6 Baseball Romance Recommendations

Two years ago I wrote a similar post to this. In that Baseball Romance Series recommendations post I listed 4 series that I thought all baseball romance lovers would enjoy. I stand by those recommendations to this day. I loved all of those books, and still think of them fondly. Heck I still recommend them to people who are looking for baseball romances!

So here we are in 2023 and I'm back with new recommendations. These titles have come out in the last 18 months or so. They all captured my attention for various reasons, and I think you should read them.

Since spring training is currently in full force it is the perfect time to grab a baseball romance, and immerse yourself into the world of baseball. Which books do I suggest? Let's head to the field and find out.

Vegas Heat by Lisa Suzanne

This series should come as no surprise. I've read the first four books, and am eagerly awaiting the fifth to arrive on my kindle. This first season of the Vegas Heat follows Cooper and Gabby. They met at a blackjack table in Vegas on Gabby's 21st birthday. Gabby had no clue who Cooper was, all she knew was that she was instantly attracted to him. It was only later that she found out that 1) there is a 12 year age gap, 2) he's moving to Vegas for his job, and much much later she found out that 3) he's her dad's best friend. Naturally they are keeping this relationship quiet because Troy does not want his daughter with a baseball player, nor does he want her dating someone THAT much older than she is. Yet the attraction is strong, and these two cannot stay away from each other. Should you choose to pick up this series, I actually suggest waiting until April 13 or at least pretty close to that. Why April 13? That is the day that Hardball, book 5, releases. If you wait until then, you don't have to really subject yourself to the cliffhangers, as you'll have all the books available to you.

The Wrong Pitch by Brittany Taylor

This college romance from Brittany Taylor was SO GOOD! I loved the meet-cute, I loved the hate-to-love, then there was the brother's best friend trope as well, and I was just hooked. The Wrong Pitch just released today, and if you'd like to read my full review you can do so here.

The Third Baseman by Lulu Moore

Full disclosure...this book isn't out yet. It comes out on March 29, and I read an advanced copy of the book. My review can be read in this blog post. I'll be honest and say that I had mixed feelings with The Third Baseman. I enjoyed many aspects of it, but there were others I didn't enjoy as much. Part of that I attribute to the fact that this was my introduction to the author, and the content of this book really carried over to previous titles. So why should you read it if I had mixed feelings? The obvious answer is that everyone experiences books differently, and my feelings won't be yours. Alternately it's a good second chance romance. It's set 14 years after the heartbreak, and the storyline bounced between modern day and the past. It was interesting to see how the characters have changed, and in some ways how they've remained the same.

Fake Love by Jocelyne Soto

This book was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. From the drug issues, to his mom’s health issues, to being traded, to meeting Jen, to coming up with this fake relationship plan, to everything that happened next, I was hooked. Jocelyne Soto created a wonderful story. While Maddox wasn’t always my cup of tea, in the end I came around to him. This book was emotional, it was steamy, and I could not put it down.

Wild Card by Ashley Munoz

This college sports romance was a doozy! There's drama, suspense, and of course a romance. Mallory is a school journalist, and she just got the tip of a lifetime. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Only this potential story is going to cause some issues. Decker happens to be on the baseball team, and while he knows a bit about this card game he doesn't know the full story. He's also not keen on Mallory digging into it. Yet they work together. The connection these two had was impressive, even with them trying to deny it. Should you read Wild Card, be prepared for slow burn. Although I will say it is worth it. I absolutely loved Wild Card from start to finish. Loved the book. Loved the characters. 

Caught Looking by Aven Ellis

It's no secret that I am a major fan of Aven's storytelling, as well as her characters. There is just something about the way she brings these people to life that has me wanting to befriend them. Chase and Meghan were no different. I was drawn to them, and just wanted to stay with them for as long as possible. This may have started as a fake relationship, but it quickly morphed into something real. Yet things were not going smoothly. There were issues to be discussed, to be worked through, and trust to be built. Caught Looking is the FOURTH book in the DC Soaring Eagles series, and while you can read them out of order, I think it gives the best effect to start at the beginning.


So tell me, have you read any of these titles? If you did, how did you rate them? If you haven't, do you think you'll pick them up? What are some of your favorite baseball romances? Give me some recommendations!

