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CURVEBALL: A Baseball & Softball Romantic Comedy (Extra Innings Book 2) Kindle Edition

by AK Landow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 392 ratings
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RIPLEY
I’ve loved my best friend’s brother from the shadows since I was a kid…until I grew up and he finally noticed me. I promised him all my firsts and that’s what I gave him.

We both moved on but ended up in the same city years later, with him playing professional baseball and me playing professional softball.

I was in a huge bind and he helped me…by marrying me.

It was our secret…until I messed things up.

QUINCY
I vowed never to get married and have kids…until my sister’s sexy best friend needed help.

It wasn’t all bad. A no-strings-attached marriage. A secret relationship.

But she caught feelings, so I did the only thing I could…I walked away.

Years later she’s back in my life. The heat hasn’t simmered, but I still can’t give her what she wants. Can I?

I’m starting to wonder if I want more…until she drops a bomb on me.

The nine-month kind of bomb.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CW1JT6Y2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Author AK Landow, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 2, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 470 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1962575126
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  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Extra Innings
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AK LANDOW

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Known as the queen of RaunchCom, AK Landow is a spicy RomCom author. She’s a recovering attorney living outside of the Philadelphia area with her husband, who she secretly pined for through her teen years, three crazy hormonal daughters, and multiple animals.

She enjoys reading, now writing, drinking copious amounts of vodka, and laughing. Having discovered there’s no other need in the world for funny perverts, she’s thrilled to have this new avenue to channel her age-inappropriate sense of humor.

She began her publishing journey with the City of Sisterly Love series, initially writing the first book, Knight, because it pisses her off that there are so few FMCs over the age of 40. She wrote it as an FU to the romance community to let them know that "oldies" still get it on. She fell so madly in love with both being an author and her fictitious family, that she can't seem to stop writing.

The entire series centers around a group of strong, intelligent, confident, and supportive women. The central family is known for severe cases of oversharing and walking in on each other. Hilarity often ensues.

The Belles of Broad Street series debuted in 2023 with Conflicting Ventures. Indecent Ventures and Unexpected Ventures followed shortly thereafter. The final book in the series, Enchanted Ventures, came out in early 2024. It world shares with the City of Sisterly Love series, but can be read as standalones.

2024 also became the year AK entered the sports romance world. Staying true to her goals of portraying strong women, her debut sports romance novel, Double Play, is both a baseball AND softball romance. It's the first in the Extra Innings series. The second book in the series, Curveball, also both baseball and softball, came out in July. The third and fourth books in the series will be out in early 2025.

Her writing is known for laughs, tears, and being one-handed reads.

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Customers enjoy the book's character development, with one review highlighting the tension and chemistry between the characters. Moreover, the story receives praise for its humor, with one customer noting how it balances serious moments with fun parts. Additionally, customers appreciate the storytelling, with one review describing it as a delicious tale of second chances with awesome twists and turns.

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the tension and chemistry between the characters, while another notes how accurately they were portrayed.

"...for me it's the way it feels new and exciting, the tension and chemistry btwn the characters, some forbidden & specific kinks I'm partial to, and..." Read more

"I am an avid AK Landow fan. I devour all of her books and adore her characters. Sometimes I forget that they are not real and my friends...." Read more

"...It gave the characters a lot of depth and character development which I love seeing...." Read more

"...This book had me laughing, crying, super anger at the stupidity of the male character, and a book I couldn't put down...." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous and entertaining, with one mentioning how it balances serious moments with fun parts.

"...It's so fun & flirty one minute then hits you in the gut with a compelling truth that makes you think about it- such as the contrasts between what we..." Read more

"...I think this is her absolute BEST thus far. As usual, I laughed and I cried - but I think I laughed a little harder and cried a little deeper...." Read more

"...I love how Q helped her thru. This book had me laughing, crying, super anger at the stupidity of the male character, and a book I couldn't put down...." Read more

"...Ripley and Quincy are awesome characters with depth and humor; I wish I could hang out with all the characters in the world she creates...." Read more

5 customers mention "Storytelling"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling in the book, with one review highlighting its 454 pages of actual narrative, while others praise its believable character development and engaging plot twists.

"...Complete HEA Took me about 6hrs to read 454pgs of actual story Dual alternating 1st POV for MC's Read ebook in KU..." Read more

"Ak Landow has done it again! I’m speechless after reading this captivating story about Quincy and Ripley. They knew each other since they were kids...." Read more

"AK weaves a delicious tale of second chances and spicy romance and brings the reader I to this world of sports and family. Wow...." Read more

"...of surprise pregnancy, but this was so well written & it completely fits their story! Give this one a read ASAP!" Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read, with one mentioning it's perfect for summer reading, while another describes it as an absolute grand slam.

