BASKETBALL MOMA Sweet and Magical Romantic Comedy NovellaA boy wishes on a shooting star to become a basketball great, but the magical stardust falls on his unwitting single mother instead. A cute, light and funny, G-rated romantic comedy, and a happy, heartwarming read.Seven-year-old Jake Taylor wishes on a shooting star to become the best basketball player in the state of Virginia—maybe even … basketball player in the state of Virginia—maybe even the world! But the magical stardust that’s meant for him mistakenly falls on his busy single mom, Tess, instead. Much to her dismay, Tess experiences the emergence of freak abilities, but things really get out of control when she accidentally commandeers her son’s basketball tryouts, giving the athletic performance of her life! Handsome single dad and high school basketball coach, Colin Wade, takes note, as his daughter, Dakota, hopes to make the same team. When news of Tess as a “Basketball Mom Phenomenon” spreads beyond their small town, Colin’s good friend, a WNBA scout, arrives on the scene. With her world spinning out of control, her kid mad at her for stealing his wish, and her heart falling fast for hunky Colin, can Tess reclaim her mundane—yet predictable—old existence, or will she be thanking her lucky stars for a brand new start?
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Basketball Mom by Ginny Baird. This is Tess, Jake, Colin, and Dakota’s story.
Escape to the town of Covesville for a fun and sweet read with a bit of magic. I loved the characters but Dakota was my favorite. She may need her own story. A cute quick read with lots of laughs, magic, and a blossoming romance. I love the cover of the book too!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
As a novella it keep me turning pages and was easy to follow. Tess is a single mom raising her son Jake who loves basketball. Colin a single dad raising his daughter Dakota. Colin is an English teacher and the new basketball coach for Covesville high school. A perfectly paced story pulling you in.
Basketball Mom: A Sweet and Magical Romantic Comedy Novella is everything you would expect from a Ginny Baird tale. It is sweet, fun and romantic. I loved Tess and Colin’s story. The were great together.
I give Basketball Mom: A Sweet and Magical Romantic Comedy Novella five plus stars. It is most definitely not one to be missed. I highly recommend it.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
This is a magical read about a wish gone wrong. Or did it? A really sweet, fun, family oriented, romance filled read. Sometimes we don’t get what we wish for but something way better than we ever dreamed.
This captivating and heartwarming wholesome family story is the perfect read for the start of NCAA Basketball’s “March Madness” with unforgettable characters and a great mix of romance, humor and a touch of magic. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down and I didn’t want it to end when I got to the last page. I highly recommend BASKETBALL MOM and it will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart. I received an advance reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary review. I enjoyed it so much, I purchased a copy to read again later.
A quick fun novella that will have you laughing. As the Disney saying goes, “When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” Only this wish went a little haywire. Jake is still struggling to play basketball and his new neighbor has no problem showing him some new moves. Tess wants nothing to do with this wish and Colin is trying to help navigate this new sensation. It is also bringing these two families close.
What a cute, fun book! Tess is a wonderful mom! I loved the way she was always thinking of Jake and putting him first. Picturing her soaring above the rim as she used her new abilities made me smile. She and Colin made a great couple. He is caring and giving, and I loved watching him with Dakota. I loved the way things ended, and wish I could keep watching their story unfold. The story was perfect for it’s length, though. I loved it!!
I received a complimentary copy of the book, which I voluntarily reviewed. I have given my honest opinion.
I really in enjoyed reading this book!
It is a sweet & charming story.
This whimsical tale is about Tess,
a single mom, & her son, Jake.
And Colin, a widower & his daughter,
Dakota.
Jake & Dakota, are the same age.
Both trying out for the elementary
school basketball team. Jake, is having
trouble. Dakota is doing great. So she suggests Jake to wish upon a shooting star. That was everything went wonky.
Durning that time, Tess & Colin,
spent time together. Their connection
is hard to deny. Great characters make
it the perfect read!!
Seven year old Jake Taylor has worked so hard to be a great basketball player. He wants to stand out but so far no luck. When his new neighbor and classmate, Dakota, tells him to wish on a shooting star and he might get his dream. Unfortunately things don’t go as he hoped. His mom gets the basketball abilities instead of him. What happens next is a magical, romantic romp. I loved how his single mom and the widowed dad of his new friend are becoming an item. Seeing them together was so sweet. Especially since everything in this small Virginia town is crazy with an WNBA scout trying to sign Tess and people chanting “Basketball Mom”. The novella was the perfect combination of romance, magic and humor. This story left me smiling.
This was a fun little Freaky Friday type of story that is completely entertaining. Tess and her son Jake have just moved to town and he wants more than anything to make the school’s basketball team. Their next door neighbor happens to be the new coach and gives Jake some pointers but he worries that still won’t be enough. Making a wish on a shooting star to become the world’s best basketball player should do the trick, right?? That’s when all the crazy begins/
This is a fun fast read that will leave you smiling. I definitely recommend it.
While reading Basketball Mom, I felt like I was reading a modern day fairy tale or maybe watching an old live action Disney movie. It’s a cute fantasy tale that fits perfectly into a vacation schedule or maybe waiting for a child at basketball practice!
Tess is a single mom and her son, Jake, loves basketball and wants desperately to be good at it.
Colin is the new high school basketball coach and is raising his young daughter, Dakota, alone. He has just moved across the street from Tess and Jake.
When Dakota shows off her basketball skills to Jake, he asks how she’s so good. In reply, she tells him about wishing on a shooting star.
When Jake sees a shooting star later that night, he wishes with all his might, never dreaming that his mom would accidentally intercept his wish!
What follows is completely outlandish and crazy like Herbie the Love Bug or The Absent Minded Professor movies but yet fun and entertaining at the same time.
The romance is pretty quick, but that’s to be expected with the novella length.
The only thing that really didn’t make sense to me is that the children basketball players are only 2nd and 3rd grade. Events in the later chapters are difficult to believe when considering this detail.
Romance – G / clean
Language – G / clean
Themes – magic wishing on a star, practicing hard for something you want, being honest about expectations
My rating – 4 stars