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The Perfect Game #1-3

The Perfect Game Box Set

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What's better than one sexy friends-to-lovers sports romance? 
Three of them!
Alluring heroes. Painful truths. Enduring love.
Which Nighthawk will be your favorite?



Book One - Catching Caden

If all they see are her scars - they aren't looking hard enough.

It was my home run ball that shattered her face.
Right along with her modeling career.

Now it's my mission to help her rebuild her life.
And get her to love the game that she hates.
The game that dictates my life both on and off the field.

But when the lines of our friendship become blurred, I worry she'll just be another casualty of my three-strikes rule. The rule I have to protect my money, my future, my heart.
No girl has ever broken it.
I've never wanted one to.
Until now.

The question is ... will I let her?


Book Two - Benching Brady

FAST BALLS. FAST CARS. FAST WOMEN.
They are how I've learned to cope.

But then life throws me a curveball.
And I may never play the game I love again.

Then I meet her.
She represents everything I've lost.
In the best and worst of ways.

She may be the only one who can get me back in the game.
And I'm not just talking about baseball.


Book Three - Stealing Sawyer

I hired her to be my girlfriend.
To fix my reputation.
To save my career.

It's not that I don't want a girlfriend. I do. I want it all. Wife, kids, side-by-side burial plots.
The problem is - I can't have any of it.
So I've made myself untouchable. The quintessential bachelor of baseball.
Because it's not worth the risk. Not even for someone I love.
Especially not for someone I love.

We made the arrangements.
We agreed to a contract.
It's iron clad.
No sex. No love. No future.

What could possibly go wrong?


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**Due to adult language and sexual situations, these books are intended for mature audiences.

873 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2021

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About the author

Samantha Christy

43 books3,534 followers
Despite the fact that she is a romance writer, Samantha Christy's favorite television show of all time is The Walking Dead.

And contrary to the fact that her heroines drink things like wine and Cosmos, she prefers Bud Light.

She also loves fan mail and answers all of it.

She went to college and all that, getting a degree in something she never uses. She's also got a gaggle of kids (4) and a pretty decent husband.

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3 reviews
February 18, 2019
Great series

I continue to love how Samantha brings all her books together!!! I love all 3 book series!! Wish the 3 friends could have stayed on the same team but I loved how it ended!!!
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298 reviews6 followers
April 9, 2020
I love these books so much! These stories are new and refreshing. I've never read another book like them!

Catching Caden is so funny! I love the nicknames and baseball and all of it. Its sweet and amazing!

Benching Brady is incredible! It's sweet and heartbreaking. It seriously rips your heart out but then it puts you back together again and you have happy tears instead of sad ones.

Stealing Sawyer is outstanding! This story everything. I can't even describe it, I just love it so much! It was bittersweet being the end of the series. But Samantha Christy characters never actually disappear and I love that so much!!
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334 reviews3 followers
July 28, 2020
Wow!!!

I thought the first Series I read written by Samantha was good ;) Now I am hooked on her writing :) This Series is Awesome!!! I loved them and I'm ready for more ;)
13 reviews1 follower
May 23, 2019
great to be able to have all three books in the set, good continuity, loved the character overlaps, easy and enjoyable for summer days.
7 reviews
February 4, 2019
Amazing books

Must read! I couldn't put them down. Perfect combination of romance , and life events to to your soul. Just awesome.
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Author 16 books315 followers
November 7, 2024
Another great series

Of the three books in this series, Benching Brady was my favourite closely followed by Catching Caden. Brady’s story was highly emotional and I struggled to hold back my tears.
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1,005 reviews71 followers
November 17, 2018
You need to check out the Perfect Game Series......you will love these books!

