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Second Thoughts (Diamond Brides Series) Paperback – June 1, 2014

by Mindy Klasky (Author)

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Book 4 of 9: The Diamond Brides Series

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A hot contemporary baseball romance by USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky. The love of your life might be hiding in plain sight… Photographer Jamie Martin gave up her fast-paced New York career and moved to Raleigh, NC to raise an unexpected blessing: her daughter Olivia. Desperate for clients, Jamie is thrilled to land a job with the Rockets baseball team...until she discovers she must work with her ex-fiancé, who doesn't know he fathered her child. Career-driven second baseman Nick Durban broke up with Jamie at college graduation so they both could follow their dreams. Seven years later, he gets a reality check when he learns about Olivia. Jamie is so determined to keep Nick out of her life that she tries online dating, never dreaming he is her perfect electronic match. Can this out-of-sync couple get past their second thoughts and learn to trust each other again? The Diamond Brides Baseball Series: Each volume can be read on its own, and the series can be read in any order. Perfect Pitch (DJ Thomas and Samantha Winger) Catching Hell (Zach Ormond and Anna Benson) Reaching First (Tyler Brock and Emily Holt) Second Thoughts (Nick Durban and Jamie Martin) Third Degree (Josh Cantor and Ashley Harris) Stopping Short (Drew Marshall and Jessica Barnes) From Left Field (Adam Sartain and Haley Thurman) Center Stage (Ryan Green and Lindsey Ormond) Always Right (Kyle Norton and Amanda Carter) Categories: Fiction > Romance > Sports Romance Fiction > Romance > Baseball Romance Fiction > Romance > Athlete Romance Fiction > Romance > Hot Romance Fiction > Romance > Sexy Romance Fiction > Romance > Spicy Romance Fiction > Romance > Contemporary Romance Fiction > Romance > Hot Contemporary Romance Fiction > Sports Similar authors: Bella Andre Kate Angell Jaci Burton Carly Phillips Jill Shalvis 032917

Book 4 of 9

The Diamond Brides Series
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174 pages
Language

English
Publication date

June 1, 2014
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5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

1611383935
ISBN-13

978-1611383935
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About Perfect Pitch: "This introduction to Mindy Klasky's Diamond Brides series is a heartfelt, conflict-ridden story as irresistible as its characters. It's also a whole lot of sexy, savvy fun... Super-strong conflict, a naughty, tongue-in-cheek tone and the occasional sweet surprise all put Perfect Pitch firmly in the you gotta read this category. Klasky's writing is top-notch, her pacing swift and sure." - USA Today

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The Diamond Brides Baseball Series:
Each volume can be read on its own, and the series can be read in any order.
Perfect Pitch (DJ Thomas and Samantha Winger)Catching Hell (Zach Ormond and Anna Benson)Reaching First (Tyler Brock and Emily Holt)Second Thoughts (Nick Durban and Jamie Martin)Third Degree (Josh Cantor and Ashley Harris)Stopping Short (Drew Marshall and Jessica Barnes)From Left Field (Adam Sartain and Haley Thurman)Center Stage (Ryan Green and Lindsey Ormond)Always Right (Kyle Norton and Amanda Carter)
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Book View Cafe (June 1, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1611383935
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611383935
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches

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USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in her hands and told her she could travel anywhere in the world through stories. She never forgot that advice. Mindy's travels took her through multiple careers—from litigator to librarian to full-time writer. Mindy's travels have also taken her through various literary genres for readers of all ages—from traditional fantasy to paranormal chick-lit to category romance, from middle-grade to young adult to adult. In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame her to-be-read shelf.
Mindy's Books:
WASHINGTON WITCHES
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft
Sorcery and the Single Girl
Magic and the Modern Girl
Single Witch's Survival Guide
Joy of Witchcraft
Dreaming of a Witch Christmas
Nice Witches Don't Swear
Capitol Magic
WASHINGTON VAMPIRES
Fright Court
Law and Murder
High Stakes Trial
Stake Me Out to the Ball Game
Capitol Magic
WASHINGTON MEDICAL: VAMPIRE WARD
The Witch Doctor Is In
Fae's Anatomy
The Lady Doctor is a Vamp
WASHINGTON WARDERS
The Library, the Witch, and the Warder
AS YOU WISH
Wishful Thinking
Act One, Wish One
Wishing in the Wings
Wish Upon a Star
GLASSWRIGHTS
The Glasswrights' Apprentice
The Glasswrights' Progress
The Glasswrights' Journeyman
The Glasswrights' Test
The Glasswrights' Master
KEARA'S RAVEN
Keara's Raven: Escape
Keara's Raven: Betrayal
DIAMOND BRIDES
Perfect Pitch
Catching Hell
Reaching First
Second Thoughts
Third Degree
Stopping Short
From Left Field
Center Stage
Always Right
HARMONY SPRINGS
Harmony Christmas
Harmony Hearts
Harmony Hero
MISCELLANEOUS
The Daddy Dance
The Mogul's Maybe Marriage
Season of Sacrifice
The Rational Writer: A to Z
The Rational Writer: Nuts and Bolts
Eight Kisses (editor)
Nevertheless She Persisted (editor)
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USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in her hands and told her she could travel anywhere through stories. As a writer, Mindy has traveled through various genres, including hot contemporary romance. In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame her to-be-read shelf.
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Michele P

