Southpaw: an enemies-to-lovers sports romance

Sutter Mason loves baseball. She knows how it clicks. She’s always known the smell of the leather mitt and the pitch.She dislikes Corbin a lot and I don’t blame her.She has her own place after she moved out of her brother, Billy’s place as she shared a room there with Corbin and they were all hush hush engaged.But she still has a key so she thinks it’s fine to still hang out there and sleep over when she doesn’t want to go home after a night out with her friend Kiki.She doesn’t expect to find Jensen Hawke, another leftie thrower in her old bedroom.She decided she now needs to use Jensen for her thesis to finish off her course but also to not repeat history and fall for him the same way she did with Corbin.Sutter believe psychology can help how a thrower throws and it’s all in the mind when they get it wrong. She has a week to prove this to Jensen.But unknowing to her how Jensen and her life somehow got all mixed up before they even met and their hearts were broken!Really enjoyed Southpaw, it was lovely to read and I got such a feel for the characters and was wanting the best for them both and hoping for a happy ending, but did I get this? You’ll have to read it to find out.Now who’s off to McGill’s for a beer? I heard the baseball team like to hang out there…

As prickly as the cactus in the desert where she lives, Sutter Mason would have you believe that she is tough and aloof, her sassy humour and edgy vibe help with her disguise….but as we get to know this character through the eyes of Jensen we soon see that, like her brother, she’s really a people pleaser deep down. She’s a magnet, a gentle soul, drawing people in to her and holding them in her heart.Jensen Hawkes is a complicated guy. He has so much up in his head, so many things pulling him and his game. He too has a sensitivity about him…he keeps it well guarded and reserved for those he cares deeply for.Recovering from injury this is his chance to prove himself worthy of a place in the big leagues.As these two start a business relationship, it’s clear to see they have a lot in common, as Sutter helps Jensen with his game he too sees right through her. They both have their own demons and issues, they quickly realise they can’t hide from each other no matter how much they fight it!I just loved this and everyone in it. This is a slow burn romance as Sutter and Jensen form a close friendship based on mutual respect and care. This bond pulls them close and results in an enduring connection….one where they aren’t afraid to help each other soar and reach their goals…. I loved the sass, humour, heat, attraction and closeness, the author brings all the feels with her brilliant writing. Some parts had my chest aching then I was laughing out loud, swooning…you name it I felt it and I enjoyed every page of it!!

Southpaw is a new adult standalone from Ginger Scott. This is an enemies to friends to lovers, baseball sports romance about Sutton Mason and Jensen Hawke. She has grown up around baseball because her father is the coach for a minor league baseball team and he is the new pitcher. As they get to know each other and their friendship develops, they soon learn they have more in common than they thought. An enjoyable slow burn with lots of baseball action.Sutton has found it hard moving forward after having her heart broken by her ex boyfriend Corbin.They used to live with her brother Billy, and she often goes back there to wallow in her memories. One day she is shocked when she has an unfortunate run in with his new roommate.Jensen is a leftie baseball player who has been traded to Monsoon. He is still dealing with the after-effects of having surgery for an injury and is desperate to be a headline-making player again. He has persisted all his life against the odds to prove himself. He isn’t happy that his Coach has set him up living with his son especially when he meets his very feisty and annoying daughter.Sutton needs to finish her psychology thesis for her masters and her speciality is motivational therapy and personal growth coaching. She believes mental coaching correlates to success on the mound for pitchers but needs another case study to prove her methods work. She’s positive she can make Jensen a better pitcher so comes up with a proposal to work with him. He doesn't believe she will make a difference to the way he throws and feels it’s a bad idea.Their first interactions are hilarious, with great banter and funny incidents. I loved how she messes with Jensen and gets inside his head. She is brazen, blunt and very funny. I really liked their strange conversations as she pushes him out of his comfort zone. Her coaching sessions are certainly unique and unconventional. They both have dad issues, are recovering from their last relationships and dealing with family drama. She is more attracted to Jensen than she wants to admit and needs to focus on her work and not the player. Jensen is starting to enjoy her random visits, invasive prodding and strange ways. He loves her smile but she is such a temptation.Can she work with him and build up his confidence without falling for him? Can he find his form and not let her down? Can they give into their feelings and maybe risk everything. I absolutely loved Sutton and she had me cracking up with her antics. There are a couple of great twists which I really enjoyed and a lovely epilogue to finish their story. One of the running jokes throughout the book is her having a key to her brother’s apartment and constantly telling Jensen “I have a key” but it turns out she actually has the key to his heart !!

This was a heartwarming read, I loved every minute of it and didn’t want to to end. It was my first book by this author as well and I’m most definitely a new fan.I’ve been enjoying sports romance trope recently and this one is done really well, you can tell the author loves sports and is knowledgeable about it too. As someone new to baseball it was quite a refreshing read.I loved that this was about a normal guy (Jensen) who is still finding his way through life, coping with injuries and disappointment. Made it feel quite authentic and real. Sutter as the main FMC is certainly a ray of sunshine to Jensen’s life. The chemistry and tension is fantastic and the slow burn truly suits this story.If you’re after a sports romance with grumpy/ sunshine, getting your groove back you’ll love this