Catching Caden - Samantha has hit it out of the park with Catching Caden the first book in The Perfect Game series! I absolutely loved every page of the this story from the first page to the last. Caden and Murphy's story is a truly heartwarming, emotional romance that made me laugh, brought tears to my eyes, and made my heart smile at the end. Caden and Murphy meet after a horrific accident and become the best of friends and eventually lovers. These two are two truly amazing people. Caden has to be my favorite book boyfriend of all time! Hot, down to earth, totally unaffected by his celebrity, and just a genuinely good guy. What he does for Murphy is just fantastic. Murphy is strong, compassionate, unselfish, and makes lemonade with the lemons life deals her. I loved getting to revisit many of the characters I fell in love with from Samantha's other books. The ending was absolutely perfect and left me wanting more! I cannot wait for Brady's book....the next book in the series. An absolute must read!

Benching Brady - had me holding my breath and totally enthralled at page one! The second book in The Perfect Game Series, Benching Brady, is as captivating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming as book one, Catching Caden. Brady and Rylee have an undeniable attraction the moment they meet and Brady's journey from playboy to a one woman man all because of Rylee will make you fall in love with him too! Fantastic characters and an amazing story line kept me glued to my kindle and I didn't want the story to end! Absolutely cannot wait for the next book! A must read book and series!

Stealing Sawyer - The Perfect Game series ended perfectly with the third and final book, Stealing Sawyer. I was so enchanted by Sawyer and Aspen's story and didn't want to put it down! I had been looking so forward to Sawyer's story and as always Samantha didn't disappoint! I loved Aspen and the way she brought out the best in Sawyer and made him toe the line in dating etiquette. We get to revisit beloved characters from previous books, find out why Sawyer is a one and done womanizer, and go along for the ride as these two fall hard and fast. Humor, drama, heartbreak and angst, along with sizzle and steam makes this a story with everything I love in a romance. You need to check out the Perfect Game Series......you will love these books!
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129 reviews
July 27, 2020
Each story gets better

Caden & Murphy have a great story, but it has some small parts that drag slightly as it gets tied together. It’s still a great story and the author does a wonderful job of bringing the side characters in so you begin to want to know about their story also.

Brady & Rylee’s story hooked me. It is heartfelt, emotional, and passionate. I love that they keep their lives personal, it makes the story more intense. Your heart breaks for Brady. Rylee is patient and kind and written perfectly for Brady. I liked how small details were introduced in the story and then brought back throughout the book. Make sure you grab some tissues for this one!

Sawyer & Aspen have such a fun meeting. I love how they end up in their unique situation. Your heart hurts for sawyer, he has had a difficult road. There are a lot of variables in this story, side stories that are happening which don’t change the story really, but add to it and continue to build those outside characters. This one goes fast, I didn’t want to put it down.

These are not super light for easy summer reads since they do have some serious content, but they are well written, have great characters, and allow the reader the ability to submerge themselves into these characters. I enjoyed these books, they were quick and captivating reads!
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4,784 reviews176 followers
January 6, 2022
Catching Caden - With the swing of the bat, baseball superstar Caden is enjoying yet another home run. That is until he realizes that the ball hit someone in the stands named Murphy. Thinking he is going to the hospital to meet an older gentleman, he is surprised when Murphy is a beautiful woman. Guilt turns into love and the two start a relationship that begins as good friends and ends as lovers. But when an ex tries to blackmail them and then releases a sex tape will their relationship be over? Or can Murphy live in the spotlight? With beautiful heartwarming characters and a storyline that locks the reader in from the first few pages this is a book that should not be missed. Nothing better than romance and baseball.
Benching Brady - Just when he thinks his pitching career is the best it has ever been, Brady gets sidelined with an injury that could end his career. When his PT Rylee becomes more to him than just his therapist, sparks fly and the two seem to be headed towards a HEA. But when the devastation from his past comes to light can Brady let go of his demons to find true love again? Or will the baggage that Rylee brings to the table be too much for him to bare? I cannot express how beautifully heartwarming this story was. Between the characters and their emotional journey to overcome their own heartbreaking pasts, this book deserves more than 5 Stars. Once again, Samantha Christy does not disappoint. I cannot wait for more in this series.
Stealing Sawyer - Once again Samantha Christy gives the reader lovable characters and a storyline they cannot put down. Sawyer, bad-boy shortstop, needs to improve his image to remain on the team. Aspen, Julliard grad and piano pro, needs money to complete her education and to get her brother out of a jam. When the two meet up outside a bar on the worst day of each of their lives, not only do they share their bad days but a connection is made. But can real chemistry be overshadowed by a secret plan to help each other? Or will secrets from both their pasts end up doing more harm than good when they are revealed. I will say it again, nothing is better than romance and baseball and Samantha Christy never disappoints!!
519 reviews
October 13, 2019
Another great box set by Samantha Christy

