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The Strike Out: An Unexpected Pregnancy Standalone Kindle Edition
On paper we didn’t match. Yet all it took was one day. One single day to change her mind.
She wasn’t planning to spend her day off with me. She wasn’t supposed to fall for my charm. But one day, one smile, turned into several nights of her calling out my name.
I’m not the guy she should end up with. I’m jealous, possessive. Not here for a long time - just a good time. She’s changed me.
But, for some reason, I feel her slipping through my fingers and no matter what I do, I fear I’m going to strike out with the one and only girl I’ve ever fallen for.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 4, 2021
- File size1.4 MB
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Editorial Reviews
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"Another fantastic book by the one and only Meghan Quinn. I love all of Meghan's books but this one really was brilliant."- Amazon Review
"Heat-filled, hilarious and heartfelt, The Strike Out took me by surprise in the best of ways."- Amazon Review
"This by far is one of my favorite books I've read in months. When I finished reading, I couldn't help but smile... but be warned, this is a book that is difficult to put down!"- Amazon Review
"And just like that....Holt had stolen my heart. Not a small part either - he has my entire heart."- Amazon Review
"Thank goodness for the #towelbrigade and their sexy, fun, and swoony worthy stories!."- Amazon Review
From the Author
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
Product details
- ASIN : B08RNFL4C6
- Publisher : Hot-Lanta Publishing, LLC (January 4, 2021)
- Publication date : January 4, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 1.4 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 320 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #14,572 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #119 in Sports Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #120 in Sports Fiction (Books)
- #871 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the author

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 enjoyed the humor and banter in the book. They found the story entertaining and well-plotted. They appreciated the characters' development and felt their emotions. The romance was described as sweet and heartwarming. The characters were described as charming and sassy.
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Customers enjoy the story. They find the plot well-developed and relatable. The characters are likable and the extended epilogue is touching. Readers appreciate the author's ability to keep them engaged throughout the book.
"It's a good and entertaining book could not stop reading has a great ending would of liked to know what happened later ." Read more
"This was an enjoyable listening experience overall. The story was well-plotted, and the banter between the H and h was top-notch...." Read more
"...This is a 5 star homerun story!!!! Meghan Quinn totally knocked this book out of the park...." Read more
"I loved the beginning of this book. And then suddenly, everything in the plot was rolling so fast it was hard to stay on board...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the banter and wittiness entertaining, with a perfect blend of laughter and tears. The story is described as fast-paced, sweet, and steamy. The dialogue is appreciated, making it an enjoyable listening experience overall.
"It's a good and entertaining book could not stop reading has a great ending would of liked to know what happened later ." Read more
"This was an enjoyable listening experience overall. The story was well-plotted, and the banter between the H and h was top-notch...." Read more
"...Meghan Quinn totally knocked this book out of the park. The banter, the characters, the story – it has everything you could want in a sweet romantic..." Read more
"...I just didn’t love it. It was fun, light, a little spicy but felt like an extended novella." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the characters charming and caring, with a strong hero and a loyal companion. The story explores how the two main characters develop together. Readers appreciate that tough guys have soft hearts and that the parents are steady.
"...few chapters, I was pulled into the story because these MQ characters are just that good. Overall, this one is definitely worth a listen...." Read more
"...The banter, the characters, the story – it has everything you could want in a sweet romantic book...." Read more
"...Holt might be the funniest, cockiest character I have read in years and when I said I laughed out loud I mean it...." Read more
"...Meghan’s characters always have so much depth. You understand the bad decisions, the things that go wrong...." Read more
Customers enjoy the sweet love story between Holt and Harmony. They find the book heartwarming, with a typical boy meets girl romance that makes them smile and cry. The book is described as a feel-good romance that will please romance fiction readers.
"...characters, the story – it has everything you could want in a sweet romantic book...." Read more
"...Holt and Harmony’s story is a fast-paced, entertaining, whirlwind of a college romance. These two fall fast but when they know they know...." Read more
"...He was also so honest, sometimes to his detriment, genuine, funny, and caring. I felt a little like Harmony in that I was gobsmacked by him...." Read more
"...of laughter and a little ugly cry, this story is sure to please all romance fiction readers...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's charm. They find Holt charming, obnoxious, and sexy. The book is described as sweet, sensual, and hard to put down.
