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The Curve Ball (Indianapolis Lightning Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Samantha Lind (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 350 ratings
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Justin

I had the perfect bachelor's life.

No obligations.

No commitments.


The greatest job in the world, all while being paid millions to do it.

Until I became a dad overnight.

My world turned upside down,

I went from ballfields and bars to dirty diapers and bottles.

I turned to my best friend for help but ended up with his little sister.


Now, all I want is the one woman I can't have.

She's the curveball I never saw coming.

The one woman I'm willing to commit to and change my old ways for.


I just have to show her that we can be a family.


Riley

Indianapolis was my fresh start.

A new place near my family.


When my brother's best friend ended up with a surprise baby dropped on his doorstep,

I was the perfect nanny for the job.

Everything was falling into place,

If only I could keep my mind and hands off the playboy baller dad.


Working for someone you are attracted to is hard.

But when he's your brother's best friend and you live with him?

Talk about impossible.


Fatherhood changed him, but is it enough to give us a chance at a happily ever after?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089D8VJDX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Samantha Lind (June 18, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 18, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3993 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 350 ratings

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Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music. She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
350 global ratings

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Lisa(New Hampshire)
5.0 out of 5 stars "It should be illegal how good he looks with a baby in his arms."
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
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I absolutely love Justin and Riley from Samantha Lind’s latest book!! We met them briefly in the first book in the series, and I knew then that they would make a romantic and sexy couple. The addition of a surprise baby, the adorable Evie, made this a five star read for me. The love Justin has for his daughter was immediate and beautiful, even when he had no idea how to care for her. His desire to learn and nurture was very apparent and the scenes where Riley was instructing him stole my heart. I was glad that they always put Evie’s care first and their little family grew closer every day. Riley always knew what to do when it came to Evie which made Justin’s transition to fatherhood that much easier. It was only natural that Justin and Riley began seeing each other as more than employer and nanny, but acting on those feelings was another matter entirely. It was obvious to me that they were crazy about each other, but Riley was uncertain as to what might happen to their friendship if they gave in to their desires. She loved Evie and would never jeopardize her job and she dreamt every night about being with them forever. Life definitely threw Justin a curve ball with the arrival of his bundle joy. Fortunately for him, Riley appeared like a fast ball over home plate to win his heart and make his family complete.
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michelle m reynolds
4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Catch This One!
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020
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"Evie might have turned my world upside down in a matter of minutes when Erica dropped her on my doorstep, but it was Riley that threw the curve ball I never saw coming."

Awww... this was such a sweet story. I mean, who doesn't love a man who is so totally out of his element, finding love with the woman who came to his rescue?

So, we have Justin, "JJ" Johnson, catcher for the Indianapolis Lightning baseball team. Player extraordinaire both on the field and off, he's not one for putting down any roots with anyone. Then, in the blink of an eye, his past knocks on his door and forever changes his future. A baby? He has absolutely no clue what to do, right? Enter Riley, his best friend's little sister. If he thinks baby Evie has changed his life, he has no idea what Riley is going to do to it!

Riley swoops in to help JJ out when he unexpectedly becomes a single father. He's clueless and she knows just what to do. But the live-in nanny position only fuels the attraction she feels for him until one day - KABOOM!! She knows his reputation of playing the field but she can't help herself. If he hurts her, she'll never survive. Not only would it mean losing JJ, but losing Evie too. Can JJ change his ways, or is all of this a bad idea?

I enjoyed this story. No real drama, no angst, just a sweet story of meant to be.
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Romancing the Dispatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Another home run (haha!) for this author! Everything I love in one amazing package!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
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This book was another home run for this author! I absolutely love how her books are about men who happen to be athletes, instead of letting the sport take over the book! It makes the story so much....more! And JJ & Riley gave us an amazing story, with lots of twists and turns, surprises around every corner!

JJ is a pro baseball player, who is living is best life. Until his fun life gets turned around when a little surprise lands in his lap! And he has no idea what to do about it! Luckily, he has his friends and family to back him up, and help him along until he figures it out!

Riley is the kind of girl that everyone wants in their corner. She is just perfect! She takes whatever life throws at her and just "rolls with the punches"! When JJ needs help, she immediately offers her services, regardless of how it makes her feel.

This book was great in so many ways! All of my favorite types of stories all rolled into one amazing package. This author just keeps putting out amazing books, and I'm just going to have to keep reading them! Riley & JJ's story is one of those that you read in one sitting, and then go back to read again! Definitely a must read!
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Ronda B
5.0 out of 5 stars The best things in life are unexpected!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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A beautiful story of a playboy professional baseball player finding his way to love. This story is JJ and Riley 's and of course Evelyn...... A baby just showing up on your doorstep will change your life for sure! Scared out of his mind Justin calls his best friend for help. In come Riley to save Evie and JJ. These two feel the sparks instantly but both are not wanting to break the best friend bro code. Yet after a few months together they become so much more. Read their adventures to becoming a family of three or more. I loved once hearts were involved just for each other the opinions of the world didn't matter. Just them.... They best proposal I have read in a long long time. Made me smile. Just a man learning and loving what is important in life a Family of his own.
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Kelsey
3.0 out of 5 stars Wanted More
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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I didn't hate this book but I didn't necessarily love it either. I did enjoy the storyline and the characters, I just wish months weren't jumped without warning and that the ending was more than what was given.
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Omg!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2021
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Loved this!!! Justin “JJ” is awesome. Yes he was a manwhore but he was young, hot and a playboy ball player. So it’s not like it’s unexpected. But he completely did a 180 when his unknown baby was dropped on his doorstep. He called Derek he best friend a fellow ball player for help. He showed up with Riley his sister. This morphed into a Ry being her nanny. They were instantly attracted but held off because of the nanny role and being told ‘not to touch his sister!’ By Derek. Lol. They were so cute and Evie is adorable. Loved the steamy scenes. And them as a family. Loved seeing Reese and Austin. Adorable ending and HEA!!
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K. Lovvorn
4.0 out of 5 stars Baseball’s playboy
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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J j just found an infant on his front door’s steps. He didn’t even know about the child. Her mother was a fling he’d had. Now, she tells him it’s his time to step up and she leaves. He knows nothing about taking care of a baby. He barely takes care of himself. He calls his friend Derek who shows up with his sister instead of his wife. Riley, his best friend’s sister is hot, off limits and his baby loves her. Hard so hard to resist.
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Stefanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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JJ has his life turned upside down one evening and Riley comes to the rescue. Even though JJ was warned by Derek to stay away from Riley they couldn’t resist the pull they had to each other. Wild emotional ride.
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KayDavis
5.0 out of 5 stars Aww I fell in love with this little family.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2021
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When baby Evie was dumped on Justin's doorstep I was so sure it would all go wrong. I loved JJ's personality and how he took to parenting. This book had the perfect amount of drama, hot sexy man and cute ladies that reform the bad boy. Couldn't ask for more, would definitely recommend.
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Tanya Farrell
4.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2020
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Great book by Samantha Lind. Lovely story, well written and beautifully told. I'm looking forward to more in this series
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Michele D
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprise Baby
Reviewed in Australia on July 19, 2020
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I'm a sucker for surprise babies and this book delivers. JJ really steps up in this book and takes on the responsibility for his daughter. Of course he needs the help of a good woman and Riley is just the girl. Along the way we get to catch up with Derek and Jillian from the first book. A really enjoyable read
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