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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“I want to take us beyond the bases, baby.”
Easton Monroe is baseball royalty. He’s also grown up in a family where those same men who are dedicated to their wives, and with this type of example, how can he not be anything other than the perfect example of a book boyfriend??? He’s all kinds of a gorgeous sexy man who sees Larissa walk into the drinking hole of the Tennessee Blaze baseball team and instantly calls dibs before his hookup artist team mate gets a look in.
Larissa Gray is a hardworking and dedicated single mother to four year old Paisley. She also blows Easton off, not believing him when he says he plays baseball for the Blaze, thinking him and his mates are playing a line. East is nothing but tenacious and eventually gets her to warm up to him. Paisley is just a beautifully written character and I loved her honest and precocious nature as she reeled Easton in.
Both Easton and Larissa are supported by a secondary cast of wonderful family members and friends, and I truly loved the journey these two went on as their lives became inexplicably entwined. This is a straight up, high on romance, low on angst insta-love story. Larissa had doubts, because her first concern was for Paisley, but East is every single mother’s dream in that he fell in love with Paisley as much as with her mother. And, I certainly enjoyed the series of epilogues. 4.5 Stars for this sports / single parent romance.
Kaylee Ryan hit it out of the park with Beyond the Bases!
Easton Monroe is a professional baseball who wants more than a random hook up with some baseball groupie. He wants someone who he can come home to after practice, after a home game and after spending time on the road. Larissa is a young hard working woman. She in school and close to finishing her accounting degree and works in a restaurant which leads to little free time for other activities. Her best friend, Chloe, convinces her to go out one night and that one night is the start of something new. Larissa and Chloe walk into the bar and they are spotted by Ethan, who instantly knows he found exactly what he was looking for. What he didn’t know is that it would not be an easy task to get the attention of Larissa.
I absolutely loved Easton from the very first moment. He isn’t a player, he is sweet, he loves with every ounce of his soul. Compared to other baseball sports romances he isn’t that stereotypical alpha male. You can’t not fall in love with him throughout the story. Larissa is just amazing, she is strong and she is determined to be the best person and role model she can be. She doesn’t have it easy between work, school and taking care of her 4 (almost 5) year old daughter, Paisley, her hands are a little full.
The chemistry between Easton and Larissa was fantastic, but the connection between Easton and Paisley just melts your heart. Paisley absolutely stole the show. She is such a lively and smart little girl and her scenes were honestly the best things to read. From the moment her and Easton met he was head over heels for his little Princess P.
Beyond the Bases is one of the best books I have read in 2018. There is NO drama, every single character in this book is well written. The story is sweet and will melt your heart. It is the perfect summer read for anyone! Plus, we got 4 (yes 4) amazing epilogues! I hope that we get more of Easton, Larissa, Paisley and the rest of the Monroe family in future!
Loved easton and larissa so much such a great book.
Really sweet story my heart melted with the moments between the hero and her daughter, it was a really cute read
This was a sweet, romantic read. Larissa doesn’t have time to date. She has more on her plate than she has time for. Sexy first basemen Easton doesn’t take no for an answer. He is determined to get Larissa to go out with him. When he finds out what Larissa has going on, he is not giving up. He is determined to woo her.
Easton is a great character. He has determination and drive both on the field and off. He is definitely swoon worthy.
This was a great read! Loved these two characters. And Princess P was adorable. Did not want to put this book down!
This is officially my favorite book by Kaylee Ryan. Omg what a beautiful love story!!!! I couldn’t put it down and was so engrossed in Easton and Larissa. I love stories like this that focus solely on the couple and how they fell in love and not the usual drama with irrelevant people.
This story from beginning to end drew me in because first, I’m a HUGE baseball fan and second, I LOVE sports romances but this one was a balance but focused more on their relationship. Larissa and Easton were both very very likeable characters. Larissa was a strong independent young woman that had suffered a heartbreak at such a young age but found the willpower to push thru and try to find stability in her life. Easton was a rich baseball player but was also extremely humble and down to earth. He never thought about forever with anyone until he saw the beautiful brunette. She was not an easy cookie to crack and trust me Easton had his work cut out for him. I loved that this was a slow burn and you actually get to see how their relationship was developing. I just loved everything.
I read this book with a swoon and smile on my face the entire time. There was so many “awwwwws” and “omg how sweet” while reading this as much as they were “wow how sad” also. And I must say the author hit it out the park with those four epilogues; yes 4!!! I loved every one of them and I hope to read more on this couple, .
5 Stars is not enough for this book.
Sport romances aren’t typically my thing… however; Ms. Kaylee Ryan’s swoonable characters are my thing! She always creates the best male characters that I’ll continue to follow her work. I think what I just really love is the solid family foundation here… the friends and family. The tight group of people that try and lift each other up in life, not down. It’s refreshing to me. I really could not get enough of Easton. I love when a man knows what he wants and goes for it and that’s just what he did. I also kind of have a thing for insta-love… I mean, who doesn’t want to be swept off their feet?
