Braxton has only one rule with his baseball teammates - no dating his little sister. As his teammate and best friend from a young age this is the one rule Noah tries to keep. This is only made difficult because he has loved Shannon forever. With one kiss the two embark on a journey that at times is the highest of highs and at others the lowest of lows. Never wanting to be a burden, Noah gives up his happiness for the sake of her future. But can true love prevail? Or will he not only lose the girl but his best friend too? I always thought Braxton and Cara were going to be my favorite couple but after reading this book they have been left in the dust. Kimberly Readnour has once again knocked it out of the ballpark with her beautifully written character and the emotion that just drips from each and every chapter. I have never wanted to hug the characters as much as I did while reading this book!!

Noah and Shannon have known each other all their lives, he’s her brother’s best friends and she is the younger sister that wants what she shouldn’t, Noah. The tension between these two ride high as they try to navigate their emotions and chemistry. They know they shouldn’t act on these feelings because relationships will be put to a test and if things don’t work out how will it affect everyone around them. Not only is the chemistry between them strong but they both have issues that make them question if a future would be possible. This is a new to me author and I loved this read and will definitely be checking more out.

Omg! I loved this book! Good romance read with the right amount of angst, overprotectiveness, drama heartbreak and love. The characters are deep and relatable. Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed this book. Noah and Shannon have been friends since they were kids and both have issues and hang ups (like most of us in real life lol). I think the most important take away message in this book is not to assume anything and be 100% up front about why you are feeling a certain way.

Love love love!

Another great read from this author! Really enjoyed the story and I love series like this one that get you attached to all of the characters. This one was definitely more emotional than the first book in the series, but still a HEA. I could not put this book down, I finished in a single day. Can’t wait to read the next two books of this amazing series ♥️

I'm addicted

I'm addicted to this entire series. I cant get enough of these guys and their girls! Every story is unique and perfect. Book three can't come soon enough.

                 

Noah and Shannon have had crushes on each other for a long as they have known each other but no one is aware. Noah is still a little sore about not being drafted in his draft year he is determined to focus on baseball this season and prove he is worth being drafted. Shannon loves fashion and has dreams of obtaining her fashion degree and the Glamour Project. The only thing standing in her way is her algebra credit. In the need of a tutor, she goes in search of one but the one she gets paired with is her ex. Noah seeing Shannon in tears and inquires into what happened. When she explains her algebra issue Noah offers to help her. Will they be able to keep their feelings hidden or will they surface and cause issues?

                             

Behind the count is a best friend's sibling college baseball romance in the Cessna U Wildcats series. I love a good best friend's sibling story and this one did not disappoint. I was especially interested in this story as it focused on the catcher which is the position I played in baseball. Kimberly Readnour did a great job with the tension and secrecy part you see with this trope. Noah and Shannon's attraction was hot and steamy once they no longer hid it from each other. I felt for both Noah and Shannon with regards to their medical issues and their fears regarding them. This is becoming my favourite trope and this is a must-read series for those who love baseball romances. Next up is Full Count and I can not wait to see what happens with Garret and Lexie and find out why Garret is so secretive.

*ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review*

                             

              

                             

      

           

The best

This was the best brothers best friend book I have ever read. It was real in every aspect in how everything unfolded. I 100% tell you to read this book!

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This is a friends to lovers romance with the added best friend's little sister trope. Noah and Braxton have been best friends since they were eight years old. Shannon is Braxton's younger sister and always, even as a child, felt that Noah was special. The flashbacks to their youth was sweet. It really showed how much Shannon cared for Noah.
Now, in college, Braxton and Noah are seniors playing baseball for Cessna University and Shannon is a sophomore. She is trying to find her footing at college with an overprotective Braxton due to her congenital heart defect. Noah has feelings for her that he knows he can't act on since he is Braxton's best friend and he won't like it. Plus, there is the added "don't date a teammates sister."
Noah has his own inner demons to fight and until he comes to terms with those he won't be committing to any woman in a relationship. There are more than one obstacle in their way to a happy ending, but I enjoyed the story getting there.
This is book two in the series and I didn't read book one. I didn't feel like I was missing any vital information to enjoy this story, though.
Thank you to InkSlinger PR and the author for my advanced copy.