The Curve
Swift Series, Book 1
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The Curve
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Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
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Maxine Mitchell
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Leslie Pike
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From USA Today bestselling author Leslie Pike comes a heartfelt sexy sports romance about the way life sometimes throws you a curveball when you least expect it.
The thing about the curveball is that its entire purpose is to knock the hitter off balance. They’re tough to hit, and not so easy to catch, either. But catching them is part of my job, and being good at my job is what got me where I am.
The curve I’m having a tough time catching is Charlotte Bay, the gorgeous single mom who pretends she doesn’t need anything. Especially a man.
She’s protective of her daughter - I get that. I come from a close knit family too. Only I sense that she’s got good reason to protect Mallory, if the scars on her face are anything to go by.
They’re both sweet and vulnerable, and there’s something about Charlotte that makes me want to promise to take care of them both. Maybe forever.
I just have to convince Charlotte that I’m not playing games. And that if this was a game – she’s already won.
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The narration was amazing, both Joe Arden and Maxin Mitchell did a fantastic job with this story, they're amazing narrators that never disappoint with their performances.
Great listen
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Book one of the Swift series by Leslie Pike focuses on Baseball star Atticus who plays baseball for the Mavericks. He's completely enamoured by hot single momma Charlotte when her kid Mallory goes to get her baseball signed. He's got to know more about this beautiful woman with the shy scarred covered daughter. A second chance romance is the farthest thing from the hot single mothers mind. Charlottes been used to being her kids entire everything, mum, dad and grandparents. Its always just been the two of them since Mallorys father opted out years ago, shes reluctant to trust her heart to this warm, protective & obsessive handsome man.
This story was very well written, and expertly narrated by Maxine Mitchel and Joe Arden.
I really enjoyed it.
Loved this book!
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Low angst sweet romance
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I was completely captivated right from the very start and fell hard and fast for Atticus Swift, a catcher for the Memphis Mavericks who is out of the game recuperating from an injury. Atticus is used to women falling at his feet so when he tries to get a woman’s attention at an event and she pretty much ignores him, this only piques his interest in her even more. And despite his brother Brick warning him off her, Atticus is drawn to her like a moth to a flame.
Charlotte Bay is a seamstress, hairdresser, and single Mum to a thirteen-year-old daughter Mallory, who has been struggling with her confidence so has drawn into herself as the result of a terrible accident left her both physically and mentally scarred.
Seeing not only Atticus and Charlotte’s relationship not only blossom and bloom into something very deep and loving was beautiful but the way he took Mallory under his wing and the bond he formed with her too was extremely moving.
Narrated by the insanely talented, powerhouse duo Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell. Every time I see these two paired together, I let out a happy, contented sigh as you can always guarantee the story and characters are in safe hands and my goodness, they perform out of their skim as Atticus, Charlotte, and sweet Mallory.
If you love a baseball romance with a hot, hunky catcher, a single mum who is totally devoted to her daughter, gorgeous family picnics, Firefly Ball with magical, romantic steamy times on a white canopy bed in the woods under the stars, drunken fun with a bottle of Jack and the most perfect HEA, then you’ll want to grab yourself a copy of this asap.
I can’t wait to see what Leslie has in store for the rest of the Swift Series when we get a peak into Brick and Bristol’s lives.
Leslie Pike is fast becoming one of my favourite authors after falling in love with the Lyon Family Series and Ms Pikes’ beautiful writing style. I am super excited for more from this incredibly talented lady.
Sweet and spicy start to the perfect series
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Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell once again use their incredible chemistry to create Atticus and Charlotte. Atticus is a little arrogant, but Arden is able to keep him in line with his inflections, keeping him real. Charlotte is guarded and Mitchell brings her in this way with her nuances, but we are able to hear the change by the changes in her voice. What a team, it is a wonderful listen.
Homerun!!
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She’s h3llfire & holy water
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(What I liked about the book) Atticus’ characterisation was unexpected, but I love it. I loved how he loved Charlotte and took care of her. I also loved his new found friendship with her daughter, Mallory. Their friendship came together very authentically.
I was especially impressed with how Mallory’s issues were handled in the book. Although the book is mostly low angst, it also dealt with some heavier topics surrounding Mallory’s bullying both online and in school. This didn’t just affect Mallory and Charlotte, but it also affected how Atticus would fit into the family.
Honestly, the entire relationship between Atticus’ family and Charlotte’s family was adorable; I loved how the entire family came together. The banter was such fun. This book was honestly just soo cute.
This is the point where I talk about my dislikes and any thing I feel could have been improved. But, I don’t even think I have any dislikes about this book. It was honestly perfect (it even got upgraded to my favs bookshelves).
I really, really loved the narration. Narrated by Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell, both narrators did an excellent job. The voices were perfect, I honestly could listen to them all day. The complemented each other very well.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It provided all the feels and I highly recommend it, especially the audiobook version.
I was provided a free audio copy of this book. However, all opinions shared are my honest thoughts about this book.
Sweet, short and provided all the feels!
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Mostly, it’s because Charlotte is a single mother and her daughter is her priority. It doesn’t help that Mallory is a teenager with a physical flaw that make her a victim of bullying. It’s always a mystery how an author will deal with a heavy topic. Sometimes, it’s barely brushed. Here, the emotional burden of bullying, both for the victim and the people who love them, is well treated, and heartwrenching. I felt for that girl. And the author goes as far as offering solutions, all coming from people supporting each other while taking a stance. Powerful.
I loved how Atticus acted with Mallory. She wasn’t just a way for him to seduce her mother. He really liked her, and wanted the best for her. And, like any parent, hovering between wanting to protect their child, and teaching them how to be strong on their own while letting them make their own mistakes. Not exactly a book about what parenting entails, but close enough.
No, the real focus of the story is of course the romance between the playboy athlete and the single mother. And it was a sexy story, right from Atticus’s solo scene.
The narrators were well cast. The female narrator’s trembling voice was perfect for Charlotte’s emotional breakdowns, while the male narrator gave the right energy for Atticus. Short, sexy, but not easily dismissed, it was a nice listen.
Short, sexy, but not easily dismissed
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