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Bat Boy (Easton U Pirates Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Christina Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,311 ratings
Brady Donovan

With a baseball scholarship to Easton University and awesome family and friends, my life is pretty golden. Except, things have never come together for me in the romance department. Until Kellan Crawford walks onto the field as the team’s newest bat boy. Bells and whistles go off in my body, and just like that, I’m totally crushing on a guy for the first time in my life. Too bad he’s the coach’s son and officially off-limits.

Kellan Crawford

I’m working toward my statistics degree, so landing the bat-boy position with the Easton U Pirates is right up my alley. It keeps me close to the action on the field, even if that means hauling equipment, picking up sweaty jockstraps, and putting up with the players’ antics. My dad’s the coach, and his number-one rule is never to play favorites…which probably includes getting too friendly with the team captain. But Brady Donovan’s annoyingly perfect smile and protective nature are making that nearly impossible.

When something shifts between us at an away game, everything is thrown off-kilter. Donovan’s never been with a guy before, and I certainly don’t want to be his test case. But I can’t seem to help myself. He’s sweet and hot and somehow charms the baseball pants right off me. If Coach ever catches wind of this, he’ll bench us both. Disappointing my dad might kill me, but so would losing the guy who makes my heart pound harder than a home run in the bottom of the ninth.

So much for not playing favorites.


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About the Author

Iggy Toma is a voice-over artist, musician, and activist based in New York City. He is an avid reader of romance and mystery, and he has a soft spot for daytime soap operas.



Kale Williams is a reporter at The Oregonian andOregonLive, where he covers science and the environment. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, he previously reported for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Mother, wife, reader, dreamer, Christina Lee lives in the Midwest with her husband and son. She believes in happily-ever-afters for all, so reading and writing romance for everybody under the rainbow helps quench her soul.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LNW6785
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christina Lee
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Easton U Pirates
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Christina lives near Lake Erie in Northeast Ohio and her writing life happens somewhere between a cup of strong coffee and a glass of good red. She writes steamy slow burns with plenty of swoon, because who doesn't melt for those small, tender moments or grand, sweeping gestures?

She has books available through Penguin/Random House as well as self-published works in different sub-genres of romance, including the LGBTQ community because representation matters and everyone deserves a happily-ever-after.

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Customers find this book to be a charming read with a sweet romance, and one customer notes it's a cute MM baseball romance. The characters are well-developed, and customers appreciate the low angst level and connection between the main characters. The book receives positive feedback for its pacing, with one customer describing it as well-developed, and customers find it wholesome, with one comparing it to a perfect cinnamon roll.

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27 customers mention "Readability"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a charming and interesting read with a feel-good story.

"...this was only my second read by her, and I have to say I really enjoy her writing style. This won't be my last read by this author for sure...." Read more

"...The sexual tension between Kellan and Brady was so precious....and the way they longed to be together but knew they couldn't almost broke your heart...." Read more

"Good! Fun! Cute! But now…. BABY GIRL MACLAIN!!! SEQUEL SEQUEL SEQUEL!!!..." Read more

"...a while after a bad reaction from another author but seeing how sweet this book was if the next book is like this I’d stick my toe in and try again...." Read more

24 customers mention "Romance"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as sweet and a good love story, with one customer noting the good amount of M/M content.

"...as the business end of a baseball bat but still some hot sex scenes to complete the read...." Read more

"...There was quite a lot to love: the MC's, who were both caring and adorable, the secondary characters, sweet, understanding and accepting (Ricky) and..." Read more

"Good! Fun! Cute! But now…. BABY GIRL MACLAIN!!! SEQUEL SEQUEL SEQUEL!!!..." Read more

"...The absence of homophobic characters was refreshing because love is love and everyone deserves to experience that freely." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer specifically noting the great dialog between Brady and Kellan, and another mentioning the absence of homophobic characters as refreshing.

"...a lot to love: the MC's, who were both caring and adorable, the secondary characters, sweet, understanding and accepting (Ricky) and other secondary..." Read more

"...The absence of homophobic characters was refreshing because love is love and everyone deserves to experience that freely." Read more

"...The writing was great, the smexy was really hawt, and the side characters were amazing. They where actually developed side characters...." Read more

"...This is a cute book with some endearing side characters including Brady's very special autistic brother Ricky...." Read more

10 customers mention "Angst level"8 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the low angst level of the book, with one mentioning it includes a few tear-jerker scenes.