Ha! Of course, Easton finds the one lady that doesn’t want to be swept up into his charm… Larissa. He’s up for the challenge though and pursues her with a vengeance that I totally fell for! He was a sweet guy! Seriously, he was kind and didn’t mind putting his feelings and heart out there! Once Easton and Paisley hit if off… I was done for. My heart could NOT take this love! I was a pile on the floor! This was seriously one of the most amazing and sweetest single parent stories I have read… and I’ve been ALL over them lately… it’s been my thing lately!
So this was good and I love the way Kaylee Ryan tells a story. It’s written in such a way that you can tell Ms. Ryan’s heart and soul is in the story. I think my main issue was I wanted a bit more angst… a bit more of conflict. I like the sweetness, please don’t get me wrong but I wanted a bit more pushback… just something more.
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
I LOVED this book so much! It brought the feels times 100! Easton is so yummy being a baseball player, but when you see his interactions with Larissa and her daughter Paisley will just melt your heart. The saying my ovaries exploded definitely applies to Easton. He has so many swoon worthy moments in this book especially with Paisley. Paisley steals the show a lot. She’s so adorable! Then you have Larissa who has such inner strength raising her daughter as a single parent. Life hasn’t been easy, but the love she has for her little girl is what keeps her going. When Easton comes into her life you can’t help be happy for her because there is no one better to be in her corner. The epilogues in this book are the icing on the cake. It hits home the feels in this one. I can’t recommend this one enough. It has the perfect combination of heat, heart, and humor that I just love in my romance books.
This book is a Home-Run win for sure! I just have to say that this was such a beautiful and sweet story. Larissa is a strong woman and being a single mother makes me love her character even more. Easton is charming and perfect daddy material. A swoon-worthy book that I couldn’t put down, you need to check it out!
What a sweet, fun and sexy story! Beyond the Bases is the story of Easton and Larissa, who stole my heart from the very first chapter!
Easton is a professional baseball player who is not looking for his forever…until she walks into a bar. Easton is instantly smitten with Larissa and the chase is on!
Larissa has a past and is having a hard go at life. The last thing she needs right now is a gorgeous, thoughtful and sexy professional baseball player in her life. However, Easton is relentless and gets what he wants.
I adore Easton and Larissa. Everything about this book was just perfect, from the chemistry between Easton and Larissa, their friends and family, and the determination of Easton to make Larissa his…pure magic. And can we take a moment to discuss the cover?? I’m usually not one to care to much about the cover but this was perfection! I think it captured Easton and Larissa perfectly!!
So first and foremost, let’s all take a minute to appreciate this gorgeous cover because there is not many, that comes close to how amazing this cover is. The cover alone, showcases both Easton and Larissa’s personalities. I honestly don’t think I have ever seen a cover that represents it’s characters as much, with just a look.
Secondly, there is not one thing that this author could write that I would not read. I absolutely adore every single word that she has written. She just has a way with words, that completely takes me out of my world and into each characters world that she has written. I have a had a really bad week because of some unexpected news, and that has been the only thing on my mind, BUT for a couple of hours I was able to take my mind off of my reality because Beyond The Bases sucked me in so fast and so hard. I am extremely grateful for that, because that was not an easy task. That alone should show you, what an amazing author and book this is.
There honestly is not one negative thing I would say about this book. Overall, Beyond The Bases was a light read, with a lot of heart involved. I absolutely adored Easton. He had so much devotion, and love to give, that I felt it run off the pages. He was thoughtful, and so considerate, he not only thought about himself and the decisions he was making for himself, but others’ as well. Easton is that guy that does not take decisions lightly, so when he knows what he wants, he does everything in his power to make that happen. He doesn’t whine and complain or make excuses when things don’t go his way, he uses that as his excuse to fight even harder to get what he wants. I pretty much swooned at every thing that he did. And Larissa. She was a go getter. She was doing what she had to, working and going to school. She is the heroine that thinks things through, and let’s actions speak to her instead of words. She also shared some of the same characteristics as Easton, she doesn’t whine and complain about her situation, she just does what has to be done without complaint. She makes sure she considers every one’s feelings in the decisions she is making, she thinks through and follows them through. She is pretty much what every woman strives to be.
As always, I don’t like to give finer details about the book because then that would take away from YOU! But trust me when I say you do not want to miss Easton and Larissa’s book. It will leave you with a sappy smile on your face and a full heart.
*I recommend this book to people who enjoy lighter reads, to people who are go-getters, and most importantly to people that believes love is the true winner.
Larissa is busy working, going to school, and taking care of her family. She doesn’t have time for dating. She has too many responsibilities. Easton is determined though.
What a beautiful story of learning to love again. Full of passion, sweetness, and love. Easton and Larissa’s journey will grab ahold of you tightly! Beautifully written, this book will steal your heart! An absolute MUST READ
I have never been moved to tears so many times in one book from the amount of pure heartwarming sweetness the way I was with Beyond The Bases. My heart feels so full after reading this! I could read Easton and Larissa’s story over and over again and never grow tired of the beautiful love these two share. Shining nearly as bright as the breathtaking romance is the adorably sweet bond that builds between Easton and Larissa’s daughter.
