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Indianapolis Lightning #1
The Perfect Pitch
Derek
The sound of the gavel crashing down,
Has my life flashing before my eyes.
Learning to play ball.
Falling in love,
Marrying an incredible woman and starting a family
Becoming a starting pitcher for the Indianapolis Lightning.
Everything I ever wanted... Until I struck out.
The same success that gave me the life I dreamed of,
Took it all away.
I'd do anything for a second chance,
Even throw the perfect pitch.
Jillian
A signature on a piece of paper...
It binds you to someone, or it can tear them away.
It broke my heart to file the papers.
Gutted me to sign them.
But this isn't the life I envisioned.
Tired of competing to be his number one priority,
I had to walk away from the man I loved.
I needed to be strong for our girls, for me.
Life goes on.
People can change.
Now he wants a second chance.
But can I forgive the man who threw it all away, and trust that he won’t do it again?
The sound of the gavel crashing down,
Has my life flashing before my eyes.
Learning to play ball.
Falling in love,
Marrying an incredible woman and starting a family
Becoming a starting pitcher for the Indianapolis Lightning.
Everything I ever wanted... Until I struck out.
The same success that gave me the life I dreamed of,
Took it all away.
I'd do anything for a second chance,
Even throw the perfect pitch.
Jillian
A signature on a piece of paper...
It binds you to someone, or it can tear them away.
It broke my heart to file the papers.
Gutted me to sign them.
But this isn't the life I envisioned.
Tired of competing to be his number one priority,
I had to walk away from the man I loved.
I needed to be strong for our girls, for me.
Life goes on.
People can change.
Now he wants a second chance.
But can I forgive the man who threw it all away, and trust that he won’t do it again?
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 20, 2020
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March 2, 2020
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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As I read the story, I kept wondering if I had missed anything.
We don't know what he did to cause her to file for divorce. It is mentioned that he drank too much and partyed with friends and the press reported. But it was never explained or shown.
It starts with the couple getting divorced and he staying with the kids and trying to redeem himself from the past.
A past that is mentioned lightly and that is quickly overcome.
All it took was a trip with the kids, a little sex and a promise to change that our heroine already forgets everything and happily returns to him.
Why divorce if it was so easy to overcome problems?
I think there could have been flashback chapters of him misbehaving or the reasons for the separation and consequent divorce.
I think something was missing.
I confess that I was expecting something to happen, but nothing happened.
The story was about the children's routine, sex and planning for the next season that he would play.
At the end we have the hook for the next book that will surely be the story of his friend (manwhore that influenced him to drinking and partying) and his sister.
Meh! Nothing special.
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As I read the story, I kept wondering if I had missed anything.
We don't know what he did to cause her to file for divorce. It is mentioned that he drank too much and partyed with friends and the press reported. But it was never explained or shown.
It starts with the couple getting divorced and he staying with the kids and trying to redeem himself from the past.
A past that is mentioned lightly and that is quickly overcome.
All it took was a trip with the kids, a little sex and a promise to change that our heroine already forgets everything and happily returns to him.
Why divorce if it was so easy to overcome problems?
I think there could have been flashback chapters of him misbehaving or the reasons for the separation and consequent divorce.
I think something was missing.
I confess that I was expecting something to happen, but nothing happened.
The story was about the children's routine, sex and planning for the next season that he would play.
At the end we have the hook for the next book that will surely be the story of his friend (manwhore that influenced him to drinking and partying) and his sister.
Meh! Nothing special.
How the hell did I allow my life to spiral to this? How did I let the best woman in the world slip through my fingers? How did I fail my girls so much?
So, a year ago, I filed for divorce. We agreed he would stay in the house until closer to things being finalized, and yet things didn’t really change. He still partied and did the shit I told him needed to change if he had any desire for us to stay together.
I really hope my little chat with my daughter doesn’t end up on TMZ, like my last drunken night at a bar did a few weeks ago.
I want what we used to have. The way things used to be. Before the pressure, before the drinking and the partying, and the chaos that spiraled things out of control and brought us to this point in our lives, our marriage.
But, the ultimate test will come in a few more weeks, when I have to return to work.