"...And for us mushy guys and gals there are a few tear jerker scenes as well...." Read more

"...This book has first love, rowdy jocks and no angst. No bad guys. Good story. Christina Lee always writes interesting characters." Read more

"This book is a great read. The story has drama but low angst. The characters are interesting and well developed...." Read more

"...At times, the story seemed to drag...." Read more

3 customers mention "Chemistry"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the chemistry in the book.

"...I enjoyed the way the tension grew between them. They had tons of chemistry. I adored Ricky’s role in the story...." Read more

"...I loved these characters and the chemistry. There was something incredibly hot about the innocence of Brady mixed with the tang of Kellan...." Read more

"Great chemistry but lacking..." Read more

3 customers mention "Connection"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the connection between the characters in the book, with one mentioning how they navigate their relationship.

"Brady and Kellan were so sweet and fun. I loved the connection they shared...." Read more

"...I also enjoyed the connections among the teammates and Kellan’s mentor-like relationship with Brady’s younger brother, Ricky...." Read more

"...Loved watching them fall in love and navigate through being together. Definitely looking forward to Girard and McClain!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting it is well developed and another finding it fairly credible.

"...shortcomings in baseball language and scenarios comes across as fairly credible...." Read more

"...The characters are interesting and well developed...." Read more

"As always another great book by this author. I loved these characters and the chemistry...." Read more

3 customers mention "Sweetness"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the sweetness of the book, with one describing it as a perfect cinnamon roll and another noting how sweet the main characters are.

"...It was a team that accepted one another and grew closer. The MC’s were super sweet and I really enjoyed their love...." Read more

"...They were very cute together and loved how wholesome this read was!" Read more

"It was the most perfect cinnamon roll. Love love loved it. I can’t wait for book 2. If you love a good sports romance this one is for you!" Read more

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  • Just Another Buyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sucker for a happy ending
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021
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    I love the "they lived happily ever after" genre with this fitting like a glove. Yes people do live happily ever after but most gay romance storylines are like Disney movies, somebody has to die. Thankfully there are no deaths, drug use or guys with packages as large as the business end of a baseball bat but still some hot sex scenes to complete the read. And for us mushy guys and gals there are a few tear jerker scenes as well. Looking forward to my next installment in this series and hopefully a new author to follow.
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  • NicoleR.M.M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and charming read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020
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    So this was an extremely sweet read!
    It's been a few days since I finished it, but I still can feel the warm and fluffy emotions flooding through me after I closed the book.
    There was quite a lot to love: the MC's, who were both caring and adorable, the secondary characters, sweet, understanding and accepting (Ricky) and other secondary characters that make you curious about a next book, in which you hope to find more about them (Girard, MacLain).
    I loved how Kellan took care of Brady, how he wanted things to be good for him once he figured out what he was looking for. Brady's confusion and his coming to terms with his sexuality, felt real. Not rushed, but the way he thought things over and took his time to do so, was done in a way I liked. I guess the word I'm looking for is 'natural'.
    The scene in the bar, the one in the locker room where it all comes together, those are just some parts of the book that gave me all the good, fluffy feelings!
    It's just the kind of book you'd want to look for when you're in need of something low angst, something sweet and warm with charming mc's.

    I haven't read a lot of Christina Lee's books yet. In fact, this was only my second read by her, and I have to say I really enjoy her writing style. This won't be my last read by this author for sure. I'm curious about the next book in these series, but I will be checking out her other books as well.
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  • Tammy Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars So sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020
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    Brady Donovan is the team captain of his college baseball team. Kellan Crawford is the bat boy, and also the coach's son. He is also the reason that Brady is questioning his sexuality. This gay awakening story was very sweet. The sexual tension between Kellan and Brady was so precious....and the way they longed to be together but knew they couldn't almost broke your heart. The secondary characters in this book were also very interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing how their stories play out.
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  • Lucy
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
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    Good! Fun! Cute! But now…. BABY GIRL MACLAIN!!! SEQUEL SEQUEL SEQUEL!!! I feel like the author REALLYYY wanted us to know that Maclain and Girard have a book coming teehee
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  • A.Jo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid NA romance
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
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    3.5 star read, rounding up because it ended sweetly.

