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Squeeze Play

Washington DC Soaring Eagles Series, Book 1

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Squeeze Play

By: Aven Ellis
Narrated by: Andrea Emmes
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Full of enthusiasm, recent graduate Hayley Carter is thrilled to be working for a non-profit organization in Washington, DC. Having spent a lot of her life in the background due to family circumstances, Hayley is eager to step up and be heard - and bring much needed change to her new organization.

With romance on the shelf, it's time to focus on herself and new career. Armed with a workbook to help her improve on a personal and professional level, Hayley is ready to become a better version of who she already is. But will a baseball player for the Washington Soaring Eagles challenge her thoughts on not only dating, but the person she thinks she needs to be?

Brody Jensen is the new catcher for the professional team in DC. Baseball is everything to Brody and has been his salvation while growing up. Brody wants to make the most of his full-time shot behind the plate. Which means no serious relationships.

However, when a chance encounter leads him to Hayley, Brody finds himself wanting to know all about the beautiful blonde who has engaged him from the moment he spotted her. Together, they find themselves questioning the ideals they had set for not only relationships, but themselves, too.

When the cherry blossoms bloom in the nation's capital, Cupid puts a squeeze play on Hayley and Brody. Will they be brave enough to love themselves and each other? Will love be called out? Or will their relationship be safe at home?

©2017 Aven Ellis (P)2018 Tantor
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Sports Comedy

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So much humour. I’m literally laughing out loud waiting for my car to be serviced!! This is such a great feel good book. If you want something light hearted and fun this is for you. Great performance from Andrea.

So so funny.

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I had high hopes for Squeeze Play as the premise sounded fun—a quirky "meet cute" between a career-driven woman and a professional athlete. Unfortunately, the execution left much to be desired.

The narration was lackluster and failed to bring the characters to life. Both Hayley and Brody felt flat and uninspired, which made it hard to connect with them. The emotional moments felt forced, and the comedic timing was off, leaving the humor to fall flat.

As for the story, it leaned heavily on overused tropes and formulaic developments. The "opposites attract" dynamic lacked depth, and their journey felt rushed and predictable. While I understand this is a light romance, I was hoping for more nuance and originality, especially in a setting like Washington, DC, which offers so much potential for a rich, layered backdrop.

The characters’ growth felt superficial—Brody overcoming his insecurity about intelligence and Hayley finding her confidence were tied up in neat little bows without any real struggle or complexity. The conflict was generic, and the resolution was far too convenient, robbing the story of any lasting emotional impact.

If you enjoy easy, cookie-cutter romances, this might be for you, but for readers looking for something fresh and engaging, this one falls short.

Disappointing and predictable

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