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The Boys of Summer #3
Grand Slam
"Fun sports romance done only the way that Heidi McLaughlin can do! I absolutely loved this book. It was fun, it was quick, it was dramatic and it was all around a good time."
--- Lulo Fangirl on Third Base
The third novel in New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin's Boys of Summer baseball series.
--- Lulo Fangirl on Third Base
The third novel in New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin's Boys of Summer baseball series.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2017
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About the author
Heidi McLaughlin
122 books7,432 followersHeidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.
In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.
Heidi’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018.
To stay connected with Heidi visit www.facebook.com/authorheidimclaughlin or heidimclaughlin.com
In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.
Heidi’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018.
To stay connected with Heidi visit www.facebook.com/authorheidimclaughlin or heidimclaughlin.com
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August 15, 2017
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This book had so much intrigue and intensity that I just couldn't put it down. Both Saylor and Travis grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I really liked the sweet side of Travis that we got to see. Some of his team mates just wrote him off as nothing but a playboy but in this story we really got to see that there was more to him.
Seeing hime with Saylor and Lucy made my heart go all mushy and I really enjoyed those moments. These characters had a lot to work through before they could truly be together but this author brought us on their journey with them and it's one I will definitely be reading again.
This series has been very good to me ever since I started it and I can't wait to see what the author will come up with next. Grand Slam is a must read and I definitely recommend this book.
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This book had so much intrigue and intensity that I just couldn't put it down. Both Saylor and Travis grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I really liked the sweet side of Travis that we got to see. Some of his team mates just wrote him off as nothing but a playboy but in this story we really got to see that there was more to him.
Seeing hime with Saylor and Lucy made my heart go all mushy and I really enjoyed those moments. These characters had a lot to work through before they could truly be together but this author brought us on their journey with them and it's one I will definitely be reading again.
This series has been very good to me ever since I started it and I can't wait to see what the author will come up with next. Grand Slam is a must read and I definitely recommend this book.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
August 21, 2017
You know I love my sports romances and this was no exception. I also love this author’s books, she’s great at creating awesome stories and deep characters. This was incredible sweet and romantic and also a pretty quick read.
Travis Kidd is the left fielder for the Boston Renegades, on the surface he’s a player in every sense of the word and used to whatever he wants, but he’s so much more than that. Saylor Blackwell is a publicist for the Renegades and a single mom to a 5-year-old daughter Lucy. They shared a drunken one-night stand years ago that Travis has not been able to forget. Saylor is obviously hesitant since she has a lot to lose.
These was ridiculously sweet and mega swoony. I would say that Travis is the star of the book, he steals the show with his awesomeness. However, Saylor is also a kickass heroine. She’s a strong-willed character and also very conscious that her daughter always comes first. They both had lots of things to overcome, but they’re pretty great together. Their chemistry is off the charts!
I loved that it was dual POV, loved being in Travis' mind. The story is a little light on the sports part and some of the twist and turns are pretty predictable. But I definitely loved it overall. This was a super sweet, enjoyable fast read. I can’t wait for what Heidi brings us next. I absolutely recommend this one!
**An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review**
Travis Kidd is the left fielder for the Boston Renegades, on the surface he’s a player in every sense of the word and used to whatever he wants, but he’s so much more than that. Saylor Blackwell is a publicist for the Renegades and a single mom to a 5-year-old daughter Lucy. They shared a drunken one-night stand years ago that Travis has not been able to forget. Saylor is obviously hesitant since she has a lot to lose.
These was ridiculously sweet and mega swoony. I would say that Travis is the star of the book, he steals the show with his awesomeness. However, Saylor is also a kickass heroine. She’s a strong-willed character and also very conscious that her daughter always comes first. They both had lots of things to overcome, but they’re pretty great together. Their chemistry is off the charts!
I loved that it was dual POV, loved being in Travis' mind. The story is a little light on the sports part and some of the twist and turns are pretty predictable. But I definitely loved it overall. This was a super sweet, enjoyable fast read. I can’t wait for what Heidi brings us next. I absolutely recommend this one!
**An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review**
May 25, 2017
Grand Slam
The Boys of Summer #3
Heidi McLaughlin
Great book by Heidi McLaughlin. I just love sport romances. This was book 3 of her Boys of Summer series.
The main character Travis is a baseball player that has been falsely accused of rape. He falls in love with his publisher, Saylor and her small daughter. But with the backlash from the lies of a woman scorned may screw his opportunities with Saylor.
Thanks NetGalley for the Arc in exchange for my honest review.
The Boys of Summer #3
Heidi McLaughlin
Great book by Heidi McLaughlin. I just love sport romances. This was book 3 of her Boys of Summer series.
The main character Travis is a baseball player that has been falsely accused of rape. He falls in love with his publisher, Saylor and her small daughter. But with the backlash from the lies of a woman scorned may screw his opportunities with Saylor.
Thanks NetGalley for the Arc in exchange for my honest review.
June 5, 2017
Alright so Grand Slam is a sport romance but there is not a lot of baseball talk. The whole plot is about the whirlwind roller coaster romance between Travis and his PR, Saylor. And when I say roller coaster I mean lots of drama, ups and downs, super turbulent relationship.
Travis and Saylor’s relationship started a couple years back when they had a one night stand after too many drinks at a party. Travis thought they shared the same attraction and had a great night but the morning after Saylor bolted and has been indifferent with Travis ever since. Travis was confused and hurt but he never got answers or reasons from Saylor. Since then, Travis turned into a man-whore, sleeping his way through half of Boston until he got accused of rape. Travis’ playboy way precedes him so unfortunately to his fans, sponsors, and teammates Travis seems guilty until proven innocent. Saylor was assigned to help clean up Travis’s mess. She believes Travis is innocent. Travis has an alibi but getting his alibi to come forward would be impossible. In the meantime, Travis’s focus isn’t proving his innocence though – he is too busy pursuing Saylor. He never got over Saylor and the feeling is mutual. Saylor is fighting it but Travis is determined to win her heart for good this time. The attraction between Travis and Saylor is undeniable – deep down they care for each other but Saylor has her own set of troubles and she cannot afford to get tangled up with the accused rapist.
I really like Saylor – she is smart, sexy, and strong. I also like Travis and all his alpha male sexiness. He is persistent when it comes to winning Saylor’s heart and he is so sweet with Saylor’s daughter – I adore him for that. However, I have to say I was frustrated that whenever his troubles took turn for the worse, he turns to alcohol resulting in his temper flaring. A couple times, he might have caused more trouble for Saylor. So I did not like the fact that he was not strong for himself or for Saylor, and when shit hit the fan he crumples. That’s his only fault though - I adore the way he is with Saylor and her daughter Lucy. Travis genuinely loves them and takes good care of them. That just melted my heart. I was also hoping for a little more romance and less business between them. Especially at the end, the reasons they got together were like a business transaction – I understand that is the intent of the author though – Saylor and Travis are different and their relationship is anything but conventional. Still it does not change the fact that I am a hopeless romantic so I was hoping for more romance, heart and flowers from them. Honestly though, Grand Slam was a great read – the plot is full of drama which will keep you on your toes and suck you in.
Well written - sexy, sweet, low on sport talk and angst which is fine by me :)
4.5 Stars!!!
Travis and Saylor’s relationship started a couple years back when they had a one night stand after too many drinks at a party. Travis thought they shared the same attraction and had a great night but the morning after Saylor bolted and has been indifferent with Travis ever since. Travis was confused and hurt but he never got answers or reasons from Saylor. Since then, Travis turned into a man-whore, sleeping his way through half of Boston until he got accused of rape. Travis’ playboy way precedes him so unfortunately to his fans, sponsors, and teammates Travis seems guilty until proven innocent. Saylor was assigned to help clean up Travis’s mess. She believes Travis is innocent. Travis has an alibi but getting his alibi to come forward would be impossible. In the meantime, Travis’s focus isn’t proving his innocence though – he is too busy pursuing Saylor. He never got over Saylor and the feeling is mutual. Saylor is fighting it but Travis is determined to win her heart for good this time. The attraction between Travis and Saylor is undeniable – deep down they care for each other but Saylor has her own set of troubles and she cannot afford to get tangled up with the accused rapist.
I really like Saylor – she is smart, sexy, and strong. I also like Travis and all his alpha male sexiness. He is persistent when it comes to winning Saylor’s heart and he is so sweet with Saylor’s daughter – I adore him for that. However, I have to say I was frustrated that whenever his troubles took turn for the worse, he turns to alcohol resulting in his temper flaring. A couple times, he might have caused more trouble for Saylor. So I did not like the fact that he was not strong for himself or for Saylor, and when shit hit the fan he crumples. That’s his only fault though - I adore the way he is with Saylor and her daughter Lucy. Travis genuinely loves them and takes good care of them. That just melted my heart. I was also hoping for a little more romance and less business between them. Especially at the end, the reasons they got together were like a business transaction – I understand that is the intent of the author though – Saylor and Travis are different and their relationship is anything but conventional. Still it does not change the fact that I am a hopeless romantic so I was hoping for more romance, heart and flowers from them. Honestly though, Grand Slam was a great read – the plot is full of drama which will keep you on your toes and suck you in.
