What happens when you want more in life than just running the bases? You hang out at home plate and stop playing the field.He’s sexy and irresistible. I’ve done my best to ignore the magnetism that flows between us. I don’t need complications in my life. I can’t get wrapped up in his world, the last thing I need is to get attached to a professional athlete. I don’t have time for heartbreak. … for heartbreak.
Something about her pulls me in. I want to get to know her. I want a chance to show her I’m more than just my career, my paycheck. I’m the man for her. I know I am. No matter how much she resists this connection between us. It doesn’t change the fact that she’s my grand slam.
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Beyond the Bases has stolen my heart!
Easton and Larissa’s relationship was epic. Larissa was scared, but Easton knew that Larissa was it for him. He continue to approach her and get to know her. Larissa has responsibilities she doesn’t think a professional athlete with the whole world at his finger tips can handle.
The story is straight forward, no major drama everything came to be at the perfect pace. Easton is a wonder hero and his loves for those he holds dear is so amazing to see. I loved that Kaylee gave some many epilogues, we get to see some much more of Larissa and Easton’s life together.
4.5 stars
Stories like Beyond the Bases are the reason why Kaylee Ryan is my go to for feel-good, swoony romance. Low drama, heartfelt sincerity, and a sweet and tender love story make this the kind of story that makes you smile, that remind you how magical romance can be.
Our hero Easton is just DELICIOUS. A professional baseballer who is over the playboy life and wants to start building a family- REFRESHING right?! A chance encounter and a lukewarm meet cute moment puts him in the path of single mom Larissa, whose work and parenting commitments as well as her personal romantic baggage cause her to be a bit uninterested in Easton’s advances. But Easton is charmingly not deterred-this is a man who feels a instant but soulful connection to the brunette beauty, and he continues to rather adorably (and non-aggressively) put himself in her path. Larissa is soon charmed just like we are, but she first has to reveal just why she wasn’t open to dating- and Easton proves just why no one rights swoony, sincere leading men like Kaylee Ryan.
Easton gives me all the happy butterflies – he’s emotionally transparent, generous and giving, incredibly open hearted, and just DREAMY. He loves hard, freely, and compassionately. He’s patient and kind as Larissa works through her issues and opens her heart to the relationship, and he practically made my ovaries explode with his adorable devotion to scene-stealing Paisley, Larissa’s 4 year old daughter. This is the kind of story where our leading man dates not just the single mama, but makes space to “date” the kiddo to- making sure they develop their own independent and ADORABLE connection. And Larissa is so relatable- she’s strong, hard working, and resilient. She’s a bit stubborn at first- how can she resist this delicious man?! But we soon learn why- she’s a mama first, and she’s worked tirelessly to care for her daughter, and to protect her.
The chemistry between all the characters- romantic and platonic- is just outstanding. Easton and Larissa have a sweet and sexy connection, and Easton and little Paisley are so cute together it could rot your teeth- total heart melting magic. Paisley is so adorable- she steals every scene she’s in, and if you weren’t already madly in love with Easton, watching him dote on this little girl will do you right in.
I did find the ending to feel a bit too fast for me- I wanted to revel in their togetherness a bit more, but then Kaylee Ryan treats us to several epilogues and now I’m all warm and fuzzy. Charming from start to finish- low angst, low drama, just all the happy feels. SWOON!
5 stars is no where near enough for this amazing book. I absolutely love Kaylee’s writing and her style of writing. This book blew me out of the water. I laughed I cried I screamed I absolutely loved it. Gripped from the beginning right to the end. I read this book in one setting didn’t want to put it down. I just had to see what was going to happen. Easton is a baseball player not someone that Larissa ever saw herself with. But fate has a different plan for her. But will fate be enough when Larissa has a secret of her own? I absolutely love Larissa. Her character is absolutely amazing. Especially when you learn what she is working so hard for. I just love how head strong she is and such an amazing person. Easton really does grow on you. When he learns what Larissa is working so hard for things change. You can’t help but fall in love with him. I absolutely loved watching these two fall in love. It was a great heat warning journey. This was an amazing book. So amazingly written and gripping. This has become my favorite of Kaylee’s. Highly recommend guarantee you will love it.
