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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Was a perfectly nice story but I kept expecting something more to happen. The couple have just divorced and then the book just follows pretty typical family life as a way for him to get back together with his wife. Nothing terrible but nothing hugely exciting either….just OK
Baseball and romance! Two of my favorite things!
The Perfect Pitch was a great second chance book and I loved Derek and Jill’s story. Although I really would have loved a little more drama between them or some kind of flashbacks to when Derek was getting into all the trouble that got the divorced in the first place.
I would definitely love to read more from Samantha Lind!
This is my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. “The perfect pitch” was just perfect. This book had my captivated from start to finish. I really enjoyed reading every single minute of this book. Amazing read and definitely recommended.
A cute story with a bit of steam. On the day his divorce is finalized Derek vows to change and prove to Jillian he can be the man she can depend on and a good role model for his girls. Jillian still loves Derek she is just tired of him choosing to go get drunk and get into shenanigans then setting a good example for his kids. I enjoyed reading their story and look forward to the next one.
I won an ARC and volunteered to leave a review.
I love a good second chance romance and this one definitely didn’t disappoint. Samantha Lind always writes a perfect book that you can’t put down once you start it. This first story in a new series follows Derek and Jillian after their divorce and how he goes about getting her back. Have those tissues ready because you are going to need them!!
A sweet second chance romance. Derek had been living the good life but when faced by divorce he realized he needed to put his family first and that he did. Jillian didn’t want a divorce but knew that was best for herself and her daughters.
Jillian and Derek were great characters. You will fall in love with both of them. As Derek sets out to win her back it was so romantic. Don’t worry there are some sexy moments in there also. A down to earth realistic read.
4 Stars
Review by Lisa
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This is a new-to-me author and she hit it out of the ballpark with this second chance romance. The Perfect Pitch by Samantha Lind is just that perfect.
The sound of the gavel crashing down,
Has my life flashing before my eyes.
And that is how this story starts!!! This second chance is not one of those where years pass by and a lost love is rekindled. Nope, we start off with a bang of the gavel and the divorce finalized. Ms. Lind takes us on the emotional journey of divorcing the love of your life while trying to remain a good parent. We are given a dual point of view which allows us to see both sides of the coin. Then, there is the how-to manage this new dynamic and trying to rebuild something that was lost along the way.
Don’t get me wrong, this is no cookie-cutter romance. There are all that drama and stuff in between and it makes this story so much more.
Brilliant storyline, great writing. I can’t wait to see who is next up at back in this series.
A second chance romance that will have you all in the feels!!! OMG I was completely hooked within the first couple chapters. Derek was cocky, but oh so charming. Jillian is a strong & trying to find her way with her recent life changes. I know this story has been told before, but this one was so wonderfully written. The author wrote these characters so well that you will be falling in love with not only them, but JJ & Riley. The love that Derek & Jillian share is exactly what we all what in love. They might lose their way for a bit, but find their way back & it’s better the second time around. A beautiful read full of all the feels! Plus a sports romance on top of it!!
I highly recommend this book. Told in dual POV.
Derek and Jillian. When Jllian had to sign the divorce papers she was devastated. It took Derek hitting rock bottom and losing everything he loves to realise how much of an ass he was being and finally manning up. I loved that Derek tries so hard to win Jillian back and that this story was about a married/divorced couple and marriage issues rather than the typical romance story. Shows life’s realities in a relatable way, and does it well!!
This was definitely a different type of second chance romance. Usually there’s years in between the relationships and this one is more immediate. A little outside the norm for me with this book but overall I enjoyed it.
The Perfect Pitch was a sweet second chance romance story. Derek and Jillian try to navigate life after their divorce. Derek is a force winning Jillian back. He’s definitely swoon-worthy. I loved his relationship with his girls and how he really stepped up to the plate (pun intended).
