Rebound by Andrew Grey

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Professional basketball player Bri Early needs a physical therapist after an injury, and he’s heard that Obie is the best. Bri takes an immediate liking to the out-and-proud man with the magic touch, and even though Bri isn’t openly gay himself, he’d never let anything stand in the way of something he wants.

Obie can’t deny that the sexy athlete presses all his buttons, but he’s a professional and has no intention of getting involved with a client. While they’re working together, it’s hands off, no matter how great the temptation.

But being a pro athlete isn’t easy. Bri has enemies, and one of them is making his life hell. When his house is set ablaze, Bri can no longer pretend the threatening messages he’s receiving are jokes. He needs a safe place to stay, and Obie can’t turn his back. But the two of them in the same house is a recipe for combustion that could burn them both….

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Rebound is a fantastic sports romance by Andrew Grey. A closeted basketball player falling for his physical therapist, hell yes, sign me up!

I love how determined Bri is from the start, wanting to force his recovery from an injury to get back into the game quickly. This is so damn realistic, and wonderfully written.


Bri's a closeted basketball player who ends up befriending his physical therapist, Obie. Their friendship develops naturally and is seamless, which I adore. And the attraction is instant.

I love and adore these men, especially the way they are with one another. Everything develops naturally and at a great pace.

One of my favorite parts is the name factor. Both Bri and Witt have funny/embarrassing names. But it's the way that it's used for more than just laughs that I enjoy and appreciate.

Adding to the tale, Bri has a stalker who's threatening him and the threats keep escalating.

Rebound's an amazing story of an athlete living only half a life, hiding who he is for years. Every decision he makes has been to hide who he is and what he wants. Andrew Grey does a terrific job of exploring the journey of learning to live an authentic life. And, omg, the last line of the book if superb!

Bases Loaded (Going for the Gold) by Sean Michael

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Can they survive the off-season and keep from striking out?

Baseball player Brett must get rehabilitation for his shoulder if he wants another season in the Major Leagues. He and his partner, Benj, take off to the boonies to stay with physical therapist Ralph, a tough-talking, routine-setting guy, and Jean, Ralph’s Cajun lover, who cooks as well as he loves.

Brett and Ralph butt heads from the beginning. Ralph wants Brett to be more in touch with his feelings; Brett wants Ralph to give him his therapy and leave him alone. Benj and Jean get along far better, with Jean showing Benj around the kitchen and reassuring him when things with Brett get strained.

Before Ralph can even begin to work on Brett’s shoulder, though, Brett faces an even more difficult physical challenge, one that does more than threaten his career. He and Benj have to work through some tough issues, making decisions that will affect the rest of their lives together. Their gradual friendship with Ralph and Jean helps them through the bad times, but even that might not be enough to pull them through.

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First Edition published by Torquere Press, June 2009.

Cover Artist: Tiferet Design

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

As I love romances with athletes, I was excited to read Bases Loaded by Sean Michael. And it didn't disappoint.

Brett's an injured baseball player. When he and his partner Benji go away for Brett to rehab, they get more than they expected. 

Brett's physical therapist, Ralph and his partner, Jean, introduce a lot to this tale. Not only are they active characters in this story, but we also get to see their point of view and spend a lot of time getting to know them.

Sean Michael's use of two main couples is interesting and fun. We get to know both couples well, as they both get some hot scenes. 

I love Brett and Benji. When we meet them, their relationship is starting to suffer from Brett's injury. It's fantastic the way that Ralph and Jean help to mend the fissures in Brett and Benji's relationship.

In fact, I find the idea of athletes going to rehab with Ralph and Jean a superb idea. It leads to a lot of unique moments. I wish there were more books of athletes rehabbing with this couple.

Overall, I enjoyed Bases Loaded a lot. I found the combination of two couples, an injury, relationship issues, and romance to be delightful.