CATCHING CADEN

Loved it... A great love story that's sweet, even though sometimes a bit of a fantasy. I love all the characters, some of whom we met in other books by Ms. Christy. The ending here even brought a few tears to my eyes. Can't wait to see what's in store for this great cast of characters in the rest of this series.

BENCHING BRADY

OMG, what a love story. Heart wrenching at times, this will have you rooting for Brady and Rylee because no one deserves happiness more than these two. With a final chapter and epilogue that will have tears streaming down your cheeks, it's a definite must read... My favorite of this series.

STEALING SAWYER

This is a bit like an adult fairy tale and not quite the way things happen in real life, but I loved it all the same. Sawyer and Aspen aren't characters you'll love from the get-go, but they slowly grow on you and before you know it, you're full on rooting for them.

Besides the palpable chemistry between the protagonists, a big part of what made this a winner for me was that the mystery behind Sawyer's brokenness was hinted at throughout the book but was not fully revealed until around 90%. I couldn't figure it out and was guessing right up to the big reveal. This author knows how to tell a story and how to keep her readers engaged, no matter what the subject.

This is a great box set with awesome characters, some of whom we've met in previous books by this author. Each of these books can stand alone, but are even better when read in the sequence of this set. I especially liked how, near the end of each book, this author gives us a little tease about the next book's H. Every book in this set also has a great Epilogue that will squeeze your heart.

I would also suggest you treat yourself to Ms. Christy's previous sets: The Mitchell Sisters and The Stone Brothers (in that order) and get the entire story on all these wonderful characters.
6 reviews
November 15, 2018
Amazing series

Samantha Christy has become my favorite author and this series is one of the reasons why. I read these books individually as they were released. Out of all three, Catching Caden was my favorite but the first book of a series is always my favorite but also because Caden’s sister was the heroine of one of Samantha’s previous books so it was like catching up with an old friend. You do not have to read her story before reading this series but it was nice that she was included. Brady and Sawyer have some really heart wrenching pasts that make their happy endings that much more rewarding. This series will make you laugh, make you ugly cry and make you smile and sigh in relief by the end. Have all your work done and get plenty of sleep before starting this series because I promise you, you will not be able to stop reading once you start. It is that good.
1,780 reviews2 followers
November 26, 2018
Great!

I chose this rating because I really enjoyed this series of books. I enjoyed all of the characters. I already gave my review on the book about Caden. This is my review for the other two I really enjoyed all three books. These books or great inspirational books to let you know that love is still out there and it exists. This is a set of books that let you know what people really actually go through and the troubles that they have in their lives. Or the obstacles they think that they have, but they can overcome that. This set of books was about compassion, overall being a good person, affection, and putting aside your feelings and considering other peoples feelings. I really enjoyed this set of books, I really did. Great read! 😀 I recommend this series to all romance readers. And ones that love a great game baseball. 😉
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680 reviews14 followers
October 23, 2019
Wonderful Set

The Perfect Game is an awesome set of three books. It's hard for me to leave a review for the set because I can't remember all of the details of the earlier books.

Caden, Brady and Sawyer all play for the NY Nighthawks. These three teammates and best friends each has a personal issue that keeps his heart locked away. That is until each man meets the woman that causes him to break his rules and tear down his walls.