Happy Reading,
Laura

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The Setup and the Substitute by Jiffy Kate {a review}

 

I know I've said it a few times recently, but I LOVE the athlete/nanny stories that have been coming out lately! I am here for it. I have thoroughly enjoyed the majority of those I've read. So it's of no surprise that I fully enjoyed The Setup and the Substitute by Jiffy Kate. This baseball romance just released on September 16, and I highly suggest that you go pick it up.

Imagine falling in love, having a couple of children, and then the woman you're with decides she is done. She up and leaves the family, which just decimates everything. With time, you find yourself signing a contract with baseball team out of New Orleans, uprooting your family, and eventually all is going in the right direction. Until your nanny quits. It is shortly there after, during pickup at your daughter's school, that you are introduced to a substitute teacher. Her temporary assignment is almost up, and she is wondering where she'll go next. Naturally your daughter throws out the suggestions that she could be the new nanny! You ignore it, until you realize that maybe your kid is on to something. That is what happens with Owen and Sophie. They were brought together by his kids needing a nanny, and her needing a stable job. They were no expecting to fall for each other. Yet there is a spark. Things are going smoothly until a familiar face appears.

I loved this book. I loved every.single.part of it. From how the first relationship ended (difficult to read about, but necessary), to the new beginnings in New Orleans, to meeting Sophie, to Sophie falling for the kids, to the eventual relationship between Owen and Sophie. But THEN when that person shows up, game changer. This appearance added that extra little bit that just made this story soar a bit higher. It made me love it that much more. I said it in a previous review that i wanted something like this to happen in that book, but it didn't. So when it did in The Setup and the Substitute, I was oh so happy! That was the drama I needed in the story, and it was so good.That whole scenario then brought on the big moment of conflict for Owen and Sophie, and oh what a conflict it was. Yeah. It was a lot. But the way everything was handled had me loving it. Seriously.

Loved the book. Loved the setting. Loved the characters. All of it was so dang good. Kudos to Jiffy Kate on a fantastic story. I highly recommend you pick up The Setup and the Substitute. It was a quick and easy read, and you'll get your HEA at the end.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts. I greatly appreciate it.

Laura

He’s a single dad trying to make it in the Major Leagues and she’s a substitute teacher looking for her next adventure. 

Owen Thatcher has been ghosted by his ex, leaving him to pick up the pieces of their family in the midst of being traded to a new team. After striking out with nanny after nanny, he’s desperate to create a stable life for his two kids. 

Sophie Callahan comes from an affluent family but this free spirit is nothing like the stereotypical trust fund baby. While she waits on the perfect job to open up, she’s making it work as a substitute teacher.

But a ruggedly handsome baseball player makes her an offer she can’t refuse. 

And it’s a whole new ball game when these attractive, available adults are under one roof.

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Did you hear the news? Jiffy Kate has a new sports romance coming soon! That's right, The Setup and the Substitute will be released on September 16, 2021.


I am loving all these sports romances that have been featuring single dads that need a nanny! I've recently read two in the hockey romance "genre", and now I'll be reading this one for baseball. YES! Give me!

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He’s a single dad trying to make it in the Major Leagues and she’s a substitute teacher looking for her next adventure. 

Owen Thatcher has been ghosted by his ex, leaving him to pick up the pieces of their family in the midst of being traded to a new team. After striking out with nanny after nanny, he’s desperate to create a stable life for his two kids. 

Sophie Callahan comes from an affluent family but this free spirit is nothing like the stereotypical trust fund baby. While she waits on the perfect job to open up, she’s making it work as a substitute teacher.

But a ruggedly handsome baseball player makes her an offer she can’t refuse. 

And it’s a whole new ball game when these attractive, available adults are under one roof.

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Meet the Jiffy Kate

Jiffy Kate is the joint pen name for Jiff Simpson and Jenny Kate Altman.

 

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Wild Card {a review}

Wild Card by Ashley Munoz is now available! This new adult sports romance will capture your attention. You'll find yourself wondering what is happening, how all this can occur without any questions, and you'll also witness two people fall in love.