Well written - sexy, sweet, low on sport talk and angst which is fine by me :)
4.5 Stars!!!
August 11, 2017
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
Grand Slam by Heidi McLaughlin is a sexy, enchanting, and bright light center stage kind of romance that will set hearts soaring. Sports romance can either be a hit or a miss and in this case, Heidi has readers chanting the names of Travis and Saylor as their romance was sizzling and palpable from the start. The sexual energy that was radiating off McLaughlin’s characters kept readers like myself engaged as we witnessed two characters no longer denying their chemistry and feelings for one another as Saylor proves the innocence of the man who has stole her heart. So if you are looking for a story that rounded all the bases when it came to a tangible romance, then this book is for you. It was sweet, beautiful, and lovable.
Heidi McLaughlin
Grand Slam by Heidi McLaughlin is a sexy, enchanting, and bright light center stage kind of romance that will set hearts soaring. Sports romance can either be a hit or a miss and in this case, Heidi has readers chanting the names of Travis and Saylor as their romance was sizzling and palpable from the start. The sexual energy that was radiating off McLaughlin’s characters kept readers like myself engaged as we witnessed two characters no longer denying their chemistry and feelings for one another as Saylor proves the innocence of the man who has stole her heart. So if you are looking for a story that rounded all the bases when it came to a tangible romance, then this book is for you. It was sweet, beautiful, and lovable.
Heidi McLaughlin
May 22, 2017
Travis is a very well known Boston Renegades baseball player and has a bit of a reputation as a womanizer. This reputation is about to be used against him in the most awful way though. You’ve seen the gossip mags right? How many times have you seen claims about celebrities being accused of various things like having affairs, fathering children to strangers and relationships with other people – that are all completely made up.
He never thought it would happen to him though. Travis has a huge fan base who love and support him but human nature can be a fickle thing and it’s not too long before people are turning on him, some people only want to believe the negative, sensationalized stories. People quickly forget about the real man, the one who gives generously to charities and volunteers his time to help and mentor others.
There is one person who is standing by him 100%. Saylor is one of his PR company employees, she is also a woman he has slept with in the past, someone he has been harbouring feelings for, for a while now. Unfortunately for Travis, she is not interested in pursuing anything with him. She is a single mum to a beautiful little girl who just wants to focus on her and doing a good job as a parent and in her professional life. Getting involved with a client risks everything she has worked hard for. Here is the thing though… Saylor is also the key to clearing Travis’ name but in doing so she could lose everything.
"You have to help me, Saylor." "I can't, Travis. You don't know what you're asking of me."
As Saylor tries to fight her attraction to Travis, her wee daughter Lucy has fallen in love with him, she has never had a father in her life and seeing them together makes Saylor realize just how much her daughter has missed by not having one. However, other things are happening in Saylor's personal life and the risk of being with Travis, outside of their professional relationship becomes impossible to overcome. Travis has never felt so alone, everyone is turning their back on him, any time he feels slightly happy, there is another blow delivered.
Honestly, I was shedding tears for this guy and OMG the angst factor was off the charts! I was completely consumed by this story and could not put it down. I loved all the cute moments between Travis and Lucy. I was sneak reading at work and when I wasn't reading I was thinking about reading, worried about what was going to happen. I freaking love it when that happens, it is books like this that cement my love of reading.
He never thought it would happen to him though. Travis has a huge fan base who love and support him but human nature can be a fickle thing and it’s not too long before people are turning on him, some people only want to believe the negative, sensationalized stories. People quickly forget about the real man, the one who gives generously to charities and volunteers his time to help and mentor others.
There is one person who is standing by him 100%. Saylor is one of his PR company employees, she is also a woman he has slept with in the past, someone he has been harbouring feelings for, for a while now. Unfortunately for Travis, she is not interested in pursuing anything with him. She is a single mum to a beautiful little girl who just wants to focus on her and doing a good job as a parent and in her professional life. Getting involved with a client risks everything she has worked hard for. Here is the thing though… Saylor is also the key to clearing Travis’ name but in doing so she could lose everything.
"You have to help me, Saylor." "I can't, Travis. You don't know what you're asking of me."
As Saylor tries to fight her attraction to Travis, her wee daughter Lucy has fallen in love with him, she has never had a father in her life and seeing them together makes Saylor realize just how much her daughter has missed by not having one. However, other things are happening in Saylor's personal life and the risk of being with Travis, outside of their professional relationship becomes impossible to overcome. Travis has never felt so alone, everyone is turning their back on him, any time he feels slightly happy, there is another blow delivered.
Honestly, I was shedding tears for this guy and OMG the angst factor was off the charts! I was completely consumed by this story and could not put it down. I loved all the cute moments between Travis and Lucy. I was sneak reading at work and when I wasn't reading I was thinking about reading, worried about what was going to happen. I freaking love it when that happens, it is books like this that cement my love of reading.
May 25, 2017
Another frustrating read. I simply don't understand the author's thoughts and values.
And I can't stand the heroine Saylor, like, literally can't.
Ok so I gonna start my ranting, please beware of spoilers.
Spoiler alert!!!!!!
The hero Travis, famous baseball player is hitting off with a girl called Blue in a bar. Then he saw the heroine Saylor, who was a PR person of his team. He used to have one hot night with her a couple of years ago then she left abruptly without words. So Travis blew off this Blue girl and go hang out with Saylor, they left the bar together and went separate ways, nothing happened.
The next day suddenly Travis was arrested and accused of raping this Blue girl. He asked Saylor to be his witness but she refused. She was a single mum and recently his ex was trying to get her daughter's custody. That's why she ended up in the bar in the first place. What she didn't tell Travis is that after their night together, she panicked because there was a no-fraternizing with athletes clause in her company. She left his house drunk and wreck her car, being arrested for DUI. She was on probation and if she told people she was in bar that time with Travis and Blue, she might face jail time because of violating the probation.
I know she could lose everything, including her daughter but man, she witness how the false accusation was ruining Travis and his career. Yet she did nothing to help. Travis tried to protect her but she never even told him the reason why she didn't come forward with the truths.
Travis, man, seriously I don't know what you saw in her. She is such as bitch and so whiny. She kept finding excuses for not doing the right thing, and she was acting all righteous. She kept everything bottled up inside and when things blew up in her face, she lashed out on the poor man.
When she finally confessed to the attorney, the attorney said: " For weeks, you've watched him suffer when all you had to do was tell the truth"
"Do you think I should be behind bars when a man who fucks half the damn city got accused of rape, which shockingly hasn't happened before now?"
Woman, you see what you said! Fucking half the city doesn't mean he has to rape anyone. Dammit.
This was the man you got feeling for, and this was how you talked about him? You know he didn't rape anyone, and acted like he got it coming and you won't help him because it was not worth it.
You are just trying to save your ass.
And after hearing this inspiring speech, Travis offered to marry her to solve their problems. WTF
Man, have some pride and dignity. I am almost embarrassed by you.
Bravo to the author for making the MCs not even a bit likeable.
And I can't stand the heroine Saylor, like, literally can't.
Ok so I gonna start my ranting, please beware of spoilers.
Spoiler alert!!!!!!
The hero Travis, famous baseball player is hitting off with a girl called Blue in a bar. Then he saw the heroine Saylor, who was a PR person of his team. He used to have one hot night with her a couple of years ago then she left abruptly without words. So Travis blew off this Blue girl and go hang out with Saylor, they left the bar together and went separate ways, nothing happened.
The next day suddenly Travis was arrested and accused of raping this Blue girl. He asked Saylor to be his witness but she refused. She was a single mum and recently his ex was trying to get her daughter's custody. That's why she ended up in the bar in the first place. What she didn't tell Travis is that after their night together, she panicked because there was a no-fraternizing with athletes clause in her company. She left his house drunk and wreck her car, being arrested for DUI. She was on probation and if she told people she was in bar that time with Travis and Blue, she might face jail time because of violating the probation.
I know she could lose everything, including her daughter but man, she witness how the false accusation was ruining Travis and his career. Yet she did nothing to help. Travis tried to protect her but she never even told him the reason why she didn't come forward with the truths.
Travis, man, seriously I don't know what you saw in her. She is such as bitch and so whiny. She kept finding excuses for not doing the right thing, and she was acting all righteous. She kept everything bottled up inside and when things blew up in her face, she lashed out on the poor man.
When she finally confessed to the attorney, the attorney said: " For weeks, you've watched him suffer when all you had to do was tell the truth"
"Do you think I should be behind bars when a man who fucks half the damn city got accused of rape, which shockingly hasn't happened before now?"
Woman, you see what you said! Fucking half the city doesn't mean he has to rape anyone. Dammit.
This was the man you got feeling for, and this was how you talked about him? You know he didn't rape anyone, and acted like he got it coming and you won't help him because it was not worth it.
You are just trying to save your ass.