February 20, 2020
A second chance romance that really brought a smile to my face. What a heart-warming story but, it really wasn’t Derek and Jillian that stole my heart. It was Addison and Penelope. Now, don’t get me wrong, it was wonderful watching Derek and Jillian find their way back to each other, watching Derek evolve and become the man he was before and hoping that Jillian finds it in her heart to let go of the past.
Second chance romances are usually a get-back-together years later story. Not so with The Perfect Pitch. Here was a man that knew he messed up and was going to do whatever it took to get back with the only woman who held his heart and the children that mean more to him than the game.
It was time to change, to be the man she fell in love with and get the life back that he randomly threw away. It’s time to prove to Jillian that his family is more important than the game. Jillian had a heart and it was breaking. It took a year for her to break her own heart but she had no choice. She had to show her children that coming in second or third in a relationship is not the way to. live you life. She was tired of waiting, wondering and his teenage ways. No, he would never cheat on her, he would never just walk away – she knew he loved her, he just didn’t know now to prioritize his love. And, the girls … they adore their Daddy. It’s time to step up and be the man that they need in their lives as well.
Tough Love … that’s what this story was all about. And, it worked. I loved how Derek admitted his faults and owned up to them. I loved how he got Jillian to see that he meant what he said and would do what he promised her. Yes, he wins her back and it’s beautiful. No drama … thank you! Until we meet JJ. Now, there is drama with a capital D and I can’t wait to see just how he will handle his little situation.
Samantha Lind surrounded Derek and Jillian with some wonderful supporting characters that just added to the story. Addison and Penelope were the cutest and added that special something that the story needed to make it complete. And, the other supporting characters did just that, supported both of them with their ultimate goal … getting back together.
So, Samantha Lind is a new to me author and I’m happy that I opted to read this story. It was fun and interesting. I enjoyed what baseball references she did throw in but, honestly, Derek could have been in any profession. The ending was a little cheesy and I am sure that there are a lot of pitchers out there that would like to open the season the way he did but, I was glad that it at least included baseball since this series is about a baseball team. I am looking forward to JJ’s story and to see just where she will be taking the characters.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
Second chance romances are usually a get-back-together years later story. Not so with The Perfect Pitch. Here was a man that knew he messed up and was going to do whatever it took to get back with the only woman who held his heart and the children that mean more to him than the game.
It was time to change, to be the man she fell in love with and get the life back that he randomly threw away. It’s time to prove to Jillian that his family is more important than the game. Jillian had a heart and it was breaking. It took a year for her to break her own heart but she had no choice. She had to show her children that coming in second or third in a relationship is not the way to. live you life. She was tired of waiting, wondering and his teenage ways. No, he would never cheat on her, he would never just walk away – she knew he loved her, he just didn’t know now to prioritize his love. And, the girls … they adore their Daddy. It’s time to step up and be the man that they need in their lives as well.
Tough Love … that’s what this story was all about. And, it worked. I loved how Derek admitted his faults and owned up to them. I loved how he got Jillian to see that he meant what he said and would do what he promised her. Yes, he wins her back and it’s beautiful. No drama … thank you! Until we meet JJ. Now, there is drama with a capital D and I can’t wait to see just how he will handle his little situation.
Samantha Lind surrounded Derek and Jillian with some wonderful supporting characters that just added to the story. Addison and Penelope were the cutest and added that special something that the story needed to make it complete. And, the other supporting characters did just that, supported both of them with their ultimate goal … getting back together.
So, Samantha Lind is a new to me author and I’m happy that I opted to read this story. It was fun and interesting. I enjoyed what baseball references she did throw in but, honestly, Derek could have been in any profession. The ending was a little cheesy and I am sure that there are a lot of pitchers out there that would like to open the season the way he did but, I was glad that it at least included baseball since this series is about a baseball team. I am looking forward to JJ’s story and to see just where she will be taking the characters.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
May 2, 2020
This story just made me smile *sigh* You know when you read as much as I do, sometimes the stories just tend to blend together but this one stood out last week because it was just a *happy sigh* kinda journey. Sometimes, you just want to pick a book and read about two people who have it right already but are struggling … feel me? It was life in words. It was real and relatable with all the good and bad in between.
