The Catching Kind: A Humorous Slow Burn, Sweet Romance

Hailey is a very ordinary looking woman, a loner who loves writing for teenagers and hates meeting new people. Connor is a baseball player and voted America's sexiest sportsman. After being a bit of a diva at his old team he's moved to a new team and been accused of kissing (or worse) his captain's wife. In desperate need of wholesomeness makeover his agent arranges for a fake relationship to take the heat off and stop alienating the young female demographic. Hailey's agent loses a poker bet and ends up making Hailey the sacrificial lamb. Understandably reluctant, Hailey is not impressed by her first meeting with Connor, or indeed her second where he sneers at the idea that he would ever date her. And as for the idea that she needs some kind of clothes and hair makeover ... keep walking buddy! As Connor and Hailey are forced to pretend to date 'under the radar' they actually become quite good friends, Hailey doesn't stand any nonsense from Connor and she brings him back to earth. Also her tiny apartment is more cosy and comfortable than his million dollar penthouse with views. Connor is convinced that he loves his single life and has no desire for a wife, kids, a dog, or a picket fence - but is he lying to himself? I got this as a Kindle freebie - I note it is now £4.99 which seems a bit of a bargain! I enjoyed this, engaging characters, a makeover, and a fake relationship - what more could you want?

exceptional. nothing else describes it. not too cringe throughout. one of the best I've read