I had forgotten that I had jumped the series to get to the next baseball book a few years ago (Goodreads, why is it so hard to see different editions of the same book?) so I re-read this after finishing Quarterback Draw. The book really reads like a baseball movie, with the requisite rare feat being performed at the end to reconcile the H/h.

What I appreciate about this book (and indeed the entire series) is that people acting like asses get called out on acting like asses and these situations don't drag on. I also really appreciate a good romance that starts out with a lot of sex and this book delivers on that front. And as a baseball junkie, I love the scenes having to do with the game which is what makes this series such a winner for me. The characters are fun and I look forward to reading about the remaining brothers. ( )

I really liked both Tucker and Aubry. Some of the story was a bit predictable but overall it was an enjoyable weekend read. A good story to escape into. I would absolutely read more by this author. ( )

All Wound Up by Jaci Burton is a sweet yet steamy addition to the Play-By-Play series. This installment pairs up baseball player Tucker Cassidy with Aubrey Ross, an ER resident and the team owner's daughter. The sparks fly at their first (unorthodox but funny) meeting but neither has the time to date. Or so they keep telling themselves...

Tucker is a pitcher for the St. Louis Rivers and while he is having a stellar baseball season, his dating life is a different story. Since he spends so much time on the road, he is not particularly interested in anything but casual relationships and this decision is quickly reinforced when his latest fling comes to a very painful end. He is immediately drawn to Aubrey but he has his work cut out for him convincing her to go out with him. Tucker is quite charming and sexy and while he has plenty of confidence, he is not arrogant or overbearing.

Aubrey has been concentrating on her career for so long that she cannot remember the last time she went on a date. While she is instantly attracted to Tucker, she has no interest in dating a baseball player. Despite everyone's encouragement to give him a chance, she steadfastly refuses to go out with him. But, after careful consideration, Aubrey decides it is time to make time for a little fun, so she finally agrees to go out with Tucker.

Tucker is very creative with his plans for their first official date and despite her initial hesitation, Aubrey is soon enjoying herself. Their attraction for one another is scorching hot and their sex scenes are incredibly sensual. While they do not define their relationship, Tucker and Aubrey spend most of their free time together. Despite a few bumps along the way, they settle fairly easily into their new relationship. Tucker and Aubrey quickly resolve most of their issues early on, but late in the story, lack of communication and outside interference threaten to derail their romance.

All Wound Up by Jaci Burton is a light-hearted and engaging romance. The plot is a little predictable but this does not lessen the overall enjoyment of the story. Tucker and Aubrey are mature and well-adjusted characters who know what they want out of life. They are a fun couple and it is absolutely delightful watching them fall in love.

Although this is tenth installment in the Play-By-Play series, All Wound Up can be read as a standalone. ( )

When I started this series I was always incredibly excited for the next installment, but after book five or six, the stories just kind of get jumbled up together without having that something different that makes them unforgettable. So despite this book having this problem, I still get my thrills with the writing and the world development, as little of it that still exists here.
But I have to say that having Liz appear here made my day. Still my favorite book of the series. ( )