I expected to enjoy "The Closer," but I was blown away by how much I ended up loving this laugh-out-loud funny, sweet, and heartwarming sports romance. There was a plot twist relatively early on which took the story in a different direction than I anticipated, but I liked it even better because of that. Female lead McKinley Parks was delightfully quirky, snarky, funny, and probably a little bit crazy, but I couldn't help liking her and rooting for her to find her way. She was the perfect match for MLB pitcher Cooper Lexington, the league's most feared closer, who was surprisingly sweet given his fearsome reputation on the field. Family was his top priority, and that quickly came to include McKinley. I loved how supportive he was of her and her situation, as well as how caring and protective he was of his grandfather, Pops.
Overall, "The Closer" gave me all the feels and I loved it. This book will undoubtedly find a place on my "favorites of 2021" list, and I really can't recommend it highly enough for all fans of contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy. I look forward to whatever Kristy Marie writes next.
*Review copy provided by the author/publisher via WordSmith Publicity. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "The Closer"
What happens when you strike a deal with baseball's most talented pitcher? You slip a plastic ring on his finger and say, "I do."
Quirky meets broody in this laugh-out-loud, romantic comedy from bestselling author, Kristy Marie.
The tattoo down his forearm reads: My power is perfected in weakness.
It inspires bad decisions in everyone who crosses his path.
Not me though, I’ve made worse decisions before breakfast.
Marrying baseball phenom Cooper Lexington for his health insurance… doesn’t even rank Top 5.
But I can’t afford to lose this marriage by falling in love.
You see, I made a promise to myself—one I plan on keeping… even if it ruins us.
It inspires bad decisions in everyone who crosses his path.
Not me though, I’ve made worse decisions before breakfast.
Marrying baseball phenom Cooper Lexington for his health insurance… doesn’t even rank Top 5.
But I can’t afford to lose this marriage by falling in love.
You see, I made a promise to myself—one I plan on keeping… even if it ruins us.
The Closer is a full-length stand-alone romantic comedy. It features crossover characters from the bestselling novel, IOU.
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