I’ve read these types of growth stories before, but they are few and far in between. It’s nice to be able to read a romance journey where the joining is already there but the life they’re traveling is getting rocky and a new navigational direction needs to happen in order to stay the course. Well, that seems a bit wordy for what I was trying to say but hopefully you get the gist LOL
There’s conflict in this story but if you’re looking for drama, you won’t find it here. You could almost even say the entire story is one big conflict yet it is heartwarming and uplifting and hopeful. Excellent story!
I’ve read these types of growth stories before, but they are few and far in between. It’s nice to be able to read a romance journey where the joining is already there but the life they’re traveling is getting rocky and a new navigational direction needs to happen in order to stay the course. Well, that seems a bit wordy for what I was trying to say but hopefully you get the gist LOL
There’s conflict in this story but if you’re looking for drama, you won’t find it here. You could almost even say the entire story is one big conflict yet it is heartwarming and uplifting and hopeful. Excellent story!
February 19, 2020
This is a beautifully written 2nd chance romance for Jillian and Derek, even though it takes a divorce to shake him up, but boy, did he redeem himself!! I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I highly recommend for all readers.
February 1, 2020
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This author was new to me. I was not disappointed I really enjoyed Derek and Jillian’s story. I love a good second chance for romance and this one did not disappoint. I love how Derek proved himself even though it took a divorce to put him in his place. I love that we get to read them getting to know each other again and progressing towards their future. This book was super steamy and all-around a great read. I cannot wait for the next one in the series!!
February 20, 2020
I received a complimentary ARC - early release copy of this book in Kindle format from the author for review purposes.
I have read every book Samantha Lind has written and if this is your first book of hers, you are missing out. She writes very heartfelt stories that are hot and sexy but the characters have a deep and abiding love for the other characters in the story. This is a brand new series for her and its extremely loosely connected to her last series in that Derrick was a client of Madison's who was a sports agent who married Richard, a hockey player. That series was a hockey player series and this series is a baseball player series.
Derrick is the pitcher and he has had a lot of work pressure as he has tried to win a world series for his team. This resulted in parties and drinks and a wild life after games. But he at the time had a wife, Jillian and two young daughters. His wife got fed up and divorced him and that is what happens at the start of this story.
But he still loves his wife and he wants his family back and so he is willing to do absolutely anything to make up for his past errors. Jillian did not know how to find the man she loved in the wild partier and so she divorced him, but she still loves him and so agrees to give him a shot at redemption.
This is his story of redemption. Can he make it work? Can he become the guy he was before work got in the way, well I am not spoiling this. It was a wonderful 2nd chance at romance story with two exes who still love each other. Wonderful start to the new series.
I have read every book Samantha Lind has written and if this is your first book of hers, you are missing out. She writes very heartfelt stories that are hot and sexy but the characters have a deep and abiding love for the other characters in the story. This is a brand new series for her and its extremely loosely connected to her last series in that Derrick was a client of Madison's who was a sports agent who married Richard, a hockey player. That series was a hockey player series and this series is a baseball player series.
Derrick is the pitcher and he has had a lot of work pressure as he has tried to win a world series for his team. This resulted in parties and drinks and a wild life after games. But he at the time had a wife, Jillian and two young daughters. His wife got fed up and divorced him and that is what happens at the start of this story.
But he still loves his wife and he wants his family back and so he is willing to do absolutely anything to make up for his past errors. Jillian did not know how to find the man she loved in the wild partier and so she divorced him, but she still loves him and so agrees to give him a shot at redemption.
This is his story of redemption. Can he make it work? Can he become the guy he was before work got in the way, well I am not spoiling this. It was a wonderful 2nd chance at romance story with two exes who still love each other. Wonderful start to the new series.
February 3, 2020
What a sweet story. It was the perfect second chance novel. It will stir all your emotions and give you hope. It was the perfect example of, “You don’t know what you have until you lose it”.
I read this book in one sitting. It’s a fast read for two reasons; first, it’s good, second, you won’t want to put it down.
The story will bring up questions in your mind such as; can first love really be lasting love, is it ever too late to do the right thing, and can people really change?