And after hearing this inspiring speech, Travis offered to marry her to solve their problems. WTF
Man, have some pride and dignity. I am almost embarrassed by you.
Bravo to the author for making the MCs not even a bit likeable.
April 22, 2017
4.5 stars!
Picked this one up planning to read a chapter or two and ended up devouring the whole thing.
Travis *sigh* Iove this guy and my heart hurt for all he went through.
Saylor is quite frustrating character. I could see her POV but I disagreed with some of her choices.
The story is great, plenty of stuff going on to keep you flipping the pages.
The only reason I dropped .5 of a star was I felt the end was kind of rushed. I would have liked some things cleared up.
Heidi never fails to deliver for me and this book is certainly no exception.
Picked this one up planning to read a chapter or two and ended up devouring the whole thing.
Travis *sigh* Iove this guy and my heart hurt for all he went through.
Saylor is quite frustrating character. I could see her POV but I disagreed with some of her choices.
The story is great, plenty of stuff going on to keep you flipping the pages.
The only reason I dropped .5 of a star was I felt the end was kind of rushed. I would have liked some things cleared up.
Heidi never fails to deliver for me and this book is certainly no exception.
April 16, 2017
Unlike it's two predecessors, this third book in the Boys of Summer series has less on the field action and more romance and legal drama. Taking place off season plays part in the way the story is shaped. Returning are all the previous players (characters), along with new adorableness in the form of five year old Lucy...it seems as if adorable little kiddos are staples in the series...each time they have been scene stealers.
The chemistry between Travis and Saylor leaves you breathless, the realism in each of their situations is frustrating (in a good way) as the author has perfectly conveyed their anguish pertaining to each their situations, separately and combined. I enjoyed their persistence in battling back, and that together they were stronger at beating back their demons...Travis' transformation, from the previous books, is most notable. His one liners which make you laugh out loud are still peppered throughout, but seeing him brought to his knees by his love for Saylor and particularly Lucy, was so very heartwarming. The couple's struggles were gut wrenching, their victories rewarding.
There are still plenty of Renegade players who need their own stories, I can only hope they come with adorable little ones as well. I expect the trademark hilarious banter between the ball players will be back as well, this author has the gift of conveying true male humor.
This book has been provided by the Publisher and Nergalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
The chemistry between Travis and Saylor leaves you breathless, the realism in each of their situations is frustrating (in a good way) as the author has perfectly conveyed their anguish pertaining to each their situations, separately and combined. I enjoyed their persistence in battling back, and that together they were stronger at beating back their demons...Travis' transformation, from the previous books, is most notable. His one liners which make you laugh out loud are still peppered throughout, but seeing him brought to his knees by his love for Saylor and particularly Lucy, was so very heartwarming. The couple's struggles were gut wrenching, their victories rewarding.
There are still plenty of Renegade players who need their own stories, I can only hope they come with adorable little ones as well. I expect the trademark hilarious banter between the ball players will be back as well, this author has the gift of conveying true male humor.
This book has been provided by the Publisher and Nergalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
May 19, 2017
4 Stars - 3 Flames
I'm not gonna lie. I was SOOOOO pissed off when I starting reading this book. Why? Because I was about to jump through the book to strangle the lead female, that's why. Why? Because I was having a REALLY hard time liking her character....but then that all changed. Or at least I started liking her a little more. I'm still not 100% sure "how" much I like her, but, I was happy in the end.
We all remember Travis Kidd, right? The joker. The ladies man. But his past comes back to bite him in the arse in this book. And boy oh boy, this bite is darn near lethal. While ogling a potential hook up in a bar, Travis notices the one girl he's been thinking about for over two years. This presents a problem because all he wants to do now is talk to the girl and NOT the hook up. So when he gives the hook up the shoulder, the last thing he expects is to be slapped with a rape case. Especially considering he didn't even go home with her. Good thing that mystery girl in the bar is also his publicist, right?
Saylor can't believe her luck. It seems like ever since that one night two years ago when she gave in to her own desires, Travis Kidd has been influencing her life, and not exactly in a positive way. And here we go again. Because now she's stuck between a rock and a hard place. Come clean to help Travis where she could not only lose her job, but end up in jail...or save her own arse and try figuring out a way to clear his name. Too bad there's another element to the equation. The ex who happens to be the father of her four year daughter. Could life get any harder?
This book takes place during the off season. So don't expect to read anything about the actual game. Well, besides being in the clubhouse or chatting with the boys. This book literally revolves around everything legal and extremely personal. As I mentioned earlier, I had a really hard time liking Saylor, but after reading her story, I can understand that people do weird things when they feel backed in to a corner. And her corner was pretty small. My heart completely aches for Travis. No one should have to go through what does in this book and the way people turn on him is very hurtful. I think I even shed a tear or two.
But in the end, Travis figured out how to save the day. For everyone, including himself. It was a perfect way to end this story and am already chomping to get my hands on the next one. Because let's face it....we ALL know who's next, right?
*I received this book from the Jeep Diva in exchange for my honest opinion.
I'm not gonna lie. I was SOOOOO pissed off when I starting reading this book. Why? Because I was about to jump through the book to strangle the lead female, that's why. Why? Because I was having a REALLY hard time liking her character....but then that all changed. Or at least I started liking her a little more. I'm still not 100% sure "how" much I like her, but, I was happy in the end.
We all remember Travis Kidd, right? The joker. The ladies man. But his past comes back to bite him in the arse in this book. And boy oh boy, this bite is darn near lethal. While ogling a potential hook up in a bar, Travis notices the one girl he's been thinking about for over two years. This presents a problem because all he wants to do now is talk to the girl and NOT the hook up. So when he gives the hook up the shoulder, the last thing he expects is to be slapped with a rape case. Especially considering he didn't even go home with her. Good thing that mystery girl in the bar is also his publicist, right?
Saylor can't believe her luck. It seems like ever since that one night two years ago when she gave in to her own desires, Travis Kidd has been influencing her life, and not exactly in a positive way. And here we go again. Because now she's stuck between a rock and a hard place. Come clean to help Travis where she could not only lose her job, but end up in jail...or save her own arse and try figuring out a way to clear his name. Too bad there's another element to the equation. The ex who happens to be the father of her four year daughter. Could life get any harder?
This book takes place during the off season. So don't expect to read anything about the actual game. Well, besides being in the clubhouse or chatting with the boys. This book literally revolves around everything legal and extremely personal. As I mentioned earlier, I had a really hard time liking Saylor, but after reading her story, I can understand that people do weird things when they feel backed in to a corner. And her corner was pretty small. My heart completely aches for Travis. No one should have to go through what does in this book and the way people turn on him is very hurtful. I think I even shed a tear or two.
But in the end, Travis figured out how to save the day. For everyone, including himself. It was a perfect way to end this story and am already chomping to get my hands on the next one. Because let's face it....we ALL know who's next, right?
*I received this book from the Jeep Diva in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 22, 2017
Well, after the last Boys of Summer book, I was a little gun-shy when Grand Slam came through to my Kindle. I hoped that I could get into this one more than the last. And, hoping paid off because the Heidi McLaughlin that I was so used to reading was back. Travis and Saylor’s story was everything that I hoped it would be … and then some.
Wow … that’s all I can say about Travis. The left fielder has everything a man could want except the woman who has been haunting his dreams. He can’t understand why, after one night with him, she just blows him off. He knows she felt something and that she’s hiding something. Now, she can either be his salvation or his down-fall. She knows the truth. Why won’t she come forward and clear his name?
Saylor has her reasons for avoiding what she could have with Travis. Her daughter, her job and now threats from her baby-daddy has her giving herself to Travis and then pushing him away harder than she did the first time. But, when it finally comes down to it, she comes clean and, now, Travis knows everything. He tells her that he will fix things but she has no idea if his plan will work or if she’s ready for what he’s offering.
I. Loved. This. Book! It was fast and interesting. It had heart-ache and intrigue. I still don’t know why the “bitch” did what she did but I hope she got her come-uppance. Saylor put me off a little since she wouldn’t come clean with Travis but, in the end, I had her back and so did Travis. I loved that Travis wore his heart on his sleeve and poured himself into getting Saylor to acknowledge her feelings for him. Lucy made this story so believable and fun. She was sweet and knew just who and what she wanted. She wrapped me around her little finger.
Now, the remaining Boys of Summer need to find the woman that will fulfill their lives so they will stop making fun of the boys that are living their happily ever after. And, there are three players who don’t deserve to even be mentioned in any further stories … just saying.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
Wow … that’s all I can say about Travis. The left fielder has everything a man could want except the woman who has been haunting his dreams. He can’t understand why, after one night with him, she just blows him off. He knows she felt something and that she’s hiding something. Now, she can either be his salvation or his down-fall. She knows the truth. Why won’t she come forward and clear his name?
Saylor has her reasons for avoiding what she could have with Travis. Her daughter, her job and now threats from her baby-daddy has her giving herself to Travis and then pushing him away harder than she did the first time. But, when it finally comes down to it, she comes clean and, now, Travis knows everything. He tells her that he will fix things but she has no idea if his plan will work or if she’s ready for what he’s offering.
