I, Agnes Sylvester, a successful author known as Adeline Snow to the romance community, enjoy the simple things in life: watching the X Games with my childhood friend Todd; taking pictures of interesting buildings; and creating stories based on fantasies about my favorite skateboarder, Spencer Garrison. I’m known for my extreme sports stories, and as long as no one ever figures out he’s my muse, … muse, all is well.
But fate has never liked me and now that muse is standing in front of me. Asking me to sign a book.
What.
Is.
Happening!?!
“Extreme Sports Superstar” is the term the media has used to describe me over the years. I prefer to just be Spencer Garrison, a small-town guy who happens to ride a skateboard for a living and is known for philanthropy.
Nearing retirement, I’m focusing on my non-profit efforts and building a life outside of a professional athlete. My agent won’t let me retire in peace and consequently a talented and kindhearted woman stumbles her way into my life.
Sometimes happy endings aren’t written. They’re lived.
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Switch Stance is such a fun, engaging read full of heat, heart and humor! A slow burn romance, with quite a few laugh out loud moments.
I adore the Country Road series, and could not wait to read Spencer’s story. Although I haven’t read the #MyNewLife series, this title has just whet my appetite.
Switch Stance features Agnes Sylvester and Spencer Garrison. Both characters are not only realistic and relatable, but endearing and dynamic.
Spencer is a sexy pro-skateboarder, dedicated, passionate, and overall a good guy who hasn’t let his fame go to his head. He’s patient, sincere and kind.
Agnes Sylvester is an author who writes under the alter ego of Adeline Snow. Agnes is quirky, shy sweet and a bit of a klutz. She’s kind hearted, but quite insecure and vulnerable to hurt. Her alter ego is stylish, confident and has a great sense of humor.
I’ve always enjoyed this writing duo’s work separately, but I adored this book, and cannot wait to dive into M.E. Carter’s #MyNewLife Series and cannot wait to see what they both come up with next.
Switch Stance
Charitable Endeavors, Book 1
By: M. E. Carter, Andrea Johnston
Narrated by: Deva Marie Gregory, Danny Montooth
When a story revolves around a topic I understand and love, it makes the listen that much better. ME Carter and Andrea Johnston take us on the journey of the life of an author from all angles, and let follow her on her own sports romance story. Adeline Snow is a sports romance author with writers block. She is on a time crunch for her next release, but doesn’t have one word written. Now at a book signing, she meets Kate, a fan whose brother is Spenser Garrison, none other than the 5 time X Game gold medalist and muse for all of Addie’s books. Spenser is ready for retirement and work on his foundation, but his publicist isn’t ready to give him up. Putting these two together would be dynamite for both their career, but what isn’t expected is their real attraction. This story is so easy to fall in love with. Being a fan that has attended signings, I could easily relate to all the excitement of meeting both the author and the muse! I loved the points of view of both, and how we could easily see both transform for the public yet be different in their real world lives. Addie is so easy to understand. In her element, when dealing with her fans, she is confident and shines. Alone, she is a little insecure and trying to do her best. Spenser is the perfect book boyfriend. Very self-assured, he finds himself looking for more out of life and sees that possibility with Addie. This is a fantastic start to the series and I can’t wait for more!
There is an amazing narration team put together for this book. Deva Marie Gregory and Danny Montooth really brought the story to life. Their voices complement each other, and they both had great comedic timing and emotional pull. They are cast perfectly and made me fall in love with the book!
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5 star review Switch Stance (Charitable Endeavors #1) by M.E.Carter & Andrea Johnson
AUDIO REVIEW:
The authors M.E.Carter & Andrea Johnson as well as narrators Deva Marie Gregory and Danny Montooth are new to me but be assured I am off to find more books as soon as I finish this review. I loved this story, it drew me in and captivated me from the first to the last chapter.
The characters were quirky and so easy to fall for, both individually and especially as a couple, I laughed so much listening to this book and found myself totally invested in this story.
The narrators did a great job bringing this highly entertaining story to life. Cannot wait to read and listen to more in this series.
