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Release Day Review + Giveaway: THE CATCH (THE PLAYER DUET) by K. BROMBERG

June 29, 2017

Title: The Catch
Series: The Player Duet #2
Author: K. Bromberg
Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 29, 2017

 

Synopsis:

 

After an unexpected twist of fate, All-Star catcher Easton Wylder is left questioning the loyalty of everyone around him.

Even the woman who shares his bed, Scout Dalton.

But if Easton thought being uprooted to the last place he expected was the only challenge life had to throw at him, he was dead wrong.

With an ailing shoulder and his career in limbo, his decision to make an unexpected change leads him to question everything – Scout’s love, family loyalties, and whether he can conquer the one obstacle he’s never been able to overcome. The secret he’s never shared with anyone.

He may be a man pushed to his limits, but he’s hell-bent on proving his worth no matter the cost.

 

My Review:

 

Smoking hot conclusion to The Player!! Loved it. Filled with warmth, heat and plenty of angst. K. Bromberg is my go-to author for mature, emotional romances about real people dealing with real issues and facing them head-on. And ‘The Catch’ delivered on all counts.

I loved the in-depth look into the sport of baseball (but you do NOT need to be a fan of sports romances to love this story!) and the glimpse into the emotional highs and lows experienced by star athletes AND by their families and loved ones! The end of ‘The Player’ was a whopper of a cliffhanger (I won’t spoil it here!) and then BOOM! ‘The Catch’ does a 180 degree turn!

I appreciated Easton’s POV here and as always, Ms. Bromberg created a male character with many dimensions. Easton is flawed, but he really puts himself out there and his HONESTY is what I loved most about him. Easton and Scout both grew as characters and their love, devotion to family and feelings for each other were absolutely spot-on.

“I love you.”
And right there- three simple fucking words and I’m a dead man. A total goner to this woman who is a mess of contradictions and who unexpectedly stole my heart along the way.

At times I was SO aggravated by Scout and Easton’s families that I was ready to just reach into the book and shake them! BUT this story, while managing to be smoking-hot and sexxxy, was also about much more: friends, family, honesty and loyalty. And being true to yourself. There were some major twists in this book that solved a lot of questions and the gorgeous Epilogue was EVERYTHING!

“I want you. All of you. Your flaws. Your mistakes. Your achievements. Your shortcomings. Your love.”

I also loved how intelligent and spirited Scout was. She didn’t give her heart away easily and she was no push-over. Ms. Bromberg always writes very real heroines who have setbacks and fears and insecurities just like the rest of us.

Now both books in the duet are out so you can read both back to back if you haven’t yet picked up ‘The Player.’ The conclusion to Scout and Easton’s story made my heart race and while I am sorry to say goodbye to these two, the ending to this duet was perfect.

“Clear mind. Full heart.”

With thanks to the author for an ARC of ‘The Catch.’

Other Books by K. Bromberg:


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Categories : 4 Stars, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Giveaway, Reviews, Series, Sports Romance Tagged : K. Bromberg, The Catch, The Player

Review – THE PLAYER by K. BROMBERG

April 17, 2017

 

Synopsis:

 

Baseball has never been sexier in an all-new novel by New York Times Bestselling Author, K. Bromberg.

Easton Wylder is baseball royalty. The game is his life. His passion. His everything.

So, when an injury threatens to end Easton’s season early, the team calls in renowned physical therapist, Doc Dalton, to oversee his recovery. Except it’s not Doc who greets Easton for his first session, but rather, his daughter, Scout. She may be feisty, athletic, defiant, and gorgeous, but Easton is left questioning whether she has what it takes to help him.

Scout Dalton’s out to prove a female can handle the pressure of running the physical therapy regimen of an MLB club. And that proof comes in the form of getting phenom Easton Wylder back on the field. But getting him healthy means being hands-on.

And with a man as irresistible as Easton, being hands-on can only lead to one thing, trouble. Because the more she touches him, the more she wants him, and she can’t want him. Not when it’s her job to maintain the club’s best interest, in regards to whether he’s ready to play.

But when sparks fly and fine lines are crossed, can they withstand the heat, or is one of them bound to get burned?

 

My Review:

 

“You’re nothing like I expected.”

“I’m never what anyone expects. It’s a blessing and a curse.”

YES!! ‘The Player’ is a sweet-hot sports romance that hits all the bases! The author really knows the game of baseball and it SHOWS. And this might have THE best Dedication Page I’ve ever read. Ms. Bromberg knocked it out of the park with this story. Even if you’re not a fan of sports romance, you’ll LOVE this book. Helllloooo, Easton Wylder!!

