with him after games… hands on my jersey, mouth at my ear, daring me to admit I want more than revenge?
We call it rivals with benefits. A release valve. Hate turned into something hot and wordless that we pretend doesn’t mean anything.
Except it’s starting to mean everything.
Because the more I let him in, the less I can stand the distance. The secrecy. The way I can’t have him unless it’s in the dark.
And I’m not sure what scares me more… wanting a man, or wanting him.
#8- Emiliano Guerrero
P B/ R/R 6'3" 24
Sean O’Malley runs his mouth like it’s his job. Too loud, too cocky, too easy to get under the skin.
So I do what I do best. I take control. I throw heat and I make him watch me win.
And then I find him after. Alone. Still furious. Still beautiful.
He says he hates me, but he keeps coming back like I’m a bad habit he can’t quit.
It was supposed to be a secret. A truce made of teeth and bruised pride.
But I’m done pretending I don’t want him for real. I’m done letting him hide behind jokes and middle fingers.
The question is… does he want this badly enough to choose me where the crowd can see us?
Or are we going to keep playing Switch Hitter until one of us breaks?
LF B/ S/R 6'0" 22
Emiliano Guerrero is New York’s golden-boy ace. Their star pitcher. The guy who makes my lineup look stupid and my temper look worse.
So why do I keep ending up alone with him after games… hands on my jersey, mouth at my ear, daring me to admit I want more than revenge?
We call it rivals with benefits. A release valve. Hate turned into something hot and wordless that we pretend doesn’t mean anything.
Except it’s starting to mean everything.
Because the more I let him in, the less I can stand the distance. The secrecy. The way I can’t have him unless it’s in the dark.
And I’m not sure what scares me more… wanting a man, or wanting him.
#8- Emiliano Guerrero
P B/ R/R 6'3" 24
Sean O’Malley runs his mouth like it’s his job. Too loud, too cocky, too easy to get under the skin.
So I do what I do best. I take control. I throw heat and I make him watch me win.
And then I find him after. Alone. Still furious. Still beautiful.
He says he hates me, but he keeps coming back like I’m a bad habit he can’t quit.
It was supposed to be a secret. A truce made of teeth and bruised pride.
But I’m done pretending I don’t want him for real. I’m done letting him hide behind jokes and middle fingers.
The question is… does he want this badly enough to choose me where the crowd can see us?
Or are we going to keep playing Switch Hitter until one of us breaks?
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2026
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August 18, 2026
This was a quick, lovely read. I really enjoyed it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Switch hitter was perfection. It had everything from great banter to having real talks about religious journeys. Their rivals with benefits dynamic as well as their chemistry was so good, mixed that with their tension. What more can I ask for honestly?
This book has so much heart and warmth that brings the characters to life. Sean was just so baby to me. He's going through his bi-awakening as well as dealing with his religious guilt, throw that on top of being a well-known baseball player and well you get the picture. He has a lot to think about and process and his overthinking is very valid. This is a lot. I am very grateful that Emiliano is a man with a heart of gold. I mean, he's there for Sean to be a wall of support and show him that it's okay to be who he is. Emiliano is not pushy about the things that Sean is going through and he is there to offer a different perspective on things as well as love. They work very well together and they are just the cutest couple. It was honestly such a good adventure reading their story and watching their relationship and them as people grow.
I like that this shows two sides of religion, specifically, how one is raised with it. One side shows the warmth and acceptance and learning that everyone it's welcomed to a religion, it embraces you and it grows alongside you. Then it also shows the other side of religion, the more oppressive side. It is more of a box that you feel like you get put in or sometimes shoved into it and when you do the smallest thing that could count as a sin that box shrinks, and you start to feel like it's working against you and not something you can look to for guidance.
I really appreciated the way Emiliano talked to Sean and had the conversation they had. I feel like it really started making Sean. Think that he shouldn't feel the way he does about liking another man. Due to his religion. It was a very heartfelt conversation that needed to be had, and it wasn't pushy in a way that felt forceful, but in more of a supportive "I know you're scared, but i'm here to support you" kind of way.
I really like the aspect of family in this, both found family and obviously good relatives. Emiliano's sisters remind me of my own, especially when they got together with their now boyfriends. the teasing was way too familiar and honestly my favorite part of their interactions. I also loved that.they spoke mostly Spanish in home, but also a little bit of English Every now and then so you have that kind of spanglish working in there. The teammates and friends Sean has were the same with the teasing but also showing that level of support that gives comfort and shows support outside of relatives. I won't say too much about sean's family, but I am really glad that everything worked out and that Izzy Ravas didn't make me suffer, so thank you.
This book has so much heart and warmth that brings the characters to life. Sean was just so baby to me. He's going through his bi-awakening as well as dealing with his religious guilt, throw that on top of being a well-known baseball player and well you get the picture. He has a lot to think about and process and his overthinking is very valid. This is a lot. I am very grateful that Emiliano is a man with a heart of gold. I mean, he's there for Sean to be a wall of support and show him that it's okay to be who he is. Emiliano is not pushy about the things that Sean is going through and he is there to offer a different perspective on things as well as love. They work very well together and they are just the cutest couple. It was honestly such a good adventure reading their story and watching their relationship and them as people grow.
I like that this shows two sides of religion, specifically, how one is raised with it. One side shows the warmth and acceptance and learning that everyone it's welcomed to a religion, it embraces you and it grows alongside you. Then it also shows the other side of religion, the more oppressive side. It is more of a box that you feel like you get put in or sometimes shoved into it and when you do the smallest thing that could count as a sin that box shrinks, and you start to feel like it's working against you and not something you can look to for guidance.
I really appreciated the way Emiliano talked to Sean and had the conversation they had. I feel like it really started making Sean. Think that he shouldn't feel the way he does about liking another man. Due to his religion. It was a very heartfelt conversation that needed to be had, and it wasn't pushy in a way that felt forceful, but in more of a supportive "I know you're scared, but i'm here to support you" kind of way.
I really like the aspect of family in this, both found family and obviously good relatives. Emiliano's sisters remind me of my own, especially when they got together with their now boyfriends. the teasing was way too familiar and honestly my favorite part of their interactions. I also loved that.they spoke mostly Spanish in home, but also a little bit of English Every now and then so you have that kind of spanglish working in there. The teammates and friends Sean has were the same with the teasing but also showing that level of support that gives comfort and shows support outside of relatives. I won't say too much about sean's family, but I am really glad that everything worked out and that Izzy Ravas didn't make me suffer, so thank you.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Although this is not a dark romance, there are themes that could be triggering to readers so please check the content warnings first.
Book 4 in the San Jose Coyotes series and they just keep getting better and better. I have fallen in love with this team, the found family that surrounds them and their stories.
