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Center Stage (Diamond Brides) Paperback – October 5, 2014

by Mindy Klasky (Author)

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Book 8 of 9: The Diamond Brides Series

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A hot contemporary baseball romance by USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky. Even good girls break the rules…sometimes! Actress Lindsey Ormond has always followed the rules: be nice, keep quiet, and never, ever get involved with a bad boy. But her good behavior has yielded lousy results—she’s been left at the altar for the second time in two years. Raleigh Rockets center fielder Ryan Green keeps life simple—play ball, have fun, and keep an eye on his recently widowed father. When Ryan attends Lindsey's disaster of a wedding, another sizzling task hits his to-do list: help Lindsey learn how to break the rules. Before long, Ryan is showing Lindsey just how much fun she's been missing—in the bedroom and beyond. But Lindsey's brother Zach is part of the Rockets' management team, and he disapproves of their new relationship. And Zach just offered Ryan's father the job of a lifetime. When the conflict moves center stage, will Ryan choose Lindsey? Or will his obligations to the Rockets and his father send Lindsey back to her stifled life alone? 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 8 of 9

The Diamond Brides Series
Print length

190 pages
Language

English
Publication date

October 5, 2014
Dimensions

5.5 x 0.48 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

1611384435
ISBN-13

978-1611384437
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"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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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. She is a USA Today bestselling author. In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame her endless to-be-read shelf. Her husband and cats do their best to fill the left-over minutes.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Book View Cafe (October 5, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1611384435
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611384437
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.48 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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Mindy Hits Another One Out Of The Park

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2014

Center Stage (Diamond Brides Series)

Center Stage is the next to the last novella in the Diamond Brides Series by Mindy Klasky. Mindy has created a fictional Major League Baseball team and has worked through it position by position crafting entertaining stories for each player and the soul mate they find.

Center Stage is Ryan (center fielder) and Lindsey’s story. Like all of the novellas in this series Mindy has woven a meaningful slice of life story for these two likeable but to this point less than lucky in love characters.

Each story in the series will stand on its own but you would benefit from reading the first in the series “Catching Fire” as it sets up the team and many of the stories to come. While these stories revolve around a baseball team, don’t worry you don’t have to be a baseball fan to enjoy the stories. It is the relationships that are formed that are the driving force in this series. Baseball is just the background.

Ms. Klasky is a talented story teller. There are a lot of people with stories to tell, but not a lot that are good at telling them. She is an astute observer of human nature and has the ability to weave a story that keeps you both entertained and engaged. Each book is a small jewel that is both entertaining and a finely crafted story with an interesting and plausible plot.

My only problem with this series is that there is only one more. She does have boxed sets of the earlier books of the series and you should go ahead and grab them as once you have read one you will want to read them all.

I received a copy of this book for an honest evaluation. Honestly, I enjoyed it as I have all of Mindy’s work.

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015

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Predictable bit good and easy read

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2014

Although rather brief, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact, after reading all the books in the series, I have decided this one is my favorite. Things happen quickly and issues are resolved fast, but that is the nature of a short book, and this book is not very long. I wish it could have gone on longer, but most of the books in the series are short and are meant to be read quickly. In this story, Lindsey Ormond has been left a second time at the altar by another scared guy. Ryan Green, of the Raleigh Rockets, attended the wedding because he is good friends with Lindsey’s brother Zach, part of the Rockets management team. Every team member knows Lindsey is off limits to them, but Ryan and Lindsey hit it off wonderfully after Lindsey second botched wedding. This is their story—and the story of how Zach and everyone else came to accept them as a couple. I enjoyed watching the chemistry between Lindsey and Ryan develop and how their relationship grew and flourished. I did find it confusing to watch just how quickly Zach dropped his anger and frustration at seeing the couple together but figured the author had to quickly get over this or hold up the story. I like the fact that the story was short and definitely sweet, and could almost be read in one sitting. Still, despite the brevity, the author managed to pack a big punch into the tale. I think any reader who enjoys a good romance will like this one. I know I did. I received this from Library Thing to read and review.

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014

When Ryan Green attends the wedding of Lindsey Ormond, sister to fellow Raleigh Rockets, Zach, he never anticipated that he would end the evening babysitting the jilted bride. And since Libdsey was jilted by a different groom two years ago, this was a particularly emotional time for her. Although she swears she will be fine, when she leaves the reception area for her family's cabin, Ryan feels the need to follow her and make sure she is safe. Once there, he convinces Lindsey to try for some fun "bad girl" tricks and they set off to toilet paper the dastardly groom's house. But his plan works all too well and he is soon caught up in a romantic relationship with Lindsey, one he has to keep secret from brother Zach. This is the 8th book in the Diamond Brides series and as with the others, provides an enjoyable romance, some twists and turns and a touch of naughty sex. Some of the characters cameo in different books of this series, but each book functions well as a stand alone romance novel. I am looking forward to the next Diamond Brides story. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

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Romwrit

and the writing was good. However

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2014

Lindsey has been left at the alter, again. Instead of finding comfort, as usual, in her overprotective brother Zach, she turns to one of his fellow teammates Ryan, who has made it his responsibility to watch her get home safely after her almost wedding.

The premise of the book was inviting, the dialogue was interesting enough, and the writing was good. However, the brevity of the book was rather disappointing. I wished the relationship had taken longer to develop. As is, it was hard for me to gain any excitement about the characters finally getting together. Considering what the heroine had been through, I think there should’ve been more between the first “I need to try to get over what’s happened” kiss vs. the real deal. I understand it’s a novella, but I needed more in order to connect to her and root for her to finally have her happily ever after. Also, the conflict itself was too brief. They weren’t apart long enough for me to start wishing for the reconnection. It seemed to happen too quickly; just like the acceptance of the overprotective brother. Overall, I was not disappointed in the book. It has great potential, but was missing something for my personal taste. I think this would’ve been much better if it had been written as a novel. The situation the bride was in, and her past, was too critical to be written as a novella.

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Traci Newell

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015

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Good easy read book.

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Christina

good story

Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2015

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Can the third time be the charm? Lindsey has been left at the altar twice now and she's not doing it again. Ryan worried about Lindsey after watching her wedding get called off again, so being the friend he was to her brother & former teammate he follows her home to make sure she's okay. They embark on a growing experience for both of them. But brother gets in the way & causes a big problem for Ryan, he's lied to Lindsey & she can't accept that after everything that has happened. Can Ryan get her forgiveness?

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