"...Holt was incredibly charming but still so grounded; it’s refreshing when a H is so self-aware and can communicate that through both his words and..." Read more
"Loved Holt and Harmony. It was a cute HEA where someone finally ended up in the locker room! I recommend it!" Read more
"...They stayed fun, and playful, and adorable...." Read more
"Holt and Harmony’s story. Cute and fun. I love her friend Priya am hoping she has her own book but we will see." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's steamy content. They find the characters humorous and engaging, with a lot of passionate scenes.
"...The author did an amazing job of making this hysterical and hot but also angsty with definite real world issues thrown in...." Read more
"Written in dual first person POV. Good amount of hot sexy times and humor...." Read more
"...The strike out was well worth the wait. Holy and Harmony are funny, super hot, and real. There’s so much to love about this story and this couple!..." Read more
"...They were hot as a fire!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the books. They find the Brentwood Baseball series great and the best series they have found in a while.
"...This has been such an enjoyable series!" Read more
"I Absolutely loved Holt and Harmony’s story. The Brentwood Baseball series is so captivating that I had to go back to the first ones to refresh me..." Read more
"These two are officially my favorite from the series...." Read more
"Best series of books I have found in a while. This book about Logan was awesome. Probably my favorite of the boys. Need more." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing. Some find the story engaging and relatable, with humor and determination. Others feel the plot is too fast-paced and the ending abrupt.
"...Holt and Harmony’s story is a fast-paced, entertaining, whirlwind of a college romance. These two fall fast but when they know they know...." Read more
"...And then suddenly, everything in the plot was rolling so fast it was hard to stay on board. I just didn’t love it...." Read more
"...has everything I love humor romance heat conflict it is also not too short or hurried i had time to fall in love with the characters..." Read more
"...Totally unbelievable, way too proses. Several parts made no sense but weren't explained. I would not recommend this book" Read more
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The Strike Out
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025It's a good and entertaining book could not stop reading has a great ending would of liked to know what happened later .
- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021This was an enjoyable listening experience overall. The story was well-plotted, and the banter between the H and h was top-notch. Meghan Quinn is quite good at banter, and the chemistry between Holt and Harmony made their exchanges particularly sparkling. Holt was incredibly charming but still so grounded; it’s refreshing when a H is so self-aware and can communicate that through both his words and actions. Holt knows who he is, what he wants and also what he deserves; he isn’t afraid to call Harmony out when she’s being narrowminded, which happens quite a bit in the beginning. His high level of self-awareness did lead to one of my few quibbles with this story – it made the third act conflict (which is centered around his reactions and behavior) seem a bit forced as it was such a shift from what he had been for the majority of the story; so, it felt like it was forced to manufacture conflict. Still, this was a minor flaw and was resolved fairly quickly. Harmony’s character arc was perhaps the more pronounced between the two mains; she’s a bit set in her vision of others, quick to judge them. But she does come around and allow herself to see the limitations of those kinds of judgements; she has a strong relationship with her parents and her best friend, and these relationships help to soften some of her rougher flaws. There are also strong supporting characters here; Holt’s baseball buds were fun, but I absolutely adore Priya (Harmony’s best friend). She is just so fierce in her loyalty, but not afraid to call the h out when Harmony is getting it wrong. I would totally read her story if MQ decides to write it! Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright are accomplished performers, though they did sound a bit mature to buy as college students. Still, after the first few chapters, I was pulled into the story because these MQ characters are just that good. Overall, this one is definitely worth a listen.
I received an ALC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021“Intentions can be genuine, but the soul can also be greedy.”
Harmony Stiles is a journalism student working to help pay her way through college. Although she comes from a small town she has big dreams for her life. She has no interest in guys, athletes especially. But with one chance encounter, when members of the Brentwood Baseball team sits at a table in her section, she’s instantly drawn to Holt Green. But what do you do when someone interjects himself in your life? Is he a stalker or possibly the love of your life? She can’t deny the pull she feels for him.