This book centres around Sean O'Malley, Left Fielder for the Coyotes and Emiliano Guerrero, Pitcher for the Mets. They have been hooking up in secret after games and behind closed doors but this isn't just a casual thing for either of them anymore. Emiliano is an out and proud bisexual but Sean is still questioning whether he will lose everything if he just admits who he is and who he loves.
Absolutely loved this, it was so heartbreakingly beautiful. I cried many times during this book because I could feel the emotions spilling off the page.
Sean is so well written, his internal battle with his truth and his religious upbringing has layers that create even more emotion that may not be physically written but you can't help but feel. He is so easy to relate to, as I am sure most of us have that fear of disappointing our parents, about them no accepting who we are and losing their love.
Emiliano is the perfect yin to Sean's yang, he has been there, gone through the turmoil of telling the people he loves most that he may not be what they expected but he is still him and still loves and respects them. His strength and determination in this situation builds the balance that is needed and I love how although he isn't trying to push Sean out into the world, he wants to help him accept and admit to himself that he is allowed to be loved and love back.
The spicy scenes are both intense and tender and just so good *Chefs Kiss*. I do love how Izzy mixes heat with love, devotion, adoration and kindness that everyone deserves.
I am also a huge fan of this team acts like a family. Like most families, they are far from perfect and certainly no oblivious to the things going on with their team mates. Its the support, the unwavering love and acceptance of each other, regardless.
I cannot wait for the rest of the series and I will keep shouting about these books to anyone who will listen.
Book 4 in the San Jose Coyotes series and they just keep getting better and better. I have fallen in love with this team, the found family that surrounds them and their stories.
This book centres around Sean O'Malley, Left Fielder for the Coyotes and Emiliano Guerrero, Pitcher for the Mets. They have been hooking up in secret after games and behind closed doors but this isn't just a casual thing for either of them anymore. Emiliano is an out and proud bisexual but Sean is still questioning whether he will lose everything if he just admits who he is and who he loves.
Absolutely loved this, it was so heartbreakingly beautiful. I cried many times during this book because I could feel the emotions spilling off the page.
Sean is so well written, his internal battle with his truth and his religious upbringing has layers that create even more emotion that may not be physically written but you can't help but feel. He is so easy to relate to, as I am sure most of us have that fear of disappointing our parents, about them no accepting who we are and losing their love.
Emiliano is the perfect yin to Sean's yang, he has been there, gone through the turmoil of telling the people he loves most that he may not be what they expected but he is still him and still loves and respects them. His strength and determination in this situation builds the balance that is needed and I love how although he isn't trying to push Sean out into the world, he wants to help him accept and admit to himself that he is allowed to be loved and love back.
The spicy scenes are both intense and tender and just so good *Chefs Kiss*. I do love how Izzy mixes heat with love, devotion, adoration and kindness that everyone deserves.
I am also a huge fan of this team acts like a family. Like most families, they are far from perfect and certainly no oblivious to the things going on with their team mates. Its the support, the unwavering love and acceptance of each other, regardless.
I cannot wait for the rest of the series and I will keep shouting about these books to anyone who will listen.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“ Stop texting me. The next time I talk to you will be at the game.”
“ You’re fucking cute. How about no.”
So this is the fourth installment of the San Jose Coyote series. Honestly, you think they can’t get better, and they do; this one was a little more push/pull between the MMCs. I would say it's more emotional than the last one. We follow Emiliano, who is on the opposing team of Sean and their secret rivals' lovers' rendezvous. There is a lot of emotional turmoil that we go through in this book, and it is bittersweet.
Sweet baby Sean really goes through it with his faith. Not only his faith, but his family and just being accepted by the people he loves. It was hard reading him really fight with himself even to try to be happy. There were plenty of times I just wanted to hug him or pick up the phone for him.
Now our boy Emiliano, aka Mili... he is a legit ray of sexual sunshine lol. There’s no other way to describe him in this book. He really grounds Sean and is so patient with him throughout the book. Then when patience doesn’t work, he gets creative. I admired his drive to get his point across in a totally obsessive but loving way.
You also really see more of the found family between the San Jose players and how they add to their flock, the banter, and this one was funny. The San Jose players are literally like a bunch of annoying brothers, but you can tell they all love each other.
My favorite word of this book was “No.” I think what I’m most grateful for was the story not going in the typical route that sometimes follows books that involve religious guilt. I don’t wanna say too much cause I don’t wanna spoil it. The HEA was well deserved for these two. It’s 5 out of 5 really enjoyed this read. OH before I forget…..the Spice!! Chef's kiss, let's not forget to add in the Spanish dirty talk….whew! 😅
I’m super excited to see what else is in the series, as I am with everything that comes from Izzy, but I love these two; they’re fighting for number one place with Andres and Jackson. I think they're probably equal, given how much I love the pair.
“ You’re fucking cute. How about no.”
So this is the fourth installment of the San Jose Coyote series. Honestly, you think they can’t get better, and they do; this one was a little more push/pull between the MMCs. I would say it's more emotional than the last one. We follow Emiliano, who is on the opposing team of Sean and their secret rivals' lovers' rendezvous. There is a lot of emotional turmoil that we go through in this book, and it is bittersweet.
Sweet baby Sean really goes through it with his faith. Not only his faith, but his family and just being accepted by the people he loves. It was hard reading him really fight with himself even to try to be happy. There were plenty of times I just wanted to hug him or pick up the phone for him.
Now our boy Emiliano, aka Mili... he is a legit ray of sexual sunshine lol. There’s no other way to describe him in this book. He really grounds Sean and is so patient with him throughout the book. Then when patience doesn’t work, he gets creative. I admired his drive to get his point across in a totally obsessive but loving way.
You also really see more of the found family between the San Jose players and how they add to their flock, the banter, and this one was funny. The San Jose players are literally like a bunch of annoying brothers, but you can tell they all love each other.
My favorite word of this book was “No.” I think what I’m most grateful for was the story not going in the typical route that sometimes follows books that involve religious guilt. I don’t wanna say too much cause I don’t wanna spoil it. The HEA was well deserved for these two. It’s 5 out of 5 really enjoyed this read. OH before I forget…..the Spice!! Chef's kiss, let's not forget to add in the Spanish dirty talk….whew! 😅
I’m super excited to see what else is in the series, as I am with everything that comes from Izzy, but I love these two; they’re fighting for number one place with Andres and Jackson. I think they're probably equal, given how much I love the pair.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Okayyyy Sean and Emiliano 🥹 I really loved these two.
I think my favorite part of Switch Hitter was Sean’s journey more than anything. Watching him try to untangle what he actually wants from everything he’s been taught he should want was heartbreaking at times. The religious guilt, the fear of disappointing his family, being a well-known baseball player on top of it all… my poor man was OVERTHINKING 😭. But I really appreciated that his struggle felt internal and complicated instead of religion just automatically being made into the villain.
