What do you do when the town golden boy, who never noticed you in high school, decides to make a play for your heart?
For Minka Braxton, high school has been anything but easy. After a humiliating scandal sophomore year, she's avoided the social scene and anything having to do with boys, especially of the popular variety. But with senior year approaching, Minka decides it's time to take life back into her own hands. That is, until Owen Axel, the type of guy she's always avoided, decides he wants her in his hands.
Owen Axel is the definition of popular. Good looks, all-star worthy pitching arm and a former pro-athlete father make him Mitchum's town God. Returning from college for the summer, his plan is simple. Beach, booz, and beautiful girls. But one look at Minka Braxton and he knows what he wants. He just doesn't count on her not wanting him.
As the summer unfolds, both must decide how much to reveal, how deep they should fall, and what might happen if they strike out.
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Review
"I absolutely love books about jocks...especially baseball jocks, and this book hit a home run on my field! I would give this book four stars and definitely recommend to others...I want to give this author a huge high five for making this story seem real and believable." -Smokin' Hot Reads Book Blog
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"Endearing and loving, those are the words I would use to describe this amazing read that I gobbled up in a day...I kid you not. I couldn't put it down. The only part I didn't like was when I realized I was done reading. Can't wait to get my hands on book two!" -The Book Fairy Reviews**
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"I love how much they both change when they realize that they each have someone who believes in them, that they have found this amazing connection in each other. I liked the slow build, it all happened at the perfect pace. This was a really sweet story of first love." -Reading Is My Bliss*
"It's definitely the perfect solution to a book hangover. This is a page turner and I loved every minute of it." -Tina the Bookworm
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"While it was slightly melodramatic for my taste there were other moments that had me giggling like a schoolgirl. Owen is over the top sweet, and of course - over the top hot. There was plenty of steam to leave you overheated and more than enough romance to satisfy your desire to swoon." -Obsessed With Myshelf
"I enjoyed Pitching to Win because it had everything from shame, heartache, love, misunderstandings, and acceptance." -Book Musings and Wine Pairings
"Pitching to Win was a light, fun NA read. The story held my interest and kept me turning the pages. This is Aarons' first book and I am definitely interested to see what she comes up with next." -Jenn of Garden of Reden
About the Author
Author of romance novels such as Red Card and the Captive Heart Duet, Carrie Aarons writes sexy, swoony and sarcastic characters who won't get out of her head until she puts them down on a page.
Carrie has wanted to be an author since the first time she opened a book. She loves spinning tales that include dapper men, women with attitude, and the occasional hunky athlete.
When she isn't in what her husband calls a "writing coma", Carrie is freeing up her jam-packed DVR, starting her latest DIY project, or planning her next travel adventure. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, who is more than happy to watch sports while his wife plots love stories.
Visit Carrie's website: carrieaarons.com
Like Carrie's Facebook page: facebook.com/carrieaarons
Follow Carrie on Twitter: @authorcarriea
Follow Carrie on Instagram: @authorcarriea
Follow Carrie on Goodreads: goodreads.com/carrieaarons
Description:
What do you do when the town golden boy, who never noticed you in high school, decides to make a play for your heart?
For Minka Braxton, high school has been anything but easy. After a humiliating scandal sophomore year, she's avoided the social scene and anything having to do with boys, especially of the popular variety. But with senior year approaching, Minka decides it's time to take life back into her own hands. That is, until Owen Axel, the type of guy she's always avoided, decides he wants her in his hands.
Owen Axel is the definition of popular. Good looks, all-star worthy pitching arm and a former pro-athlete father make him Mitchum's town God. Returning from college for the summer, his plan is simple. Beach, booz, and beautiful girls. But one look at Minka Braxton and he knows what he wants. He just doesn't count on her not wanting him.
As the summer unfolds, both must decide how much to reveal, how deep they should fall, and what might happen if they strike out.
**
Review
"I absolutely love books about jocks...especially baseball jocks, and this book hit a home run on my field! I would give this book four stars and definitely recommend to others...I want to give this author a huge high five for making this story seem real and believable." -Smokin' Hot Reads Book Blog
**
"Endearing and loving, those are the words I would use to describe this amazing read that I gobbled up in a day...I kid you not. I couldn't put it down. The only part I didn't like was when I realized I was done reading. Can't wait to get my hands on book two!" -The Book Fairy Reviews**
**
"It's definitely the perfect solution to a book hangover. This is a page turner and I loved every minute of it." -Tina the Bookworm
**
"While it was slightly melodramatic for my taste there were other moments that had me giggling like a schoolgirl. Owen is over the top sweet, and of course - over the top hot. There was plenty of steam to leave you overheated and more than enough romance to satisfy your desire to swoon." -Obsessed With Myshelf
"I enjoyed Pitching to Win because it had everything from shame, heartache, love, misunderstandings, and acceptance." -Book Musings and Wine Pairings
"Pitching to Win was a light, fun NA read. The story held my interest and kept me turning the pages. This is Aarons' first book and I am definitely interested to see what she comes up with next." -Jenn of Garden of Reden
About the Author
Author of romance novels such as Red Card and the Captive Heart Duet, Carrie Aarons writes sexy, swoony and sarcastic characters who won't get out of her head until she puts them down on a page.
Carrie has wanted to be an author since the first time she opened a book. She loves spinning tales that include dapper men, women with attitude, and the occasional hunky athlete.
When she isn't in what her husband calls a "writing coma", Carrie is freeing up her jam-packed DVR, starting her latest DIY project, or planning her next travel adventure. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, who is more than happy to watch sports while his wife plots love stories.
Visit Carrie's website: carrieaarons.com
Like Carrie's Facebook page: facebook.com/carrieaarons
Follow Carrie on Twitter: @authorcarriea
Follow Carrie on Instagram: @authorcarriea
Follow Carrie on Goodreads: goodreads.com/carrieaarons