Reviews: The Man for Me

"Writer J.T. Green desperately wants to be taken seriously at national weekly Sports Today, both for her and her father (the Coach), but a locker-room mishap lands her a losing assignment covering a dead-end local baseball club, the Gilbeytown, Pa., Beavers. Unbeknownst to her and her editor, famous pitcher Tommy Bainbridge is in town, and he's determined to help the Beavers kick their losing streak. Tommy and J.T. fall for each other, but their careers and trust issues make it impossible for them to commit; soon, however, J.T. uncovers a conspiracy threatening the Beavers that could drag her and Tommy down with it. Bruce (Who Wants to Be a Sex Goddess?) is in good form with this sports romance, keeping the baseball in the forefront without getting technical. Tommy is an almost absurdly good guy—humble, honorable, an old school sportsman—and J.T. is a strong foil—independent, indomitable and sexily vulnerable. Though readers may wonder at some of the loose ends, the novel's smalltown setting, vibrant supporting characters and modest aspirations make this a charming exploration of love and baseball."
--Publisher's Weekly

4 stars Hot
Bruce’s smartly written novel is full of quick-witted dialogue and hearty characters, and it has touches of mystery and as much passion as pragmatism. A savvy heroine and a strong hero turn a sizzling meet-cute into a smoldering love affair set in the well-studied world of baseball.
--Romantic Times

"This is a good classic style contemporary, where the main focus is the characters, with a bit of a mystery story to pull you along and enjoy. I love that I really get to know the people in this story and care about what happens to them. And don’t worry, you don’t need to know anything about baseball to enjoy this story."
--Karen, SingleTitles.com

"This fun sports romance with a nod to the movie Major League is a home run as baseball pulls the nine inning plot. The venue is terrifically described and the investigation filled with suspense. Additionally baseball fans will enjoy their romance as he strikes out with her but keeps swinging the bat in an effort to hit a game winning home run."
--Harriet Klausner, Genre-Go-Round Reviews

" . . . a wonderful addition to romances featuring athletes; to paraphrase J.T., baseball rocks, and so does this book."
--LinnieGayl Kimmel, All About Romance.com

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