And then there’s Emiliano. 🥹 That MAN had patience. I loved the way he supported Sean without trying to force him into coming out or figuring himself out before he was ready. He gave him space while also basically saying, “You’re allowed to want this. You’re allowed to be loved.” And yeahhhh, that got me.
Their chemistry was SO good. The rivals-with-benefits/secret hookup situation?? Yes please. The banter, the tension, the Spanish dirty talk 👀🌶️… Emiliano, sir. Thank you for your service.
I also really loved the family aspect of this one. The found family with the Coyotes continues to be one of my favorite parts of the series, but I especially loved seeing the different family dynamics and the different ways faith could exist alongside love and acceptance.
My only reason for keeping this at 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wanted just a little more. More time with Sean and Emiliano actually together, more emotional payoff, more of that ache that makes me want to throw my Kindle across the room and then immediately pick it back up 😂. I loved them, but they didn’t completely emotionally destroy me—and unfortunately that is apparently the standard now.
Still, this was such a sweet, sexy, emotional read and I absolutely adored Sean and Emiliano together. 🥹
⭐️ 4/5
🌶️ 3/5
💘 rivals with benefits • secret relationship • bisexual awakening • baseball romance • religious guilt • found family
Okayyyy Sean and Emiliano 🥹 I really loved these two.
I think my favorite part of Switch Hitter was Sean’s journey more than anything. Watching him try to untangle what he actually wants from everything he’s been taught he should want was heartbreaking at times. The religious guilt, the fear of disappointing his family, being a well-known baseball player on top of it all… my poor man was OVERTHINKING 😭. But I really appreciated that his struggle felt internal and complicated instead of religion just automatically being made into the villain.
And then there’s Emiliano. 🥹 That MAN had patience. I loved the way he supported Sean without trying to force him into coming out or figuring himself out before he was ready. He gave him space while also basically saying, “You’re allowed to want this. You’re allowed to be loved.” And yeahhhh, that got me.
Their chemistry was SO good. The rivals-with-benefits/secret hookup situation?? Yes please. The banter, the tension, the Spanish dirty talk 👀🌶️… Emiliano, sir. Thank you for your service.
I also really loved the family aspect of this one. The found family with the Coyotes continues to be one of my favorite parts of the series, but I especially loved seeing the different family dynamics and the different ways faith could exist alongside love and acceptance.
My only reason for keeping this at 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wanted just a little more. More time with Sean and Emiliano actually together, more emotional payoff, more of that ache that makes me want to throw my Kindle across the room and then immediately pick it back up 😂. I loved them, but they didn’t completely emotionally destroy me—and unfortunately that is apparently the standard now.
Still, this was such a sweet, sexy, emotional read and I absolutely adored Sean and Emiliano together. 🥹
⭐️ 4/5
🌶️ 3/5
💘 rivals with benefits • secret relationship • bisexual awakening • baseball romance • religious guilt • found family
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.75/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ | 4/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Disclosure: I received a complimentary eARC of Switch Hitter by Izzy Ravas in exchange for an honest review.
Switch Hitter by Izzy Ravas is the brilliant fourth installment in The San Jose Coyotes series. The story brings together Sean O’Malley—a loud, cocky player whose temper matches his fierce skill—and Emiliano Guerrero, New York’s golden-boy star pitcher who loves to throw heat and take control. What starts as a fiery rivalry on the field quickly spirals into a secret arrangement of "rivals with benefits," turning hate into something hot, wordless, and entirely consuming.
As Sean and Emiliano’s secret truce begins to mean everything, the invisible walls between them start to crack. Sean is terrified of losing his very Irish, very Catholic family if he admits to loving a man, leading to a profound and realistic exploration of anxiety, overthinking, and fear. Meanwhile, Emiliano brings a grounded, brilliant confidence in his own faith and identity, knowing that true faith loves rather than abandons. When the truth finally comes to light, the narrative handles the emotional aftermath with remarkable maturity and nuance.
Izzy Ravas delivers an absolute triumph of contemporary sports romance. The chemistry between the leads is explosive, matched by razor-sharp banter and unforgettable supporting characters—including Sean’s wonderfully infectious teammate Kai, as well as the warm, dynamic siblings and mothers on both sides. The handling of Sean’s genuine, valid fears of family rejection, paired with a heartwarming path toward acceptance and his father's small yet powerful gesture of gratitude toward Emiliano, makes the emotional beats resonate deeply.
Switch Hitter is a stellar, emotionally resonant sports romance. If you love high-tension rivals-to-lovers dynamics, deep emotional growth, and found-family warmth, this is an absolute must-read.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary eARC of Switch Hitter by Izzy Ravas in exchange for an honest review.
Switch Hitter by Izzy Ravas is the brilliant fourth installment in The San Jose Coyotes series. The story brings together Sean O’Malley—a loud, cocky player whose temper matches his fierce skill—and Emiliano Guerrero, New York’s golden-boy star pitcher who loves to throw heat and take control. What starts as a fiery rivalry on the field quickly spirals into a secret arrangement of "rivals with benefits," turning hate into something hot, wordless, and entirely consuming.
As Sean and Emiliano’s secret truce begins to mean everything, the invisible walls between them start to crack. Sean is terrified of losing his very Irish, very Catholic family if he admits to loving a man, leading to a profound and realistic exploration of anxiety, overthinking, and fear. Meanwhile, Emiliano brings a grounded, brilliant confidence in his own faith and identity, knowing that true faith loves rather than abandons. When the truth finally comes to light, the narrative handles the emotional aftermath with remarkable maturity and nuance.
Izzy Ravas delivers an absolute triumph of contemporary sports romance. The chemistry between the leads is explosive, matched by razor-sharp banter and unforgettable supporting characters—including Sean’s wonderfully infectious teammate Kai, as well as the warm, dynamic siblings and mothers on both sides. The handling of Sean’s genuine, valid fears of family rejection, paired with a heartwarming path toward acceptance and his father's small yet powerful gesture of gratitude toward Emiliano, makes the emotional beats resonate deeply.
Switch Hitter is a stellar, emotionally resonant sports romance. If you love high-tension rivals-to-lovers dynamics, deep emotional growth, and found-family warmth, this is an absolute must-read.
August 14, 2026
🖤 I’m gonna preface this by saying while yes this is book 4 in the SJC series it is not necessarily for you to read the previous books to understand this one. But, if you’re nosey like me and love to know about all the other characters too, I recommend reading the going to the beginning before diving into this one! Especially, if you love found family, banter, heartfelt moments, spice…👀 jeje you really should go read them!