An enjoyable romance

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020

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This was a romance focused on second chances. Enjoyed the plotline, dialogue and characters. Liked this author's writing style. Good book.

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Jpreads76

Another great installment of the rockets series

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019

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Can't wait to read the next book in this series. I love it. I enjoy reading books and watching sports so this series is awesome for me.

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015

Page turner

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014

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Read the whole series, starting with the first one, couldn't put them down. Cute, quick, happy reads.

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2014

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For a quick read this book was good.

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Doc

Second Thoughts - First Love

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014

Second Thoughts

This is the fourth in Mindy Klasky’s “Diamond Brides” Series. “Second Thoughts” is Jamie and Nick’s story. Since I try to keep my reviews spoiler free that is about all the detail I will give.

Mindy has created a Major League Baseball Team, The Raleigh Rockets. She does a great job of weaving them into the landscape of existing teams. She is working her way through the roster telling the story of one player at a time. Nick the subject of this book is the second baseman.

As she tells the story of the player, with all of their faults and problems, she is focused on how that player will meet and connect with their soul mate. She has a talent for storytelling and dialog that makes each of these stories seem to flow effortlessly. You get interesting problems for them to overcome and twists that add to the complexity of the characters. Most importantly you come to care about the characters.

There is a little steam in each story a little traditional romance and a basic plot that could have come from today’s headlines. Yes there is a basic formula for these and you know things will work out in the end but the fun is getting there and seeing what she has dreamed up for the couple to overcome to get to that happy ending.

These are quick reads averaging 90+ pages and this is the longest to date at slightly over 110. Well edited and about as free from errors as you can get. Each story in the series stands alone so unlike some it is not necessary to read in order to fully enjoy them. You will want to read them all though. If you are a fan of contemporary romance or just well written contemporary fiction, these stories should not disappoint. While there is an underlying baseball theme the books do not focus on the game but on the players and their lives.

Now for the disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I have read a number of Ms. Klasky’s books and can be considered a fan. I am not the target demographic for her work as I am older and male but have found a number of authors like Mindy, Susan Anderson, Christie Craig and Stephanie Bond (among others) that I enjoy pretty much everything that they write.

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2014

Love it

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014

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Fun baseball romance!

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Christina

Good Story

Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2015

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These are quick reads but they are good ones. Nick & Jamie were college sweethearts & engaged to be married until Nick let his baseball career & his curiosity about what else could be out there for him come between them. Now 7 yrs later they meet again when Jamie is hird to photograph the players for a team calendar. Trying to keep her guard up against him & keep her secret Jamie pushes Nick away with both hands. Nick accidentally learns Jamie's secret when he meets her daughter(his daughter). Jamie is coerced in to signing up for an online dating site by her best friend to get past Nick, where she meets someone special. Using anonymous names Jamie & Nick start up a relationship online not realizing it's the other. Setting up a date Nick finds out by accident that Jamie is his dater & he doesn't tell her, he lets her think the guy stood her up, until Jamie sends a message to her date & Nick's phone rings. Now Jamie is hurt that Nick lied to her & thinking he's rejected her again decides she's completely done with him. Now Nick has to work even harder to make up for the past & the present if he has any chance of a future with Jamie, which he definitely wants. Can Nick Make up for his mistakes? Will Jamie forgive him? Will he get to have a relationship with his daughter that he's missed out on for the last 6 yrs?

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2016

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Enjoyed the series.

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