Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Release + Review - Jock Block - Pippa Grant



She can’t let him score…
 
Call it superstition, but when a guy bats as hot as Brooks Elliott, you don’t mess with what’s working. And what’s working is him keeping his pants zipped and doing all of his scoring on the field.
 
So when I hear he’s planning to ditch his V-card now that he’s been traded to baseball’s lovable losers—aka my home team and my reason for living every March through October—I do what any rational, dedicated, obsessed fan would do.
 
I make a plan to stop him.
 
But the thing about stopping him is that it requires spending time with him.
 
Lots. And lots. And lots of time.
 
And the more time I spend with him, the more I like him. Not as the guy who’s going to help save my favorite team and finally bring home a championship ring, but as the guy who’s helping me in my quest to bring back the team’s old mascot. Who also loves making pancake and bacon sandwiches. And who would do almost anything for his love of the game.
 
But after all this time of jock-blocking him…do I even have a chance?
 
And if I do, are we both destined to a life of celibacy in the name of winning?
 
Jock Blocked is a home run of a romantic comedy featuring the world’s most superstitious sports fan, baseball’s oldest virgin hero, a rogue meatball, an adorable puppy with a cussing problem, and the best lovable losers. It stands alone and comes with a happily ever after more satisfying than a game-winning grand slam.

Johnaka's Review 

“Laugh out loud, 5 stars”


To be completely up front, Grant is my go-to I need a laugh author. She has a way of writing absolutely ridiculous stories that you could see happening and make you laugh out loud. Jock Blocked totally hit the laugh meter for me. I loved both Brooks and Mackenzie. If you want a solid read with lots of laughs look no further.

Mackenzie knows a thing or two about superstitions. In fact, she goes to the extreme to make sure they stay intact. When she learns that her favorite teams’ mascot is up to be changed, she will do whatever necessary to keep the old. When she learns that her teams newest trade is about to do something crazy that will go against superstitions, she will stop him, no matter the cost. But then she actually gets to know Brooks and she discovers a bigger problem. If anyone is willing to put Brooks’ superstition in the ground its going to be her.

Plot-5/5 Characters-5/5 Heat-5/5 Writing style-5/5 Overall-5/5


 
 
 
 
Watch fan videos and vote for your favorite Copper Valley Fireballs mascot here: https://pippagrant.com/mascots
 
 
PURCHASE LINKS
 
 
Free in Kindle Unlimited
 
Also available in paperback: https://amzn.to/3cA79kA
 

 
EXCERPT
 
Mackenzie Montana, aka a woman on a mission
 
I never meant to become a criminal. But in the grand scheme of life, I don’t think I’m technically engaging in criminal behavior.
At least, if it is, you could call it a crime of passion.
And I am very passionate in my belief that while the Fireballs need to make changes to halt their record-breaking streak of being the worst losing team ever to play professional baseball, they don’t need to do it with a new mascot. Which is why I decided to take two weeks off work and fly to Florida for spring training, where I’m not saying that I’ve snuck into my home team’s ballpark after hours to steal the worst proposed mascot costume, but I’m not saying I haven’t either.
Meatballs?
They actually let a meatball make the final cut.
I needed at least another full season to get over the fact that the new Fireballs ownership killed the last mascot, and here they are, letting fans vote on replacing Fiery the Dragon with flaming meatballs.
I snort to myself while I creep through the darkened concrete hallways with a flaming meatball swallowing half of my body.
If you’re going to steal a giant meatball costume, it’s best to act like you know what you’re doing. And striding out of here with zero shame means two things—one, no one’s going to stop me, and two, even if they do, I’m incognito.
It’s the perfect crime to counter the crime of killing Fiery.
I’m one turn away from the door that I left propped open for myself after hiding out in the family bathroom after today’s game when voices drift toward me.
One male.
One female.
Neither is familiar, but as I get closer to my final turn, I realize the voices are between me and my exit.
No biggie.
I got this.
I can stroll on by, flash a thumbs-up, pretend like I’m heading out to prank the Fireballs at the team compound they’re all staying at, or to make a fast-food run for publicity.
Acting like I know what I’m doing inside this mascot costume is as easy as breathing. When you’ve seen thousands of baseball games in your lifetime, it’s not hard.
So I turn the corner.
And then I suck in a surprised breath, because that’s Brooks Elliott.
Oh. My. God.
Brooks Elliott.
The Fireballs’ newest acquisition. Like, so new he arrived yesterday. A mid-spring training acquisition, which is practically unheard of.
He plays third base, and he hits the ball like it’s evil incarnate and he’s an avenging angel and it’s his job to send that evil into another dimension.
He could be the reason we legitimately have a shot at making it to the post-season.
And I am not going to hyperventilate like I did the last time I was face-to-face with a baseball player.
Pretending to be a mascot?
I got this.
Talking to the players?
It’s like talking to the gods.
 
 
ALSO AVAILABLE BY PIPPA GRANT
 
Liar, Liar, Hearts on Fire – An interconnected standalone
 


 
Free in Kindle Unlimited
 
Also available in audio & paperback
 
 
 
AUTHOR BIO
 
Pippa Grant is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes romantic comedies that will make tears run down your leg. When she's not reading, writing or sleeping, she's being crowned employee of the month as a stay-at-home mom and housewife trying to prepare her adorable demon spawn to be productive members of society, all the while fantasizing about long walks on the beach with hot chocolate chip cookies.
 
 
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GIVEAWAY
 
There is a giveaway for a Jock Blocked “Surprise Bag” (1 winner, open internationally)
 

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