🖤 Ay Izzy!!!! Sean the sweet baby angel has to be protected at all costs 🥺. Just when I thought I had found my favorites of this series, in come these 2! Izzy said hold my beer, let me introduce you to these 2 real quick. Honestly, it wouldn’t be an Izzy book if I wasn’t crying at some point in the book and this was no exception. Some of the things in this book hit close to home and I related a little too much the struggles. Oh the religious guilt, I know it all too well. I’m so glad Sean had Emiliano there every step of the way, helping him and being the calm through it all that he needed. Habían muchos momentos donde le quise decir “¡déjate querer!” Me encantó como Emiliano estaba allí para recordarle que si estaba bien que el podía amara a quien sea. Their journey to their HEA was a rough one but a hard earned one and I’m so happy for them and proud of how far they’ve come 🥹.
🖤 The spice to plot ratio was perfect, and omg when we did get spice, it was 🧑🏽🍳💋. ¡Emiliano y su pinche boca 🥵! And the found family 🥹 I absolutely love it!
Book type📚: San Jose Coyotes book 4
🖤🅆🄷🄰🅃 🅃🄾 🄴🅇🄿🄴🄲🅃🖤
⚾️ Rivals with Benefits
⚾️ Dugout Trysts
⚾️ Delicious Religious Guilt
⚾️ Mexican MMC
⚾️ Obsessed MMC
⚾️ Found Family
⚾️ Bi Awakening
⚾️ Banter that borders on foreplay
⚾️ “We’re just blowing off steam”.. until they definitely aren’t
🖤 Ay Izzy!!!! Sean the sweet baby angel has to be protected at all costs 🥺. Just when I thought I had found my favorites of this series, in come these 2! Izzy said hold my beer, let me introduce you to these 2 real quick. Honestly, it wouldn’t be an Izzy book if I wasn’t crying at some point in the book and this was no exception. Some of the things in this book hit close to home and I related a little too much the struggles. Oh the religious guilt, I know it all too well. I’m so glad Sean had Emiliano there every step of the way, helping him and being the calm through it all that he needed. Habían muchos momentos donde le quise decir “¡déjate querer!” Me encantó como Emiliano estaba allí para recordarle que si estaba bien que el podía amara a quien sea. Their journey to their HEA was a rough one but a hard earned one and I’m so happy for them and proud of how far they’ve come 🥹.
🖤 The spice to plot ratio was perfect, and omg when we did get spice, it was 🧑🏽🍳💋. ¡Emiliano y su pinche boca 🥵! And the found family 🥹 I absolutely love it!
Book type📚: San Jose Coyotes book 4
🖤🅆🄷🄰🅃 🅃🄾 🄴🅇🄿🄴🄲🅃🖤
⚾️ Rivals with Benefits
⚾️ Dugout Trysts
⚾️ Delicious Religious Guilt
⚾️ Mexican MMC
⚾️ Obsessed MMC
⚾️ Found Family
⚾️ Bi Awakening
⚾️ Banter that borders on foreplay
⚾️ “We’re just blowing off steam”.. until they definitely aren’t
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) from the author. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and honest.
I have been waiting for Sean and Emiliano’s story ever since that text thread scene in Double Play, and let me tell you… Izzy Ravas DELIVERED. The rivals-with-benefits dynamic between a hotheaded outfielder and a ridiculously smooth ace pitcher was everything I wanted. Their banter is basically foreplay, their chemistry is insane, and the tension between them jumps off the page. But beyond all the heat and secret moments, this book has so much heart.
Sean’s journey through his bi-awakening, religious guilt, and fear of being fully seen was handled with so much emotion. There were moments where I genuinely just wanted to hug him. And Emiliano? He was everything Sean needed. Patient, steady, and completely sure of what he wanted. Watching him show Sean that love doesn’t come with conditions was honestly beautiful.
The San Jose Coyotes found family dynamic was another highlight. The chaos, the teasing, and the way they show up for each other made them feel like a real group of brothers.
Add in the incredible chemistry, the emotional depth, and yes, the Spanish dirty talk, and I was completely hooked. My only complaint is that it ended too soon because I truly wasn’t ready to leave these two behind.
Switch Hitter is easily one of my favorite reads of the year. If you love messy feelings, intense chemistry, found family, and two stubborn men falling way harder than they planned to… add this to your TBR immediately.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) from the author. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and honest.
I have been waiting for Sean and Emiliano’s story ever since that text thread scene in Double Play, and let me tell you… Izzy Ravas DELIVERED. The rivals-with-benefits dynamic between a hotheaded outfielder and a ridiculously smooth ace pitcher was everything I wanted. Their banter is basically foreplay, their chemistry is insane, and the tension between them jumps off the page. But beyond all the heat and secret moments, this book has so much heart.
Sean’s journey through his bi-awakening, religious guilt, and fear of being fully seen was handled with so much emotion. There were moments where I genuinely just wanted to hug him. And Emiliano? He was everything Sean needed. Patient, steady, and completely sure of what he wanted. Watching him show Sean that love doesn’t come with conditions was honestly beautiful.
The San Jose Coyotes found family dynamic was another highlight. The chaos, the teasing, and the way they show up for each other made them feel like a real group of brothers.
Add in the incredible chemistry, the emotional depth, and yes, the Spanish dirty talk, and I was completely hooked. My only complaint is that it ended too soon because I truly wasn’t ready to leave these two behind.
Switch Hitter is easily one of my favorite reads of the year. If you love messy feelings, intense chemistry, found family, and two stubborn men falling way harder than they planned to… add this to your TBR immediately.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 14, 2026
SCREAMING HAPPY RELEASE DAY !!!
If Izzy writes it, I read it. Another hit, like usual. I’m absolutely obsessed with her characters. The way each character is built gives me such joy. They are built to perfection.
Mili and Sean are no exception. They bring the spice out IN CHAPTER ONE… in the dugout. Yes please. They do not disappoint with the spice.. the hate fking?! Absolutely feral! Two rival pro baseball players who hate fk and love eachother more than the game they play, sign me up please.
But the spice isn’t the only thing about them, there is such a strong background for both of these boys, Sean has so much guilt being who he is and can’t accept it doesn’t ruin him or damn him to hell. Mili helps him accept himself and prove that he can love whoever he chooses and still be the man he is without the guilt and fear. He realizes that his family still loves him regardless. Mili doesn’t force Sean.. well kinda lol but he has a conversation with Sean that makes him open his eyes and realize he is worthy of love and to be happy.
Like the entire series, they have a true found family dynamic that I love so much. I love seeing the characters of the series in each book, it makes you feel apart of the friend ground and the story keeps going.
Izzy leaves nothing left out and nothing unsaid.
These two are perfect for each other, they balance eachother out. The banter, the devotion, the spice, the love and the internal battles.. it’s absolutely perfection. These two are my top 2 of the San Jose Coyotes couples.
