I really enjoyed this book!!! The writhing did start out a little hard to understand, so make sure you’re paying attention at the beginning to properly learn the characters! I really enjoyed the passion between Brenna and Nathan, great job :)

Call Your Shot by Kathryn Kincaid is a captivating and heartwarming romance that will have you rooting for love to conquer all. The story of Nathan Sharpe and Brenna Quinn, childhood best friends turned lovers, is beautifully written and filled with emotion. The author does an incredible job of bringing these characters to life, making you feel like you're right there with them every step of the way. Nathan and Brenna's journey is filled with ups and downs, but through it all, their love for each other shines through. The small-town setting adds to the charm of the story, and the forced proximity trope adds an extra layer of tension and excitement. As Nathan and Brenna work together to flip properties and navigate their complicated past, you can't help but be drawn into their story. I also appreciated the representation of Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in the story, adding depth to the characters and making them feel even more relatable. Call Your Shot is a must-read for fans of second chance romances. It's a story of love, forgiveness, and the power of true love to overcome any obstacle. Kathryn Kincaid has crafted a beautiful story that will stay with you long after you've finished reading.

I enjoyed this one as much as the first (Play Your Part ) - both were so well written and great storylines! Kathryn Kincaid does a great job and I can’t wait for more of her books!!

The story of Nathan and Brenna was a really good one - the neighbors growing up together from teens with hard home lives and grow together as besties because of baseball. Her mom has an interesting lifestyle that hits way too close to home and breaks up Nathan’s parents… an affair that ends up causing Nathan and his mom to leave town, the pair to end their budding relationship and best friendship, and gives them a sister one adores and one ignores.

When his father passes, Nathan is forced back to town, and terms of his will force him to remain there, with Brenna, living in his old house and running his dad’s old business with his old friend, for at least 6-months before they’re allowed to consider selling. His father knew he’d made mistakes including breaking up the pair when he broke up his marriage. He figured the terms of his will forcing their proximity and to reconnect with the house and business might bring them together and reconcile…

Such a beautiful story, even with (especially because of?) the messed up family dynamics. I loved learning about the sensitivity issues Brenna suffered with her highly sensitive person disorder - I didn’t understand this but now I can see that many people I’ve come across in my years must have been affected by this but from this being undiagnosed, they weren’t properly understood by the world around them.

My only issue was the slight love triangle aspect… love triangles and the idea of cheating are ick for me.

I would definitely recommend this for all romance audiences, especially those who enjoy learning about new conditions or reading about … neurodivergent? different or sensitive characters. Very well done, especially since the author has the condition herself and wrote with personal experience and perspective about how a person would react to the situations and environment.

I received an advance copy from Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and this is my honest feedback.

I received this arc in exchange for an honest review. 🤍

i enjoyed this book, however it didn’t captivate me the same way that the first book did. it felt like it was missing something but i can’t figure out what.

despite that, this was a lovely second chance sports romance with a very complicated family dynamic.

a super easy read if you want something sports-related :)

Thank you to NetGalley and Kathryn Kincaid for the opportunity to read an advanced copy.

As with the first novel in the series, I very much enjoyed Call Your Shot. I’ve been on quite the second chance romance kick lately, and this was another fun one to add to the list! I did find the basic premise to feel pretty familiar, but it was still a fun take on the trope! Overall, I’m looking forward to what comes next in this series!

this is a not for me book. i really love childhood best friends to lovers trope but this one has some other topics that im little bit uncomfortable to read it.

the most uncomfortable thing was that they're an almost(?) a step-siblings, yes they're not exactly related, but it still lil bit weird for me to include that in the drama.

Magical, beautiful and full of healing. I sat down and finished the book in one sitting, while I am not a fan of second chance romances, this one was extremely good. I loved the way it went from past to present, but it wasn't in the way that overwhelmed me, or bored me of their story. I would consider it a slow burn because I felt like they took forever to get together, but it was also necessary for their healing. There was no third act breakup, which is always a plus to me as a romance reader.
tropes:
-Childhood friends
-Neighbors
-Second chance
-Sport romance (ish)
-Forced proximity
-Small town
-Dual pov
-No third act breakup!!!!!!!!!