I. Loved. This. Book! It was fast and interesting. It had heart-ache and intrigue. I still don’t know why the “bitch” did what she did but I hope she got her come-uppance. Saylor put me off a little since she wouldn’t come clean with Travis but, in the end, I had her back and so did Travis. I loved that Travis wore his heart on his sleeve and poured himself into getting Saylor to acknowledge her feelings for him. Lucy made this story so believable and fun. She was sweet and knew just who and what she wanted. She wrapped me around her little finger.
Now, the remaining Boys of Summer need to find the woman that will fulfill their lives so they will stop making fun of the boys that are living their happily ever after. And, there are three players who don’t deserve to even be mentioned in any further stories … just saying.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
May 25, 2017
It's hard to imagine a book that had me biting nails like this one. Both main characters had major anguish and drama that tied them together in ways that always surprised me. I loved the major characters. I rooted for them....so much!!! One of my book of the year and I've read at least 250 so far..so good job, Heidi!!!
May 9, 2017
Travis Kidd finds himself in a bar one night with a woman, he sees the one woman, Saylor, who got away across the bar and has his eye on her. When he follows Saylor out of the bar, the other woman gets upset. Boy does Travis wind up in a huge legal mess just because he left that woman in the bar without hooking up with her. Saylor is a publicist who works for Travis and she has a lot of issues of her own but she does what she can to help Travis. Okay I'm rambling, I'm done now!
That's all I can say because this is one of those stories that just sucks you in so deep and then has you shattered until the end when everything finally comes together. This is one of those stories that makes you swoon, scream and cry both happy and sad tears. I have to say this is my favorite of the Boys of Summer stories! Somehow Travis Kidd stole my heart away from Ethan Davenport and I don't think anyone in this series can top Travis. 5 holy crap addicting stars!!!
That's all I can say because this is one of those stories that just sucks you in so deep and then has you shattered until the end when everything finally comes together. This is one of those stories that makes you swoon, scream and cry both happy and sad tears. I have to say this is my favorite of the Boys of Summer stories! Somehow Travis Kidd stole my heart away from Ethan Davenport and I don't think anyone in this series can top Travis. 5 holy crap addicting stars!!!
September 1, 2018
First I have to say ... because it's what I do (often) .. #TitleWIN !!! When you read this story, the words grand slam will take on a whole other meaning other than a baseball term #TRUST
Both Travis and Saylor have baggage. Baggage that quite frankly could have made this book a much darker read than Heidi McLaughlin made it and I'm glad she didn't. Their pasts were just dramatic enough to add an edge to their journey but not get all twisty and angsty .. feel me? Anywho, well done! LOL
Grand Slam for me was a very captivating read. It wasn't just a fluffy romance fiction story. It had depth of emotion and character. The chemistry between them was spot on and their struggle was real and relatable. And let's not forget Lucy *happy sigh* I really love when kids are in the mix :) This story turned out to be one heck of a grand slam for both Travis and Saylor! <3
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Both Travis and Saylor have baggage. Baggage that quite frankly could have made this book a much darker read than Heidi McLaughlin made it and I'm glad she didn't. Their pasts were just dramatic enough to add an edge to their journey but not get all twisty and angsty .. feel me? Anywho, well done! LOL
Grand Slam for me was a very captivating read. It wasn't just a fluffy romance fiction story. It had depth of emotion and character. The chemistry between them was spot on and their struggle was real and relatable. And let's not forget Lucy *happy sigh* I really love when kids are in the mix :) This story turned out to be one heck of a grand slam for both Travis and Saylor! <3
Copy provided for blog tour review
May 22, 2017
***ARC Provided by the Publisher via NetGalley***
3.5 Stars
Heidi McLaughlin writes a book that almost always is a little darker than I am expecting. And, I like dark books, so that is not a criticism just a reality.
And, in this case, while I liked the book, i thought the darker and more serious story overshadowed the relationship a bit. This is a challenge when the romance is a little darker, a little more serious, like it was in this case.
And, in this case, I think it was that Saylor and Travis both had some pretty major things that they needed to get past. And, it is real life, I get it. I am just not entirely convinced that either of them would have been willing to get involved in the space they were in with their lives...and I did not believe in their chemistry enough to totally get past that belief. They had it, and they were good together, and the pacing of the story actually worked, it was just the fact that I never got totally over that "They must be together" hurdle.
That said, I enjoyed it. I thought the story was interesting, and well-written. And, I am guessing there will be a lot of people who don't have the issues I had with buying their relationship, as they are both great characters, well developed and well-written.
I recommend this book.
3.5 Stars
Heidi McLaughlin writes a book that almost always is a little darker than I am expecting. And, I like dark books, so that is not a criticism just a reality.
And, in this case, while I liked the book, i thought the darker and more serious story overshadowed the relationship a bit. This is a challenge when the romance is a little darker, a little more serious, like it was in this case.
And, in this case, I think it was that Saylor and Travis both had some pretty major things that they needed to get past. And, it is real life, I get it. I am just not entirely convinced that either of them would have been willing to get involved in the space they were in with their lives...and I did not believe in their chemistry enough to totally get past that belief. They had it, and they were good together, and the pacing of the story actually worked, it was just the fact that I never got totally over that "They must be together" hurdle.
That said, I enjoyed it. I thought the story was interesting, and well-written. And, I am guessing there will be a lot of people who don't have the issues I had with buying their relationship, as they are both great characters, well developed and well-written.
I recommend this book.
May 24, 2017
4 stars
Grand Slam by Heidi McLaughlin was a very good read.
I laughed, I swooned, I was frustrated and then I went back to swooning.
Both Travis and Saylor sure knew how to press my buttons lol
They had amazing chemistry and I loved watching Travis with Saylor's little girl Lucy.
Overall, Grand Slam was a heartwarming and entertaining read with likable, relatable characters that brought out all the feels.
Grand Slam is a very good addition to The Boys of Summer series, each book can be read as a standalone and I highly recommend them all!
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Grand Slam by Heidi McLaughlin was a very good read.
I laughed, I swooned, I was frustrated and then I went back to swooning.
Both Travis and Saylor sure knew how to press my buttons lol
They had amazing chemistry and I loved watching Travis with Saylor's little girl Lucy.
Overall, Grand Slam was a heartwarming and entertaining read with likable, relatable characters that brought out all the feels.
Grand Slam is a very good addition to The Boys of Summer series, each book can be read as a standalone and I highly recommend them all!
*Get your copy today.*
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Slam-Boy...
BN: http://bit.ly/2eiIx6H
iTunes: http://apple.co/2eiJv2N
Google play: http://bit.ly/2eiHmEs
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2e4KxQv
*Thank you to the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.*
June 4, 2017
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 23, 2017
Win the game. Lose your heart.
Everyone knows who I am and that I could have any female fan I want. That's supposed to be the "perk" of playing left field for the Boston Renegades. But I don't want just any woman; I want her.
She should be just another face in the crowd, but I can't stop thinking about the one night we spent together-and her look of regret the morning after.
Because Saylor Blackwell is the kind of woman who haunts a man. Smart, sexy as hell, and one of the best managers in the business. She's every ballplayer's dream woman. And I'd do anything to make things right with her.
I'm done sitting on the bench when it comes to Saylor Blackwell. Time to swing for the fences.
•••••••••
REVIEW: GRAND SLAM is the third installment in Heidi McLaughlin’s contemporary, adult THE BOYS OF SUMMER baseball, romance series focusing on the Boston Renegades. This is Boston Renegades’ left fielder Travis Kidd, and PR agent Saylor Blackwell’s story line. GRAND SLAM can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous installments is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual first person points of view (Travis and Saylor) follows the second chance romance between Boston Renegades’ left fielder Travis Kidd, and PR agent Saylor Blackwell. Without giving away too much information GRAND SLAM focuses on the off-season as Travis must traverse a minefield of legal drama, slanderous accusations, and the less than stellar support of the fans and some of his teammates. Enter PR Agent Saylor Blackwell, the only woman able to clear Travis’s name, and the woman that calls to our hero’s heart. What ensues is a stress filled legal battle to save Travis Kidd, as he struggles to convince the woman he loves that he is innocent of all of the charges.
GRAND SLAM is a story of betrayal, defamation and retribution but it is also a story about one woman’s struggle to do what is right for a man she doesn’t believe is as innocent as he claims. As Travis battles the media, the fans and the legal system, Saylor battles for her heart and that of her young daughter.
The relationship between Travis and Saylor is one of second chances. Two years earlier, following a one-night stand, Saylor walked out of Travis’s life without explanation, and in the ensuing time has acted cold and deceptive when ever in his presence. Their rekindling relationship and romance is complicated when Saylor’s young daughter begins to fall in love with the man in question. The $ex scenes are limited but seductive.
There are a large number of secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Boston Renegades: Ethan and Daisy (Third Base #1), Cooper and Ainsley (Home Run #2), as well as attorneys, agents, top office brass, family, friends and fans who may or may not support their fallen hero.