"...was def some baggage that both characters had to face but the book stayed positive and entertaining, placing the serious in between fun parts...." Read more

"...I think this was an excellent book, I just felt there were some places that could have been edited down and there were a few places that were..." Read more

"...This book is a perfect read for the summer! I cannot wait to see what happens and where they all go!" Read more

"ABSOLUTE GRAND SLAM❣️❣️❣️⚾️🥎💗💗..." Read more

"We shine in the darkness, you and me."-Curveball, AK Landow
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"We shine in the darkness, you and me."-Curveball, AK Landow
Ak Landow has done it again! I’m speechless after reading this captivating story about Quincy and Ripley. They knew each other since they were kids. Ripley is Arizona’s (Quincy’s sister), best friend since childhood. She has self esteem issues with being curvy and the only person she seems to let her guard down with is her BFF’s brother. Quincy is your typical “no strings attached”/won’t commit to a relationship kind of guy whereas Ripley has been madly in love with Quincy since she was a child. Their journey takes you on a wild ride through heartbreak, marriage of convenience, spice that makes your toes curl, and self growth. AK Landow HIT it OUT OF THE PARK with this one! I will forever recommend her books.
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  • JoQue_¤vidReader
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for romance enthusiasts!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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    This is one of the best romance books I've ever read.

    There's no need to individually list out my ratings (stars characters world romance ect) they're all 5/5, flawless storytelling.

    It's so fun & flirty one minute then hits you in the gut with a compelling truth that makes you think about it- such as the contrasts between what we'll do for a partner but not ourselves, and the way diff types of love change us whether we want them to or not.

    It's like a mix of The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy, The Surrogate by Vi Keeland, Nine Month Contract by Ami Daws, and Wild Love by Elsie Silver. (Also some of my fav reads of 2024)

    It's a sports romance ⚾, 2nd chance, surprise pregnancy, found family, spicy rom-com.

    There's a ton of growth for both characters. I loved that we got this confident alpha who finds out what it's like to be jealous, and an insecure woman who finds out what it's like to become independent.

    The motives in this book are on point, they make every action/decision believable. That's really important for me as it breaks the entire escape if I don't believe it.

    Spice is very subjective (especially bc some readers equate it with darkness). But for me it's the way it feels new and exciting, the tension and chemistry btwn the characters, some forbidden & specific kinks I'm partial to, and the way it moves the story forward. Spice was spicing, I was so here for it, open door all the way.

    There was def some baggage that both characters had to face but the book stayed positive and entertaining, placing the serious in between fun parts. Zero darkness IMO, if your good with the tropes I don't think there'll be any issues.

    The pace was so fast and laced with so many interesting parts that I never felt a pause until the very end. Here I am, several days post reading, still hung over from the book and thinking about it.

    Complete HEA
    Took me about 6hrs to read
    454pgs of actual story
    Dual alternating 1st POV for MC's
    Read ebook in KU

    I found this book due to a 🥵 tiktok vid showing the MMC's jealousy (a hot guy walks by & tries to lead the FMC away by her hand, but the MMC grabs her back with a hand necklace and a scowl).

    The book was everything I wanted and way more. This is my first book by the author so I can only stand on this one. But I'll def be checking out her other books, starting with the book that came before this one. The only thing I can think of that would've made this book better is an audio version lol.

    I think this book will particularly hit with single moms or those that have had to choose themselves after many years of not doing so.

    If you're looking for a fun and exciting sports romance that brings the shenanigans, spice, and feels- I wholeheartedly recommend this book for you. Happy reading.
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  • Wendy K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTE GRAND SLAM❣️❣️❣️⚾️🥎💗💗
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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    I am an avid AK Landow fan. I devour all of her books and adore her characters. Sometimes I forget that they are not real and my friends. But Curve Ball was different. I think this is her absolute BEST thus far. As usual, I laughed and I cried - but I think I laughed a little harder and cried a little deeper. PLEASE read this book - you will be soooo happy you did. Cannot wait for the next💗⚾️🥎
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  • Cassandra
    4.0 out of 5 stars Curveball indeed
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
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    🤍 Sports Romance (baseball & softball)
    ♥️ Best Friends Brother
    🤍 Secret Pregnancy
    ♥️ Found Family
    🤍 Check TW ⚠️ (cheating)

    🗺 Plot: 3.75/5
    🌎 World Building: 4/5
    📔 Cover: 4/5
    💁🏻‍♂️ MMC, Quincy: 4/5
    💁‍♀️ MMC, Ripley: 4/5
    🌶 Spice: 2.75/5
    ♥️ Pulls at heart strings: 4/5
    📄 Page Turner: 3.75/5
    🫣 Angst: 3/5
    🤍🖤 Dark: 0/5
    🔚 Ending: 4/5
    ⚠️ Triggers: 2/5
    🥰 Overall view: 3.75/5

    🫶🏼 HEA: Yes!
    ✖️ Multiple POVs: Yes
    🤥 Cheating: No
    🎭 OW/OM Drama: Yes but very little.

