In one word this book was ADORABLE. Kellan and Brady have been circling around each other and wanting each other for a few months before we get into the story. They are both unsure about anything possible between them for more than one reason. Seeing them becoming friends and progressing into lovers was such a heartfelt journey. Their innocence was refreshing. I don't remember when was my previous New Adult and I liked that though their had their sexy times together it wasn't at all focused about that but about finding something special in each other, in their companionship.
Brady Donovan is the captain of the Easton U Pirates Baseball team. Things are going pretty great for him on his first year of college working hard on his studies and having fun on the field with his new team. He is living with two of his teammates - his best friend from childhood Trent Hollister and Maclain (who has his issues for sure) and is working his way to building some sort of friendship with the team's "Bat Boy" - the coach's son - Kellan. While they have fun teasing each other, Kellan always keeps a distance which frustrates Brady but he is persistent! There is something MORE about Kellan. Something he has never felt before. Makes him question what he assumed about himself..
Kellan Crawford liked Brady more than he should be he can't have what he wants. He promised his father he will NOT play favorites with anyone in the team but it's getting hard with how much he is liking Brady and the signals he isn't sure if he is misreading about the guy. But when Brady's room is flooded in an away game they find themselves spending the night in the same room. Kellan doesn't dare to hope and Brady wakes up to a few confusing thoughts of his own.
This makes Brady even more persistent in trying to become Kellan's friend (and maybe more) and moreover it's getting more difficult to down play their interest in one another. It's only a matter of time before they slip - someone sees them or worst Kellan's father gets a wind of what's going on..
I won't say much more about this book as it's rather short and I don't want to spoiler anything... I'll just say a few things.. Firstly I did NOT anticipate where Christina was taking this series with the next installment and I'm REALLY excited to read it. There's also a really sweet interaction between Brady's younger brother how has autism and Kellan - both being into statistics. That's one of the reasons Brady was drawn to Kellan in the first place. His real interest and patience in speaking with Ricky.
My only issue with this book is a personal one. I don't know anything about baseball and frankly I'm not even intrigued to find out more. Any sport related mention in this book was lost on me. I didn't even realize at the beginning that Kellan's job was not on the field but around it.. hehe. Lucky for me the story was more focused on them and not the game.
I kindly received this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
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Rating:
★★★★ |
E-Book
Edition | 222
pages
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Read on:
8-13 November 2020
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