Derek The sound of the gavel crashing down, Has my life flashing before my eyes. Learning to play ball. Falling in love, Marrying an incredible woman and starting a familyBecoming a starting pitcher for the Indianapolis Lightning. Everything I ever wanted… Until I struck out. The same success that gave me the life I dreamed of, Took it all away. I’d do anything for a second chance, Even throw … away.
I’d do anything for a second chance,
Even throw the perfect pitch.
Jillian
A signature on a piece of paper…
It binds you to someone, or it can tear them away.
It broke my heart to file the papers.
Gutted me to sign them.
But this isn’t the life I envisioned.
Tired of competing to be his number one priority,
I had to walk away from the man I loved.
I needed to be strong for our girls, for me.
Life goes on.
People can change.
Now he wants a second chance.
But can I forgive the man who threw it all away, and trust that he won’t do it again?
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The Perfect Pitch
(Indianapolis Lightning, book #1)
Samantha Lind
The Perfect Pitch was one of the first books that I’ve read by this author. It was a sweet, second chance romance. This book sucked me into the pages right from the start. It was a fast paced, quick, easy read. Jillian and Derek may of divorced, but they both were still very much in love with the other. If it wasn’t for two impressionable little girls & Jillian not having the support she needs from her spouse. There wouldn’t of been a need to separate, It doesn’t take long after the divorce is finalized and custody order goes into effect for Derek to work at righting his wrongs. Jillian at first questions herself if Derek can continue to be there for her and their girls. Derek proves to Jillian that the changes he’s making are permanent. Derek wants nothing more then for them to remarry. Which these two great characters are able to do just that. Such a sweet, steamy, over the top romance.
I’m looking forward to reading JJ and Riley’s book next in this series. It should be quite interesting to see how Derek come to terms and handles his best friend, “The Player” and his baby sis dating.
The end is just the beginning of this new story and a new series by Samantha Lind.
This is the story of the marriage between Derrick and Jillian Smyth. It’s about love and family and sometimes having to hit absolute rock bottom to see the light of the future in front of you!
This story is the beginning of what I am sure to be a fantastic new series about the Indianapolis Lightning baseball team!
I love the simplicity of the story and the complexities of the marriage. Ms. Lind has a wonderful talent for taking the normal world and turning it extraordinal!
I admired the determination of Derek in his resoluteness of getting what he wants. He is a star pitcher for the Lightning and fame sometimes can bring the downfall of a person. He finally puts his family to the forefront and it’s fun to read the way he goes about wooing Jillian.
Jillian is grace under pressure, she has been burned and she is slow and steady in moving forward. Her love for Derek never waivers. Her trust in him is fragile but deep down she knows what she wants and will do what she has to for her kids and her husband.
Way to go Samantha!! I cannot wait to see where this new team of characters takes us in the future!
I really liked this second chance romance! it was a page turner for me! definitely worth the read.
Who says we can’t have our happily ever afters. Sometimes it takes more than threats to shake people up. For Drew it was legally losing his family. Not because he cheated but because he took them for granted. Second chances have to be earned and that is what Jillian does. We can’t help who we love but we can make sure that love is worth the fight. Love is stronger!
I love second chance romances like this. Married couple gets divorced but still very much in love with each other. Guy finally gets his wake up call that he needs to be better or he will lose everything he has.
It was really hard to see Dereck as they way he was being described by Jillian (and himself) in the beginning of the book because all we saw was an man who was in love with wife and daughters and would do everything anything to get his family back. He was the perfect mix of self assured and sweet. It was very obvious that the two very much belonged with each other so I am very glad they got their second chance at and HEA!
Jillian and Derek marriage is over with the judge’s gavel and now he has to figure out what happened and how he can get his family back. Jillian isn’t sure Derek truly has changed and if she can trust him. This book is about forgiveness and change, I really loved how Samantha Lind told this story and all the characters. Can’t wait to see what happens with JJ in the next book.
Four and a Half Stars
Sports Romances are my jam and lately I’ve been reading a lot of Second Chance Romances as well – The Perfect Pitch is the best of both worlds.
The book begins in the courtroom during Jillian and Derek’s divorce proceedings. It’s a bit of a shock to the system but sets the tone for the book. Derek has been a crappy partner to his wife and an absentee father to his little girls, with the divorce looming over his head for almost a year he never got his act together until the banging of the gavel. It’s a at this point that he realizes how badly he’s fucked up and decides that he will do whatever it takes to win back his wife.
As a professional baseball player Derek knows how to stay focused and it’s with that kind of determination that he sets out to be the man that his family needs. I loved watching him do just that. He never once wavered and patiently worked hard each and every day to get back his family.
