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Listen, Pitch (There's No Crying in Baseball) Paperback – October 16, 2018

by Lani Lynn Vale (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,110 ratings
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Rhys Rivera is the star short-stop for the Longview Lumberjacks. Many know him, even more love him. He has a pretty face, a quick smile, and an air of danger about him that everyone seems to adore.He’s not known as the bad boy of baseball for nothing.It all started with his father, who decided to be a criminal mob boss, then die.Fortunately for his uncle, Rhys wants absolutely nothing to do with the family business and runs before anyone can figure out which way is up.By the time his uncle, the successor to his father’s criminal empire, thinks to look for him, Rhys has made too big of a name for himself to be taken out quietly, and he wants to keep it that way.Fast forward eight years, and Rhys is living life one breath at a time, just waiting for the other shoe to drop. That shoe coming in the form of a nosy neighbor who has no idea just how hot she is in her mail carrier uniform.Her sweet little body and positive outlook on life make him want to laugh at how naïve she is when it comes to the way of the world.The harder he tries to stay away, the weaker he seems to get, until one day he decides to put his morals on hold long enough to satisfy his cravings.One time is all he needs—or so he tells himself.But then two pink lines change everything, and all of a sudden, he doesn’t have just himself to worry about anymore.
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    There's No Crying in Baseball
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 16, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 267 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 172410327X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1724103277
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,110 ratings

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Lani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.

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Nerdy Chic
5.0 out of 5 stars Lani Lynn Vale hits another Home Run
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2018
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I am such a huge Lani Lynn Vale and have absolutely binge read all of her books in the last few months. With her witty chapter openings that give insight into the character's quirks, she won me from the first book. Listen, Pitch is no exception.

"How do you feel when there's no coffee? - Depresso" (I love the chapter headings)

Listen, Pitch is the third book in the author's sports romance series, There's No Crying in Baseball and while each book is a stand alone, I'd highly recommend reading the first two as characters from the previous books will be present here. You may also know that the author intertwines her books with some of her other series so you'll also see characters from The Simple Man series as this does take place before Too Bad, So Sad which is Tyler's story. And just as a caveat, this cover is to die for and if that's the reason you pick this book up, you can not be blamed. Judging a book by its cover can be blamed on the delectable Jacob Wilson. Helloooooo nurse.

I have been craving Rhys book so I dove straight in when I got my hands on the sexy short stop for the Longview Lumberjacks. Similarly the same feeling that Henley Cree has when she meets her neighbor for the first time. Henley is Tyler's little sister and also happens to be deaf but doesn't let that stop her sassiness from shining thru. She's a sweet character but not afraid to show Rhys that she's got gumption and heart. She shows that when Rhys has an accident and ends up caring for her neighbor even before knowing who he is. Even in a coma, who could resist him? When Rhys realizes all she's done for him, even though he's a complete stranger, he asks her to continue to help him get back on his feet, while both secretly lusting after the other.

I mean, can you blame them? But Rhys has other problems besides recovering from an accident. His father used to be a crime boss and his uncle, now in charge of his late father's empire, is trying to get his hooks on Rhys. And try as Rhys can to not get pulled in, he needs help and Henley is the only one who can help him. But is he willing to put her in danger and put his heart on the line when he vowed he never would? Henley isn't about to give him up without a fight, even it's from his own stubbornness.

The book is a home run for me (I had to say it). Henley is the sweet girl next door who believes that she is less because of her disability but more because she sees herself as not good looking enough to be with Rhys. He’s the sexy, bad boy of baseball that’s going to prove that she’s everything he wants but also what he needs.

Full of intrigue, witty banter, a hatred of pants (I love Henley, she just gets it), and lots of sexy times, I could not put this down and can not wait for the next book in the series. 5 Stars!
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Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS! Sweet, sexy, suspenseful sports romance!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018
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I’m a huge fan of Lani Lynn Vale’s, and I’m really enjoying this sports romance series. Lani always adds a suspenseful element to her stories, and while this series is a bit lighter-hearted than her others, it definitely has some intrigue co-mingled with the romance. While the There’s No Crying in Baseball series is a world within one of Vale’s existing worlds, this series can definitely be read on its own and would be a great place for a new reader to start.

I loved Rhys and Henley! He was the bad boy baseball player with a heart of gold who falls hard for the sweet, good-girl next door. Right from the start, this story drew me in and held all of my attention—I positively devoured it and didn’t want to put it down, in large part because I adored this couple so much. Rhys was so protective, sweet and tender with Henley, and she was fiercely loyal, always having his back. Their romance was quick and hot, but it was the absolute adoration they had for each other that made my heart race.