This book is a perfect example of the great things that can come from an author writing what s/he knows. The author’s knowledge and understanding of the competitiveness and drive that athletes must have to succeed really shines through in every page. I devoured this smoldering, sexy story and cannot wait for more. There’s a cliffhanger but it is not a total shocker, so I am very content to wait for the continuation of Easton and Scout’s story.

Easton, a brilliant baseball player, is a member of a famed baseball family. He struggles to get back in the game after an injury. And he also struggles to live up to the expectations of his demanding father, a legendary player.

Scout knows a thing or two about living up to the family name. Her father is also legendary, a renowned sports medicine figure. And, as a woman working in a male-dominated field, she must constantly fight to prove herself.

Easton is her patient but she has ZERO interest in him and knows that is a professional boundary she can never cross. Of course she gets the wrong impression of Easton and stereotypes him as a real “player”, but once she gets to know the man behind the cocky facade, she is completely surprised.

“He’s good with kids. And with dogs. And with his sick mom. And with spooked women. Is there anything this man can do to make me not like him?

Because I’m beginning to think he might need to do that, so I don’t start believing he hung the moon. Or stole my heart.”

The author has a way of creating characters that are memorable, very REAL and very flawed. ‘The Player’ is without question my favorite book since ‘The Driven’ series. Easton and Scout are brilliant in their own fields, lonely, driven and afraid to open their hearts. I felt a real connection between the two MC’s which is essential to my enjoyment of any romance. This book seems to have been written from straight the heart and has tons of warmth, emotion and of course H-O-T sexy times.

Don’t wait for ‘The Scout’ to enjoy this book! A must-read for any contemporary romance lover.

Favorite quote:

“I’ve played on grass my whole life, Scout. There’s no need for me to see what’s out there when it’s green beneath my feet.”

(ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)

 

About the Author:

 

HeadShot ColorNew York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines, and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow.

Since publishing her first book in 2013, K. has sold over one million copies of her books and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over twenty-five times.

In April, she’ll release The Player, the first in a two-book sports romance series (The Catch, book 2, will be released late June), with many more already outlined and ready to be written.

She loves to hear from her readers so make sure you check her out on social media or sign up for her newsletter to stay up to date on all her latest releases and sales HERE

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon Author | Driven Group

Categories : 4 Stars, Contemporary, Reviews, Romance, Sports, Sports Romance Tagged : K. Bromberg, The Player

Cover Reveal – THE PLAYER by K. BROMBERG

March 10, 2017

 

We are very excited to bring you the cover for the upcoming release from New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg. THE PLAYER releases on APRIL 17th, 2017 and trust us, Baseball has never been sexier!

 

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Designer: Helen Williams Photographer: Perrywinkle Photography
Model: Chase Williams (IG: @bubbas_82)

 

 

 

Pageflex Persona [document: PRS0000038_00074]Baseball has never been sexier in an all-new novel by New York Times Bestselling Author, K. Bromberg.

Easton Wylder is baseball royalty. The game is his life. His passion. His everything.

So, when an injury threatens to end Easton’s season early, the team calls in renowned physical therapist, Doc Dalton, to oversee his recovery. Except it’s not Doc who greets Easton for his first session, but rather, his daughter, Scout. She may be feisty, athletic, defiant, and gorgeous, but Easton is left questioning whether she has what it takes to help him.

Scout Dalton’s out to prove a female can handle the pressure of running the physical therapy regimen of an MLB club. And that proof comes in the form of getting phenom Easton Wylder back on the field. But getting him healthy means being hands-on.

And with a man as irresistible as Easton, being hands-on can only lead to one thing, trouble. Because the more she touches him, the more she wants him, and she can’t want him. Not when it’s her job to maintain the club’s best interest, in regards to whether he’s ready to play.

But when sparks fly and fine lines are crossed, can they withstand the heat, or is one of them bound to get burned?

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HeadShot ColorNew York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines, and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow.

Since publishing her first book in 2013, K. has sold over one million copies of her books and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over twenty-five times.

In April, she’ll release The Player, the first in a two-book sports romance series (The Catch, book 2, will be released late June), with many more already outlined and ready to be written.

She loves to hear from her readers so make sure you check her out on social media or sign up for her newsletter to stay up to date on all her latest releases and sales HERE

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon Author | Driven Group

Categories : Contemporary, Cover Reveal, Sports Romance Tagged : K. Bromberg, The Player

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