Easton is living his dream as a Professional Baseball Player. He loves the game and in the beginning he loved the women but he is ready for something more, like what his parents have, so when at his favorite drinking spot a beautiful brunette walks in with her best friend and he knows she is the game changer. Larissa doesn’t have time for player. She has a busy life, responsibility and needs to protect herself but Easton comes barreling into her life. Her world is turned on its axle but can she open up and let East into her life and risk a special someone that she holds near and dear to her heart by letting him in. This story is so amazingly written.
I absolutely loved this story!! It was a refreshing story with wonderful characters. It is a story that single moms can relate to minus the amazing baseball player that steps in, but we can always hope!! I would recommend this as a for sure!!
There aren’t enough words to express my love for this book. It was 100% heart-warming and swoon-worthy. Kaylee Ryan writes the best heroes, and Easton was no exception.
I absolutely adored both Larissa and Easton as characters from the start. Easton for his charming and sweet ways and Larissa for her determination and focus. I was rooting for them from the start, though Larissa made Easton really work for it. I loved the slow burn feel of this book and both main characters felt genuine and authentic.
And Princess P, well she was just awesome. I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down. Kaylee Ryan has an amazing gift with words, and this book has exceeded all of my expectations. It might just be my favorite of all of her books!
Wow, this was such a beautiful and an emotional read for me. I loved the way that the author, Kaylee Ryan wrote this. I felt every word, every emotion pouring out the pages from my kindle and into my heart and I have to admit that there were many scenes that made me cry, both sad and happy tears. This story has a bit of everything, including an adorable little girl and I loved how the author included her into the story and the couple’s romantic development too I won’t spoil this story for you, so go check it out when it comes out on July 31st, you won’t regret doing so 🙂
I don’t regret reading this story at all and I must say that the author, Kaylee Ryan is one of my favorite authors’ of all time because of the way she writes. She doesn’t just write to write, but writes with her heart and you can tell when an author writes with her heart and soul and gives his/her everything to her readers to make the story the best it can be and she definitely accomplished that
This is Kaylee Ryan at her best. All emotion, no real drama, and the perfect amount of heat.
This story is just so sweet and steamy that you don’t want it to end. Larissa has been dealt a pretty crappy hand but she is making the best of it no matter how hard it is to do so. Then one night she walks into a bar with her best friend and her life is forever changed. Can she trust this man who seems too good to be true?
This story is so beautifully written, you are going to get choked up while you read this one!
I read this book the first time in 2018, and wasn’t into writing reviews then. In preparation of Beyond the Game coming out soon, I did a reread!
This book is sooo good. So sweet, so lovely, so sexy and little princess P is adorable!!! I can’t wait to read her story!
Larissa is a single mom, with a 4 year old daughter. She’s going to college, working in a restaurant and raising her daughter. On a rare night out she meets Easton, first baseman for the local baseball team. He’s smitten immediately, and does everything in his power to convince Larissa to go out on a date with him. But she’s hesitant, because surely he’s not interested in getting a woman with an attachment, right?!
Love this story so much!!!
Kaylee always has a way of taking a situation or two characters, that in real life would probably never work, and makes a swoon worthy story.
Her hero’s are protective, sweet and sometimes rough on the outside but the sweetest when it comes to the heroine. This book was no different. Easton is a professional baseball player who falls hard for a single mother that doesn’t (at first) want to give him the time of day.
It’s a wonderful book that I have read over and over again. If you have not checked her books out, you should give it a shot!
This book was everything I love. No drama or angsty breakup. I love me a sports romance the only thing I could have had more of is the sport aspect. I loved Easton so much. I loved how we got a brief look at how their lives ended up. 2nd book I’ve read from Kaylee Ryan and I will definitely be reading more.
On a night out with one of his teammates, Easton, meets Larissa and is instantly done – wants more of her. Larissa is just trying to have a GNO – wants nothing to do with the guy claiming to be a famous baseball player. Larissa’s refusal to accept that Easton is a famous ball player only endears her more to him. But Larissa doesn’t have time for men – she is working full time, going to school and has a daughter to care for. But Easton doesn’t give up that easy – he knows a good thing when he sees it.
While I enjoyed this story it was very anticlimactic. There wasn’t any real drama, there was no big conflict that the MCs went through to test their relationship. This was a safe, fun read. I enjoyed it but there just wasn’t a lot to it – no real drama or angst.
