Thank you NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Sports romance has my heart! The plot was fun but the characters felt a little flat to me. Quick and easy read.

2.5/5
pretty average read, nothing insanely spectacular but not horrible. I don't usually care for insta-love so that definitely sullied my experience reading this but if you like that then go for it. the smut was a redeeming quality but also not the best ive ever read. I have very neutral opinion about this and prob wouldn't recommend to others unless I knew that they'd enjoy.

I finally got around to this and it was just not great. It absolutely reads like a Wattpad book, and had I known that before requesting I wouldn't have. Insta-lust/love, falling for a celebrity, and a horribly annoying best friend that constantly gets in the way. It tried to be like 4 different books simultaneously

Thank you NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. I like baseball, which was why I was drawn to this novel. I think the characters and the writing fell flat to me.

Overall, this book was decent, but not great. I don't think any of these characters will stick with me after I finish it, but it is a quick and easy read.

I feel like this book didn't get the hype it deserves. It wasn't a 5 star read, but it was definitely worthy of a read. Love a sporty little romance! This was so sweet!

This cover really drew me in and I love any sports romance I can get my hands on. This one was definitely good and worth the read.

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

This book was addicting and frustrating. The main characters fell in to bed very quickly, and everything seems so rushed. They end up building a nice relationship, but still seems like they know nothing about each other at the end. The spice was nice but also lacking details.

I love a good sports romance, especially baseball. This was a good story, one I'm glad to have read.

The meet cute made this novel. In good ways and bad. It was unique, but simple and it is also the cause of the second act break up. Yes, second act.

I liked the writing style by the author, but the sequence was off for me. The characters get together really quickly and then are separated for a while and then back together for their happy ever after for the second half of the book. And yet I still felt the love interests didn’t get enough “screen time” together. But because they get together so quickly I wasn’t interested in reading more. There was no tension I was waiting for them to break for the second half of the book.

It was spicy, and then would close the door?

If you like baseball and wine, this is a cute read.

This was not a bad read overall.
It gives quite a heartwarming tale but also, gives the feeling of an instant love, that is quite pure.
I'm not that much into the writing style, but overall, for beginners and for a light read, this one was not bad.

3.25🌟

This romance was exactly what I wanted, spicy and cute. Baseball is one of my favorite sports and I love seeing it in this story. The couple was adorable and their chemistry was a beautiful dynamic. I highly recommend it if you are in the mood for a quick cute read.

Out of His League by Caroline Richardson is a super easy to consume sports romance that definitely made me smile at various times of the book. One thing I really appreciated when reading this was how easy it was to follow the romance between Josh and Gretchen and how throughout the book, the focal point of the relationship wasn't made to be overly dramatic or over the top.

One thing that I felt about this was how different Gretchen was during the time jump. I felt that she was made confident and sure of herself in the beginning, even if it mentioned whether or not she was shy, versus what we saw in the second part where it felt like she had to hide behind everything and was scared so often. Now I'm not saying that it isn't realistic but I felt that after a part two or even the climax, characters grow, but for me, it seemed that Gretchen didn't grow as a character as much as I hoped she would have. I feel like as a climax, the situation between Josh and Gretchen was too fast to make me truly love the characters individually. Even if there was the instant connection between them from the start of the book with the coffee, I wish we saw more of that connection as well as their individual stories more.

In terms of plot for Out of His League I would have loved it if we saw more of the baseball aspect for Josh and the sommelier lifestyle for Gretchen. I think sommeliers are amazing and when I read that Gretchen was one, I was in awe. However, we really didn't get to see as much as we hoped except for the one time and I had wanted more of their own lifestyle. Even the situation with one of Josh's teammates felt really spontaneous and could have been developed a lot more.

All in all, while a terrific and fun sports romance, I would have loved to see it more developed and even longer than what it was.

Thank you again NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This isn’t going to be a fantastic review, but it wasn’t a fantastic book. I had to DNF. I found that it had terrible pacing. Everything was on hyperdrive. There’s cringey sexual content that felt purely for the shock value but didn’t add to the story in any meaningful way. There’s little to no tension. It’s simply not the book for me.

This book made me live out my fantasy of having my own meet cute at an airport! A cute quick read! Perfect for a long flight 😉

This was a quick one and a half sitting read, and in the end, just felt a little too much like a fanfiction for me. While the characters did have chemistry, the insta-love trope has never been one to suck me in.
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Thanks to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for this ARC, in exchange for my honest review.