    College NA, Kellen is the coach’s son and team bat boy (and backup statistician) and Donovan is the team captain. The book opens midway through the baseball season, after the guys have known one another for the better part of a year. Kellen’s dad has one request, that he not fraternize with the players (weird rule considering they’re all in college together, but whatever). Kellen likes working with the team, hopes to be a team statistician as a career so he doesn’t want to disappoint his dad. He does his best to avoid Donovan, but it’s hard- Donovan is goofy and outgoing and kind.
    This is a slowburn, as these guys fall for one another despite knowing they can’t actually date, both because of coach’s rule but also because Donovan is just figuring out his sexuality and isn’t out.
    It took a while for me to get into this, but around 50% it clicked into a good groove and I enjoyed it a lot.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Light hearted and fluid
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020
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    Some romanced with the pace of this kind feel rushed or cheesy, but this was the perfect mix. So many books start Before someone has the revelation they might not be as straight as they thought. This one started out with that premise already on place and I think it helped the pacing of the book so much. I really need the banter and dynamic from everyone in this story. The absence of homophobic characters was refreshing because love is love and everyone deserves to experience that freely.
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  • Fran Auq
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
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    In total love with this book!

    Kellan and Brady are just beautiful. After giving themselves a chance, they knew they couldn’t be apart. After Brady finally fixing out how he really felt, the only thing missing was to finally letting himself love the person he has feelings for the longest.

    I’m glad that Kellan took his time to teach Brady and to also accept that his love was stronger than anything else, even his dream job.
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  • Leerion
    4.0 out of 5 stars Everything I needed
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
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    The author said this was a sweet story for a time like this and it was everything I needed right now. A journey of finding yourself and falling in love. I’m not really a sports fan but baseball is near and dear to my family so I alway love a love story that involves baseball. The thing I loved most about this story was that even though there was risk, there wasn’t all the drama. There was no one hating, or being crazy mean. It was a team that accepted one another and grew closer. The MC’s were super sweet and I really enjoyed their love. The writing was great, the smexy was really hawt, and the side characters were amazing. They where actually developed side characters. I haven’t read a friend/enemies story in a while after a bad reaction from another author but seeing how sweet this book was if the next book is like this I’d stick my toe in and try again. Plus we will get to see B and K in that one so defiantly might stick my toe in it.
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  • Ppm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Me gustó
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 8, 2023
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    Es un libro lindo y entretenido. Ambos personajes principales me gustaron y también me gustó cómo se da su relación.
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  • Soulgal
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Sweet Read
    Reviewed in India on March 23, 2021
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    Low angst, well written characters and an overall engaging plot. Perfect read for a casual lazy day. Didn't hurt the heart and brain too much. Good enough to make me want to read the next book in the series.
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  • Edga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet romance.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2020
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    I cannot speak highly enough of this sweet and sexy delight. The main characters are at the core of the book, but there is plenty going on of interest in the background, with many other people to pique your interest.

    Kellan and Brady are so cute together, I especially liked that the jock was the one who was floundering in the romance department. Brady was such an endearing character, I loved him to bits. So caring 😍

    The story was well written, I fell in love with the MCs, and also some of the secondary characters. I'm already so excited to see what's next, from Ms Lee, who has become one of my favourite authors.

    An absolute gem of a book, totally delightful, fun and uplifting. Thank you Ms Lee. I highly recommend this, you won't be disappointed.
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  • My Trending Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Australia on December 1, 2020
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    Omg bat balls this book was so good, the romance was awesome and the love and the chemistry between them so good. Totally recommend it if you are a fun of sports romances
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  • Flavia Farias
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fofos
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 17, 2024
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    Eu amei os personagens, a relação deles e a história contada. Gosto que ambos tiveram tempo pra se conhecer melhor e estarem seguros do que queriam.
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