The world building focuses on the relationship between Saylor and Travis, as well as the legal problems of our leading hero. Not everyone is willing to offer Travis their support including some of the members of his very own team. I struggled with our heroine’s less than cooperative behavior throughout the story. Fearing repercussion in her own life, Saylor’s questionable attitude was awkward, heartbreaking and tragic. The potential fall-out for Travis Kidd meant a life darkened by secrets, betrayal and lies.
GRAND SLAM is a gripping and passionate story line. The premise is edgy; the characters are colorful and dynamic but our heroine’s lack of action was discouraging and disappointing under the circumstances; the romance was sexy but challenging. GRAND SLAM will captivate your imagination and break your heart.
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copy supplied for review
Win the game. Lose your heart.
Everyone knows who I am and that I could have any female fan I want. That's supposed to be the "perk" of playing left field for the Boston Renegades. But I don't want just any woman; I want her.
She should be just another face in the crowd, but I can't stop thinking about the one night we spent together-and her look of regret the morning after.
Because Saylor Blackwell is the kind of woman who haunts a man. Smart, sexy as hell, and one of the best managers in the business. She's every ballplayer's dream woman. And I'd do anything to make things right with her.
I'm done sitting on the bench when it comes to Saylor Blackwell. Time to swing for the fences.
•••••••••
REVIEW: GRAND SLAM is the third installment in Heidi McLaughlin’s contemporary, adult THE BOYS OF SUMMER baseball, romance series focusing on the Boston Renegades. This is Boston Renegades’ left fielder Travis Kidd, and PR agent Saylor Blackwell’s story line. GRAND SLAM can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous installments is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual first person points of view (Travis and Saylor) follows the second chance romance between Boston Renegades’ left fielder Travis Kidd, and PR agent Saylor Blackwell. Without giving away too much information GRAND SLAM focuses on the off-season as Travis must traverse a minefield of legal drama, slanderous accusations, and the less than stellar support of the fans and some of his teammates. Enter PR Agent Saylor Blackwell, the only woman able to clear Travis’s name, and the woman that calls to our hero’s heart. What ensues is a stress filled legal battle to save Travis Kidd, as he struggles to convince the woman he loves that he is innocent of all of the charges.
GRAND SLAM is a story of betrayal, defamation and retribution but it is also a story about one woman’s struggle to do what is right for a man she doesn’t believe is as innocent as he claims. As Travis battles the media, the fans and the legal system, Saylor battles for her heart and that of her young daughter.
The relationship between Travis and Saylor is one of second chances. Two years earlier, following a one-night stand, Saylor walked out of Travis’s life without explanation, and in the ensuing time has acted cold and deceptive when ever in his presence. Their rekindling relationship and romance is complicated when Saylor’s young daughter begins to fall in love with the man in question. The $ex scenes are limited but seductive.
There are a large number of secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Boston Renegades: Ethan and Daisy (Third Base #1), Cooper and Ainsley (Home Run #2), as well as attorneys, agents, top office brass, family, friends and fans who may or may not support their fallen hero.
The world building focuses on the relationship between Saylor and Travis, as well as the legal problems of our leading hero. Not everyone is willing to offer Travis their support including some of the members of his very own team. I struggled with our heroine’s less than cooperative behavior throughout the story. Fearing repercussion in her own life, Saylor’s questionable attitude was awkward, heartbreaking and tragic. The potential fall-out for Travis Kidd meant a life darkened by secrets, betrayal and lies.
GRAND SLAM is a gripping and passionate story line. The premise is edgy; the characters are colorful and dynamic but our heroine’s lack of action was discouraging and disappointing under the circumstances; the romance was sexy but challenging. GRAND SLAM will captivate your imagination and break your heart.
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copy supplied for review
October 11, 2017
Grand Slam is the first Heidi McLaughlin I've read in a long, long while. I was excited to dive into a story with a hot baseball player at the center going after the woman he can't seem to have. Travis it appears can have them all, and this is where he finds his trouble and complicates his life. The story takes place in the off-season and apparently he's got too much time on his hands. He gets up to trouble, while undeserved, he plays it all wrong and ends up risking more than his career. He's forced to work more tightly with his manager/PR person Saylor and their history ends up causing it's own set of issues. Timing wise their re-acquaintance on a personal level couldn't be worse. It's the perfect storm of bad boy and good girl meshing only to have a ton of outside people and situations impact them. Travis is falsely accused of a crime, Saylor could help his case but can't for various reasons, and they just can't stop the pull to each other.
At times Travis is it's fun and flirty and sweet. His interaction with Saylor's daughter Lucy is what makes this story for me. He's just the perfect guy to bring into Lucy's life. But that makes him a man Saylor feels like she has to stay away from. The're many reason why these 2 are "forbidden" but I say this because the drama is contrived and at times, the drama is brought about by poor communication skills. Lines are blurred and there are some plot devices that don't go anywhere or aren't resolved as I expected. Early on I saw some holes in the logic of their business relationship and it distracted me from the sweetness of where McLaughlin took their forbidden connection. I enjoyed Travis' voice in the story, but Saylor as his Manager/PR rep (??) just didn't mesh for me. At times her actions are confusing and her inability to be forthright while also being a person who the job she has ( again, was she his Manager or PR person??) a job in a very cut throat industry left me baffled and confused as to who she was. Some things just get swept aside
While I liked both characters and Travis does indeed have some very great traits, the drama is close to overdone. I wanted to see how things would play out - but I also had moments where it seemed like all too much. So, I waffled between liking only a few of the characters (Travis and Lucy) but not liking where the story went and how it got there. 3 stars.
*I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
At times Travis is it's fun and flirty and sweet. His interaction with Saylor's daughter Lucy is what makes this story for me. He's just the perfect guy to bring into Lucy's life. But that makes him a man Saylor feels like she has to stay away from. The're many reason why these 2 are "forbidden" but I say this because the drama is contrived and at times, the drama is brought about by poor communication skills. Lines are blurred and there are some plot devices that don't go anywhere or aren't resolved as I expected. Early on I saw some holes in the logic of their business relationship and it distracted me from the sweetness of where McLaughlin took their forbidden connection. I enjoyed Travis' voice in the story, but Saylor as his Manager/PR rep (??) just didn't mesh for me. At times her actions are confusing and her inability to be forthright while also being a person who the job she has ( again, was she his Manager or PR person??) a job in a very cut throat industry left me baffled and confused as to who she was. Some things just get swept aside
While I liked both characters and Travis does indeed have some very great traits, the drama is close to overdone. I wanted to see how things would play out - but I also had moments where it seemed like all too much. So, I waffled between liking only a few of the characters (Travis and Lucy) but not liking where the story went and how it got there. 3 stars.
*I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
May 22, 2017
Baseball player Travis Kidd thoroughly enjoys what he does, and the perks that come along with it... maybe a little too much! Being an athlete he draws a lot of attention from fans, it comes with the territory of course, and so he has come to expect that his every move is being monitored, even when there moves that could shine a bad light on him! It's a good thing he has a good publicist to cover up the stuff he doesn't want the public to get a hold of, but this time someone is out to get the star player, and no amount of cover up is going to keep him out of trouble. Now everything in his life is stuck in limbo, and the one person who can save him is the one woman who wants nothing to do with him!
To say that Saylor Blackwell's life is a little complicated is an complete understatement, everything in it hinges on one simple mistake she made a few years ago, so she feels like she is constantly walking on eggshells, waiting for them to break at any second. The one bright spot in her life is her daughter, and while being a single mother is tough, she wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, being a mother is the one thing she has done right. So, when she finds herself in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and witnesses something she wished she hadn't, she can't help but panic a little that it is going to be the one thing that finally cracks those egg shells. Seeing her ex Travis again was excruciating, mainly because she has never really gotten over him, and now he is standing before her asking for another chance... a chance she isn't so willing to give him!
The moment my eyes landed on the page and I met these two I was completely absorbed into their little world, and immediately taken with their touching story. They both had so much to lose, and to watch them find their way out of the little mess they wound up in was quite inspiring... and a little hot at times too!! The story line was inventive, intense, passionate, thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and filled with many moments that had my toes curling... I just can't say enough about how much I loved this one!! If you like second chance romances, loaded with the feels and steamy sexy times than I highly recommend you give this one a try, you will not be disappointed!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
To say that Saylor Blackwell's life is a little complicated is an complete understatement, everything in it hinges on one simple mistake she made a few years ago, so she feels like she is constantly walking on eggshells, waiting for them to break at any second. The one bright spot in her life is her daughter, and while being a single mother is tough, she wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, being a mother is the one thing she has done right. So, when she finds herself in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and witnesses something she wished she hadn't, she can't help but panic a little that it is going to be the one thing that finally cracks those egg shells. Seeing her ex Travis again was excruciating, mainly because she has never really gotten over him, and now he is standing before her asking for another chance... a chance she isn't so willing to give him!