This was a really quick and easy read. I enjoyed this book. I would highly recommend this if you’re looking for a smutty book over plot! I had the opportunity to read an advanced reader’s e-proof of Out of His League by Caroline Richardson via NetGalley. All opinions above are my own.

I thought overall this was a really fun read with a great balance of sweet and spicy. I did like Gretchen and Josh as characters, and found the way that they interacted with each other to be really fun to read about. I will say that my only real complaint is with the subplot and some of the side characters. I know that romance and stories need conflict to be interesting, but I just really did not care for Sharla as a character. I will say that I loved Carolines ability to call on her clear love of the sport of baseball while also making the story more than just a hot baseball player fell in love with a fan. Overall I thought that this was a fun read and I will definitely be reading more from this author!

Out of His League by Caroline Richardson is a captivating sports romance that will have readers cheering for the underdog and swooning over the undeniable chemistry between the main characters. With its mix of steamy romance, sports drama, and heartfelt moments, this book is a perfect choice for fans of the genre.

The story follows Emma, a talented and ambitious sports journalist, who finds herself falling for the star quarterback, Ethan, despite their apparent differences. As they navigate the challenges of their respective careers and the pressures of fame, their connection deepens, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected revelations.

Richardson's writing style is engaging and addictive, effortlessly drawing readers into the world of professional sports and the complexities of forbidden love. The author's attention to detail in capturing the dynamics of the sports industry adds depth and authenticity to the story. The passionate romance between Emma and Ethan is beautifully portrayed, filled with tension, vulnerability, and undeniable sparks that leap off the pages.

The character development in Out of His League is well-executed, with Emma and Ethan undergoing personal growth as they confront their fears and confront the obstacles standing in their way. The supporting cast of friends and teammates adds additional layers to the story, creating a sense of camaraderie and a rich backdrop against which the romance unfolds.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the accurate depiction of the athletic world, as well as the thrilling game sequences that bring the story to life. Richardson's knowledge of the sports industry shines through, immersing readers in the excitement and intensity of the game.

While the romance and sports elements are undoubtedly strong, some readers may find certain plot twists and conflicts to be somewhat predictable. However, the overall execution and the chemistry between the characters make up for any minor predictability, ensuring an enjoyable and satisfying reading experience.

In conclusion, Out of His League is a compelling and passionate sports romance that will leave readers hooked until the final page. Caroline Richardson's skillful storytelling, well-developed characters, and sizzling romance make this book a standout in the genre. If you're looking for a captivating love story set against the backdrop of professional sports, don't miss out on Out of His League.

Disclosure: I received an ARC of Out of His League from the author for an honest review.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Out of His League introduces you to Gretchen and Joshua. She is living my dream of being a sommelier, trying and then potentially buying wines for other people - like restaurants and such. She's also a huge baseball fan ever since she watched Josh play. So, when she spots him at the airport it kind of seems like fate. Sure, she needs to calm down her inner fan and act cool on the outside so she does the only thing she can do - she buys him a cup of coffee.

Now for Josh, I get why he didn't seem concerned about a stranger buying him coffee. He has a lot on his mind, and plate, for that matter since he's back down in the minor league. Not the best time to get the news but he knows he's getting a bit older and maybe the major leagues just aren't it for him anymore. Either way, I just know that I would be freaked out if someone I didn't know shove a cup of coffee into my face and it ended up being one, I actually liked.

Maybe I'm just overly suspicious.

As for their little coffee exchange, things definitely take off pretty quickly. Definitely got insta-everything vibes the entire time. So, it wasn't a complete shock when the other shoe eventually dropped, and he found out how much of a fan she actually was. Sure, he completely overreacted and didn't let anyone else get a word in to explain it all. BUT DETAILS PEOPLE. I came for the love and stayed for it all.

Then there's the other drama. Yes, other than relationship drama we have manager drama. Which also wasn't a big surprise with how his manager acted at one point either. It was just high time for Josh to open his eyes and see it all for the first time. He became a big boy at the end of this book and eventually found true love (or whatever).

In the end, I'm happy that I got the chance to jump into this and watch these two fall instantly in love with one another. It was easy to read within one sitting. No complaints on my end.