Let me just start of by saying the cover of this book does the book itself no justice. This is a really good NA romance!

As a favor to a friend, Raine offers to help Cole secretly rehab his shoulder. Trying to keep his MLB pitching contract, Cole is desperate for help but doesn't want the tabloids or anyone else to know he is having shoulder trouble. As they get to know each other, an attraction builds that neither can deny but both have to learn to trust each other before they are torn apart.

This is a sports romance but it's not something that you have to be a baseball fan to enjoy. (You don't have to know what an ERA is to appreciate Cole's character and his athletic body! lol) The chemistry is great even if the story is predictable for the most part. (It kept my interest!) I plan to read more by this author.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review for NetGalley. ( )

A Major League pitcher with a contract to renew in a year, Cole panics when the shoulder of his pitching arm becomes injured. Trying to drown the pain in alcohol, one night Cole takes a spin on the ice & ends up in the hospital. His brother, a cardiologist at the hospital, intercepts the media and insists Cole tell him what is really going on. As a result, his brother sets him up with Everly, a physical therapy doctor candidate to help him heal without anyone knowing about the injury. Cole and Everly pose as a couple to hide the true nature of their relationship - but then they both decide they want more. However, someone is stalking, and physically harming, Everly in an effort to keep her away from Cole - or has someone from Everly's past come back to harm her?

"FOR EVERLY", written by Raine Thomas, is a 310 page novel priced at $3.99 - and well worth the price! (Well, okay, so I got MINE in exchange for an honest review - but still - it IS worth the price!) Romance, lovin', baseball - what more could you ask for? How about a mystery, some intrigue - oh, and more lovin'?! The dynamic of both families is interesting to watch - one family has always been comfortable financially, while Everly has supported her ailing grandfather since she was old enough to work. While Everly is obviously a strong person with all she has persevered, what is enjoyable is to see a male character also confident enough to allow the woman to be strong.

While this is classified as a sports romance, don't worry about the sports part if you aren't a baseball fan. In this book, it is "off-season" so baseball doesn't take up much of the plot. Feel comfortable to pick up this sweet & spicy romance - and enjoy! ( )