Zoe, the quiet writer, has a story she never plans to tell.Erik won’t quit until he knows every word.Falling in love is what I do professionally, not personally.And technically it’s not me falling in love. It’s my characters. I write novels that fly off the shelves, making up imaginary happily ever afters to fill the hole where my own should be.Spoiler: I’m never going to have one of those.… I’m never going to have one of those.
Instead, I go to bed each night safely fantasizing about Erik, the sexy second baseman I have no intention of sleeping with because, like I said, I write romances, I don’t live them.
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For three years I’ve had a crush on a woman who wants nothing to do with me.
And that’s fine. I don’t need the distraction of a beautiful, sexy, brilliant writer. I’m busy building a team to win a championship. I never expected to make it as a professional ballplayer and this is my one shot at a dream come true.
Aw, hell. Who am I kidding? I want the championship and I want the girl. I’m patient enough to wait for both. The moment Zoe decides she’s ready to date I’ll be the first one in line … and I’ll do whatever it takes to prove to her I’m the only man she needs.
Ever again.
*Last Fall is the final book in the Wild Pitch series, a spin-off of The Storm Inside Series. It is a standalone, slow burn, unrequited love, baseball romance for readers who enjoy their books on the steamy side!
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“Last Fall” Is A Great Read With An Intense Punch… Humour, Drama, DANGER, & ST€@M!!
For THREE LONG YEARS… He’s been Dancing with this Sweety,
But for Every ONE Small Step Forward He makes…
She takes TWO Huge Leaps BACK!
She’s the Author who Pens HEA’s by the Bucketload,
For ALL Her Readers to Devour!
But doesn’t believe IN them for HerSelf~
No matter how much Time & Effort He puts IN… Proving HimSelf!
But that’s okay! Cuz IN the END…
The “Last Fall” will be Her HEART, As IT cracks & FINALLY tumbles Fall’n HARD for HIM!
Until then…
He’ll WAIT… Steadfastly, Patiently, & Ever Hopefully!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Alexis Anne’s “Last Fall: A Storm Inside Novel (The Wild Pitch Series Book 3).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own recommendations. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
He’s the second baseman.
Zoe is just out of a toxic relationship.
Eric Cassidy is the second baseman for the Mantas. He’s down to earth, easy going, and more importantly, knows Zoe is the one for him. But he’s got his work cut out for him.
Recommend.
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Sweet with a touch of dark.
This story starts out slow, as the relationship develops between Zoe and Erik, but then it becomes so much more. A heartwarming and good story with a nice HEA!
Erik Cassidy is a one woman kind of man, and he has had his sights set on Zoe Burke for three long years. Too bad she isn’t interested in him. His one time asking her out was a no-go and, she didn’t seem to even want to be friends with him, mostly ignoring him at friendly gatherings with their mutual friends. After a bit of advice from his friend and agent, however, Erik decides to give it one last try.
Zoe Burke has fled from her past and started a new life in Tampa. She’s a writer and often has her characters fall in love, but it’s not for her. She knows there is no happy ever after for her. Even though she won’t act on it, she secretly crushes on second baseman Erik Cassidy. No matter how bad she crushes, however, she knows that’s all it will ever be because she’s just fine being single and in control of her own destiny.
When Erik runs into Zoe at lunch, he stops to chat and lets her know just how interested he is in her. However, he can tell that she isn’t ready for anything more when she has a panic attack in front of him. After he helps to calm the woman who is usually a spitfire and not one that is running from her own shadow, he reassures her she is safe with him and that he’ll be waiting for her no matter how long it takes for her to be ready to be with him.
Last Fall was a simply gorgeous slow burn of a romance! Erik is a caregiver by nature and his patience waiting for Zoe to become comfortable in her own skin and with him was breathtaking. As a reader, you know he wants so much more, but he places her well being first at every turn. I also really enjoyed watching his interactions with the team and his family . . .he really is a great big old Papa Bear!
Zoe’s character is beautifully broken. She left an abusive situation and created a new life for herself. She’s got amazing friends and a very successful career, but is completely gun shy when it comes to going back into a relationship – especially with an alpha male of any kind. She refuses to feel owned or controlled again in any way, and rightfully so. Watching her learn to trust and open up to her feelings for Erik is like watching a flower bloom. This couple works so well together that even though it’s a slow burn, it’s an amazing tale as they find their way to one another.
I also want to give a shout out to Alexis Anne for the book’s ending. When Zoe needs Erik more than ever, she gets so much more than she ever could have imagined – it is like something Zoe would have written in one of her own romance novels!
5 stars for this completely heartwarming romance!