Listen Pitch was one of the sweetest romances Lani has written with a couple who were in sync in every way. Vale has built yet another fictional world—with plenty of interesting side characters whose stories I am dying to for—that I cannot wait to visit again. Five smooches from me for Listen Pitch by Lani Lynn Vale!
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Emily
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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Rhys Rivera is living his dream of being a professional baseball player, but his past has his ties with the mafia always threatening to take hold. It isn't that Rhys wants any part of it, he has made it clear he wants his life in Texas. Threats are always coming though and that is why Rhys knows he should stay away from Henley Cree, his neighbor but she may just be the solution he has been looking for.

Henley is attracted to Rhys and as they get close he makes her a proposition she isn't sure she can refuse. Can Henley have a life with Rhys or should she just walk away?

This was great and a bit of a surprise. Liked Henley a lot, she is down to earth and Rhys with her is a perfect compliment. Another terrific read in the series.
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Romancing the Dispatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars I wondered about Rhys....he and Henley are absolutely perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018
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After I finally got control of my tears, after finishing Mess Me Up, I wondered about Rhys. We got glimpses, but nothing that really told us who he was, what was driving him to be who he was. I knew there had to be more to the story, more than just a woman, to pull apart friends the way she did. Now I know there is so much more to Rhys than I ever could have imagined!

Rhys had a rotten childhood. So far out of the ordinary, that I can't even begin to tell you. But he has his sister, and he has baseball. That's all he needs, really. But then his past begins to intrude on the life he has built, and he has to figure out a way to fix everything.

Henley is....girl next door, but not. Despite her disability, she isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and that makes her strong. It's really not a disability, but more of an obstacle that she has worked hard to overcome. Her life has been good, but it seems like something is missing. She has family, a job, a home, but she wants more. She volunteers at the local hospital but I think it is really more of her giving, loving personality that drives her, rather than her need to feel useful. She lets nothing stop her from getting what she wants, and nothing stand in her way.

This book was fun, interesting, and really ties together all of the stories in the baseball series and the Bear Bottom Guardians series. There was some drama, some serious parts, but the connection between Henley and Rhys was absolutely....perfect. There is no other way to put it. I loved them separately, but together they were amazing! Another must read from LLV!
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4.0 out of 5 stars UNTRADITIONAL
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2022
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This was an interesting story which I really enjoyed. It covered a lot of topics…..baseball, the Mafia, hearing impairments and, that all encompassing love story. While the romance between Rhys and Henley could happen, I doubt it will happen to “real” people but the possibility is there!

Too bad it’s the final book.
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Kim Brewing
4.0 out of 5 stars Book 3 in the series
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2018
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As with all Lani's characters I loved Henley and Rhys...but I didn't always love the story. I do love that even though there is some drama it is more about the couple...and that's my problem. I wanted some more of the day to day. Instead I got told a lot and then there would be a time jump. I wanted to see her with his friends and teammates and I wanted him around her family more. Overall it was a good read but not a great one.
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Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing ⚾️❤️
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2018
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Title: Listen, Pitch (There’s No Crying in Baseball #3)
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance
Rating: 5/5

ARC received in return for an honest review.

Lani Lynn Vale has done an AMAZING job of bringing together this baseball series and the Bear Bottom Guardians series, this really was a brilliant book, it was an interesting, crazy, fun-filled rollercoaster of a journey full of drama, I mean c’mon baseball/mafia (hot just got hotter). We get our hot, sexy hero in the form of Rhys Rivera, short-stop for the Longview Lumberjacks and son of a mob boss 😮 (did I mention he was sexy?) Our heroine Henley’s a bit of a spitfire, she’s a quick-tempered yet positive young woman, she’s funny, quirky and totally relatable to, then of course there’s the usual host of crazies who help in making this another one of LLV’s smash-hit reads.

I’m not going to giveaway much with regards to the storyline other than it’s amazing and best experienced going in blind, yes it’s a little different from Ms Vale’s other stuff but trust me when I say she’s knocked it out the ball park with this.

A 5⭐️ read and here’s to what’s in-store next from this extremely talented author.

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Lesley Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a must..
Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2018
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I loved this book. I was waiting for this to arrive and it didn’t disappoints What a roller coaster of a ride these two went on! And I was wonder how this dynamic worked when I read a bit about them in a previous book. And goodness I would never had picked this! Love love loved it!!
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Rebecca
4.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2018
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Love this one - not a surprise
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