Hard to Hold: A Hard to Play Novel

Logan Hart, a soccer player, is back in New Jersey from a year playing in Italy. He is at a local pub with his teammates, when a woman with a stroller comes to him, and almost literally dumps a baby in his lap. Desiree, a one-night stand insists baby Cinnamon is his, that she is unable to take care of her, and it’s his turn to take care of the 3 month-old infant. In spite of his initial shock, Logan doesn’t want to see the child in foster care, he knows hard harsh it can be. Logan is convinced baby Cinnamon is not his, but he takes her home nonetheless. He knows he is way over his head, so he needs to hire a nanny. And Isabella Bennett, the nanny, all Mary Poppins in demeanour, has to be one of the most attractive women he has ever laid eyes one. I thought the author laid it on a bit thick right from the start: the heartless, irresponsible loser of a trollop that is Desiree; the super qualified, über gorgeous nanny, and the obligatory instant sexual attraction. I’m not qualified to say, but I didn’t understand why the nanny and the infant should travel to the soccer games with Logan; isn’t it the job of the nanny to take care of a child when the parents are away? However, it appears it was for storyline purposes. Logan is an arrogant, angry, and selfish – let’s say the word: jerk – he is totally in denial that he could be the father, but does he have a DNA test done right away? Of course not, silly! Oh we are told that Isabella is so professional, but she is not; competent yes, professional no; she is gives in much too easily to her raging hormones; Logan might be single, but he is still her employer. But I digress, it is the purpose of the story that they get it on, is it not? I’m not quite sure either why she admires him so quickly, because he was rather beastly, but then again he went from enraged to super dad in a jiffy, so that would do it I suppose. I thought it somewhat disturbing that their respective families and Isabella’s employer didn’t bat an eyelash at Isabelle and Logan engaging in a relationship, and so quickly. Anyway, HARD TO HOLD is very well written, impeccably edited, and I really got the feel of the soccer team, and I also enjoyed the dynamic of both families. Even though I am not crazy about babies in romances, Cinnamon was a delightful child, without any sugar-induced coma. ̴ A Book Obsessed Chicks Review Team Selection

Loved! This! Book! I enjoyed all of Katie Rose's Boys of Summer books and now it looks like she's moved on to soccer and I couldn't be happier! This is a fantastic book to kick (yeah yeah) the series off with. Logan Hart is living the life. Getting paid to play the game he loves and enjoying all the ummm....benefits of constant travel. Then his world is turned upside down when one of those umm...benefits shows up, baby in tow, telling him it's his turn to raise it! Literally stuck holding the baby he has no idea to care for his first call is to his sister with an SOS shout out. His second to a nanny service. Thinking he could just let the nanny handle things while he searches for the mother to get thing cleared up. Sounds like a great plan until Isabella Bennett, nanny and baby whisperer, shows up and lets him know in no uncertain terms she won't raise his child. He needs to be involved!! What the?? You don't want to miss this one. It's filled with humor and wonderful touching moments as Logan not only loses his heart to the cutie called Cinnamon but also to the no nonsense nanny. I highly recommend this one.

Hard to Hold by Katie Rose....What a great sweet story, that catches your attention on the first page. Katie has written an amazing book with very likeable characters. Logan is every woman's dream man a jock, rich, hot and really sweet. Isabella is a strong beautiful woman with some issues she is working through. These two a perfect together hopefully they make it work. Looking for a great sports romance this one is for you. I was given a complimentary book by publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.