It had spiciness but it wasn't anything crazy so I'll give it a 3/5 in the spicy meter

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5/5 🌶️🌶️ 2/5
Tropes:

💌Forced Proximity
💌Second Chance Romance

I’m a real picky second chance romance reader but my god did I love Brenna and Nathan. Childhood best friends who grew up in rocky households and only had each other to lean on. Brenna feels everything so incredibly deeply and loves everyone around her (almost as much as Nathan loves her).

Although Nathan and Brenna were forced back into each others lives it felt like they never left. The character development was * chefs kiss* and I enjoyed Molly becoming a more prominent person in Nathan’s life. The tension was palpable and so darn good, the banter and dynamic in this couple was incredibly enjoyable.

Although this is in a series it can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend checking out the first book ‘ Play you’re part’ as there is a few crossovers.

I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down once I started and Katherine Kincaid has a new fan in me. I really enjoyed the way the book was written and the flashbacks that occurred helped propel the story.

I will be reading Leo’s book (PLEASE WE NEED LEOS STORY) and literally anything else this author publishes

Title: Call Your Shot
Author: Kathryn Kincaid
Genre: Romance
Media: ebook
Rating: 5 stars

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Themes: small town, baseball romance, friends to lovers, forced proximity

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I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Short summary - Brenna and Nathan were childhood best friends that morphed into something more when they were teenagers. After an affair between their parents, Nathan moved away and they had a falling out. They never expected to see each other again until Nathan’s father leaves them an inheritance that they can only have if they accept it together. They live together at the house renovating it and they revamp the family business.

Let’s talk about the book itself for a second - there is a small drawing of Nathan as a pitcher and Brenna as his catcher at the top of every chapter. I love seeing little drawings like this - it’s so cute! Even better that it’s perfectly them.

These two were so cute! I love the fact that Brenna knows things about Nathan without him saying anything, and without them even talking about it! Like the fact that his shoulder has an overuse injury.

I love that HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) was included in this book and Nathan was genuinely curious as to what it is. Brenna getting custody of her little sister Molly was the icing on the cake.

I did not expect most of these storyline when heading into this book mostly blind, but man I loved the combination. Nathan and Brenna are ex-step siblings and high school sweethearts and teammates, so basically they spent every waking moment together until Nathan’s mom moved away and took him with her. The younger versions of these two failed to communicate at all, but you can see the changes in the present versions of the characters!

I loved the flashbacks as you really can see how their past is still heavily affecting their future and their decisions, but at the same time you can see their growth! They have a ton of chemistry and keep you hooked waiting for them to be honest with each other over the small things!

3.5 stars
3 spice levels

I would like to thank NetGalley for the chance to read this book.
I enjoyed this book I read it in one sitting and enjoyed the story. I love second chance romance books and this book didn’t disappoint. The tension was amazing.

I love the representation of HSP. It wasn’t forced and just added to the storyline which was amazing. It helped me understand Brenna’s character, her behaviour and helped me love her more.

I love nicknames even if it’s just a shorter version of their names. I love how this book had duel POV so we could look into both of there heads and understand what they are thinking. I think all romance books needs dual POV.

Tropes in this book
Small town, home town, second chance, friends to lovers to enemies to lovers, forced proximity, sport romance.

CW
Infidelity, broken family, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, death of a parent, cheating

I love sport romance and I wish there was more baseball especially of Brianna playing because I loved that she played baseball. As a female who use to play baseball it’s cool to spread about females playing sport.

I didn’t really like the two timelines. It was great looking into the past but I think it was over used and didn’t add to the story all the time.

Thanks to Kathryn Kincaid and NetGalley for an ARC of Call Your Shot!

I’m definitely in my baseball romance era and enjoyed this super sweet love story. The story covered some serious topics delicately while also managing to be sweet with some funny moments and some spice!!

POV: dual first person

You can expect: childhood sweethearts, second chance, baseball pitcher MMC, former baseball catcher FMC, physical therapy student FMC, friends to lovers, forced proximity, “there’s a blackout so we have to share a bed for warmth”, small town, gaining guardianship of a sibling, highly sensitive person rep.

CW: emotionally neglectful parent, cheating, sports-related injury.