This is a MUST READ. Thank you Izzy for making me fall in love with these boys.
If Izzy writes it, I read it. Another hit, like usual. I’m absolutely obsessed with her characters. The way each character is built gives me such joy. They are built to perfection.
Mili and Sean are no exception. They bring the spice out IN CHAPTER ONE… in the dugout. Yes please. They do not disappoint with the spice.. the hate fking?! Absolutely feral! Two rival pro baseball players who hate fk and love eachother more than the game they play, sign me up please.
But the spice isn’t the only thing about them, there is such a strong background for both of these boys, Sean has so much guilt being who he is and can’t accept it doesn’t ruin him or damn him to hell. Mili helps him accept himself and prove that he can love whoever he chooses and still be the man he is without the guilt and fear. He realizes that his family still loves him regardless. Mili doesn’t force Sean.. well kinda lol but he has a conversation with Sean that makes him open his eyes and realize he is worthy of love and to be happy.
Like the entire series, they have a true found family dynamic that I love so much. I love seeing the characters of the series in each book, it makes you feel apart of the friend ground and the story keeps going.
Izzy leaves nothing left out and nothing unsaid.
These two are perfect for each other, they balance eachother out. The banter, the devotion, the spice, the love and the internal battles.. it’s absolutely perfection. These two are my top 2 of the San Jose Coyotes couples.
This is a MUST READ. Thank you Izzy for making me fall in love with these boys.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received an ARC from the author
All thoughts and opinions are my own
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
I’m giving this a 4.75 simply for the fact that I wanted MORE at the end! But I really enjoyed reading it from start to finish. Sean and Emiliano’s dynamic gave rivals but it also gave an opposites attract kinda vibe to it as well. Religious guilt and sexual identity were prevalent in the story. It really goes to show that many people may have the same faith or practice the same religion, but it doesn’t mean that all faith & how you practice your faith is the same. Everyone has their own experiences. Family dynamics were also prevalent in this story and seeing the differences of Sean’s family and Emiliano’s family were interesting to see play out. On a lighter note, I loved the banter between Sean & Emiliano! The San Jose Coyotes also brought their A-game (no pun intended lol) with the shenanigans but more importantly the camaraderie.
Izzy has a why in her writing that makes you feel the ache, the fear, the worry within her characters and what they’re going through. But she can also make you feel the joy, happiness, even the heat within those spicy moments as well. Highly recommend this one if you wanna go for an emotional rollercoaster ride!
I’ve also read Disarm (one of my favorites!) and Double Play which is also part of the San Jose Coyotes series! Loved both of these books as well!
Izzy has quickly become a favorite for me!
All thoughts and opinions are my own
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
I’m giving this a 4.75 simply for the fact that I wanted MORE at the end! But I really enjoyed reading it from start to finish. Sean and Emiliano’s dynamic gave rivals but it also gave an opposites attract kinda vibe to it as well. Religious guilt and sexual identity were prevalent in the story. It really goes to show that many people may have the same faith or practice the same religion, but it doesn’t mean that all faith & how you practice your faith is the same. Everyone has their own experiences. Family dynamics were also prevalent in this story and seeing the differences of Sean’s family and Emiliano’s family were interesting to see play out. On a lighter note, I loved the banter between Sean & Emiliano! The San Jose Coyotes also brought their A-game (no pun intended lol) with the shenanigans but more importantly the camaraderie.
Izzy has a why in her writing that makes you feel the ache, the fear, the worry within her characters and what they’re going through. But she can also make you feel the joy, happiness, even the heat within those spicy moments as well. Highly recommend this one if you wanna go for an emotional rollercoaster ride!
I’ve also read Disarm (one of my favorites!) and Double Play which is also part of the San Jose Coyotes series! Loved both of these books as well!
Izzy has quickly become a favorite for me!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sean and Emiliano took “this doesn’t mean anything” and turned it into an entire relationship built on rivalry, jealousy, secret hookups, and feelings neither of them wanted to acknowledge.
I really enjoyed the rivals-with-benefits dynamic and the tension that came from them being competing baseball players who could not seem to stay away from each other. Their banter was entertaining, their chemistry was strong, and I loved watching their arrangement slowly become something neither man could continue pretending was casual.
Beyond the romance, the story also explores religious guilt, internalized shame, anxiety, and the fear that can come with finally accepting what—and who—you truly want. Emiliano and Sean both had personal struggles to work through, which gave their relationship more emotional depth beneath all the hate-to-lust energy.
There is a lot of Spanish woven throughout the story. I personally didn’t mind it and felt that it suited the characters, but readers who prefer every line to be translated on the page may find certain conversations harder to follow.
Although this book contains plenty of sexual tension and explicit moments, it was only a one-chili read for me personally. Overall, this was an emotional MM baseball romance with heated rivalry, possessiveness, found family, and two stubborn men learning that their feelings were never as casual as they claimed.
🌶️ Spice: 1/5
I really enjoyed the rivals-with-benefits dynamic and the tension that came from them being competing baseball players who could not seem to stay away from each other. Their banter was entertaining, their chemistry was strong, and I loved watching their arrangement slowly become something neither man could continue pretending was casual.
Beyond the romance, the story also explores religious guilt, internalized shame, anxiety, and the fear that can come with finally accepting what—and who—you truly want. Emiliano and Sean both had personal struggles to work through, which gave their relationship more emotional depth beneath all the hate-to-lust energy.
There is a lot of Spanish woven throughout the story. I personally didn’t mind it and felt that it suited the characters, but readers who prefer every line to be translated on the page may find certain conversations harder to follow.
Although this book contains plenty of sexual tension and explicit moments, it was only a one-chili read for me personally. Overall, this was an emotional MM baseball romance with heated rivalry, possessiveness, found family, and two stubborn men learning that their feelings were never as casual as they claimed.
