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The Perfect Catch: A Forbidden Workplace Standalone Kindle Edition

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"Kiss me. Just this once . . . please Walker."

Those whispered words were my undoing . . .As the most hated player in baseball, I had two options: either clean up my image or pack my bags. Being traded wasn't an option which only meant one thing, I had to become compliant.

That's how I found myself sharing a small bistro table with Kate Chapman, the Chicago Bobbies newest PR Manager. Devastatingly beautiful, vastly intelligent, and incredibly cunning, she knows exactly how to handle my grumpy demeanor. It was supposed to be simple. Book some PR events, show up, smile for the camera, and be done. But one massive mistake on my end sends me into the trenches with Kate, forcing me to open up to her.

Innocent glances turn into cordial encounters.
Secret touches turn into tempting invitations.
And dangerous nights alone turn into consuming desperation.

I’ve never wanted a woman as much as I want her. And I know she wants me, but there’s a no fraternizing with the players rule. Neither of us can afford to lose our jobs, but we also can't seem to keep our hands off each other either.

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"Phenomenal - a tense, sexy, intimate treat. Walker might just be my favorite MQ hero EVER . And that's saying something!"- Jeeves Reads Romance

"The Perfect Catch was absolute PERFECTION, and I loved Walker and Kate's super sexy, hilarious, emotional, and swoon-worthy story with all of my heart... Definitely one of my FAVORITE sports romances from this author to date." --The Romance Bibliophile

"Good Lord this woman can write anything and I would still love it wholeheartedly. Trust me when I say you need to one click this as soon as possible!!" - Goodreads Review

"Meghan Quinn hit it out of the park with The Perfect Catch. A bewitching blend of soul searing chemistry, a grumpy swoony alpha hero, that right ladies he's ALL of those, a sassy heroine with a huge heart, tension filled slow-burn, witty banter, an array of feels from laughing out loud to tears leaking, and tantalizing arm porn." -Melissa, Book Boyfriend and Husband Make Three

" Forbidden romance and SLOOOWWWW burn at its best! Perfection! The sexual tension between Kate & Walker was OFF THE CHARTS HOT! "- Goodreads Review

" Obsessed with this book 😍 It is a slow burn but the tension is top tier. It's forbidden love, grumpy/sunshine, and pro-athlete! One of those books that had me cracking up and gave me butterflies at the same time! ."- Read.Teach.Repeat

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All books are standalones, but they have interconnecting characters. If you would like to read them as released, here is the order. Read them all in Kindle Unlimited.

The Locker Room
Knox and Emory
Appearances: Carson, Holt, Dottie, Lindsay
Trope: Bookworm falls for jock
Team: Bobbies

The Dugout
Carson and Milly
Appearances: Jason, Gunner, Romeo, Knox, Cory
Trope: Wallflower (baseball expert) helps struggling hero
Team: Bobbies

The Lineup
Jason and Dottie
Appearances: Cory, Knox, Carson, Emory, Lindsay, Natalie, Walker
Trope: Old crush finally gets her chance
Team: Rebels

The Trade
Cory and Natalie
Appearances: Jason, Maddox, Carson, Milly, Knox, Emory, Dottie
Trope: Falls for friend's sister (divorced)
Team: Rebels

The Change Up
Maddox and Kinsley
Appearances: Lincoln, Jason, Cory, Dottie, Natalie, Walker
Trope: Best friends to lovers, roommates to lovers
Team: Rebels

The Set Up
Lincoln and Indie
Appearances: Hartley, Hutton, Asher, Scarlett (Spin off coming 2022)
Trope: Best friends to lovers, mom sets them up
Team: Rebels

The Strike Out
Holt and Harmony
Appearances: Knox, Carson, Gunner, Romeo (Gunner and Romeo stories told in Earn Your Extra Credit)
Trope: Class/wealth difference. Unexpected pregnancy

The Perfect Catch
Walker and Kate
Appearances: Penn, Ryot, Knox, Carson, Jason
Trope: Forbidden romance, workplace romance
Team: Bobbies