Derrick and Jillian could be anyone you might know. They’re a real couple with issues that could happen to anyone. You start out thinking the world is yours for the asking. Then real life gets in the way.
During the story we are introduced to other characters who are extremely interesting. It’s my hope that a book for them will be shortly following.
If you’re looking for a second chance story that will have you cheering for love then this is the book for you!
I read this book in one sitting. It’s a fast read for two reasons; first, it’s good, second, you won’t want to put it down.
The story will bring up questions in your mind such as; can first love really be lasting love, is it ever too late to do the right thing, and can people really change?
Derrick and Jillian could be anyone you might know. They’re a real couple with issues that could happen to anyone. You start out thinking the world is yours for the asking. Then real life gets in the way.
During the story we are introduced to other characters who are extremely interesting. It’s my hope that a book for them will be shortly following.
If you’re looking for a second chance story that will have you cheering for love then this is the book for you!
February 20, 2020
Absolutely knocked it out the park!
What a refreshing second chance romance that actually told it like it is! This was true life,sometimes we make mistakes, we don’t realise what we have and we let those we love the most slip from our fingers but most of all we love hard!
Derek and Jillian loves each other since they were young but life, distractions of a new star filled life and empty promises meant they ended up miserable and heartbroken.
Committed to being the best parents they could, through there own misery they found happiness again and also had a chance to remember special moments they had shared that’s had made them fall in the first place.
I loved this story from start to end not only was it relatable, it was fun to read the majority from the guys point of view especially the vulnerability Derek displayed on more than one occasion, it just made me fall harder .
What a refreshing second chance romance that actually told it like it is! This was true life,sometimes we make mistakes, we don’t realise what we have and we let those we love the most slip from our fingers but most of all we love hard!
Derek and Jillian loves each other since they were young but life, distractions of a new star filled life and empty promises meant they ended up miserable and heartbroken.
Committed to being the best parents they could, through there own misery they found happiness again and also had a chance to remember special moments they had shared that’s had made them fall in the first place.
I loved this story from start to end not only was it relatable, it was fun to read the majority from the guys point of view especially the vulnerability Derek displayed on more than one occasion, it just made me fall harder .
February 20, 2020
Loved this story. This is the first book that I have read from this author and I am so happy that I was finally able to read her work. She has been on my TBR for a while but never got the chance to read her yet. This was the perfect book to start with. Loved Derek and Jillian and their second chance at love. The chemistry and attraction was still there but the trust wasn’t and he had to work to win it back from her. This story was so good. I can’t wait to read what is next in this series and now I will be going back and reading her other work. Not sure what took me so long but I plan on changing that. Highly recommend this story.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 19, 2020
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh my God! This was such a sweet second chance romance. I love the characters, Derrick and Jillian. And their story shows that sometimes, u have to hit rock bottom in order to get back to where you're supposed to be. It's so hard to give somebody a second chance because you're scared they'll hurt u again. But when they are determined to win u back, they know exactly how to find their way back to your heart. This is what happens in this beautiful story. I was pulled in from the first chapter and i didn't want it to end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Oh my God! This was such a sweet second chance romance. I love the characters, Derrick and Jillian. And their story shows that sometimes, u have to hit rock bottom in order to get back to where you're supposed to be. It's so hard to give somebody a second chance because you're scared they'll hurt u again. But when they are determined to win u back, they know exactly how to find their way back to your heart. This is what happens in this beautiful story. I was pulled in from the first chapter and i didn't want it to end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
June 3, 2025
4 Star Review The Perfect Pitch (Indianapolis Lightning # 1) by Samantha Lind
Audio:
Having enjoyed numerous books by Samantha Lind I could not wait to listen to The Perfect Pitch.
This is Derek and Jillian’s second chance at love story and it was an entertaining and at times emotional listen.
Derek wants his family back and will do whatever it takes to achieve this. They needed to re connect. They still love each other but outside influences have created issues. Can Derek convince Jillian that he is committed?
As they re connected, it was heartwarming to watch as their r relationship progressed. Their journey was difficult and had its challenges but it was wonderful to watch as they fought for the happily ever after that they all deserved.