“You know stalking is such a powerful word. I wouldn’t necessarily put it that way. Well, it was more like expert-level sleuthing.”
Holt Green, star left-fielder for the Brentwood Baseball team has a privileged life. He comes from money, but never lets that define him. After surviving a near death experience, he’s learned to live each day to the fullest. When he sits in Harmony’s section at the diner, he’s instantly attracted to her, even though he’s drunk. When she throws attitude his way, he immediately wants to get to know her. Harmony tries to thwart his plans at every turn, but Holt is relentless, because he knows she has “locker room” potential. Can he get her to give him a chance?
“If you’re afraid of my mouth being all over your bread, then you’re not going to want to know where my mouth has been in my thoughts.”
This is a 5 star homerun story!!!! Meghan Quinn totally knocked this book out of the park. The banter, the characters, the story – it has everything you could want in a sweet romantic book. Holt Green will obliterate your heart, with his confidence, fun loving attitude, and witty banter. Harmony Styles will win your heart. Small town girl, earning her way that has an attitude like no other. The way Holt breaks down Harmony’s defenses will have you swooning. The instant connection these characters feel towards each other will draw you in. If you read any of the previous books, your other favorite baseball hotties make an appearance. Total win!!! This is a must read! If you’ve never read a Meghan Quinn book, prepare to laugh your butt off, prepare to lose yourself in the characters and all the feels that comes with an amazing Rom-Com!!!
“Sometimes the right person comes out of nowhere. When you’re not looking for love is sometimes when you actually find it.”
- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025Loved Holt and Harmony. It was a cute HEA where someone finally ended up in the locker room! I recommend it!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024I loved the beginning of this book. And then suddenly, everything in the plot was rolling so fast it was hard to stay on board. I just didn’t love it. It was fun, light, a little spicy but felt like an extended novella.
Top reviews from other countries
- Ashley MannReviewed in Canada on January 5, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars the best whirlwind romance EVER
I absolutely enjoyed this book! I am so glad we finally got Holt's book.
This couple had great banter and even better communication skills! They still had a few growing pains along the way but I thought it was all handled with maturity.
I like how much quality time we saw between our hero and heroine. As much as I love the antics of the Brentwood baseball team, and their involvement in their teammates love lives, I really like that this book focused so much on our main couple, with very little outside involvement (beside Priya...she was the bomb and I hope we get her story). It made the short time line of their love story credible and I thoroughly believed in these two as a couple!
- n youngReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Brentwood smash hit!
Ok so I will say that I bought this whole Brentwood series by accident when I one clicked them all when seeing how many books were in this series but I can say it's the best accident I've had hahaha
I've loved each and every single of these books and their characters.
I've been held hostage from start to finish from each of these stories and devoured them all within a few weeks unable to put them down!
Holt Green is everything you'd want in a partner.. hes kind.. caring.. loving.. compassionate with a little side of perfection thrown in... when he sets his sights on something he knows he wants he doesn't stop until he gets it so when he meets Harmony one night working in the local diner all bets are off!
Harmony is guarding her heart after recent bad experiences but loves the way that Holt manages to break down her defences piece by piece.
These guys together are explosive! The chemistry is unreal and the fireworks are going off all over the place but they lack the one thing all relationships need... communication, which leads to drama and heartache.
Absolutely gutted these stories are over... id read about all these guys all day long!
- ManuReviewed in Germany on March 6, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Meghan allways makes me feel so much. I Love her books, all already written and all of them, still in her head!
- Diane ThibautReviewed in France on January 4, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars The one we’ve been waiting for
Love the entire series, just discovered it, and once again it didn’t disappoint. The relations portrayed by the author are beautiful and makes you dreaming to find a guy like the ones in the book for yourself (crossing fingers over here). Plus the scene are HOT HOT HOT. Love it
- Kellymg78Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Really really enjoyed this one, I’ve not yet read a book by this author that I haven’t enjoyed. Holt is a wonderful book boyfriend and Harmony sounds like the kind of girl I wanna be friends with