In Wild Card we meet Mallory Shaw. She is a journalist at the college, and is working on a major story. Until her advisor scraps it last minute. Now she needs to find a new topic. And this new topic all but falls in her hand. When out with her friends, she overhears a conversation, which sparks curiosity. Then when she gets home, Mallory discovers that her stepsister has a card for this game. Mallory manages to attend the party, in place of her sister who has become ill, and it is at this party that she meets "Ethan". Except it isn't truly Ethan, it is Decker James filling in for him. Only Mallory doesn't know that. After all she's pretending to be her sister, so there's that. Things happen, Mallory begins to work this story, and she also sets up an arrangement with Decker. Can Mallory bring this game to light? Or will she be shut down before anything can happen? Also, can she ignore her attraction to Decker? Especially since his goal is to get close to her sister. Then there is the rivalry between Decker and Ethan. What's going on there? I could go on and on.

This book had my attention from the beginning. When Mallory's initial story was scrapped, it made me wonder what her advisor had against her. That character came across as an ass who was on a power trip. Then when Mallory heard what she did at the restaurant, that piqued my interest as well. What was the baseball team planning with this card game? And why were they discussing it in a public setting vs at their house? I was definitely drawn to Mallory and Decker. The connection they had was impressive, even with them trying to deny it. Should you read Wild Card, be prepared for slow burn. Although I will say it is worth it. Loved when Decker brought Mallory back to his home town, and introduced her to the family. That was revealing a part of himself that I don't think Decker had planned on showing. It was him being vulnerable, and hoping that Mallory would accept him through it all. As the story progressed, I found myself becoming curious about what was happening with Mallory's dad. What was his roll in all this? And when things were revealed? OH MY WORD. Did not see that coming. I absolutely loved Wild Card from start to finish. Yes there were times that I wanted to knock some sense into Mallory and Decker. These two just needed to talk openly, and without holding back, yet they couldn't. That was a bit frustrating. I will say that Decker's grand gesture made me oh so happy. He didn't need to do what he did, but I am so glad that he did. Then it was Mallory's turn, and oh my heart, yes. Just yes.

Loved the book. Loved the characters. Fantastic setting. Definitely want to go back and revisit it all. I am looking forward to reading King of Hearts when it releases in November.

If you enjoy romantic suspense, sports romance, slow burn, and the college setting, then I highly recommend picking up Wild Card. I think you'll enjoy it.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

 

This was it…I could see it in my editor’s eyes.

This was the last straw. One more misstep and I was going to lose my coveted internship.

I decided right there in my room, lime-flavored tortilla chips in hand, that I would do whatever it took to write the story of the century.

And I had my target in sight—the undefeated Devil’s baseball team. They were RFU royalty, and completely untouchable.

Their parties were impossible to get into unless you were handpicked, and I was not.

Even still, I had a solid plan.

I would not get caught, definitely not seduced, and absolutely wouldn’t die. That is until I was stopped and rendered totally speechless by a pair of mossy eyes.

He lured me in, close enough to feel the press of his mouth against my skin and the heat of his hands on my body. Undoubtedly, I was a sheep headed straight for the slaughter, which only proved true when he called my bluff.

With him holding all the cards for my future success, and in order to salvage what remained of my dream, I did the only thing I could.

I made a deal with a devil.

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The Brentwood Boys

This sports romance boxed set is on my "want to buy" list, and I think today is the day I purchase.

      

THE BRENTWOOD BOYS by Meghan Quinn

Box Set of The Locker Room, The Dugout, and The Lineup

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The Brentwood Boys have come together in a three book box series, WITH an extended epilogue!! Over 300,000 words of delicious baseball players with a mouth-watering epilogue of where they are now. Marriage? Maybe. Babies? Possibly. Abs? Oh yes, they still have abs.

            

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The Brentwood Boys have come together in a three-book audio collection for the first time ever! More than 30 hours of delicious baseball players brought to you by your favorite narrators including Sebastian York, Savannah Peachwood, Stephen Dexter, Rock Engle, Felicity Monroe, and Maxine Mitchell.

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The Locker Room

Have you heard the rumor around campus about the locker room?

Legend has it if you bring a girl into the sacred after-game domain of the baseball locker room, it will end with a walk down the aisle.

So when the girl I've fallen for brushes me off, I start to question if I need to switch my way of thinking. Maybe it's time I finally hand out a coveted invitation to the locker room.

The only question is, will she accept?

The Dugout

Let me ask you a question:

If someone is vying for your spot on a team and just so happens to injure you during practice, would you believe it was on purpose?

Word around campus is . . . it was no accident.

