The cover was so and so, but the blurb seemed somewhat interesting.
But...urgh. it was such a slow burn...that i don`t know..i did not feel the slow burn; that the love interest was building and i was yearning to read more...it just... nope.

Not my favorite book. It wanted to be more than it was and couldn’t get there. It was okay if you need something mindless to read. You don’t have to think about anything with this one.

I liked that this was a slow burn romance and the build up to it. Karma had her own problems and wasn't read for a new relationship and Rafael just a player but he had many other skills too.

Rafael Henley, star pitcher of the pro-baseball team Sliders, is a single dad of a six-month old baby girl he loves more than life itself. He likes willowy blondes and women who don’t look to him as their protector. Yet here is, lusting after the complete opposite: petite, raven-haired, Karma Huntington with a rose tat running up her neck, brimming with confidence and fiercely independent. But the dark secret Rafael holds in his heart prevents any serious interest in pursuing Karma.
This was a decent read. The plot was one that doesn’t pop up very often, which is nice. I liked both characters. I look forward to reading more from this author. I recommend.
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A slow-burn romance but cute and filled with suprises. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC copy

Karma’s Slow Burn by Nalini Warriar tells the story of pro-baseball player Rafael and sportswriter out for revenge Karma. Rafael is a single father who loves his daughter very much. He has no time for anything serious, but something about Karma calls to him. But years ago Rafael was the reason Karma lost so much at his hands. Now even if they share such strong chemistry, there is no way anything can happen between them, right? Rafael and Karma’s romance was a slow burn as they each deal not only for what they feel for each other, but the baggage each carries. Their journey was not an easy one and it was full of surprises.

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Karma’s Slow Burn by Nalini Warriar tells the story of pro-baseball player Rafael and sportswriter out for revenge Karma. Rafael is a single father who loves his daughter very much. He has no time for anything serious, but something about Karma calls to him. But years ago Rafael was the reason Karma lost so much at his hands. Now even if they share such strong chemistry, there is no way anything can happen between them, right? Rafael and Karma’s romance was a slow burn as they each deal not only for what they feel for each other, but the baggage each carries. Their journey was not an easy one and it was full of surprises.

Now this was an interesting story about a young sports journalist - female in a world which is more than dominated by male journalists and her slow burn romance with a baseball player. Slow burn because of who they are and what he has going on in his personal life - that is a very small baby!
I found the story credible and engaging and enjoyed Karma and her delight in her Indian heritage and her father’s friends were a hoot... clearly all needed much more to do in their retirement.
The author is happy to cross some ‘lines’ about race and sexuality that many authors shy away from from and this is refreshing especially as it was just added in as a normal part of the story. No big deal.
Overall a good read.

Great book. Rafael and Karma have a lot of baggage to sort through if there is a chance of them making a relationship work. I enjoyed that Rafael wasn't just a player with one skill set. Athlete and chef is a stunning combination. Karma has her own set of problems and isn't ready for a new relationship. Getting there is half the fun!