Camden and Murphy's story (Catching Camden) was really sweet. Brady and Rylee's story (Benching Brady) was really touching. (Brady's issue was actually really tragic.) Sawyer and Aspen's story (Stealing Sawyer) felt like a mix of the other two: really very sweet, but with a bit of sadness.

If you've read and enjoyed The Stone Brothers series and/or The Mitchell Sisters series, you'll love The Perfect Game series!
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329 reviews1 follower
April 11, 2022
Samantha Christy is seriously addictive! No matter which you series you pick up first it's impossible to put her books down! She weaves all of her characters together, creating pockets of moments that you get to see those you've all ready come to know intertwined with those you're still meeting, creating a tapestry that is amazing. And she leaves you with new characters that you know you'll be seeing again in their own story with the HEA they're meant to find. While all of her characters are broken and haunted in some way, not a single story is ever the same. Each is beautifully written, reality based and profound with emotion. Be ready to meet beautifully written characters and a wonderfully full world where friends and family are the core and support for everyone intertwined together throughout all of her series!
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1,375 reviews12 followers
March 11, 2019
Awesome series

This series was recommended to me recently. I've never read this author before but i tore through these three books in just a few days. I think the second book was my favorite (and give most emotional) but i loved all of them. The baseball references weren't all completely accurate, but i don't hold it against her. I loved that they came in a box set because things that happened in each chook impacted the next. Little things you wouldn't have seen had you read them as stand alones. Sometimes i come across a book not realizing it's part of a series, Shi i frequently find myself reading out of order. These are important to read in order! If you like shorts romances, these are fantastic. I'm going too look up other books by this author for sure
70 reviews
May 25, 2021
This is without a doubt the best sports series I have read. It not only gives you an honest feel for what the players go through on and off of the field but you will become so invested in the lives of these characters you won't be able to put it down. Caden, Brady and Sawyer each have been touched by a different emotional trauma in their past that has greatly influenced their outlook on love. Although it is a series each book can be read as a stand alone. I was glad to have discovered "The Perfect Game" series when it was complete beacause it gave me the opportunity to binge read the whole series without waiting for the next installment. Whether you are a fan of baseball or not these are three of the best hot romances I've read in awhile.
9 reviews
April 16, 2022
DNF 16%

Possible spoilers but I don’t really care. I’m not normally one to leave bad reviews but I absolutely can not get past the misgendering of one of the characters. In Catching Caden, one of the main supporting characters, Trick, is explicitly said to be be transgender. Yet not once do we see them being referred to by their correct pronouns. Trick is repeatedly referred to as she/her and it’s a huge hang up for me. No clue if Trick ever corrects anyone at all or this ever gets addressed because I can’t get past it to find out. I don’t see the point of attempting to include a trans character if you’re not going to put in the effort to represent them correctly. Seems like a majorly failed at trying to seem progressive and accepting.
46 reviews
July 5, 2021
Love these books.

I only review books that I have really loved. With so many books to choose from The amount of stars certainly play a part in which books I read. I am not a great fan of series as I find that they get a little tedious BUT This series just gets better with each book. They can all be read as stand alones but the characters do cross over in each story so you should read the books in order though not essential. I also am not a sports fan and know nothing about American sports but did love these books and the insight in to the game. All books were interesting, funny, sad and well worth the late nights and dirty house :-)
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46 reviews2 followers
March 21, 2019
3 books in this one that go together with 6 other books. 3 in each series.

I have read all 9 books now and could not get enough. I was laughing, I was crying, I was happy and sad. I wish they would make them all into movies because I would be all over them. I can say I don't think you will be disappointed with any of them. Although there is no specific order to read them in, I would start with The Mitchell Sisters boxset, then The Stone Brothers boxset then The Perfect Game boxset
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318 reviews
March 4, 2020
Caden, Brady, and Sawyer are hotness overload