🌶️ Spice: 1/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sean and Emiliano really said “opposites heal” and I’m not over it 😩⚾️
Sean is going through it — bi-awakening, religious guilt, and oh yeah, he’s also a famous baseball player with the whole world watching. the overthinking? valid. every single spiral of it.
enter Emiliano aka MILI: cinnamon roll energy, ray of sexual sunshine, unbottled patience… until patience doesn’t work anymore, and then he gets creative 👀 obsessive in the most loving way possible and I was HERE for it.
the banter → unmatched
the family scenes → healing
the Coyotes chaos + camaraderie → found family core
SWITCH HITTER (San Jose Coyotes #4) is a novella, so don’t expect a full novel’s worth of development — just quick, fun, spicy vibes done right 🌶️🔥
Things to know
Rivals with benefits/hatred-to-lust dynamics, explicit on-page sexual acts, unprotected sex, rough sex, dirty talk (English & Spanish), degradation/praise, hate-fucking, light humiliation, exhibitionism, possessive behavior, jealousy, religious guilt/internalized shame, and anxiety/spiraling thoughts, left fielder x pitcher, mm romance, mexican mmc, bi-awakening, sports romance
Sean is going through it — bi-awakening, religious guilt, and oh yeah, he’s also a famous baseball player with the whole world watching. the overthinking? valid. every single spiral of it.
enter Emiliano aka MILI: cinnamon roll energy, ray of sexual sunshine, unbottled patience… until patience doesn’t work anymore, and then he gets creative 👀 obsessive in the most loving way possible and I was HERE for it.
the banter → unmatched
the family scenes → healing
the Coyotes chaos + camaraderie → found family core
SWITCH HITTER (San Jose Coyotes #4) is a novella, so don’t expect a full novel’s worth of development — just quick, fun, spicy vibes done right 🌶️🔥
Things to know
Rivals with benefits/hatred-to-lust dynamics, explicit on-page sexual acts, unprotected sex, rough sex, dirty talk (English & Spanish), degradation/praise, hate-fucking, light humiliation, exhibitionism, possessive behavior, jealousy, religious guilt/internalized shame, and anxiety/spiraling thoughts, left fielder x pitcher, mm romance, mexican mmc, bi-awakening, sports romance
August 14, 2026
as long as you’ll catch me… 10 out of 10
Switch Hitter
From the beginning to the end, my heart. My heart is full of so many emotions wrapped up into a ball ready for what comes next, book hangover… definitely but did I just dive for the plate after already falling in love which each novella, all characters, and the lives that filled mine with connection, especially Switch Hitter. Sean and Emiliano grabbed ahold of me and not only did they Strike Out, threw that Curve Ball, didn’t just Double Played my emotions, but Switch up and Hit(tter) me right in the heart. I won’t give a thing away but the beginning of chapter 14 had me choked up in way, just beautiful. How the world should be yet it isn’t in ways and let’s just say there was tears being made to stay in my throat so I could devour every word written. Izzy you did it again switching between these worlds and equally so falling while trying to catch my heart in the size of a baseball. I’m ready for that season that I feel is coming to wreck me in ways I know I’ll need. You own my tears always and forever.
Switch Hitter
From the beginning to the end, my heart. My heart is full of so many emotions wrapped up into a ball ready for what comes next, book hangover… definitely but did I just dive for the plate after already falling in love which each novella, all characters, and the lives that filled mine with connection, especially Switch Hitter. Sean and Emiliano grabbed ahold of me and not only did they Strike Out, threw that Curve Ball, didn’t just Double Played my emotions, but Switch up and Hit(tter) me right in the heart. I won’t give a thing away but the beginning of chapter 14 had me choked up in way, just beautiful. How the world should be yet it isn’t in ways and let’s just say there was tears being made to stay in my throat so I could devour every word written. Izzy you did it again switching between these worlds and equally so falling while trying to catch my heart in the size of a baseball. I’m ready for that season that I feel is coming to wreck me in ways I know I’ll need. You own my tears always and forever.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am loving the San Jose coyotes series
Switch hitter is the fourth book in this series
This one was so freaking sweet.
Emiliano and Sean have this love hate relationship.
Emiliano is the Ace pitcher and the rival team. He loves messing with Sean while he’s at bat. Let’s just say there’s a lot more to that!
Sean who plays for the coyotes always strikes out against Emiliano. Let’s just say things happen in the dugout!!
Sean is dealing with his sexuality and the fear of his family finding out and being disowned.
Emiliano is exactly what Sean needs in his life, his constant never giving up on him and also reassuring him that what his beliefs are that he’s loved unconditionally.
Sean deserved his happiness he loves Emiliano while heartily.
Gosh you have to love the found family with the coyotes!!
I love Izzy’s writing she never disappoints I can’t wait for the next one and more of her beautiful books.
Add to your TBR!!
Switch hitter is the fourth book in this series
This one was so freaking sweet.
Emiliano and Sean have this love hate relationship.
Emiliano is the Ace pitcher and the rival team. He loves messing with Sean while he’s at bat. Let’s just say there’s a lot more to that!
Sean who plays for the coyotes always strikes out against Emiliano. Let’s just say things happen in the dugout!!
Sean is dealing with his sexuality and the fear of his family finding out and being disowned.
Emiliano is exactly what Sean needs in his life, his constant never giving up on him and also reassuring him that what his beliefs are that he’s loved unconditionally.
Sean deserved his happiness he loves Emiliano while heartily.
Gosh you have to love the found family with the coyotes!!
I love Izzy’s writing she never disappoints I can’t wait for the next one and more of her beautiful books.
Add to your TBR!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Be still my heart. This book was honestly one of the best MM enemies to lovers I have ever read. It covers everything from the shame, the guilt, the fear of coming-out, the aftermath once you have, and the battle of faith that is the life of someone who struggles with being who they are when everything they were raised to believe tells them this is wrong. This author truly understood the reality people face and all the complex underlying swirl of emotions and found a way to cram such a colossal size of an experience into a novella in a way that doesn’t feel rushed or like anything was left out. And the spice was there and it was piping hot and it never once outshined the beauty that was the story of Sean and Emiliano. This book deserves its place on every romance lovers TBR. Truly, bravo Izzy. This is by far my favorite thing I have read from you to this point and I truly cannot wait to read more. You did a tremendous job!
August 18, 2026
Switch Hitter is book 4 in the San Jose Coyotes series.
Sean O’Malley is the left fielder for the San Jose Coyotes and there’s one man that gets under his skin.. Emiliano Guerrero, the ace pitcher for the New York Mets. The problem? While Sean and Emiliano constantly argue and hate each other on the field, they can’t seem to stay away from each other once the innings are over.
I think Izzy Ravas has perfected the art of writing a phenomenal baseball romance novella. This series always has the perfect amount of spice, romance, and emotional turmoil.
I love that Emiliano was so understanding of Sean’s struggle with his family and religion and wanting to come out. They way he helped Sean work through those emotions was so sweet 🥹
I also loved seeing all the guys from the previous books and their little family they created.
Read this if you like:
- Rivals with benefits
- “I hate you”
- Bi awakening
- Mexican MMC
- Baseball romance
Sean O’Malley is the left fielder for the San Jose Coyotes and there’s one man that gets under his skin.. Emiliano Guerrero, the ace pitcher for the New York Mets. The problem? While Sean and Emiliano constantly argue and hate each other on the field, they can’t seem to stay away from each other once the innings are over.
I think Izzy Ravas has perfected the art of writing a phenomenal baseball romance novella. This series always has the perfect amount of spice, romance, and emotional turmoil.