This was a really cute read. I really liked the characters- Easton is a dream when it comes to guys, that’s for sure. Overall, it was a little more sweet than I typically read, but the writing was good, the characters were likeable, and the plot was developed. I would have liked a little more conflict, but as a whole, I very much enjoyed Beyond the Bases. It was what I needed right now- something I can always depend on when it comes to Kayleee Ryan.
I loved this book right from the start! Easton is the perfect man!!! I couldn’t putt it down and read it in one sitting because it’s so good. Love the story! One of my fav new authors!
Was this super cheesey? Yes. Did I enjoy this book? Yes. I didn’t care for the fact that Larissa being a single mom was supposed to be a surprise to the reader. It seemed unnecessary considering how early the reveal happens. Also the daughter Paisley was a bit much but I had to remind myself she’s 4. She’s not a prop at all; she’s a full supporting character of this book.
This was an endearing, sweet, romantic, and beautiful story. Easton is a wonderful man, the love, devotion, and respect he showed towards Larissa and Paisley was perfection. I loved this book.
Another fabulous read from Kaylee Ryan!
If there is a new book coming out from Kaylee, I am definitely going to be picking it up. Beyond the Bases by Kaylee is yet another one of those books.
This book was super sexy, intriguing and oh so sweet. The characters have such a sexy and powerful chemistry and connection that your heart will be beating in tune with their passion.
I am so in love with this novel, that I recommend everyone pick it up.
4.5/5 Stars!
OMH! I totally fell in love with Easton, Larissa & Paisley! This story is soooooo sweet and smooth. Easton’s commitment & perseverance were wonderful to read, and the way his heart shines through is just beautiful. Paisley is hilarious, and the relationship “her East” builds w/ her, and getting to read about that, brought me even more joy in reading the story. I love single parent stories, especially when the kid(s) are given actual personalities & scenes that make the sense of family leap off the pages.
This story gets 10++ stars & all the smiles!! : )
I absolutely loved this book! This was my first time reading one of her books and I have to say it won’t be the last one either. It was a phenomenal story with even more phenomenal characters. You definitely need to read this book you won’t regret it at all.
Kaylee Ryan is an author who I can expect greatness from. Every time I pick up a novel written by her I instantly know two things. First being this novel is going to have some great family values and second this novel is going to literally cause my heart to split in two just by pure joy. Beyond The Bases went above and beyond these expectations.
I love going into books blind, its my newest niche and I found I love the element of surprise that comes with not knowing and key elements that are in the book I’m about to read. When I started Beyond The Bases I had no clue it was going to mesh two of my favorite tropes into one! I’m literally a sap when it comes to children in novels. I love the family values that usually take place within these tropes. I also am addicted to baseball in all forms. I love watching the sport on tv, going to games, and reading it in romance novels! The fact this novel is a baseball romance made me that much more excited to dive in!
About Beyond The Bases:
Easton Monroe plays first base for the Tennessee Blaze, which makes it difficult for him to find genuine people to hang out with and date. He’s sick of the wild scene that comes with being on a MLB team, he’s looking for something more stable and long-lasting. When Larissa walks through the bar door with her friend Chloe, Easton has a strong feeling that she’s the one he’s been holding out for. But when she starts turning down his advances, he realizes this isn’t going to be as easy as what he thought. He has his work cut out for him if he wants to win the heart of this woman.
My Thoughts:
I fell for Easton Monroe in the beginning of Beyond The Bases and only continued to fall harder throughout this novel. What I loved most about him wasn’t the fact that he was swoony with all sorts of sexy vibes. I loved the fact that this man feels with his whole heart and he isn’t ashamed to admit it nor does he try to hide it.
Larissa is a forced to be reckoned with. Let’s just state right now that this woman shows true strength. She’s a woman who can be admired in so many ways. Larissa has had a tough life but throughout it all she’s never let tragedy break her. She can’t due to the fact that she has a four-year old daughter who looks up to her and depends on her.
Even though I loved the hell out of Easton and adored Larissa, I have to admit, Little Miss Paisley stole the show! This four ‘almost five’ year old firecracker is so freaking adorable. She has everyone, including me, wrapped around her little finger and she knows exactly how to play the game. I loved the insta chemistry between Easton and Paisley! Now I’m telling you, that was some of the most adorable scenes I’ve ever read!
Beyond The Bases by Kaylee Ryan has made it to my 2018 FAVORITES LIST!!!!
This novel had everything that I was looking for and everything that I wanted!
A definite future reread for me!