This was a great read. I loved how Derrick and Jillian found their way back to each other. Derrick needed a wake up call to see that his life was spiraling out of control. It was sad that it had taken Jillian to divorce him for him to wake up.
Happily ever after gives way to heartbreaking regret. The Perfect Pitch is a tale of foolish pride and life lessons that is easy to relate to. Derek could be anybody. One minute life is at an all time high, the next it’s knocked you on your ***. Will the guy who had it all allow his greatest reward to slip away? Lind reminds us that achievement is more than the things that we have. It’s the people that took a leap of faith and risk everything for love. Jillian and Derek are proof that even at the darkest of moments, love can find a way.
A super sweet second chance love story. This story is absolute perfection. I loved the characters how they came together again. The storyline was brilliant and kept me interested throughout the story. I loved how it developed and finished, it made my heart happy. Although I am desperate for the next book.
This story is amazing! A wonderful second chance romance that starts with Derek at rock bottom. The rest of the story follows him winning back the only love he has ever known, Jillian, and getting his family back. Derek has you pulling for him from the very start and hoping that everything turns out the way he wants it to with his happily ever after.
The author does an amazing job of keeping you invested in Jillian and Derek and pulling for them while making you feel all the feelings! A great start to the Indianapolis Lightning Series and cannot wait for more!!
Absolutely loved this book. It’s a first in this new series and one of my favorites for sure. Derek and Jillian fell in love in college and at the beginning of this story get a divorce. He realizes too late what he had and now will do everything in his power and more to convince her that they are truly meant to be together and he never stopped loving her. My heart went out to these two and I truly adored them.
Second chance romance reads are one of my absolute favorite! And oh my goodness, Samantha has delivered an outstanding story yet again!
When the gavel drops so does Derek’s heart. It’s like the earth has shifted and he realizes how poorly his actions has affected his family.
Jillian is such a beautiful character, very determined to do what is best for her girls and herself.
Life has changed for both Derek and Jillian as the years have progressed. Although family has become less important for Derek.
Can Derek do what is best for his family? Or will he continue to have fun and party it up with his single teammates?
Let me just add, JJ’s story has a bit of an intro! And oh my how life will change!!
This story just made me smile *sigh* You know when you read as much as I do, sometimes the stories just tend to blend together but this one stood out last week because it was just a *happy sigh* kinda journey. Sometimes, you just want to pick a book and read about two people who have it right already but are struggling … feel me? It was life in words. It was real and relatable with all the good and bad in between.
I’ve read these types of growth stories before, but they are few and far in between. It’s nice to be able to read a romance journey where the joining is already there but the life they’re traveling is getting rocky and a new navigational direction needs to happen in order to stay the course. Well, that seems a bit wordy for what I was trying to say but hopefully you get the gist LOL
There’s conflict in this story but if you’re looking for drama, you won’t find it here. You could almost even say the entire story is one big conflict yet it is heartwarming and uplifting and hopeful. Excellent story!
4.5 Stars
I love Samantha Lind’s hockey romances so when I heard she was doing baseball I got really excited. I love baseball so these books will be right up my alley. This is the first book in the series. I got lost in this book right away. It’s a second chance romance. Derek needs to get his priorities in order because he’s losing what’s most important to him. Derek and Jillian’s little girls are adorable. They stole the show when they were in the scenes. The only thing I would have loved different is a little more baseball in the book just a personal preference. The characters were great and engaging. They had me hooked. I also like the set up for the next book in the series.
The Perfect Pitch by Samantha Lind
This was my first time reading Samantha Lind and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. This is not your usual sports romance, but rather a beautifully written story of the aftermath of a marriage breakdown.
Derek is the hotshot starting pitcher for a major league baseball team who got caught up in the lifestyle of the rich and famous – drinking, partying and neglecting his wife Jillian and young children back home.
This is not the type of story I typically read but I absolutely loved every minute of it. I’m very much looking forward to follow up book with Riley and JJs story!!