4.5 Stars
Switch Stance was a beautiful collaboration between ME Carter and Andrea Johnston. While I am familiar with Johnston’s books, this is my first foray into ME Carter’s work. I love the Country Road series that Andrea Johnston has released so I was really looking forward to heading back into that world with Spencer. I love collaborations done right and that’s exactly what readers are getting when they pick up Switch Stance. The writing is clean, fluid and the story is seamless. Aggi and Spencer are realistic and very easy to connect with. Aggi, with her quirky personality, was the perfect counterpoint to sincere and sexy Spencer. Although the book could have been a little faster paced for my liking, the story is fun, and I wanted to finish it. If you are looking for a sweet, clean sports romance with a LOL flair, I couldn’t recommend Switch Stance more.
I adored this book!! it was so quirky and funny! I loved loved the heroine and her awkwardness! it really made her unique! I loved the relationship between the main characters because it made them real and their struggles made you feel what they were feeling.
ne of my favorite things to read is when two authors I adore decided to team up and write a novel together. When I learned these two were doing it (and for charity I might add) I was giddy with excitement. The best part of this is how the writing is so seamless that I couldn’t tell who wrote what.
I was intrigued by Adeline Snow, or Aggi as we come to know her, from Carter’s previous book Amazing Grayson. These two authors nailed it with her. She’s quirky, endearing and just downright funny. Seeing her change from her normal, shy self into her author persona was fun. It’s like watching two totally different people and you wonder how many authors are like this in real life. I know personally that it does happen and it truly is inspiring to see how much they truly do love their readers when watching the transformation happen. Aggi/Adi was the perfect example.
Spencer is just a all around good guy who does not take his fame for granted. He uses it to inspire others and just do good with what he’s been given. His intrigue and patience with Aggi makes him even better throughout this book. Watching their relationship unfold was fun to watch.
This book is full of true laugh out loud moments and just enough angst to keep you turning the page. An all around fun book if you’re looking for a light read that will keep a smile on your face the entire time.
Imagine meeting your celebrity crush, I for one couldn’t imagine it ever happening but for Agnes it happened. I feel like I know Anges, well at least her insecurities and clumsiness. No matter what/how you feel about yourself, your man is the one that makes you feel absolutely beautiful and Spencer is a good man to help her stay out of her head. Skateboard legend and sport romance author make a great story. Thank you Andrea and ME for bringing your two worlds together.
I loved every second of this book! Andrea Johnston and M.E. Carter need to write more books together ASAP, because this book was everything. I loved how relatable Aggi was in this book! She was kindhearted, funny, had insecurities about herself and was accident prone but all of these qualities came together and made her one of the most endearing characters I have read about in awhile. Plus add in the fact that she is this amazing extreme sports author, who has a major crush on her muse and you have the makings of one heck of a story! From the beginning I was hooked on both Aggi and Spencer’s individual stories. Both were facing relatable struggles in their lives that they had to work through. However the real magic happened when Spencer and Aggi first met! It was epic! I loved that they met at a book signing! It was sweet, funny and endearing all at the same time! I can still perfectly envision how Aggi felt in that moment meeting her muse and it brings a smile to my face. This book is a slow-burn romance but it’s absolutely perfect. Not only did Spencer and Aggi capture my heart but so did all of their friends and family members. If you love heartwarming romances, swoonworthy moments, memorable characters and laugh out loud moments, then this book is for you!
When one of your very favorite authors takes a character from her Country Road series & pairs with another fave author and a character from her My New Life series, you know it’s going to be amazing!
Aggi is quirky & klutzy and yet Adi is a badass(although we see her inner insecurity from time to time). Spencer is a dreamy extreme athlete but we see his softer side with Aggi.
Kate though. I looooove Kate! She represents all of us book nerds who love a good romance with a swoony hero and fangirls over her favorite author.
I love the way both authors brought their personality and their writing style to this book. The characters are perfection. I laughed out loud. I swooned over Spencer. I felt for Aggi and her insecurities. And I want Kate to room with me at a signing!
Well done ladies! I loved it from cover to cover.