For her part Jillian proved to not be a pushover. She desperately loved her husband but recognized that what they had was not a healthy relationship and that she deserved better. In fact, the divorce did exactly that, it got her the man that both she and her daughter’s deserved. Watching Derek and Jillian get their second chance at forever certainly wasn’t easy, but it sure did make for a pleasurable read. TBR and Enjoy.
The Perfect Pitch (Indianapolis Lightning Book 1)
Samantha Lind
This is a second chance romance with that will break and melt your heart all at the same time. I was entranced with this one from page 1 and throughout it. I read it in one sitting as I did not want to put it down. Derek and Jillian stole my heart. Derek is the start pitcher of the Indianapolis Lightnings, he let stardom and the stress of being the star pitcher change him. He was partying and not around for his wife or girls, so Jillian divorced him. He realized his mistake in the courtroom and he vowed to get them back. The love was not gone between him and Jillian, it was still big and bright, as was their chemistry. Once Derek set his mind to get his family back, he was determined and was there helping out all the time. He went above and beyond in his quest to be back with Jillian and his girls. His love for them was awe inspiring and was amazing. This author writes amazing stories that make you think and feel along with the characters. This was a great start to this series and I can’t wait to read the next one about JJ and Riley.
Wow! Talk about second chances. I never wanted a couple to find themselves again like I did. Derek and Jillian stole my heart. Derek is a star pitcher and forgets where his priorites lie until it’s too late. Now, he’ll doing eveything to get his family back, even give up his career. Jillian has her girls to think about. She can no longer put up with Derek and his friends. It’s time for her to find herself again and move on with her life. This couple made me cry so much and I’m still crying thinking of their story. Grab this book now and go ahead and grab the tissues too.
I loved Derek and Jillian characters in this book from start to finish. Yes, the beginning didn’t start out great for either one but as the story goes on it was full of love and laughter.
It was well written and just engaging book that it was hard to put down when it got towards the end. I’m so ready to read more from this author.
I love this book I couldn’t put it down I love Derek and Jillian so much. Derek realize he hit rock Bottom when he lost his marriage and his kids life his torn between him and Jillian. Derek swear to Jillian he will make it better and that her and kids will come first. It off season and Derek seem to prove himself and Jillian start to put trust in him , chemistry his hot and steamy … but here come the start of the season will Derek be able to continue to prove himself ? Love these characters I hope we get to read more of them ….this is a must read book . Hurry and get this book you won’t regret.
This book was simply adorable! I enjoyed every part of this book especially the ending! Derek and Jillian were married but now that isn’t the case. Derek messed up and it caused the end of their marriage. He is out to prove to Jillian that he isn’t that person anymore. Her and their kids are the most important things in his life. It was a wake up call for him and he out to prove to her that he loves her and wants them back together again. He is absolute dream. He helps her with the kids, plans vacations for them and eventually she caves and lets him back in. I love the dynamic that these two have and the bond that they share with their families. They know everything about their kids for which I was impressed by Derek. He is a very hands on dad. Always showing attention to Jillian and the girls. I seriously enjoyed everything about this book and will definitely be reading JJ and Riley’s story next!!!
I love a good second chance romance and this one did not disappoint. Derek messed up his marriage but stopped at nothing to redeem himself. This is a sweet story with great characters.
Soo good!!! I loved this book. It had so much romance, heartbreak, and love written alllll over it!! I recommend this boy to anyone who loves a good HEA!!! This book did not disappoint AT ALL!! I can’t wait for the next book in this series! 5+++ stars!
Derek and Jillian have a beautiful come back story. Funny, cocky and a true love story
I live and breathe baseball, and I expected a little more from this book. I loved to see a married couple working through life. Dealing with your daily struggles. Overall, decent book. Characters were a little eh…too much? or too quick?
Sometimes to wake someone up you really love is to do the hardest thing. When someone chooses friends and booze over what’s really important, it will either break you or make you take a good look at yourself. It’s a good story. I enjoyed it. Nice break from all the intense stories I’ve been reading.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
This was such a sweet second chance romance. I live the characters, Derrick and Jillian. Their story shows that sometimes u have to hit rock bottom before u can get back to where you’re supposed to be. It’s so hard to give somebody a second chance because you’re scared they will hurt u again. But when they are determined to win u back, they know exactly how to find their way back into your heart. This is what happens in this beautiful story. I was pulled in from the first chapter and i didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Second chance romance that is good for the soul. Love seeing a man worm to redeem himself for the sake of him family. The rebuilding of their love is beautiful and their kids are fun. JJ seems liken handful and I was thinking of him and Riley connecting from the start!
An emotional and sweet second chance read that you can’t put down. And centered around my favorite sport. A total must read.