Spice: 2/5

Call Your Shot is book two in the All In series by Kathryn Kincaid…. and y'all it was such a great story.
I was hooked right from the beginning and finished this bad boy in one day.
The chemistry between Nathan and Brenna was to die for.
This story kept me captivated and engaged the whole time. I was rooting for both characters and could not put it down.
The tension was mind-blowing and I couldn’t get enough of it.
A fun and engaging second chance baseball romance.
Now I’ve got to go read book one Play Your Part.
I cannot wait to see what else Kathryn Kincaid publishes.

Thank You NetGalley and Victory Editing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I absolutely loved this story Nathan and Breanne go through it I have never rooted and fussed two characters more than with these two! If you are looking for a second chance with angst and tension this is it. I loved the HSP representation it was handled with so much care. Even though this is a baseball romance it is set in/near the same town as play your part so there are some familiar faces,

~~What to Expect~~
⚾️Friends to Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
⚾️Forced Proximity
⚾️Small Town
⚾️Baseball Romance
⚾️Second Chance
⚾️HSP Representation

~Quote~
🥎An introvert at heart she shied away from people but not him. Never him.

This was my 1st book by Kathryn Kincaid and it won't be my last. This is the 2nd book in a series but can definitely be read as a stand alone.
This book dives much deeper than just a 2nd chance romance. It touches on difficult family and how that changes the course for kids as adults. Make sure you are aware of any possible triggers because of this.
I didn't want to put this book down! Sometimes dual time lines can make the book hard to grasp but it worked so well with Kathryn's writing. Bren and Nathan were written so well you could just feel this relationship in your bones. Sometimes your 1st love just never goes away.

I was lucky enough to score an e-arc of Call Your Shot, thanks to Net Galley!

First of all, I've been a sports romance girly for over 20 years at this point, so this was an immediate yes for me. I don't read many baseball ones, and I haven't EVER read one where BOTH mcs play! I loved that aspect so much!

I also love the friends->lovers->strangers-> friends->lovers pipeline! It's a great take on the it's always been you trope!

The drama, including the familial issues and grief, were top tier, as was the banter and dynamics between the characters! It was also surprising to see in inclusion of HSP!

Overall, Nathan and Brenna were so fun to meet and get to know!

Brenna had a difficult home life and found escape through baseball and spending time with Nathan's family - unfortunately, Brenna's mom is a hot mess and ruined everything. Brenna and Nathan had just changed from friends into more, and Brenna is left heartbroken and Nathan is left hurt and bitter. Nathan's dad dies and leaves some stipulations in his will that forces them to be in the same space for the first time in six years. Brenna needs the money they'd get from selling the house and/or business to try to win custody of her sister Molly, and Nathan is a minor league baseball player with a shoulder injury he's hiding from his team. Brenna and Nathan have always made a good team, so it's not really a surprise when their feelings for each other start to reemerge.

Second chance romance! Baseball! I have to side with Molly - hockey is definitely more interesting than baseball, but this book was very cute nonetheless. Brenna and Nathan were adorable together, and the plot was interesting, especially the subplot with Brenna trying to help her sister. I read Kathryn Kincaid's other book, Play Your Part, so I had some expectations, and I wasn't disappointed.

Tropes:
-baseball romance
-small town
-second chance
-forced proximity
-estranged childhood friends to lovers
-dual POV
-"it's always been you" vibes

I'm such a sucker for sports romance, especially if it involves baseball or hockey. Call Your Shot is book two in the All In series. This is Nathan and Brenna's story.

Brenna and Nathan were childhood friends that dated and then went on to despise one another. They are forced to reconnect after inheriting a house and business together. Years ago, they had played baseball together. Brenna had always had a crush on Nathan, and everyone could see their special connection. Something occurs between his father and her mother, which leads to their breakup. It's rough on both on them.

Six years later, they're back in town. This slow burn definitely takes it's time, but it is so worth it. The author did a good job with writing this story and the characters.

This was a really lovely second chance romance. The premise was fun and caused for a reunion that wasn't expected, but was definitely meant to be. I loved how there was so much depth within each of the characters. I was flying through the pages, desperate to know how the downfall of Nathan and Brenna's began. It was a beautiful story with a happy ending and I really enjoyed the baseball aspect of the book too, as I have been telling myself I need to venture more into the world of baseball.

I am absolutely in love with this entire story. It’s more than just a love story. It’s about hurt, loss, change, second chances, family, and there are so many unexpected layers to this story. Shoutout to NetGalley for my very first ARC; this one knocked it out of the park!