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Heartthrob

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Finn is a star center fielder who’s been injured and needs to rest, a word not found in his vocabulary. Chloe manages social media accounts for clients and has just been hired to mange Finn’s social media presence.

These two hit it off immediately and their banter is funny and quirky and not what you’d normally expect. Finn is a normal, approachable guy who is refreshingly not a player (no pun intended). Their relationship evolves slowly and realistically.

The secondary characters are likable and add to the story rather than detract from it.

I see that Finn’s brothers are getting their own stories as well. I look forward to reading them.

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Chloe feels cursed cause all of her last boyfriends meet the one, the love of their life while dating her, so she is swearing off dating, but her and Finn or so attracted to each other and have so much chemistry it’s like it’s destiny they become a couple.
Throw a puppy and a couple of little boys, one with a heart condition, into this story and it is just sure your heart is going to get all involved.

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There is nothing I love more than a book that puts a giant, schmoopy smile on my face for almost the entire story. That very smile was set to perma-grin from the moment of Finn and Chloe’s meet-cute to the very end (with only slight wobbles along the way). I loved them so much, and Heartthrob is the epitome of a feel good story.

Finn is not exactly what I expected from the “hottest player in the major leagues”, much less American Royalty. He was much more likable than I anticipated – funny, humble, and utterly irresistible. My heart basically handed itself over to him immediately upon first introduction, and stood steadfastly by him as the story unfolded. The possibility exists that I loved him more than Chloe did, and that’s saying something because the chemistry between those two was on point and they set my pulse racing, heart fluttering, and – well, that smile. They made me smile so hard, so big, and so often – I was just a complete goner.

The writing is engaging is smart, and the humor hit right at my sweet spots. I had so much fun reading this story. I loved the banter, the adorable playfulness between Finn and Chloe. I loved that some more serious issues were addressed in a respectful, realistic manner even as the tone of the book felt consistently light and easy. I loved the emotional depth, and the sizzle between them. I loved the secondary characters – and the fact that there are more of these books to come. I loved the whole package and honestly cannot wait for more!

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Every boyfriend that Chloe has seems to find their true love with someone else while dating her...is it a curse that will continue forever? When this media manager meet her next client baseball great Finn, she vows to keep everything professional. The more time they spend together the more sparks fly but is it leading Chloe to once again become second fiddle? Or will Finn be he one man who breaks the curse? With beautifully written characters and a storyline that had me hooked from the opening pages this was a fantastic read. There is nothing better than true love and baseball.

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4.5 Feel Good Stars
Sweet romance following Finn Auprince, self confessed batchelor, millionaire and arguably America’s best baseball player. His team hires a social media manager to spruce up his slightly damaged reputation. Enter Chloe Conrad, whizz with social networking and she’s definitely got his stats, she’s not interested though, she’s nursing a broken heart. However, when Finn wants something, he’s persistent, and Chloe proves to be the ultimate challenge. What can harm can a little fling do? What better way to get over someone, by getting under someone else. This all sounds good in theory, but the chemistry between them both is electric, one night is not going to be enough. A story that’s been told a thousand times, yet I never tire of it. Wonderful writing, perfect characters, Finn and his family may be uber rich, but they are adorable. Add in Chloe and her dad, and their friends and there is not a bad feeling to be had whilst reading this book. I can’t wait for more from the Auprince brothers. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

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This is a fun book to read. The chemistry between Finn Auprince (love that last name!) and Chloe Conrad pulls you in. I love that they are both well rounded characters and that Chloe is a strong woman who stands up to baseball star Finn. I enjoyed the secondary characters, especially Finn's grandmother. I would highly recommend this book.

I was given a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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This is the first book that I have read by Mrs Bielman and I absolutely loved it. Hearthrob is about Finn who is a Major League Baseball player and Chloe is a Social Media Manager.

Chloe’s dad is an umpire who raised her since her mom passed when she was thirteen. She went on the road with her dad to all the games and he homeschooled her.

Finns family owns several hotels. However Finn loves baseball and likes doing something on his own and not part of the family business.

Chloe and Finn meet when she accidentally runs into him in her car. They kind of have a moment, or atleast Finn does. Chloe knows who Finn is and he is one of her favorite players or
He was until her said a smart comment to her dad when he was umpiring the World Series game when Finn was batting. They exchange numbers and insurance info so they can handle the accident.

The next day Finn has a meeting with his new Social Media Manager. The team thinks he needs one to manage his Twitter and Instagram account. Finn is shocked when Chloe walks into his meeting and is assigned as his manager. Finn doesn’t waste anytime and asks her out. Chloe turns down and the fun begins from there.

I loved Finn and Chloe! They were so much fun. I also liked Finns interaction with his family. He has two brothers and they are all in his business and give him grief regardless of him being famous. This book is dual POV, sweet, funny and sexy scenes.

I received a free copy for an honest review.

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Heartthrob is a sweet and romantic book about a pro baseball player, Finn, who is recovering from an injury. He’s spent the last several years fully focused on baseball, and the injury has forced him to turn his focus to other aspects of his life for once. When he is assigned to work with Chloe, a social media manager, to improve his online presence, Finn realizes that maybe there is more to life than just baseball. Unfortunately for him, Chloe believes herself to be cursed in romance, and she has sworn off dating. What follows is the story of how the two spend time together, learning more about each other’s lives, and finding themselves hopeless to resist their feelings.

