Review: The Sweet Spot by Stephanie Evanovich

When Chase Walker, a professional baseball player, meets the lovely Amanda it’s definitely love at first sight. His interest in Amanda is something he won't let go of—no matter how much she tries to push him away. Not willing to let Amanda slip between his fingers, Chase plays for love like he plays ball…hard.

When their love for each other begins to blossom, the tabloids snap a shot of a special moment they share. The lovebirds find themselves in the worst position and everything falls to pieces. Can Chase and Amanda’s love survive the paparazzi?

Stephanie Evanovich has penned a beautiful love story that is equal parts engaging and sizzling hot. She brings Amanda and Chase to life on every page. There is a realistic quality to the characters that will have you cheering for Chase to capture Amanda’s heart no matter what it takes.

I have to be honest and say that sports are not among my favorite things but Evanovich does a wonderful job integrating the sports theme into her novel. There’s just enough baseball talk to make you fall in love with Chase. He embodies all of those hunky attributes that make your heart race and fill you with a passion so strong you wouldn't resist his charms even if you could. It's a brilliant blending of manly sports and all of the things women love about romance.

The romance sizzles in a way that leaves you breathless and wanting more of this fun-loving couple. As I turned the final page I wanted to flip back to page one and take the journey all over again. Evanovich is a gifted storyteller that will surely appeal to readers who enjoy fulfilling romantic stories such as those written by Maya Banks, Christie Craig, and Jaci Burton. I highly recommend The Sweet Spot to anyone looking for a fun, lighthearted love story with realistic characters. This is a five star novel if ever I have read one!

The Sweet Spot
By: Stephanie Evanovich
Publisher: William Morrow
Release Date: 7/8/2014

Synopsis (per Goodreads)

When pro baseball player Chase Walker first meets Amanda at her restaurant, it’s love at first sight. While Amanda can’t help noticing the superstar with the Greek-god-build, he doesn’t have a chance of getting to first—or any other—base with her. A successful entrepreneur who’s built her business from scratch, Amanda doesn’t need a Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet. And a curvy girl who likes to cook and eat isn’t interested in being around the catty, stick-thin herd of females chasing Chase and his teammates.

But Chase isn’t about to strike out. A man who isn’t interested in playing the field, he’s a monogamist who wants an independent woman like Amanda. His hopes rally when she discovers that squeaky-clean Chase has a few sexy and very secret pre-game rituals that turn the smart, headstrong businesswoman on—and into his number one fan.

Then a tabloid discovers the truth and turns their spanking good fun into a late- night punch-line. Is Amanda ready to let loose and swing for the fences? Or will the pressure of Chase’s stardom force them to call it quits?