I love that Emiliano was so understanding of Sean’s struggle with his family and religion and wanting to come out. They way he helped Sean work through those emotions was so sweet 🥹
I also loved seeing all the guys from the previous books and their little family they created.
Read this if you like:
- Rivals with benefits
- “I hate you”
- Bi awakening
- Mexican MMC
- Baseball romance
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much for the chance to arc read this,
This is about two men trying to figure out how to love each other through the obstacles in their way,
Sean is a good Irish catholic man who is scared of what it would mean if he admits to himself, his family and the world that he is in love with Emiliano,
The religious guilt is a very true representation (I asked my Irish friend about it) it must be hard to not be able to know exactly how your friends and family are going to react, lucky it all works out for the best,
Emiliano is so sure Sean is it for him, he's a strong presence the way he fights for him and shows him love shouldn't come with conditions is beautiful,
There's so much emotion in this book it makes you feel like your heart is coming to bust, I loved the banter and the way their dynamics work as well as all the noise friends who are family
This is about two men trying to figure out how to love each other through the obstacles in their way,
Sean is a good Irish catholic man who is scared of what it would mean if he admits to himself, his family and the world that he is in love with Emiliano,
The religious guilt is a very true representation (I asked my Irish friend about it) it must be hard to not be able to know exactly how your friends and family are going to react, lucky it all works out for the best,
Emiliano is so sure Sean is it for him, he's a strong presence the way he fights for him and shows him love shouldn't come with conditions is beautiful,
There's so much emotion in this book it makes you feel like your heart is coming to bust, I loved the banter and the way their dynamics work as well as all the noise friends who are family
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc Reader
It was an easy and fun read—quick and fast-paced. It honestly felt like a palate cleanser, and I think I needed that for a while to refresh myself, and this book really brought that.
I would have to say that Sean got on my nerves. Like, I tried to like him, I really did, and I tried to be understanding, but there was always a BUT. I felt like Emiliano was too soft and let too many things slide. For example, Sean being a coward because, deep down, I feel like he knew that Emiliano wouldn't say anything. They are both in the major leagues and both have things to lose, so when Emiliano wanted to text him and Sean decided to ghost him, I just felt like that was so disrespectful. Like, come on, dude! I really didn't like that.
But overall, it was a good read. Emiliano literally was the one who captured my heart. ❤️
It was an easy and fun read—quick and fast-paced. It honestly felt like a palate cleanser, and I think I needed that for a while to refresh myself, and this book really brought that.
I would have to say that Sean got on my nerves. Like, I tried to like him, I really did, and I tried to be understanding, but there was always a BUT. I felt like Emiliano was too soft and let too many things slide. For example, Sean being a coward because, deep down, I feel like he knew that Emiliano wouldn't say anything. They are both in the major leagues and both have things to lose, so when Emiliano wanted to text him and Sean decided to ghost him, I just felt like that was so disrespectful. Like, come on, dude! I really didn't like that.
But overall, it was a good read. Emiliano literally was the one who captured my heart. ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have enjoyed every single one of the San Jose COyotes series and Switch Hitter is just so good. Sean plays for the Coyotes and Emliano pitcher for an opposing team. Both have undeniable chemistry but Sean is terrified of admitting out loud he likes or even loves "Milli" they exchange text messages and meet in secret but this is beginning to wear on both of them.
Sean comes from a family where he fears they won't accept him for loving a man while this is not an issue for Milli. Will this fear keep them from being together can Sean be brave enough to love Milli out loud. Swith Hitter shows just how much Sean deals with and how steady Milli is. He stands by Sean and is just there like a calming presence he gives Sean the strength and the courage to tell his family just who he truly is. Izzy always writes a great story and Switch Hitter is another great story.
Sean comes from a family where he fears they won't accept him for loving a man while this is not an issue for Milli. Will this fear keep them from being together can Sean be brave enough to love Milli out loud. Swith Hitter shows just how much Sean deals with and how steady Milli is. He stands by Sean and is just there like a calming presence he gives Sean the strength and the courage to tell his family just who he truly is. Izzy always writes a great story and Switch Hitter is another great story.
Review of advance copy
The San Jose Coyotes are back and this time with left fielder Sean O’Malley and his rival to lover pitcher for the Mets Emiliano Guerrero
This book while less spicy than the first 3 books in the series was very meaningful…This one shows that family will love you no matter what
Sean struggles with accepting himself, his feelings for Emiliano, the way his family will react and his religion while Emiliano accepts who he is, has the love and acceptance of his family and just truly wants to be there for Sean and love him out loud
I loved that this book exemplified what acceptance was…Yes, Sean struggled but was so happy when his family accepted him and supported him
This book while less spicy than the first 3 books in the series was very meaningful…This one shows that family will love you no matter what
Sean struggles with accepting himself, his feelings for Emiliano, the way his family will react and his religion while Emiliano accepts who he is, has the love and acceptance of his family and just truly wants to be there for Sean and love him out loud
I loved that this book exemplified what acceptance was…Yes, Sean struggled but was so happy when his family accepted him and supported him
July 27, 2026
ARC review
This novella series is getting more and more emotional. Sean’s journey with his religious guilt over being bisexual is felt. He tears into himself so hard and he feels that love is earned through suffering. Emiliano is there to teach him that it’s ok to be loved out loud, safely and joyfully. I love how confident and understanding Emiliano is of Sean. He has his own boundaries with his religion and self worth. But there’s a difference from not allowing a relationship to happen because the person is refuses to leave the closet and from someone who just needs some help, courage and support to come out. Love these two.
This novella series is getting more and more emotional. Sean’s journey with his religious guilt over being bisexual is felt. He tears into himself so hard and he feels that love is earned through suffering. Emiliano is there to teach him that it’s ok to be loved out loud, safely and joyfully. I love how confident and understanding Emiliano is of Sean. He has his own boundaries with his religion and self worth. But there’s a difference from not allowing a relationship to happen because the person is refuses to leave the closet and from someone who just needs some help, courage and support to come out. Love these two.
August 4, 2026
4.75*
This is the second book I’ve read by Izzy Ravas and I really enjoyed it! After the little hints of Sean and Emiliano in Double Play, I was excited to see how their relationship would develop and I was not disappointed! Sean and Emiliano were great together. I loved how Emiliano was there for Sean throughout the entire book even when they were supposed to be “enemies” and how he helped Sean realize it’s ok to be his authentic self. I loved the scenes with both of their families! I also loved the side characters and I’m crossing my fingers that Brooks and Mike will get a book at some point. Overall I really liked this and I’ll definitely be reading more of Izzy’s books!