This is my first time reading a book by Robin Bielman - thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the author’s writing style - the story moved quickly, the relationship was fully developed, and the whole book had a light-hearted feel to it.

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Heartthrob by Robin Bellman the first book in An American Royalty series. I loved this story. Great character development perfect for the storyline. I enjoyed the dialogue and the possible connection between the main characters Finn a injured baseball player and Chloe. I look forward to reading the next books in this series and more by this author.

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This book hit all the right boxes for me. It had some very likable characters and the story was sweet. Chloe had a disappointing break up with Leo on an evening when she thought he would be proposing. She runs into Finn in a little car accident and chemistry sparks. Finn is also cautious about getting involved because his career is so demanding. So they exchange numbers but he doesn't think he'll bother her with repairs to his car. He puts her out of mind until he finds out she is his social media manager for a few months. Fun and sexy.

I like Chloe's occupation because it seems to be creative and fun. It's a matter of chosing fun moments or sexy images to pump Finn's presence on social media.

It's a book of sweet falling in love. There wasn't too much angst. It's a nice light read.

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The story of Chloe and Finn. She is a social media manager and he is the baseball player she is assigned to work with. Both have baggage; he was hurt by his only real girlfriend so now sticks to casual relationships. She has been dumped, the latest in a number of boyfriends who found their soul-mate while they were with her and broke her heart in the process. She has sworn off men and doesn't want to fall in love again.

The more time they spend together the more they fall, but will they give each other a chance?

First book I have read by this author and looking forward to the rest of the series.

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Before receiving this book via NetGalley, I had never heard of Robin Bielman. The book sounded good so I took a chance and I am so glad that I did. I really enjoyed Heartthrob and look forward to reading more by this author.

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I received an advanced reader's copy of Heartthrob by Robin Bielman from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I had never read anything by Robin Bielman before this and had no expectations either way. Happily, I did enjoy her writing style and would gladly read other novels in the future.

I'm a huge sports fan so baseball romances are right up my alley and I am glad that this novel didn't disappoint. From the start of the novel, the main characters, baseball player Finn Auprince and social media manager Chloe Conrad, are adorable. Their relationship started with a bang (well, a car accident) and just jumped up from there. Both main characters have baggage, but I thought it was realistic in how they dealt with it and went after their happily ever after. All in all, it was an enjoyable novel to read!

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Finn you know tends to eavesdrop:
“Yes, Finn has a p***s. And from what I can tell, it’s spectacular. "
“Thank you ,” a deep, decidedly unfeminine voice says into the room. I fumble the phone in horrified surprise.
Finn is just a sweet man when it comes to Chloe, “care to go now? The sooner I get you in bed, the longer I can express my admiration for certain parts of you.” I liked this book, I fell in love with Finn

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A big thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I truly enjoyed this book! Finn was a fascinating character with more depth than I expected. Chloe was just plain fun! I am not a huge sports fan but I still enjoyed this book. I will definitely be looking for other books by this author. I think this book is a solid 4, and feel that most Romance readers will enjoy. Try it!!

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I really enjoyed this book! Super cute romance that was hot and sexy! I can’t wait to read the next in the series. Thank you for the arc.

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This is the first book I have read by Robin Bielman and I absolutely loved it! Heartthrob is written in the perspectives of Finn, a MLB player recovering from injury, and Chloe, a social media manager assigned to help him. I love dual POV novels so I was very happy with this setup. This book had everything I love in a contemporary romance novel - likable main characters, family involvement, great secondary characters, obvious chemistry between the mains, and a tiny bit of angst. I was truly rooting for Chloe and Finn from the beginning and thought their relationship and it's trajectory made a lot of sense. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the next two books in this series. If you are looking for a fun and sexy contemporary sports romance book I 100% recommend this one! I will definitely be reading more of Robin's books in the future.

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Loved it!! This is Chloe and Finn book, Finn is a Hotshot baseball player who is out on the injured list! Chloe is hired to work on Finns online media attention. Chloe think she has a curse with men since all of her boyfriends have always found the woman of their dreams while dating Chloe! She finally thinks her curse is over when her boyfriend comes home from a trip! She thinks he's going to propose! Well of course the curse hits again and he breaks it off with her saying he's so so sorry but he's found true love! So Chloe swears off men! Her father is a baseball ump and she knows all of Finns stats and all of the other players also! So she knows to stay clear of Finn he's definitely a player! This book was funny, had some heartbreak, some light drama, just an all around great read! I definitely enjoyed reading this book! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

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Finn is a MLB player who has been paired up by his team with Chloe who is a social media guru. He is charmed by her brains, beauty, but most of all by her baseball IQ. She is charmed by his close family relationships and his relationship with his puppy. Unfortunately, Chloe has had her heart broken one too many times and has sworn off dating. Despite her ban on dating, she and Finn become friends first, and eventually friends with benefits since neither wants anything serious. Chloe’s old insecurities come into play when she sees a social media post of Finn with another woman, just as they are both beginning to realize that their relationship has staying power. Can this relationship be saved?

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