    This is my first book by this author.

    I loved this book and I loved that this book spaned most of the characters' lives. It gave the characters a lot of depth and character development which I love seeing.

    I love that Arizona and Ripley were such good friends, they really were one another's ride or ☠️

    I loved that both characters had a great found family 🥰 since there was a lot of parental drama.

    I think this was an excellent book, I just felt there were some places that could have been edited down and there were a few places that were repetitive but overall great read ❤️
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  • Novels_recommended
    5.0 out of 5 stars "We shine in the darkness, you and me."-Curveball, AK Landow
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
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    Ak Landow has done it again! I’m speechless after reading this captivating story about Quincy and Ripley. They knew each other since they were kids. Ripley is Arizona’s (Quincy’s sister), best friend since childhood. She has self esteem issues with being curvy and the only person she seems to let her guard down with is her BFF’s brother. Quincy is your typical “no strings attached”/won’t commit to a relationship kind of guy whereas Ripley has been madly in love with Quincy since she was a child. Their journey takes you on a wild ride through heartbreak, marriage of convenience, spice that makes your toes curl, and self growth. AK Landow HIT it OUT OF THE PARK with this one! I will forever recommend her books.
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    "We shine in the darkness, you and me."-Curveball, AK Landow

    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
    Ak Landow has done it again! I’m speechless after reading this captivating story about Quincy and Ripley. They knew each other since they were kids. Ripley is Arizona’s (Quincy’s sister), best friend since childhood. She has self esteem issues with being curvy and the only person she seems to let her guard down with is her BFF’s brother. Quincy is your typical “no strings attached”/won’t commit to a relationship kind of guy whereas Ripley has been madly in love with Quincy since she was a child. Their journey takes you on a wild ride through heartbreak, marriage of convenience, spice that makes your toes curl, and self growth. AK Landow HIT it OUT OF THE PARK with this one! I will forever recommend her books.
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  • Meghan V Hampton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sooo good
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
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    This book had me hooked from the start. Being a bigger woman myself I really felt Ripley's insecurities. I love how Q helped her thru. This book had me laughing, crying, super anger at the stupidity of the male character, and a book I couldn't put down. Can Ripley and Quincy make it through their secret marriage? Can they handle things when life throws them a curveball? This book is a perfect read for the summer! I cannot wait to see what happens and where they all go!
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  • Libby Burns
    5.0 out of 5 stars so many awesome twists and turns for that HEA
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
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    AK weaves a delicious tale of second chances and spicy romance and brings the reader I to this world of sports and family. Wow. Curveball is my favorite of her series and I doubted I could love it as much as the first. Ripley and Quincy are awesome characters with depth and humor; I wish I could hang out with all the characters in the world she creates. I recommend this book and know you’ll love it as much as I do.
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  • Anita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2024
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    Well what can I say only the Rom Com queen as gone and done it yet again, This book was an absolutely fantastic read that pulled me in from the beginning and spat me out st the end and left me in a book slump. It had me crying, laughing, and waiting to slap Quincy Abbott. I can't say I liked him in the beginning, but he did totally redeem himself epically.
    Ripley St James is a total kick a** heroine, which is something AK is good at giving us with her books, but I think Ripley is the best so far. This is one bumpy rollercoaster ride but so worth it all, I loved how it all pans out and comes together, so realistic and perfectly written. Another book that is worthy of more than five stars.
    If you haven't read any books by this author, what are you waiting for? Download one now. Believe me, you will not be able to stop at just one book.
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  • Becky Laye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Home Run!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2024
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    AK’s books are always a MUST read for me, she hit this one out of the park again! 5 ⭐️
    Love seeing characters from past series in this book too,

    Have a read you won’t be disappointed 😀
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  • Lilibet Storm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Curveball
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2024
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    Here we have book two in the An Extra Innings Series.  It is a steamy Sports Romance / Best Friend’s Brother / Marriage of Convenience / Surprise Pregnancy
    / Curvy FMC / Secret Relationship / Forced Proximity and Second Chance Romance.

    I have to say for me, I really enjoyed this book more than the first.  It was filled with fabulous banter,  laughter and tears.  As always I wanted to be violent when characters couldn't see what was right under their nose.   Yeah, I'm looking at you Quincy. He made up for it in the end.   A fantastic read from the author and I highly recommend.
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