The narration by Emily Durante and Eric Michael Summerer brought the characters to life for me. Their voices were easy to listen too and they brought all the passion, drama, romance and angst to their performances. The narration did justice to the story and characters that the author created.
Audio:
Having enjoyed numerous books by Samantha Lind I could not wait to listen to The Perfect Pitch.
This is Derek and Jillian’s second chance at love story and it was an entertaining and at times emotional listen.
Derek wants his family back and will do whatever it takes to achieve this. They needed to re connect. They still love each other but outside influences have created issues. Can Derek convince Jillian that he is committed?
As they re connected, it was heartwarming to watch as their r relationship progressed. Their journey was difficult and had its challenges but it was wonderful to watch as they fought for the happily ever after that they all deserved.
The narration by Emily Durante and Eric Michael Summerer brought the characters to life for me. Their voices were easy to listen too and they brought all the passion, drama, romance and angst to their performances. The narration did justice to the story and characters that the author created.
February 22, 2020
Happily ever after gives way to heartbreaking regret. The Perfect Pitch is a tale of foolish pride and life lessons that is easy to relate to. Derek could be anybody. One minute life is at an all time high, the next it's knocked you on your ***. Will the guy who had it all allow his greatest reward to slip away? Lind reminds us that achievement is more than the things that we have. It's the people that took a leap of faith and risk everything for love. Jillian and Derek are proof that even at the darkest of moments, love can find a way.
February 6, 2020
NEW to me author & books! I honestly received the Givemebooks emails about the cover reveal of this beauty and read the blurb and had to read it, it really caught my eye! Also the cover might have helped a little too!
So going into this I knew from the blurb that this will be starting off with the hero and heroine getting a divorce due to reasons. It started off good for me, until closer to the 50%, this is a VERY family based book and as much as I love those very much, to me it felt a little too much. The events that occur up until 50% are all just the family based...after-all this is a sports-romance so I was also expecting some interaction, which you do get around 60%. I guess it just went a little slow for me, there were times I thought something was going to happen but luckily they didn't do that way. It's about two people who know one another and are learning everything about each other all over again. It's really BEAUTIFUL, the dedication, the sweetness of it all.
Rating: ★★★★
Romance: ♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Type: Standalone
Recommended: ☑ HIGHLY!
⇨ H A P P Y – R E A D I N G ⇦
February 25, 2020
family centered romances are so cute
February 2, 2020
This was the perfect second chance romance ❤ I read it in one sitting, and adored every minute of it! Lind brings every character to life and makes it impossible to resist falling in love with them. My heart went out to Derek from the very beginning-- he royally screwed up, yes, but his devotion to Jillian and their girls was everything. Likewise, it was incredibly easy for me to relate to Jillian-- she was trying to do what was best for her, and her kids, and she did it all with grace. I loved that she was genuine, not some Instagram-worthy sports wife that put her needs above those of her family.
I found it to be refreshing that the majority of the conflict happened at the beginning of the book (or really, before the beginning) so that the whole story focused on rebuilding and rediscovering the relationship between Derek and Jillian. This allowed for many, many, sweet moments (and some sizzling moments, too!) and tremendous growth of both characters.
I'm not a huge sports fan, so I appreciated that Derek's career didn't take center stage of this story. There was just enough info and action sprinkled throughout that I was interested, and a few metaphors thrown in that I found especially charming :)
This was an amazing beginning to a new series, and I can hardly wait to read the next book! I'm dying to know what happens next!
I found it to be refreshing that the majority of the conflict happened at the beginning of the book (or really, before the beginning) so that the whole story focused on rebuilding and rediscovering the relationship between Derek and Jillian. This allowed for many, many, sweet moments (and some sizzling moments, too!) and tremendous growth of both characters.
I'm not a huge sports fan, so I appreciated that Derek's career didn't take center stage of this story. There was just enough info and action sprinkled throughout that I was interested, and a few metaphors thrown in that I found especially charming :)
This was an amazing beginning to a new series, and I can hardly wait to read the next book! I'm dying to know what happens next!
February 20, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Derek and Jillian are college sweethearts, that create some heartbreaking actions that created a demise to their future. Or... So you may think. I was highly impressed with the interactions of these two, and very happy that the drama was light within this story.