The moment my eyes landed on the page and I met these two I was completely absorbed into their little world, and immediately taken with their touching story. They both had so much to lose, and to watch them find their way out of the little mess they wound up in was quite inspiring... and a little hot at times too!! The story line was inventive, intense, passionate, thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and filled with many moments that had my toes curling... I just can't say enough about how much I loved this one!! If you like second chance romances, loaded with the feels and steamy sexy times than I highly recommend you give this one a try, you will not be disappointed!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
August 19, 2017
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
May 23, 2017
Right up until the moment I sat down to finish writing this review, I was still stewing over how to rate this book even though I finished it a few days ago. There were parts that I loved but they were offset by parts that made me so annoyed I wanted to stop reading it entirely so I have some very mixed feelings about it and I didn't decide on a rating until I had put all my thoughts into words.
The blurb really gives nothing away when it comes to the actual plot of this book. When the story opens, Travis is in a bar during the off season playing pool with a cleat chaser and debating his options for the evening when he spots Saylor sitting at the bar. They shared a night together years ago but it was clear she regretted it immediately afterward and she has given him the cold shoulder as much as possible since then. She is also his publicist and works on his management team which complicates things for her further. When Travis leaves the bar to follow her outside to talk, the woman he was playing pool with loses her mind at the lost opportunity to bag a star and screams all sorts of threats at him as he leaves in a cab and doesn't look back.
The next morning she takes the whole woman scorned thing to a ridiculous level, accusing Travis of rape and inciting a media firestorm that could ruin him. Despite the fact we know it is a false claim, the resolution is a long and drawn out process in part due to Saylor. And here is where my fundamental issue with this couple lies.
See, Saylor had the power to clear his name from the start, but she has secrets that cause her to keep her mouth shut and I really struggled to like her from the very beginning of this book. She was completely OK with allowing Travis to be vilified in the media and watching his career and life be ruined right before his eyes in order to save her own ass, and I am supposed to buy their great love for each other? I don't think so! Do I understand her reasons for staying quiet? Sure. But her determination to let him go down in flames did nothing to endear her to me. In fact, I wasn't quite sure why Travis even continued to pursue her at that point because I just didn't feel like there was a strong enough connection between them to justify it. I do have to say his devotion to winning her over and his interactions with her daughter were heartmelting though and those actions were the very few reasons I didn't just stop reading this story halfway through it.
The other part that I struggled with here was the use of the rape accusation against Travis. I know it absolutely could and would happen in the real world- just Google Patrick Kane and you will find a recent real life example. However, the fact that we knew it was a blatant lie just felt like it cheapens the real claims made by women out there who are truly victims as we question the intent of the accuser in this case. And society's tendency to pile on the accused and kick him while he's down is all too real as the media whipped up public opinion into a frenzy that could have cost an innocent person everything he worked so hard to achieve.
Although it all worked out in the end, I was still left with unanswered questions. Was his accuser really that shallow and vicious of a person, or did she have a reason for her vendetta? Her name wasn't in the media so it wasn't a 15 minutes of fame thing where she tried to play up her accusation. I actually thought perhaps Saylor's ex put her up to continuing her antics but that didn't play out either. And as for the ex- what was the point of his sudden appearance other than to add more drama and stress because his sudden need to have the daughter he ignored for years was never explained either.
I guess the only good thing I can add here is that despite my issues with the story, the fact that I kept reading it through to the end is a testament to the author managing to keep me engaged long enough to finish it. Reading other reviews that are out there indicate my opinion is in the minority here, but reactions to these types of plot points are personal things so take my comments with a grain of salt and recognize them for just that: opinions.
Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The blurb really gives nothing away when it comes to the actual plot of this book. When the story opens, Travis is in a bar during the off season playing pool with a cleat chaser and debating his options for the evening when he spots Saylor sitting at the bar. They shared a night together years ago but it was clear she regretted it immediately afterward and she has given him the cold shoulder as much as possible since then. She is also his publicist and works on his management team which complicates things for her further. When Travis leaves the bar to follow her outside to talk, the woman he was playing pool with loses her mind at the lost opportunity to bag a star and screams all sorts of threats at him as he leaves in a cab and doesn't look back.
The next morning she takes the whole woman scorned thing to a ridiculous level, accusing Travis of rape and inciting a media firestorm that could ruin him. Despite the fact we know it is a false claim, the resolution is a long and drawn out process in part due to Saylor. And here is where my fundamental issue with this couple lies.
See, Saylor had the power to clear his name from the start, but she has secrets that cause her to keep her mouth shut and I really struggled to like her from the very beginning of this book. She was completely OK with allowing Travis to be vilified in the media and watching his career and life be ruined right before his eyes in order to save her own ass, and I am supposed to buy their great love for each other? I don't think so! Do I understand her reasons for staying quiet? Sure. But her determination to let him go down in flames did nothing to endear her to me. In fact, I wasn't quite sure why Travis even continued to pursue her at that point because I just didn't feel like there was a strong enough connection between them to justify it. I do have to say his devotion to winning her over and his interactions with her daughter were heartmelting though and those actions were the very few reasons I didn't just stop reading this story halfway through it.
The other part that I struggled with here was the use of the rape accusation against Travis. I know it absolutely could and would happen in the real world- just Google Patrick Kane and you will find a recent real life example. However, the fact that we knew it was a blatant lie just felt like it cheapens the real claims made by women out there who are truly victims as we question the intent of the accuser in this case. And society's tendency to pile on the accused and kick him while he's down is all too real as the media whipped up public opinion into a frenzy that could have cost an innocent person everything he worked so hard to achieve.
Although it all worked out in the end, I was still left with unanswered questions. Was his accuser really that shallow and vicious of a person, or did she have a reason for her vendetta? Her name wasn't in the media so it wasn't a 15 minutes of fame thing where she tried to play up her accusation. I actually thought perhaps Saylor's ex put her up to continuing her antics but that didn't play out either. And as for the ex- what was the point of his sudden appearance other than to add more drama and stress because his sudden need to have the daughter he ignored for years was never explained either.
I guess the only good thing I can add here is that despite my issues with the story, the fact that I kept reading it through to the end is a testament to the author managing to keep me engaged long enough to finish it. Reading other reviews that are out there indicate my opinion is in the minority here, but reactions to these types of plot points are personal things so take my comments with a grain of salt and recognize them for just that: opinions.
Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August 15, 2017
DNF @ 29%. Honestly, this story is depressing and a feels like a Debbie Downer endorsed book. I didn't feel any type of connection between the hero and heroine. They both seemed to complain too much about their lives and the tribulations going on during their inner monologues in each chapter. It felt like there was too much emphasis on the storyline, rather than developing the characters fleshing them out. The writing was fluid, but I just didn't care for this type of trope. Which makes me sad, because I'm a sucker for a sports romance where the athlete and PR agent become romantically involved. This was my first Heidi McLaughlin book and I had high expectations going into it because I know so many people who love her books. Sadly this book just wasn't for me.
May 9, 2018
Hmmm I had to sit on this one for a little bit to see how my feelings settled before I could decide on a rating.
For the romance side I was leaning towards a 3.5-4 because those parts were wonderful, but certain parts of the storyline just really bothered me. Those parts make me want to give it a wayyyyy lower rating, so I was really, really conflicted.
I loved the romance aspects, and adored Travis and Saylor together...and I thought any moments with Saylor's daughter, Lucy, and Travis together were utterly adorable! Their relationship was so sweet and wonderfully done. If the story had just been about their romance and the drama with Lucy's biological dad, then I would definitely give this a solid 4 rating, but there was also some legal drama surrounding Travis and Saylor was involved as a witness.
For the next bit, be wary of spoilers (I don't usually include spoilers but I need to get these thoughts out and I also want to give some warning to readers who might be a bit have some triggers that are in this book):
Okay...I'm stopping now. I was so conflicted over this book. In the end, I landed on 2 stars. I did like the writing, and I enjoyed the characters, but the plot had me so conflicted. The ending was so sweet, and the romance was adorable which is what makes a romance for me ultimately, but I just can't in good conscience be okay with how this book handled sexual assault...I just can't.
For the romance side I was leaning towards a 3.5-4 because those parts were wonderful, but certain parts of the storyline just really bothered me. Those parts make me want to give it a wayyyyy lower rating, so I was really, really conflicted.
I loved the romance aspects, and adored Travis and Saylor together...and I thought any moments with Saylor's daughter, Lucy, and Travis together were utterly adorable! Their relationship was so sweet and wonderfully done. If the story had just been about their romance and the drama with Lucy's biological dad, then I would definitely give this a solid 4 rating, but there was also some legal drama surrounding Travis and Saylor was involved as a witness.
For the next bit, be wary of spoilers (I don't usually include spoilers but I need to get these thoughts out and I also want to give some warning to readers who might be a bit have some triggers that are in this book):
Okay...I'm stopping now. I was so conflicted over this book. In the end, I landed on 2 stars. I did like the writing, and I enjoyed the characters, but the plot had me so conflicted. The ending was so sweet, and the romance was adorable which is what makes a romance for me ultimately, but I just can't in good conscience be okay with how this book handled sexual assault...I just can't.