This is the second book I’ve read by Izzy Ravas and I really enjoyed it! After the little hints of Sean and Emiliano in Double Play, I was excited to see how their relationship would develop and I was not disappointed! Sean and Emiliano were great together. I loved how Emiliano was there for Sean throughout the entire book even when they were supposed to be “enemies” and how he helped Sean realize it’s ok to be his authentic self. I loved the scenes with both of their families! I also loved the side characters and I’m crossing my fingers that Brooks and Mike will get a book at some point. Overall I really liked this and I’ll definitely be reading more of Izzy’s books!
Review of advance copy received from Author
The banter, the banter, the banter!!! Izzy NEVER fails with the tension, and the feels, and the banterrr!! These two are just ...chefs kiss. There's nothing i love more than some hate s*x, where the MCs can't stand each other but are full-blown down bad for each other. I love how they navigate his inner struggles with coming out to his family, and the journey to acceptance and coming out and just being true to one's self. They have such a beautiful love story, and i loveee when one takes care of the other, ie making or getting them food and getting that person out of their depressive funk and just letting them know, im here for you and im not going anywhere. Love, love, love them!
August 15, 2026
I loved everything about this. It was short, filthy, smutty, sweet and banterful.
I absolutely the love Emilianos persists and confidence that they were end game. His sweetness and understanding to Sean while being ready to be loud and open with him. Sean being shy but determined with Emiliano was sweet. The family get together was awesome how welcoming his family was to Emiliano and how they teased from the start. Feeling the guilt was a new aspect in the sense that most characters don't deal with it. Sean's ability in going forward was awesome. Definitely reccomend the series.
I absolutely the love Emilianos persists and confidence that they were end game. His sweetness and understanding to Sean while being ready to be loud and open with him. Sean being shy but determined with Emiliano was sweet. The family get together was awesome how welcoming his family was to Emiliano and how they teased from the start. Feeling the guilt was a new aspect in the sense that most characters don't deal with it. Sean's ability in going forward was awesome. Definitely reccomend the series.
August 19, 2026
4.5⭐️
I have loved every book in this series. They are novella so they are just the perfect thing to get you out of a reading slump or just want some fun.
These two men have my heart. You have Sean that is worried about what his family will say since they are die hard Catholics. Then Emiliano that just wants to love him out loud.
“Mine,” he murmurs. “Because I love you. Because I want you. Mine, like, I can’t imagine my life without you.”
What to expect:
⚾️ Rivals with benefits
💙 Bi awakening
🤫 Secret relationship
😏 Cocky LF × possessive ace pitcher
🌶️ High heat
💘 HEA
I have loved every book in this series. They are novella so they are just the perfect thing to get you out of a reading slump or just want some fun.
These two men have my heart. You have Sean that is worried about what his family will say since they are die hard Catholics. Then Emiliano that just wants to love him out loud.
“Mine,” he murmurs. “Because I love you. Because I want you. Mine, like, I can’t imagine my life without you.”
What to expect:
⚾️ Rivals with benefits
💙 Bi awakening
🤫 Secret relationship
😏 Cocky LF × possessive ace pitcher
🌶️ High heat
💘 HEA
Review of advance copy received from Author
Beta/ Arc Review:
I will always hold Izzy Ravas's books close to my heart. This is another MM romance that I had no problem reading.
The moment Sean and Emiliano were mentioned at the end of Double Play, I was so excited for their book. My heart broke for Sean because of everything he had to go through, but I'm so glad he had his friend group and Emiliano by his side.
Emiliano melted my heart from the very first scene. This man is everything!! I also loved his family and the way they accepted Sean right away.
After this book, Dre and Jackson will forever have my love and respect. And don't even get me started on the nicknames—they were a 10/10.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I will always hold Izzy Ravas's books close to my heart. This is another MM romance that I had no problem reading.
The moment Sean and Emiliano were mentioned at the end of Double Play, I was so excited for their book. My heart broke for Sean because of everything he had to go through, but I'm so glad he had his friend group and Emiliano by his side.
Emiliano melted my heart from the very first scene. This man is everything!! I also loved his family and the way they accepted Sean right away.
After this book, Dre and Jackson will forever have my love and respect. And don't even get me started on the nicknames—they were a 10/10.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This story absolutely has my whole heart. I loved the immediate banter and rivalry between Sean and Mili. You can’t help but fall head over heels for Sean and his internal battle with himself felt relatable,and Mili was super understanding but he knew what he wanted and was gonna do what he had to do to get Sean 😈😈. And their families?! Absolutely amazing,it was so heartwarming. This is by far my FAVORITE couple of the series and I can’t wait for the next book 💜💜
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 ⭐ 2.5 🌶️
I just loved these two so dang much. The religious trauma scared me, but only for half a second before I realized it was mostly internalized and Sean's family is actually pretty dang amazing. Mili's is too, oh my goodness I loved them.
This is a super fast burn with them going from casual to forever and I just LOVED the opening scene. So filthy. So hot. So perfect.
I can't wait for what's next in San Jose!! Thank you so much to Izzy for the advanced copy, I loved it!
I just loved these two so dang much. The religious trauma scared me, but only for half a second before I realized it was mostly internalized and Sean's family is actually pretty dang amazing. Mili's is too, oh my goodness I loved them.
This is a super fast burn with them going from casual to forever and I just LOVED the opening scene. So filthy. So hot. So perfect.
I can't wait for what's next in San Jose!! Thank you so much to Izzy for the advanced copy, I loved it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
El pelirrojo😉* Y el *Mili*
Gahh! Los amo!
Sean deserves all the gentle love and Emiliano is all too willing to show up. A novella full of culture, religious struggles and a fight for love. The differences in how they each *Interpreted* their upbringings within the scope of faith -really plays a huge role in how they finally let themselves love and be loved. Such a good novella. Not at all what I was expecting but I loved it all the same.
No notes! 10/10 - I freaking love Izzy -
Gahh! Los amo!
Sean deserves all the gentle love and Emiliano is all too willing to show up. A novella full of culture, religious struggles and a fight for love. The differences in how they each *Interpreted* their upbringings within the scope of faith -really plays a huge role in how they finally let themselves love and be loved. Such a good novella. Not at all what I was expecting but I loved it all the same.
No notes! 10/10 - I freaking love Izzy -
Review of advance copy received from Author
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(ARC)
For such a short book, this book gave me a lot. It was a quick and fun read with a bit of angst and religious guilt that made me connect with the characters more. The romance aspect was cute; i loved the banter between Emiliano and Sean as well as the found family parts that we got from the rest of the Coyotes. Overall this was a great novella and i will definitely be going back and reading more from this author.
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(ARC)
For such a short book, this book gave me a lot. It was a quick and fun read with a bit of angst and religious guilt that made me connect with the characters more. The romance aspect was cute; i loved the banter between Emiliano and Sean as well as the found family parts that we got from the rest of the Coyotes. Overall this was a great novella and i will definitely be going back and reading more from this author.
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