I am looking forward to the next story. Gonna be so great!!! I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author.
I am looking forward to the next story. Gonna be so great!!! I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author.
February 20, 2020
Oh yeah! Fantastic start to a new series! I am already hooked. Sweet, steamy, scary and sad were just some of my thoughts when I finished reading.
I was absolutely, totally and utterly hooked from page one - even though I know next to nothing about Baseball.
Now.....
Give me Riley and JJ's story, I love a good brother's best friend read. It's my kindle crack! Please and thank you 😜
I was absolutely, totally and utterly hooked from page one - even though I know next to nothing about Baseball.
Now.....
Give me Riley and JJ's story, I love a good brother's best friend read. It's my kindle crack! Please and thank you 😜
February 18, 2020
This was such a sweet second chance romance, but oh man, let me tell you Samantha just rips your heart out in the first chapter.
Derek is a total DILF and yes he messes up in the beginning he sure knows how to swoon his lady love. It is sweet and you are rooting the whole time for these two to work their ish out and get back together.
Now bringing on book 2 because I have a feeling I'm going to be happy dancing in my seat watching that all go down.
Derek is a total DILF and yes he messes up in the beginning he sure knows how to swoon his lady love. It is sweet and you are rooting the whole time for these two to work their ish out and get back together.
Now bringing on book 2 because I have a feeling I'm going to be happy dancing in my seat watching that all go down.
February 20, 2020
The end is just the beginning of this new story and new series by Samantha Lind.
This is the story of the marriage between Derrick and Jillian Smyth. It's about love and family and sometimes having to hit absolute rock bottom to see the light of the future in front of you!
This story is the beginning of what I am sure to be a fantastic new series about the Indianapolis Lightning baseball team!
I love the simplicity of the story and the complexities of the marriage. Ms. Lind has a wonderful talent for taking the normal world and turning it extraordinal!
I admired the determination of Derek in his resoluteness of getting what he wants. He is a star pitcher for the Lightning and fame sometimes can bring the downfall of a person. He finally puts his family to the forefront and it's fun to read the way he goes about wooing Jillian.
Jillian is grace under pressure, she has been burned and she is slow and steady in moving forward. Her love for Derek never waivers. Her trust in him is fragile but deep down she knows what she wants and will do what she has to for her kids and her husband.
Way to go Samantha!! I cannot wait to see where this new team of characters take us in the future!
This is the story of the marriage between Derrick and Jillian Smyth. It's about love and family and sometimes having to hit absolute rock bottom to see the light of the future in front of you!
This story is the beginning of what I am sure to be a fantastic new series about the Indianapolis Lightning baseball team!
I love the simplicity of the story and the complexities of the marriage. Ms. Lind has a wonderful talent for taking the normal world and turning it extraordinal!
I admired the determination of Derek in his resoluteness of getting what he wants. He is a star pitcher for the Lightning and fame sometimes can bring the downfall of a person. He finally puts his family to the forefront and it's fun to read the way he goes about wooing Jillian.
Jillian is grace under pressure, she has been burned and she is slow and steady in moving forward. Her love for Derek never waivers. Her trust in him is fragile but deep down she knows what she wants and will do what she has to for her kids and her husband.
Way to go Samantha!! I cannot wait to see where this new team of characters take us in the future!
May 27, 2024
I didnt love the writting style of this book at all. I was honestly so bored reading this. Was there even a plot? No twist, no turns. They got divorced and nothing really changed besides he didn’t sleep in the house.
It’s author used the word “as” far to often for my liking. Like no one actually uses the word “as” in ever day conversation. “I need to order pizza AS the girls are getting hungry” no one talks like that.
Also as soon as the divorce was final he was a new man. What was the point in going through the divorce at all there was no character development because he was already devoted on day 1.
Oh also… i call this a baseball romance and then 80% of the book is centered around the off-season……
It’s author used the word “as” far to often for my liking. Like no one actually uses the word “as” in ever day conversation. “I need to order pizza AS the girls are getting hungry” no one talks like that.
Also as soon as the divorce was final he was a new man. What was the point in going through the divorce at all there was no character development because he was already devoted on day 1.