That injury has cost me everything. Now, I’m a senior fresh off recovery, struggling to find my groove, until the day I run into The Baseball Whisperer, Milly Potter.

Little do we both know, she’s about to become more than just my fairy ballmother.

The Lineup

Want to know a secret?

That boy over there, the one with the spectacular backside, yeah, I first saw him in college, talking to his friends. Tall, broad, sculpted by his many hours in the weight room. His personality was larger than life and I was too shy to approach him.

Now he’s a professional baseball player, I’m a confident CEO, but my crush is still strong. yup, massive crush.

I have a chance at winning a date with him.

Should I enter?

The Brentwood Boys have come together in a three-book audio collection for the first time ever! More than 30 hours of delicious baseball players brought to you by your favorite narrators including Sebastian York, Savannah Peachwood, Stephen Dexter, Rock Engle, Felicity Monroe, and Maxine Mitchell.

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Baseball Romance Series

 

Today is the day friends. If you are a baseball fan, then you know that today is when pitchers and catchers report to spring training!

I grew up attending baseball games, and truly love the sport. In all honesty, it is the sport that I understand the most. Heck I lettered in baseball when I was in high school! Oh does that have you confused? It should. Allow me to explain a bit. I was the scorekeeper for the varsity team. Yep, I was the one with the book and pencil in hand, keeping track of the stats. It was so much fun. Now that it's many, many years later, do I remember how to do it? Not off the top of my head, but I'm sure I could pick it up again with little issue.

So yes, my love of baseball is strong.

And yes, I do love a good baseball romance book. Or rather in my case, series.

Today I want to share my four favorite baseball series. 

DC Soaring Eagles

by Aven Ellis

It is no secret that I love the characters Aven Ellis creates. Her books are some of my favorites, and I am always giddy when she has a new release. The DC Soaring Eagles are no exception. These books are sweet. They are swoon worthy. They are feel good books with heroines that are relatable. Plus it's a rom-com, so you really cannot go wrong. Oh and there is Barbara and Dominick. Love that couple. If you're wondering about the steam factor, it's low. All of Aven's books are fade to black (closed door). So yes we get the build up, and then we move on. 

The Perfect Score

by Samantha Christy

This trilogy was my introduction to Samantha Christy, and oooh, I want more. Please. From the characters to the storyline, I loved it all. I will say this series brings out the emotions a bit. So yes, there were times that I cried, especially in Stealing Sawyer. I wouldn't change a thing though. As for the steam, oh it's there and I loved it. I cannot recommend this series enough. 

Tavonesi

by Pamela Aares

I began reading this series in March of 2020, and I was hooked. Now here's the thing, this series starts out as baseball romance, but it changes about halfway through to more of a billionaire type romance series. I'm not complaining, but it did catch me off guard. Especially since I initially picked it up for the baseball aspect. Still it is an amazing series.  A few of the books I would classify as romantic suspense:  Love Bats Last, The Heart of the Game, No Stranger to Love, and Until Love Finds You. I devoured the first ten books in the series. Whether they featured baseball or not, it did not matter. I will say that I skipped the last book, as it just didn't appeal to me. 

Bromance Book Club

by Lyssa Kay Adams

I think most people have heard of the Bromance Bookclub Series! I mean the first book was all the rage in late 2019, early 2020. I mean, what's not to love. It's men reading romance novels to try and improve their relationships! Personally, I loved the first book. Without looking at Goodreads, I'm pretty positive that I gave it 4 stars. Time for some full disclosure: I haven't read Undercover Bromance or Crazy Stupid Bromance yet. BUT I do have them requested at my library. So as soon as they come in, I will be reading them. So yes, I am recommending this entire series based off only having read one of the books. Sorry, not sorry. I just have faith that I'll enjoy the others.

Of course I cannot mention baseball romance books without mentioning Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey. While the entire Hot and Hammered series does not deal with baseball, this first book does. So naturally I had to add it. Let me tell you Georgie and Travis's story brings the STEAM. Oh my. If baseball and fake dating are your jam, and you don't mind a lot of steam, pick up this book!

So there you have it, my four series recommendations plus one more book. Have you read any of the series I mentioned? I've been doing some "research" (aka googling), and who knew there were so many baseball romance books out there! I've definitely added a few to my list. That being said, do you have any baseball romance books to recommend?  I'm all ears.

Happy Reading, and Go Twins!