Spin offs:
See Me After Class
Earn Your Extra Credit

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093YFHTBG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hot-Lanta Publishing, LLC
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 460 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #13,571 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #80 in Sports Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #83 in Sports Fiction (Books)
- #1,092 in Contemporary Romance Fiction

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New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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Customers find this book to be an amazing story with well-developed chemistry between the characters, particularly praising Walker and Kate's dynamic. The romance is filled with sexual tension, and customers enjoy the witty banter and deep emotional content, with one review noting how it made them tear up and then smile. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the dual first-person perspective, and customers describe it as a slow burn that's hot and steamy.

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122 customers mention "Readability"122 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a spectacular and amazing story, with one customer noting it's a definite page turner.

"Phenomenal – a tense, sexy, intimate treat. Walker might just be my favorite MQ hero EVER...." Read more

"...about 70% of the way into the book that I was not expecting; it was brilliant and it left my jaw on the floor...." Read more

"...My heart took quite the beating with this book but it was worth every second! I’ve been waiting for Walker’s book since his first appearance...." Read more

"...has written her best book she comes along with an even more amazing story to tell!! “..." Read more

77 customers mention "Romance"69 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, particularly the passionate scenes and sexual tension, with one customer describing it as a soulful romantic comedy.

"...A classic grumpy/sunshine with a side of forbidden love…and I was invested from the first page...." Read more

"...I loved his singular focus on Kate, his sweet side paired with his intense alpha vibes, and his vulnerability. I just loved him, plain and simple...." Read more

"...This has to be one of my favorite romances I’ve ever read...." Read more

"...Kate is probably one of the sweetest and loveable characters I have read, and has this heart of gold that shines through everything she does...." Read more

42 customers mention "Character development"37 positive5 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Walker and Kate, and appreciate the well-developed chemistry between them.

"I really enjoyed the description of the characters and their points of view towards their relationship...." Read more

"...Kate is probably one of the sweetest and loveable characters I have read, and has this heart of gold that shines through everything she does...." Read more

"...It gives you an immediate connection to that character and enhances the story...." Read more

"I loved Walker. His character had so much depth, and I loved it, but Kate yeah I wasn't a big fan...." Read more

33 customers mention "Humor"33 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's witty banter and find it a fun read.

"...This forbidden story is engaging, well-written, and pulled me in from start. The emotions pulled on my heartstrings...." Read more

"...’s “male” voice but it wasn’t horrible. All in all, a fun feel good read guaranteed to take you out of any slump you may be in as Meghan..." Read more

"...But outside of that, it was a fun read. We do get to hear about a few favs from this series and one surprise, which was a very pleasant one...." Read more

"...The Perfect Catch” made me laugh, brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion, and made me wish the story could go on forever...." Read more

26 customers mention "Emotional content"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as a heart-wrenching love story filled with deep feelings and angst, with one customer noting how it made them alternately tear up and smile.

"...has the humor that I love about MQ’s work, it’s definitely got a forbidden feel that adds a level of tension...." Read more

"...I loved seeing into the person he is and not the persona. He has a huge heart and the way he is with Kate will have your heart melting all over the..." Read more

"...She is THE perfect romance writer! I always end up with the warmest of feels and an HEA to die for. This story had an H who was gruff but..." Read more

"...The Perfect Catch” made me laugh, brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion, and made me wish the story could go on forever...." Read more

19 customers mention "Heat level"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's heat level, describing it as hot and steamy, with one customer noting it's a great addition to the baseball romance genre.

"...And I can say with confidence that this is one of the hottest, headiest romances she’s ever written...." Read more

"...own way. Their love story was sweet with little angst and lots of heat!..." Read more

"...The slow burn is torture, but absolutely worth the wait because this book is HOT. The steam is off the charts good...." Read more

"...Anyway... As for the story, it was good. Had one of the hottest scenes I've read in a long time. Yup. Good book! Lol" Read more

15 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its deep and growly voice, and one customer mentions it is written in dual first person POV.