Oh also… i call this a baseball romance and then 80% of the book is centered around the off-season……
March 1, 2023
ugh!
This is so frustrating. This book was sooooo boring. There’s descriptive writing so you can get a feel for the environment and understand the characters more, then there’s play-by-play story telling. This was the latter. Awful.
I had trouble finishing this and then it had to go and make me semi interested in book two. Idk if I can handle ANOTHER book written this way. 🫣
This is so frustrating. This book was sooooo boring. There’s descriptive writing so you can get a feel for the environment and understand the characters more, then there’s play-by-play story telling. This was the latter. Awful.
I had trouble finishing this and then it had to go and make me semi interested in book two. Idk if I can handle ANOTHER book written this way. 🫣
March 14, 2020
Was a perfectly nice story but I kept expecting something more to happen. The couple have just divorced and then the book just follows pretty typical family life as a way for him to get back together with his wife. Nothing terrible but nothing hugely exciting either....just OK
July 21, 2020
No Plot
This doesn’t have the usual “boy meets girls, they fall in love, have a misunderstanding and reunite plot.” That’s fine...but basically nothing happens. Kept waiting for something of interest to happen and it never came. Definitely won’t read the next one.
This doesn’t have the usual “boy meets girls, they fall in love, have a misunderstanding and reunite plot.” That’s fine...but basically nothing happens. Kept waiting for something of interest to happen and it never came. Definitely won’t read the next one.
March 2, 2020
DNF’d I just had no connection to the characters, was very bored, and too unrealistic honestly.
April 2, 2020
Very mundane
May 19, 2020
not for me.
Too obvious, rather predictable and not the right tone for me. So it was a nope.
Too obvious, rather predictable and not the right tone for me. So it was a nope.
February 27, 2023
This is a sweet (and spicy) second chance romance.
The book starts off with Derek and Jillian in front of the judge finalizing their divorce. Right from the beginning you can tell they don’t want to do, but something has happened that has led them here.
Essentially the book is Derek trying to win his family back which is wife, Jillian, and his two daughters, Addison and Penelope. We don’t actually get any full details to what Derek did, but get a very brief summation and the actions Jillian took to prevent a divorce. However, it seems it took a judge for Derek to see that he needed to change his ways if he ever wanted a chance at getting his family back.
Although the books says weeks and months go throughout the book, it really felt like Jillian forgave him too easily. For example, within a week of the divorce being finalize, Derek was already making plans to get Jillian to take him back and let him come back home. Although she did stop his advances you could tell she wanted to give in and what was worst was that he knew she wanted to give in.
For me it felt like Derek was forgiven way too easily and quickly, I think their whole divorce lasted 5 months.
This book felt more like old lovers reuniting after time after instead of divorced couple with issues. No to mention Derek was making all this effort during the off-season when the issues pertain to when he was actively playing. If I had to narrow down Derek’s plan of action, it was second time with his daughters, woo Jillian with giving her alone time, lots of sex and very convenient family trip to Disney for Christmas.
Now with that being said I did appreciate everything he did, he was very attentive and I could tell he did want his family back. That first chapter you could tell the finalize divorced broke him, but the man had many chances to fix it.
Now the next book features Riley (Derek’s baby sister) and Justin (Derek’s playboy best friend).
The book starts off with Derek and Jillian in front of the judge finalizing their divorce. Right from the beginning you can tell they don’t want to do, but something has happened that has led them here.
Essentially the book is Derek trying to win his family back which is wife, Jillian, and his two daughters, Addison and Penelope. We don’t actually get any full details to what Derek did, but get a very brief summation and the actions Jillian took to prevent a divorce. However, it seems it took a judge for Derek to see that he needed to change his ways if he ever wanted a chance at getting his family back.
Although the books says weeks and months go throughout the book, it really felt like Jillian forgave him too easily. For example, within a week of the divorce being finalize, Derek was already making plans to get Jillian to take him back and let him come back home. Although she did stop his advances you could tell she wanted to give in and what was worst was that he knew she wanted to give in.
For me it felt like Derek was forgiven way too easily and quickly, I think their whole divorce lasted 5 months.