Can she stop hiding and will he still be there
Last Fall is the first book I have read by Alexis Anne and I don’t think it will be my last. I really enjoyed the story of Erik and Zoe and the way they interact with each other and friends but with a whole lot more brewing underneath. They are both in love with the other but they each believe that the other wants nothing to do with a romantic relationship with them. Plus add in Zoe’s issues with past that make it so she does not believe she will ever live the love that she wants so instead she writes about it. Erik is just biding him time until she is ready to date and then all bets are off.
This was a really well written and engaging story with good characters. I look forward to reading other books by Alexis Anne
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A Super, Engaging Story
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. I really liked “Last Fall” by Alexis Anne, I couldn’t put it down and I found myself saying “just one more chapter” until I reached the end. I loved the Great, Entertaining well written Storyline and the characters’ engaging chemistry and interaction had me glued to their page turning story. This is an Enjoyable, Entertaining, Must Read Book
This is the 5th book I’ve read written by Alexis Anne; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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This book knocked it out of the park. Lol. Zoe and Eric are both phenomenal characters and the way the story unfolds around them pulls you into the book.
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I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Erik and Zoe. This is a great continuation in the baseball series. Zoe is friends with June and Carrie. She’s a romance writer who landed in Tampa after fleeing Texas. She never told anyone why she left it what happened. Erik had been admiring get from afar for the last two years. He’s friends and a teammate with Carrie’s husband Wes and June’s husband Roman as well as a friends with everyone else in Zoe’s life. They finally give in to temptation and kiss after a chance encounter at lunch. Great chemistry and HEA. I love how Erik takes the time to move at Zoe’s pace and not rush her.
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Erik and Zoe have known each other for a while and he’s been in love with her since the first day he met her. Zoe just got out of an abusive relationship so it takes her a while to let Erik in but once she does sparks fly. I like that this was a slow burn and that Zoe and Erik didn’t just rush into everything. Last Fall is book three and the final book in the Wild Pitch series and is a standalone filled with drama, heartbreak, humor, steam and a great ending.
Great story and characters ,very well written. Beautiful cover.
Eric was charming and totally hot guy.
Zoe was sweet, funny, smart. She’s been in abusive relationship and she is not ready for new one.
It took some time for Eric to understand that is more to Zoe than he knew and being patient is the way to break the walls around Zoe heart
A truly great read about a second chance at finding love and patience.
I really enjoyed this book,very interesting.
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I was unaware this was part of a series. It was great, albeit a little slow at first but felt I would have benefited more if I’d read the prior books as the characters do show up here. Great easy read for me.
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This book is incredible! Let me begin with WOW! It’s so well written that you just get drawn right I to the story. If you like drama action romance or a steamy read this book has it for you!
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This is book three of The Wild Pitch series. I have read all the books so far in the series but they could be enjoyed on their own. In this book we meet Zoe and Erik. Zoe is a writer, she writes these amazing love stories that fly off the shelves but does not have her own true love. In fact, Zoe has a story of her own that is more the dark and scary variety. Erik is a professional ballplayer that is busting his butt to have a championship team. He has not forgotten Zoe though but can he have both his career and a HEA? Can Erik get Zoe to open up and take a chance? Will Zoe take the chance? I was reading and cheering for Erik the whole way through. What an entertaining read and a great story to complete the series!
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Holy. Flippin. Cow.
This book is EVERYTHING. It has humor, drama, danger, love and so much steam. I was in love with Erik from the start. He is the perfect man. He’s so sweet and understanding and puts Zoe and his family first. Always. I felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest the whole time I was reading this book. I was just so caught up and so invested in them. Even when my panties were set on fire, my heart was melting. These two have incredible chemistry. This was my first book by Alexis Anne and it won’t be my last. I’m definitely a new fan!!
Read this book! It will leave you with a big smile on your face.
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I really enjoyed this book. I know Zoe had issues but there were times I wanted to smack her upside the head. My first from this author and I will definitely be checking out her other books.
Slow burn romance that it’s gonna touch you real deep. Despite Zoe confident exterior she’s broken by an abusive relationship that doesn’t let her trust her judgment about men. Erik is a dream of a male lead, he made me swoon so bad.
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This is the third book in The Wild Pitch Series, and the story of Erik, and Zoe. Zoe is a Romance writer, she writes happy stories for her characters, but doesn’t believe she will every have her own happy romance. Erik has been interested in Zoe for a while, but hasn’t had any success in pursuing her, but he plans on waiting for her to ready. When these two eventually get together, it is sweet, and sexy, and these characters have such great chemistry. This is a must read.
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What a great romance. Not just a love story but also a romance. Makes the heart beat faster thinking about it. Love this series.
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She was definitely shy of relationships. Both liked each other but did nothing about it until it could not be avoided. She opened up to him and allowed herself to let go and fall in love. He always felt something for her the whole time. He was not ready to deal with her a few years ago. Timing was perfect for them. It was meant to be.
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