I bought this series as a box set and I am oh so glad I did.. Caden the homerun King, Brady the strikeout King, and Sawyer the stealer of bases and hearts..
So much Love and angst that on the inhale you wanna kiss the crap out of these men but on the exhale you wanna climb inside this book and beat the crap out of them. Talk about emotional overload..Reading about what these men and women must overcome then finally learning to BELIEVE that they Deserve the Love of their soulmates is Inspiring. I truly loved this series.
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728 reviews13 followers
March 24, 2021
Another great series by Samantha Christy

Samantha hit it out of he park with this series! I loved all three books! I found myself immersed in their stories from page one. The characters are so well written that you can't help falling in love with them and rooting for their HEA. I love how these beautiful and strong women bring these alpha males to their knees and make them forget all their rules. I love the cameos from characters in her previous series. It's one of my favorite things! 😍 Moving on to her next series!
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183 reviews9 followers
February 3, 2022
So sweet, and Benching Brady is perfection

All three stories were so great. I loved how they all followed into each other and while you think you know the twists the little clues are just enough to piece together a good portion of them, but the reality is not necessarily what you think it is.
Also, major kudos for Benching Brady... It's the first time in forever when I thoroughly enjoyed both main characters and didn't want to hit them over the head with a common sense stick. The main characters were flawed but had reasonable reactions that made their story all the sweeter.
36 reviews
April 19, 2019
Outstanding!

This series was the best...did not want it to end! Read all three books straight through, all being equally as great as the other. Loved all the characters, who came alive to me with each book. If you like sports books as I do, don't miss these. Meet Caden and Murphy, Brady and Rylee, and last but not least, Sawyer and Aspen and their stories of romance and baseball. These stories are not to be missed!
619 reviews2 followers
June 4, 2019
Absolutely lived this series

I absolutely loved this series!! It was great! I loved the way the baseball players all had a secret that they didn't want anyone to go d out about, except for the ones they loved the most. If you love baseball and love stories, then these are the perfect books for you.
They are so good that I couldn't put them down. I read the entire series in 4 days!!
348 reviews12 followers
September 18, 2019
Love, love, love

I love sports romance. It is one of my favorite genres! And let me tell you Samantha Christy rocks it. Just enough sports (and you can tell she does her research!) with the perfect amount of relationship woes.

This series is well written and addictive. (I read all 3 books in 24 hours - with very little sleep and long "bathroom breaks" at work.) I couldn't wait to devour these novels. I can't even choose a favorite, they were all so good. Well done!
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3,361 reviews33 followers
December 20, 2020
A terrific series

This was a fantastic series that I really enjoyed. I'm not sure what the reading order is, but I would highly recommend that you check out the other series that this author has as well. Most of the main characters from each series are involved or related in some way to the others, which means that you can get more of your favorite characters while finding new ones.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
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468 reviews3 followers
January 16, 2021
Three great pro baseball romance stories. Each plot unique but excellent. I think my favorite is Catching Caden but they’re all really good. Plenty of drama but all end in HEA. Caden and Sawyer have “meet cutes” with their ladies, while Brady meets his lady more traditionally. Lots of angst, hot sex, realistically developing relationships, baseball games and issues, past tragedies, and couples you really root for!
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74 reviews2 followers
January 29, 2021
I've read this series twice, i love it! Though I didn't know about the other two sieres that are kind of intertwined with this one, I loved how its written and getting both perspectives from the main characters. I haven't read the other ones that go with this series but I have heard nothing but good reviews. Though Brady's story had me almost in tears, the development between each character and couple I think is phenomenal!! Highly highly recommend!
132 reviews
November 27, 2018
Love Samantha Christy's books

I've read the Mitchell sister series, this series and the Stone brothers series.. this is my favorite I think. But then again I think that each time I read another one of her books. The last book in this series, Sawyer's story, is by far my favorite of this book set.
39 reviews2 followers
December 27, 2018
Love a great book

What a good author, great story line with all three books, not just romance, even though that is great. Each book has a history that has you trying to figure it out.before it is told. Brady, Caden, Sawyer, Rylee, Murphy and Aspen are strong characters that have you rooting for them. Thanks for the great series, I hated for it to end.
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