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She thinks she knows this player—but he has a few surprise moves.
For Alicia Riley, her job as a sports therapist for the St. Louis Rivers baseball team is a home run—until she becomes the primary therapist for star pitcher, Garrett Scott. Out of the lineup with an injury, he’s short-tempered, hard to handle, and every solid inch, a man.
Right now, the only demand he’s making on Alicia is that she get him ready to pitch in time for opening day. Except the sexual chemistry between them is so charged, Alicia’s tempted to oblige Garrett just about anything. But both their careers are at stake—one bad move and it’s game over for both of them.
Garrett also feels the hot sparks between them, and the way he figures it, what better therapy is there than sex? Now all he has to do is convince the woman with the power to make the call.
Anonymous
Posted Fri Mar 08 00:00:00 EST 2013
I was dissapointed when I read the sample of the book was a paragraph. If you want people to buy a $10 book then you need more in the sample.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Mon Mar 04 00:00:00 EST 2013
This series remains exciting and excellent even on the 5th book. I'm definitely looking forward to the next two coming out and will be preordering the one for June. I LOVE THIS SERIES!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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“THROWN BY A CURVE is one of those books that leaves you with a happy feeling when you turn the last page.” ~Under the Covers
I have come to expect the focus of a PLAY BY PLAY story to be on the sexy, THROWN BY A CURVE switched up the roles and it became more about the sweet story.
Garrett Scott plays for the same baseball team as Gavin Riley. Except he’s not playing right now, due to an injury that has left his throwing arm needing some physical therapy if he hopes to get back on the mound. He’s His cocky, know-it-all, stubborn attitude is not helping his recovery. At least not with his current team of therapists. That is until he decides to leave his recovery in the hands of the newest member of the team, and Gavin’s cousin, Alicia Riley.
Alicia is just what Garrett needs, both for his physical recovery and to soften his tough guy exterior and be happy. She is an understated heroine compared to some of the previous ones in this series, but that doesn’t make her less strong. But she’s also fun to be around. The type of girl you just can’t help but like and want to be friends with.
Garrett and Alicia worked together all the time in his recovery, but even though they spent a lot of time together, they didn’t get together right away. That was really the only way the story could go, the focus had to be on his recovery and on them really getting to know each other. Otherwise, we might’ve ended up with a hot fling. They really had the time to develop feelings for each other, after they got to know each other well.
Just like Garrett, who is sexy as hell, we are introduced to another group of sexy athletes. Now that the Riley family in dwindling, fresh blood is introduced to keep this series going. All I can tell you is, I’m ready to read about Garrett’s college buddies.
The conflict in this book was perfect and real, the romance was sweet, the hero was drool worthy. THROWN BY A CURVE is one of those books that leaves you with a happy feeling when you turn the last page. And then the only thing you can feel is impatient for the next one to come out already!
Favorite Quotes:
“He might be pretty on the outside, but she had thoughts of running for the duct tape to slap over his mouth whenever he showed up for therapy.”
“There’s s lot you don’t know about me, Miss Riley.”
“If the person you fall in love with is worth it, you’ll move mountains to make it work.”
*ARC provided by publisher
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Sun Mar 31 00:00:00 EDT 2013
A paragraph does not a sample make!!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Mon Apr 29 00:00:00 EDT 2013
## I'm happy to say, I loved this story. Alicia was the perfect heroine. Strong, capable, honest and sassy. I adored her. There's nothing I hate more than a needy heroine. The hero was amazing as well. Their chemistry was sizzling and their easy friendship refreshing. I love that the entire book wasn't filled with fighting like most are. There is conflict but not excessively so. The happy times just made me smile. Whenever I'm having bad luck in the book department, I can always count on Jaci Burton to come through with a winner. As always, nice job Ms. Burton. Looking forward to Gray's story in June.
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Posted Fri Apr 26 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I enjoyed this one - loved catching up with the characters from the last few and really enjoyed this story all by itself.
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Posted Fri Apr 26 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Jaci writes a great story ! Couldn't put it down The series is great!
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Posted Mon Apr 22 00:00:00 EDT 2013
These books are so hot...i love them
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Posted Tue Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I won a copy of this book from the author. I have never read anything by Jaci Burton before. I must say I loved this book. I loved the smart, strong heroine, Alicia. She spoke her mind and didn't take crap from anyone. The hero, Garrett, all I can say is YUM! This man is every woman's dream. Not only is he tall and good looking but he loves to cook! He enjoys taking care of Alicia. He is also a baseball player, which if you enjoy sports is just an added bonus. Read this book...you will not be sorry. I will be reading the rest of the books in this series.
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Posted Fri Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I can't wait for the next book!
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Posted Sun Apr 07 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I can't wait to see what else happens in this series!
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Posted Thu Apr 04 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Love sports and romance this is the series for you...I highly recommend all in the series...
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Posted Wed Apr 03 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Love this book!! Love how jaci brings sports and romance together!
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Posted Tue Apr 02 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I love this series... however after reading the sample of the 6 th book i gind myself a little concerned. I guess because the Riley family is really what caputured my intetrested and from what i read so far looks like where jumping way out of the spectrumwith one of Garretts college buddies.... not sure why the series wont revisit the main characters the series was founded on. I myself would like to read about what becomes the Riley clan.... babies, marriage, the club, the bar.... etc. Have a feeling book 5 will be my last one i read in this series
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Posted Sat Mar 30 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Love the series
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Posted Fri Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Loved it!! I'm ready for the next one!!
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Posted Fri Mar 22 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I loved this book....the chemistry between Garrett and Alicia is so sexy and sweet. I'm not a baseball fan, but you don't have to be to enjoy this well written romance.
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Posted Mon Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Is it just me or is this not the most borring book ever?I haven't finished it yet, and that right says a lot. I LOVE the series and love, love, love Jaci, but this is kuraizy! At this point I don't even care what happens, I just want it to be over. I mean, I'm on page 220 of 267 and I can honestly tell you that if you were to read the first chapter and jump to this point you wouldnt have missed thing. I'm having really bad luck with books this month :-( Definitely don't recommend buying it. $10 ??? What??? If you still want to read it, borrow it or get it from your library.
Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. It's one in the morning and I'm sitting in bed in the dark typing this out on my phone.
Anonymous
Posted Mon Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I love all of the books in the Play by Play series, and this one was no exception.
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Posted Sun Mar 17 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I dont like it how the samples are so short.
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Overview
She thinks she knows this player—but he has a few surprise moves.
For Alicia Riley, her job as a sports therapist for the St. Louis Rivers baseball team is a home run—until she becomes the primary therapist for star pitcher, Garrett Scott. Out of the lineup with an injury, he’s short-tempered, hard to handle, and every solid inch, a man.
Right now, the only demand he’s making on Alicia is that she get him ready to pitch in time for opening day....