"...Sometimes it was brutal, but honest...." Read more

"I couldn't wait for Walker's story. He's so real and raw. It was nice to see him thaw and allow happiness in. This was a nice last book of the series!" Read more

"...It was so easy to see the connection between these two. It felt so real...." Read more

"...two people who are not supposed to have a relationship is high and understandable...." Read more

13 customers mention "Burn rate"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the slow burn of the book.

"...The slow burn was off the charts with Walker and Kate which only made their fire burn even hotter!..." Read more

"...Meghan Quinn is the undisputed queen of slow burn and this is a sizzle of a slow burn...." Read more

"...This is a slow burn, heart pumping, and gorgeous read! ︙︙︙︙︙︙︙︙︙..." Read more

"This book left me with a huge smile on my face. It was really a good slow burn, forbidden romance...." Read more

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Jess
So Many connections to other books!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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I can't believe this series is over!! 😭

I loved this book just asich as the rest and totally had an out loud HOLY CRAP moment. I can normally guess what may happen but I totally didn't with this book. The slow burn was off the charts with Walker and Kate which only made their fire burn even hotter! Building their foundation made this connection spark and added kindling. So good -- chef's kiss!!

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Karley Sloma
“There’s something to be said for someone who doesn’t talk very much."
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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“There’s something to be said for someone who doesn’t talk very much. When they speak, their words hold more of a punch than ever expected.”

The Perfect Catch (The Brentwood Boys, Book 8)
Author: Meghan Quinn
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶

Walker Rockwell finds himself in a difficult situation. He has become the MLB’s most hated player. He can either shape up or risk being traded out of Chicago. With the latter not being an option for him, he is desperate to fix his image. A meeting with Kate Chapman, the team’s new PR manager, might just be the solution to all his problems or perhaps the beginning of them. Walker has a tendency to keep people out by putting up a grumpy front. Mad at life, he is quick to take it out on anyone who crosses him…that is until Kate. Although forced to work together, there is just something about Kate that has Walker lowering his walls and giving her a glimpse of the man behind the attitude.

A classic grumpy/sunshine with a side of forbidden love…and I was invested from the first page. Meghan gives us two broken souls with similar past traumas, creating a quick bond between the MMC and FMC. Mix that with forced proximity and you have the recipe for a captivating baseball/workplace romance. With slightly more serious plot lines than the others in the series, we are given more drama while still getting some of the classic laughs to be expected from Meghan. Overall I was falling for Walker just like the rest of the Brentwood boys. I am sad the series is over but I am looking forward to my next Megahn Quinn read.

If you like:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Forbidden Love
Forced Proximity

Reviewed by: Karley🧡

This review was written by members of the Sporty Spice Book Club (sporty.spice.book.club on both Instagram and TikTok).

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Maria J. Sustaita
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
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I really enjoyed the description of the characters and their points of view towards their relationship. It might have been intriguing a first, but I enjoyed the ending.

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Jeeves Reads Romance
Absolutely LOVED it
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
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Phenomenal – a tense, sexy, intimate treat. Walker might just be my favorite MQ hero EVER. And that’s saying something, because she excels at writing alpha heroes with gooey marshmallow centers. I absolutely ADORED this grumpalicious hero; he’s a beast of a man on the outside, but so, so SWOONY once you get to know him better. This couple’s chemistry leapt off the page, and I loved the focus on intimacy. These two realize that there’s no way they can be together, so it’s a torturous slow burn that highlights the emotional connection. It also subtly ties three series together in a way that is sure to delight longtime fans – as will seeing Walker finally find his HEA. We’ve been teased by this broody bachelor for years, and his love story exceeded my expectations.

The story follows Walker, a baseball player who has lost his love of the sport. It’s no secret that he’s one of the most hated men in baseball, and that does nothing to improve his mood. Walker is quick to lose his temper and has a shell that’s tough to crack, but behind his intimidating persona is a kind, caring man. When the team decides that it’s time for Walker to clean up his image, he’s sent to work with Kate. She doesn’t back down when Walker gets surly, and even helps him smile again. But the team has a very strict no fraternization policy, so crossing the line would jeopardize both of their careers. As feelings develop and attraction increases, it becomes impossible for Walker and Kate to keep things strictly professional.