I think I fell harder for Easton because of how much he loved Paisley than any of the other reasons I love him. Who can resist a man that wants to give all the love in the world to his woman and her little girl? Easton is darn near perfection. No jaded, jerk, womanizing player here. This deliciously sexy sweetheart of a professional baseball player melts your heart with sugary sweetness before he melts other things 😉
It was just as easy to love Larissa as it was Easton. Kind, gentle, independent, and a loving mother. Her down to earth personality is a far cry from the women who typically throw themselves at Easton. Especially when there’s no throwing at all from Larissa. The immediate draw he has to her shows him how different she is from the start and the undeniable chemistry these two have just gets more and more intense as time goes on creating an irresistibly swoony romance that you can’t put down!
A beautiful romantic, dreamy-sigh worthy read that made my heart dip and dive and gave me all the best and warm tingles!
Beyond The Bases by Kaylee Ryan is a sports romance that just sweeps you off your feet right away. Its heart melting good with sizzling heat and will make you fall in love with the characters and the storyline with every turn of the page. Add in a kid and it will sure to make ovaries explode everywhere!
Beyond The Bases gets a PERFECTLY ROMANTIC FIVE SIGH-WORTHY STARS!
Wow. Love Easton. Love Larissa. Paisley is so funny and smart. Amazing book. Love the extras at the end. Getting a glimpse at Paisley at 21 was awesome.
Kaylee Ryan is an immediate 1-click author for me and stories like Beyond the Bases is why. She gives us characters and stories that captivate us and make us feel every word! I literally devoured this book!
Easton Monroe play for the MLB. He knows what it means to be a professional athlete and all that comes with it. But he is also tired of some of it. But it is hard to let people in, let alone trust them, when you are a public figure. But when a chance encounter with a woman leaves him wanting more, all bets are off.
Larissa is probably one of my favorite heroine to-date. She is strong and determined and will speak her mind. Her daughter is the most important thing for her. But she is also a bit vulnerable. She carries a lot of baggage that weighs her down, including being hurt in the past. Because of this, she guards her heart and that of her daughter’s fiercely. But did she ever really have a chance against Easton?
This story! It was so sweet! Larissa and Easton share a chemistry that will knock you off your feet. But what really blew me away was how Easton was with her daughter. That man steal hearts! Their story was so much fun to read, a bit emotional and a whole bunch of sweet! And one I highly recommend! A touching and heartfelt slow-burn romance with all the feels.
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Easton and Larissa are grand slam that has very one their feet cheering for the HEA!!! Larissa is managing to hold it all together. With school, work, and her daughter – she’s certainly got her plate full, but she’s doing it by putting one foot in front of the other. She doesn’t have anytime for added distractions or possible heartbreak and that is exactly what Easton Monroe seems like. From the very moment Easton spotted Larissa there was this need to get this know this woman. He’s not like every other ball player out there, emphasizes on the player. Rather Easton is looking for that genuine connection that his parents have. He gets why Larissa is scared and hesitant to let him in, but he’s in this for the long haul and wants these girls to be his girls. He’s up to bat and nothing will keep him from hitting it out of park.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book
WOW!!!!! WOW!!!! This 10 star story made me swoon, sigh and plain fall in love with these amazing characters.
Larissa is working very hard towards her degree. Balancing school and being a waitress doesn’t give her much time for Easton, a baseball player. But he’s relentless in his pursuit. She wants to give in but she has so much to loose if it doesn’t work out. Easton made it clear from the beginning that he’s serious in wanting to be part of her life.
Trust me readers you need this book in your lives. It’s highly addicting and captivating. I was hooked from the very first page to the last one. Once I started I had a difficult to put it down. While I was reading I literally had goosebumps.
Beautifully written with an AMAZING storyline that made me fall in love with Easton, a selfless man who will do anything to protect the ones he loves. Larissa was a survivor who just kept going. There’s also Princess P. But sorry to disappoint but you’ll have to read it to know who that is. Bottomline this is one of 2018 best read story.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I STRONGLY recommend this story.
Sports romances are yet another one of my ultimate weaknesses in the book world and Kaylee Ryan is definitely a one-click author for me because of her beautifully unique writing style. Her storylines and character developments just get better and better with each new release. I can never resist one of her stories!
Beyond the Bases was a HOME RUN (pun totally intended) in my eyes and Easton captivated my heart right off the bat () with his sweet and caring side, especially towards Larissa’s little girl. I still have butterflies deep in the pit of my stomach every time I think about him. Oh and Larissa I just loved her personality and how strong of a character she was. Their chemistry was heartwarming and I absolutely adored every second of this story from start to finish!
This was an extraordinarily written and swoon-worthy story that readers will love! I strongly recommend one-clicking this one right now and fall in love with Easton and Larissa’s story today!
GAH!! I love a good sports story! Kaylee Ryan is one of my favorite authors and I am so in love with this book! Easton is one of my top book boyfriends now!! Larissa was such a great character! She was strong and independent, but she loved with her whole heart! WOW!! Another ‘Home Run’ for Kaylee Ryan!