Being a fairly avid reader, and in need of a less emotionally draining book, Switch Stance filled the bill perfectly. We get a hilarious glimpse of what it might be like for a socially awkward romance writer to meet her long time muse. I felt a definite kinship with Adi/Aggi as her anxiety ramped up over and over again and at the same time totally understood Spencer’s attraction to her. Theirs is a feel good, slow burn romance that will have you laughing out loud, nodding your head in agreement, and hugging your book by the end. What a fantastic effort from the Wonder Twins, M.E. Carter and Andrea Johnston! These two are a powerhouse to be reckoned with.
OMG I’ve fallen in love with Andrea’s Work after I read The Break Series, she’s an one click author for me, I have some of M.E. Carter’s work on the kindle but never had a chance to read some yet, but after this novel her books are up next :).
Switch Stance a Romcom by these two lovely authors, was amazing, page turning, funny, great characters. You wanted to know more about Adeline and Spencer from the very first two chapters, i couldn’t wait to finish this loved it from beginning to end the characters were real with real flaws. Highly recommend this book to anyone you wouldn’t be disappointed.
4
I thought this was a sweet and slowish burn. The chemistry is really there between Aggi and Spencer, so it was nice to see them progress with her hesitation and anxiety on the line.
I felt the plot was great and loved reading through the chapters; I didn’t want to put it down.
This HEA romance is definitely something I would recommend.
Skateboarder, author, celebrity, fantasy come to life
What a story of one sexy skateboarder and author. Enjoyed these characters and the plot of how paths cross to one amazing romantic relationship.
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Haha! I have not laughed that hard in a LONG time. This book was freaking hilarious!
It’s like the authors looked inside my head and put all the crazy into words- I can totally relate to Aggi.
Spencer – SWOON. He is the most beautiful man I have read in a while. Seriously having non fictional feelings for a fictional character right now (I obviously need professional help).
I will be sharing this book with friends and shouting from the rooftops that EVERYONE NEEDS to read this book.
First of all let me say, I am not the follower of any sports team or any sport period. Not my thing. I am such a geek, most of the time I just pretend to like our local teams. Yeah, I’m that bad.
So how did I end up reading Switch Stance?
I love the authors.
This book?
Absolute perfection.
Some people have book boyfriends.
I want Spencer and Aggi to be my bffs.
All romance aside, and I absolutely loved the slow burn that was created here, it was the friendship that developed that made me love these characters so very much.
Aggi/Adeline is just the sweetest goof and I felt a kinship with her immediately. I love that she was a writer, kind of on a rock star scale too. I love the aspects of her career that we are shown here. It made me long to go to a convention other than say comic con or alien con!
For fans of Andrea’s you’ll remember Spencer from Bourbon & Bonfires, which is another book I highly recommend.
This book just made me jump up and down from pure joy. It is a book romance lovers should absolutely not miss.
This is my first book by these authors and I have to say I cannot wait for more if this book is anything to go by.
It was rather realistic, extremely enjoyable and so up my alley that I read it in one sitting.
I absolutely loved the characters! The whole storyline grabbed my attention and didn’t want to let go.
Such a great story that tugged at my heart and the characters ingrained themselves in my soul.
Bring on more stories by this duo. Definitely a must read book!!
Aggi & Spencer’s story is a fun ride! I enjoyed the awkward, cute, sweet characters & the adorable banter!! They both have some insecurity issues to work thru, andthe way they work thru those adds a lot of depth to their tale. Loved it!!!
I loved this book! It was so fun to read and I loved that the leading female character wasn’t your typical hot girl. Adi/Aggi is a quirky, clumsy, introverted author. She using a pen name of Adeline Snow to keep her true identity concealed as well as give her a sense of privacy. Throughout the years of her writing she’s had a muse, a secret muse, professional skateboarder Spencer Garrison.
Spencer is not your typical cocky athlete either which makes this book even better. He loves his sport but he also wants to use what fame he has received from the sport to make a difference in the world. He’s also not put off by Aggi’s quirks or clumsy attitude. He’s so swoon worthy.
Read this book and you’ll want a Spencer of your own and aspire to be more like Aggi…comfortable in your own skin.
A sweet, cute, heart-lifting, wonderful rom-com.
Such a sweet, heart warming story from two of my favorite people. You won’t want to miss it!