April 16, 2017
The third book in the Boys of Summer series has less baseball and more drama and romance. You might not see as much on field action as the last two books but this book is not lacking in story and heart.
Travis Kidd is known for being the jokester with his one-liners as well as has a way with words with the ladies. One encounter with the wrong woman changed his world forever. But under that womanizer façade is a man who just wants what his friends have; a partner in life, a woman to love and a family to come home to. But there’s only one woman he wants it with.
Saylor Blackwell is a single mother is trying to provide a good life for her daughter and no matter how drawn to Travis she is, she can’t. He’s a client and the first rule her boss told her was no getting involved with the athletes. Too bad Travis has other ideas and won’t give up without a fight. When it’s a full count, two outs there’s nothing more Travis can do except hit it out of the park and that’s exactly what he does.
Saylor and Travis’s journey is a bumpy one filled with strike after strike. It’s filled with angst and turmoil and lots of love and heart. In the end it will take a grand slam to fix all the wrongs and make them right.
Heidi writes stories that pull at the heartstrings. They’re filled with romance and heat to keep you wanting more. Her characters are lovable and swoon worthy. She knows how to keep you entertained and intrigued from the beginning to the end.
I have loved this series from the beginning and really hope this isn’t the end and she has more Renegades up her sleeve.
Travis Kidd is known for being the jokester with his one-liners as well as has a way with words with the ladies. One encounter with the wrong woman changed his world forever. But under that womanizer façade is a man who just wants what his friends have; a partner in life, a woman to love and a family to come home to. But there’s only one woman he wants it with.
Saylor Blackwell is a single mother is trying to provide a good life for her daughter and no matter how drawn to Travis she is, she can’t. He’s a client and the first rule her boss told her was no getting involved with the athletes. Too bad Travis has other ideas and won’t give up without a fight. When it’s a full count, two outs there’s nothing more Travis can do except hit it out of the park and that’s exactly what he does.
Saylor and Travis’s journey is a bumpy one filled with strike after strike. It’s filled with angst and turmoil and lots of love and heart. In the end it will take a grand slam to fix all the wrongs and make them right.
Heidi writes stories that pull at the heartstrings. They’re filled with romance and heat to keep you wanting more. Her characters are lovable and swoon worthy. She knows how to keep you entertained and intrigued from the beginning to the end.
I have loved this series from the beginning and really hope this isn’t the end and she has more Renegades up her sleeve.
April 20, 2017
Travis makes some yummy promises, “yeah, baby, that’s how much I want you right now. Be prepared for tomorrow night.” I kiss her behind her ear and pull her closer to me." Travis is one romantic man, “eff that noise, Saylor. I want to be with you, all of you, and that includes putting my ***k in your ’gina.” I loved this book, Travis was relentless, the man went after what he wanted.
May 23, 2017
Grand Slam (The Boys of Summer #3) by Heidi McLaughlin
4 stars!!!
Grand Slam is the third book in the Boys of Summer series and can be read as a standalone. I still need to read the first one but have loved the last two. Grand Slam is the story of Travis Kidd, the Boston Renegades player who only loves baseball, himself and a woman who wouldn’t give him a chance. Travis was the prankster, the ladies’ man and a man whose past was only lurking in the background waiting to catch up to him.
One night stands are Travis Kidd’s norm, for him relationships and baseball just do not work so it is easier to fuck and forget. When one such potential F&F gets spurned her last pearls of wisdom were “…You’ll pay for this.” And boy does she make him pay. A woman scorned has the power of missile and this was one missile that Travis certainly wished had never been launched.
Saylor Blackwell was Travis Kidd’s publicist and these two had some extremely intense chemistry. Two years prior Saylor had broken the cardinal rule and slept with a client…Travis and it was one that she was determined she would never break again. Being a single parent, career suicide was not on her agenda and she needed this job more than life itself. With a strict no fraternization policy in place she had to stay away, even though deep down that was the last thing she ever wanted.
Travis really got to me in this book. My heart broke for him many, many, many times. Despite his outgoing, cocky personality, underneath was a man with a heart of gold that just wanted to love and be loved, but he only wanted that with one woman or maybe two...his relationship with Saylor’s daughter was heart melting in itself and boy does he love this little girl. But Saylor though was the one woman who spurned him every chance she got. The crap that Travis goes through in this book would have bought many a man to his knees and I loved that Heidi McLaughlin gave Travis strength, because he certainly needed it in this book. I don’t condone what Travis was put through and my one niggle with this book was I wanted to see what happened to “the other side.” I think culpability would have been a good example to make in this book.
Saylor was infuriating at times, but being a mother I understood her completely, even if my heart was breaking for Travis. As time went on I was begging her to do the right thing knowing that Travis would always be there to support her but Heidi McLaughlin ramps up that angst until you are only left pulling your hair out, desperate for her to make her move.
For me this was an unputdownable read and it was a one session job. I laughed, I cried, my heart broke and happiness was restored but this was certainly one hell of a ride. This was a different read than the others and the angst, more than the relationship itself was what kept those pages turning. My heart went through the mill with this one and I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.
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4 stars!!!
“Race you.”
“To what?”
“To be the first one to fall in love.”
Grand Slam is the third book in the Boys of Summer series and can be read as a standalone. I still need to read the first one but have loved the last two. Grand Slam is the story of Travis Kidd, the Boston Renegades player who only loves baseball, himself and a woman who wouldn’t give him a chance. Travis was the prankster, the ladies’ man and a man whose past was only lurking in the background waiting to catch up to him.
“Memories of the night we shared come rushing back, showing me how perfect and amazing we were together, taunting me, reminding me that I can’t have her, that she feels like I’m not worth the risk. But I am, and I want to show her that I’d be everything she needs in a man, and more.”
One night stands are Travis Kidd’s norm, for him relationships and baseball just do not work so it is easier to fuck and forget. When one such potential F&F gets spurned her last pearls of wisdom were “…You’ll pay for this.” And boy does she make him pay. A woman scorned has the power of missile and this was one missile that Travis certainly wished had never been launched.
“She deserves someone better than me, but I want the pureness that she brings into my chaotic world.”
Saylor Blackwell was Travis Kidd’s publicist and these two had some extremely intense chemistry. Two years prior Saylor had broken the cardinal rule and slept with a client…Travis and it was one that she was determined she would never break again. Being a single parent, career suicide was not on her agenda and she needed this job more than life itself. With a strict no fraternization policy in place she had to stay away, even though deep down that was the last thing she ever wanted.
Travis really got to me in this book. My heart broke for him many, many, many times. Despite his outgoing, cocky personality, underneath was a man with a heart of gold that just wanted to love and be loved, but he only wanted that with one woman or maybe two...his relationship with Saylor’s daughter was heart melting in itself and boy does he love this little girl. But Saylor though was the one woman who spurned him every chance she got. The crap that Travis goes through in this book would have bought many a man to his knees and I loved that Heidi McLaughlin gave Travis strength, because he certainly needed it in this book. I don’t condone what Travis was put through and my one niggle with this book was I wanted to see what happened to “the other side.” I think culpability would have been a good example to make in this book.
“I only want to be in the same room with you, and I’ll be happy.”
Saylor was infuriating at times, but being a mother I understood her completely, even if my heart was breaking for Travis. As time went on I was begging her to do the right thing knowing that Travis would always be there to support her but Heidi McLaughlin ramps up that angst until you are only left pulling your hair out, desperate for her to make her move.
“She’s going to kick my ass when I need it, love me when I don’t deserve it, and be my constant when I need her the most.”
For me this was an unputdownable read and it was a one session job. I laughed, I cried, my heart broke and happiness was restored but this was certainly one hell of a ride. This was a different read than the others and the angst, more than the relationship itself was what kept those pages turning. My heart went through the mill with this one and I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.
www.theromancecover.com
May 19, 2017
Title: Grand Slam
Author: Heidi McLaughlin
Series: The Boys of Summer #3
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: May 23, 2017
Genre(s): Sports Romance
Page Count: 352 pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Review:
This is a new standalone book which is part of The Boys of Summer series. Each book is about a different member of the Boston Renegades Baseball team. The third book in this series is focused around Travis Kidd. Kidd is the left fielder and one of the town’s most eligible bachelors. He has a reputation of going through women like the team goes through baseballs. There is only one woman that he wants and she is off limits. Saylor Blackwell is part of the team that manages him. They had spent one amazing night together, but that night had serious repercussions. Now Travis is facing charges of rape. Saylor is his only alibi, but if she comes forward she could lose everything including her daughter. If she keeps quiet, Travis who is so different from his public image may end up in prison. The chemistry between these two characters is tense, exciting and beautiful. The story grabbed my interest from the start. The pacing is fast and I got swept into this story all the way to the end. This is a multidimensional story with more than the basic love story. Great ending that made me want to cheer at the end. These are very complicated characters that I connected to. I think that this is the best book of this series.
