The Ninth Inning

J. Sterling

Apr 2020 · The Boys of Baseball Book 1 · J. Sterling

About this ebook

New York Times Bestselling author J. Sterling is BACK with a brand new baseball series!

"This is sports romance at its best! I was hooked from the first page! Cole & Christina's romance is my new favorite." - Claire Contreras, NYT Bestselling Author

"The Ninth Inning is a home run! The first book in the Boys of Baseball is classic Sterling- hot baseball players, college antics, lots of angst and a crazy-against-all-odds love!" - Jillian Dodd, USA Today Bestselling Author 

Cole Anders is in his last season at Fullton State. If he doesn’t get drafted this year, he’ll be forced to hang up his cleats for good. It's not something he’s ready to do.

To prove he’s serious about his final season, he’s given up girls. No more casual hookups, dates or one-night stands. But there's one girl who has always refused to give up on him. One girl who has been there since the start of Freshman year. One girl he stupidly assumed would always be waiting for him when he got off the field, no matter how long it took.

Christina's had enough of Cole pushing her aside for baseball. She’s grown tired of waiting for him to see what she’s known since they were freshmen… that they are good together. She’s finally moved on- for good this time.

Cole has other ideas, but she refuses to cave. It’s not her problem if he wants her now. Too little too late.

There comes a point in your life when you have to stop the incessant merry-go-round and just get off the ride, right? Try telling that to Cole.

Ratings and reviews

This is the first book in the series and I'm already hooked. It's hard for me to pass up a baseball book especially now when I'm missing it like crazy. I really liked Cole. He has many swoon worthy moments though he needs a little sense knocked into him in the beginning. Cole and Christina are adorable together. I also enjoyed Christina and Lauren's friendship. That was highlight for me in this book too. I liked getting backstage view of a player getting ready to enter the draft. It's an interesting view of it. The antagonist in this one is a one you instantly don't like and lives up to that reputation. This book had a good mix of heat, heart, and humor. I can't wait for more from this series.

4.5 stars The Ninth Inning starts slowly but packs a punch as you delve into Cole Anders story. I genuinely liked Cole and his friends. He seemed like a good guy. However when he sees his ex at a party, needless to say what eventuates is a story filled with emotional struggles, heartfelt moments and times where you wonder will they or won't they. I liked the way Christina stood her ground and that her best friend had her back and more. But the heart wants what the heart wants and how does everything go for them. At one point my heart was in my throat and tears were threatening as I felt the emotions they go through. I especially loved the certain cameo moments too! Well played writing this book Ms Sterling l, well flipping played.