This book felt more like old lovers reuniting after time after instead of divorced couple with issues. No to mention Derek was making all this effort during the off-season when the issues pertain to when he was actively playing. If I had to narrow down Derek’s plan of action, it was second time with his daughters, woo Jillian with giving her alone time, lots of sex and very convenient family trip to Disney for Christmas.
Now with that being said I did appreciate everything he did, he was very attentive and I could tell he did want his family back. That first chapter you could tell the finalize divorced broke him, but the man had many chances to fix it.
Now the next book features Riley (Derek’s baby sister) and Justin (Derek’s playboy best friend).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 20, 2020
The Perfect Pitch by Samantha Lind is such a fantastic and awesome book! This book starts off her new series Indianapolis Lightning which focuses on the professional baseball league. The first couple that we are going to meet in this book is Derek and Jillian Smyth. Derek is the star pitcher for the Indianapolis Lightning and Jillian is a stay at home mom of their two girls Penelope and Addison.
The Perfect Pitch begins with Derek and Jillian in the courtroom where their divorce is finally final. Derek vows then that he will do everything in his power to get Jillian back because he is still in love with her. This was the wake-up call that Derek needed to get his stuff together. Jillian is still in love with Derek as well. She wanted them all to be one happy family and for Derek to change his ways. Derek begins his campaign to win Jillian and his family back.
Will Derek win back Jillian and his family? Will Jillian and Derek give in to their passion and love that is still burning bright? You will have to read The Perfect Pitch by Samantha Lind to find out! I enjoyed reading this book so much that I couldn’t put my kindle down until I finished reading it. This book has plenty of romance and love scenes that an avid reader like me loves. Samantha Lind didn’t disappoint me at all with this book!
Make sure that you grab a copy of The Perfect Pitch by Samantha Lind! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
The Perfect Pitch begins with Derek and Jillian in the courtroom where their divorce is finally final. Derek vows then that he will do everything in his power to get Jillian back because he is still in love with her. This was the wake-up call that Derek needed to get his stuff together. Jillian is still in love with Derek as well. She wanted them all to be one happy family and for Derek to change his ways. Derek begins his campaign to win Jillian and his family back.
Will Derek win back Jillian and his family? Will Jillian and Derek give in to their passion and love that is still burning bright? You will have to read The Perfect Pitch by Samantha Lind to find out! I enjoyed reading this book so much that I couldn’t put my kindle down until I finished reading it. This book has plenty of romance and love scenes that an avid reader like me loves. Samantha Lind didn’t disappoint me at all with this book!
Make sure that you grab a copy of The Perfect Pitch by Samantha Lind! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
February 23, 2020
"What an amazing start to a brand new series. I love sports romance novels - they are my favourite romance novels to read. Part of the reason I love them is because of the on field action. There wasn't all that much of that in this book so that is the only reason why I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise if that doesn't bother you, sit back, relax and get your read on - you will not be disappointed.
Second chance at love is a trope I could read over & over. Derek & Jillian's story holds a special place in my heart because there was so much at stake with them getting back together again. They have an incredible history together and it was beautiful to read Derek fighting for his family and his second chance.
If the next book is even just an ounce as good as this one I know I want to get my hands on it as soon as I can.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book" ~Sharon
I don't think I have ever been so mad than I was at Derek. He let things go so far and so long that he lost everything besides his beloved baseball. Jillian really held it together and stayed strong, I was a little upset that she gave in as quickly as she did, but I would have too if I had Derek being as sweet and helpful as he was. Now I can't wait to see what happens in book 2. LOL ~Jen
Second chance at love is a trope I could read over & over. Derek & Jillian's story holds a special place in my heart because there was so much at stake with them getting back together again. They have an incredible history together and it was beautiful to read Derek fighting for his family and his second chance.
If the next book is even just an ounce as good as this one I know I want to get my hands on it as soon as I can.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book" ~Sharon
I don't think I have ever been so mad than I was at Derek. He let things go so far and so long that he lost everything besides his beloved baseball. Jillian really held it together and stayed strong, I was a little upset that she gave in as quickly as she did, but I would have too if I had Derek being as sweet and helpful as he was. Now I can't wait to see what happens in book 2. LOL ~Jen
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