PLOT: 5 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 5 Stars
PACING: 5 Stars
ENDING: 5 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 5 Stars
Review Copy of Grand Slam provided by the Hachette Book Group I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
Author: Heidi McLaughlin
Series: The Boys of Summer #3
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: May 23, 2017
Genre(s): Sports Romance
Page Count: 352 pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Win the game. Lose your heart.
Everyone knows who I am and that I could have any female fan I want. That's supposed to be the "perk" of playing left field for the Boston Renegades. But I don't want just any woman; I want her.
She should be just another face in the crowd, but I can't stop thinking about the one night we spent together-and her look of regret the morning after.
Because Saylor Blackwell is the kind of woman who haunts a man. Smart, sexy as hell, and one of the best managers in the business. She's every ballplayer's dream woman. And I'd do anything to make things right with her.
I'm done sitting on the bench when it comes to Saylor Blackwell. Time to swing for the fences.
Review:
This is a new standalone book which is part of The Boys of Summer series. Each book is about a different member of the Boston Renegades Baseball team. The third book in this series is focused around Travis Kidd. Kidd is the left fielder and one of the town’s most eligible bachelors. He has a reputation of going through women like the team goes through baseballs. There is only one woman that he wants and she is off limits. Saylor Blackwell is part of the team that manages him. They had spent one amazing night together, but that night had serious repercussions. Now Travis is facing charges of rape. Saylor is his only alibi, but if she comes forward she could lose everything including her daughter. If she keeps quiet, Travis who is so different from his public image may end up in prison. The chemistry between these two characters is tense, exciting and beautiful. The story grabbed my interest from the start. The pacing is fast and I got swept into this story all the way to the end. This is a multidimensional story with more than the basic love story. Great ending that made me want to cheer at the end. These are very complicated characters that I connected to. I think that this is the best book of this series.
PLOT: 5 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 5 Stars
PACING: 5 Stars
ENDING: 5 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 5 Stars
Review Copy of Grand Slam provided by the Hachette Book Group I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
May 29, 2017
I loved Grand Slam. I was completely engaged throughout and loved the characters.
Grand slam is the third book in the boys of Summer series. I also loved previous books, each book focuses on one of the baseball players from The Boston renegades, each with their own story and all different, each one finding love as the plot progresses.
Grand Slam focuses on Travis the teams playboy/Man-whore with a reputation for the ladies. Travis finds himself in a situation when one of the girls he rejects acts as a woman scorned and reports Travis for rape charges.
Saylor is the PR for Travis and has to work with Travis to find a way of minimal damage and keeping the press at bay until the case is looked into and Travis can finally get his name cleared.
Travis and Saylor had a one night stand years ago and Travis has always felt Saylor was the girl for him but due to his reputation and the face Saylor has a daughter she kept him at arms length and kept the relationship professional.
I was completely captivated with this story, the twists and turns that developed, this book tugged on emotions, I laughed and also felt the heartache for Travis and his predicament, loved the hot moments and swooned over his actions with Saylor's little girl bringing her flowers and completely bonding with her.
Told in dual pov's you get each characters point of view. You don't have to be a baseball lover to read this series, each book focuses solely on the characters, their situations and baseball is just a part of who they are.
Grand Slam is my favorite story so far in this series.
Arc gratefully received for review purposes.
Grand slam is the third book in the boys of Summer series. I also loved previous books, each book focuses on one of the baseball players from The Boston renegades, each with their own story and all different, each one finding love as the plot progresses.
Grand Slam focuses on Travis the teams playboy/Man-whore with a reputation for the ladies. Travis finds himself in a situation when one of the girls he rejects acts as a woman scorned and reports Travis for rape charges.
Saylor is the PR for Travis and has to work with Travis to find a way of minimal damage and keeping the press at bay until the case is looked into and Travis can finally get his name cleared.
Travis and Saylor had a one night stand years ago and Travis has always felt Saylor was the girl for him but due to his reputation and the face Saylor has a daughter she kept him at arms length and kept the relationship professional.
I was completely captivated with this story, the twists and turns that developed, this book tugged on emotions, I laughed and also felt the heartache for Travis and his predicament, loved the hot moments and swooned over his actions with Saylor's little girl bringing her flowers and completely bonding with her.
Told in dual pov's you get each characters point of view. You don't have to be a baseball lover to read this series, each book focuses solely on the characters, their situations and baseball is just a part of who they are.
Grand Slam is my favorite story so far in this series.
Arc gratefully received for review purposes.
May 27, 2017
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4 Crowns
Of all the Boys of Summers series, Grand Slam by Heidi McLaughlin is by far my favorite. The drama and angst combined with the likable characters made this one a delightful read.
Travis Kidd, the starting left fielder for the Renegades, has always desired Saylor, but she has kept him at a distance. Always the jokester and woman-loving player, he wasn’t someone she could risk her future on, but throughout the story, readers get to see the softer more lovable man who really only wants a family and people to love. Saylor is a single mom with a lot on her plate. Readers are going to absolutely respect her desire to provide for her child and sacrifice for her happiness. Whenever these two are together, they cannot resist their attraction for each other, and readers won’t want them to resist it either.
There is so much going on in this plot. There is the obvious forbidden nature of their relationship with her being a manager and him being a baseball player. On top of that, they both have legal issues that are plaguing them, setting up yet another obstacle to prevent these two from being together. Even with the many obstacles between them, these two fight to overcome them. With the amount of pressure they are under, the conflict explodes in an expected manner, and readers will love Travis’s solution to the issues.
If you are looking for an angsty, drama filled romance, than Grand Slam is what you are looking for. The plot and characters will keep you hooked through the whole book!
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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4 Crowns
Of all the Boys of Summers series, Grand Slam by Heidi McLaughlin is by far my favorite. The drama and angst combined with the likable characters made this one a delightful read.
Travis Kidd, the starting left fielder for the Renegades, has always desired Saylor, but she has kept him at a distance. Always the jokester and woman-loving player, he wasn’t someone she could risk her future on, but throughout the story, readers get to see the softer more lovable man who really only wants a family and people to love. Saylor is a single mom with a lot on her plate. Readers are going to absolutely respect her desire to provide for her child and sacrifice for her happiness. Whenever these two are together, they cannot resist their attraction for each other, and readers won’t want them to resist it either.
There is so much going on in this plot. There is the obvious forbidden nature of their relationship with her being a manager and him being a baseball player. On top of that, they both have legal issues that are plaguing them, setting up yet another obstacle to prevent these two from being together. Even with the many obstacles between them, these two fight to overcome them. With the amount of pressure they are under, the conflict explodes in an expected manner, and readers will love Travis’s solution to the issues.
If you are looking for an angsty, drama filled romance, than Grand Slam is what you are looking for. The plot and characters will keep you hooked through the whole book!
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
For more reviews and other book news, check out Musings of the Modern Belle at www.modernbellebooks.com.
May 22, 2017
Heidi McLaughlin has another hit with Grand Slam, book 3 in the Boys of Summer.
Travis Kidd, pro Baseball player, ends up in a bar one night with a woman while looking over across the bar he sees the one woman who got away- Saylor . They had a one night stand a few years back and Travis sees Saylor leaving the bar and goes after her to stop her, catch her and find out what happened to her after all this time when the lady he was with causes a heck of a stink.
Saylor Blackwell's life is a little complicated is a complete understatement; Everything goes back to a dating mistake she made several years ago and is now coming back to bite her in the rear. She has to walk around like everything could explode around her and shatter. The one bright spot in her life is her daughter, and while being a single mother is tough, she wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, for being a mother is the best thing in the world and the only thing she has done right. Seeing her ex Travis again was like her heart shattering all over again. This time, he is standing before her asking for another chance... a chance she doesn’t feel so eager to provide him after everything that has gone on.
This story line was so heartbreaking yet is fresh, hot, passionate, intense, and thoughtful. There is so much going on, that the story didn’t have time to catch breath. It is fast paced, witty and emotional. I enjoyed reading their 2nd chance love story and look forward to more stories in the Boys of Summer series.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Travis Kidd, pro Baseball player, ends up in a bar one night with a woman while looking over across the bar he sees the one woman who got away- Saylor . They had a one night stand a few years back and Travis sees Saylor leaving the bar and goes after her to stop her, catch her and find out what happened to her after all this time when the lady he was with causes a heck of a stink.
Saylor Blackwell's life is a little complicated is a complete understatement; Everything goes back to a dating mistake she made several years ago and is now coming back to bite her in the rear. She has to walk around like everything could explode around her and shatter. The one bright spot in her life is her daughter, and while being a single mother is tough, she wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, for being a mother is the best thing in the world and the only thing she has done right. Seeing her ex Travis again was like her heart shattering all over again. This time, he is standing before her asking for another chance... a chance she doesn’t feel so eager to provide him after everything that has gone on.
This story line was so heartbreaking yet is fresh, hot, passionate, intense, and thoughtful. There is so much going on, that the story didn’t have time to catch breath. It is fast paced, witty and emotional. I enjoyed reading their 2nd chance love story and look forward to more stories in the Boys of Summer series.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
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