When this hero was announced, I snuck a peek at some of the books in my collection to refresh my memory. And refresh it did! Walker has had memorable cameos in several books, and I’ve been intrigued every time he’s been on the page (this is still definitely a standalone). He lived up to every expectation that I had for him – never has a hero been so completely smitten with a woman. I loved his singular focus on Kate, his sweet side paired with his intense alpha vibes, and his vulnerability. I just loved him, plain and simple. The two together make this an angsty, sexy read. While this still has the humor that I love about MQ’s work, it’s definitely got a forbidden feel that adds a level of tension. I had moments when I was frustrated by the situation and thought this take-charge hero would’ve done more, but that’s all part of the story. The growth in intimacy was my favorite part, and that was highlighted by some sizzling, emotional scenes. This had me absolutely HOOKED from start to finish, and I loved every minute of it. I was lucky enough to receive an early copy (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review of this forbidden romance.

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Ana
Loved It!
Reviewed in Spain on June 20, 2021
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I loves how the story between Walker and Kate develops. The 5 seconds scene is to die for. A bit of a twist at the end, not expected but that fit in the book. Some of the characters of the Brentwood Boys are named, and as It was a while since I've read them I couldn't place Walker at first, but I finally did. He also appears in See Me after class. And if you haven't read Roark story, you'll find it in book 2 of the Bromance club series (read them in order, they're worth It).

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Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2021
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Take a bow Meghan Quinn
These books are so good and Walker's story is no exception. In my mind I love baseball, even though I have never watched a game in my life and thats truly a testament to how well Meghan Quinn creates this world. Love how funny the characters are, but more so in this book how the reader learns to persevere with the most flawed characters. Walker and Kate are 🔥🔥🔥 and live whenever Roark pops up in the series ❤️

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CRROB
I wish I could give this book 6 stars!!!
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2021
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Meghan Quinn is a fantastic author, and every book she writes is amazing, but this one is by far her best!!!!!

I loved Walker and Kate, I could not stop reading, and when I was forced to stop reading, I was still thinking about this story. It was so full of heart, heartbreak, growth and love!

This is a must read!

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chaitaly
Touching and fabulous
Reviewed in India on July 13, 2021
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Loved the characters. Both Kate and Walker are amazing. Glad the story was genuine with real issues and decisions taken were so real life like.

Loved the story

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Yamikirky - Women who stare at books
The perfect story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2021
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THE PERFECT CATCH WAS JUST EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED IN MY LIFE AFTER A CHRONIC BOOK SLUMP

Meghan Quinn wrote a story that HAS all the ingredients to make it unforgettable but also a favourite of mine.

It is impossible to not love Kate and Walker and I have to say that Walker is now one of my favourites.

KATE got a new job working for the Bobbies for her this job means everything and more importantly a new start in life. Kate’s experienced loss and struggled to see the light out of the tunnel but her friend Dan was there for her.
She excelled at her new job and was not intimidated by all the players she was managing but one… WALKER Rockwell.

“Mark it on your calendars. Today is the magical day when Walker Rockwell nudged me.”

Walker is the dominant alpha that is moody and hot tempered. Kate needs to help him to change his public image while fighting her feelings for him.
The company has one strict policy- you cannot get involved with a player.

They spend time with each other , get to know each other and they click. I love how Kate worked so hard to make Walker happy again, she’s the best friend we all dream to have!

I was rooting for them but knew that it couldn’t happen without paying the ultimate price…

Trust me when I say that You'll be smiling, as well as shaking your head with shock and wonderment, fidgeting to find out the outcome and having all the feels.

The Perfect Catch is an absolute joy from beginning to end
Scratch the surface and beneath the fun, flirting, and frivolity, you’ll find subtle, darker shades — of loss, grief and loneliness and that’s what made this story so very special.

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