Fast-Pitch Love
by Clay Cormany
Genre: YA Romance
Release Date: November 4th 2014
Clean Reads
What does a high school boy do if he thinks the girl of his dreams will be an
assistant for the softball team his mother coaches? Easy! He volunteers to be
an assistant, too. That's what Jace Waldron does in Fast-Pitch Love. It
might be his only chance to make a move on Stephanie Thornapple while her
boyfriend is away. But Jace's plans go awry, and soon he faces the double
challenge of coaching a team of mischievous preteen girls and learning there is
more to romance than physical attraction.
Praise:
"The
books has some unexpected twists and turns as the likeable but somewhat hapless
Jace grows into a young man who takes responsibility for his life and his
choices. Softball aficionados will have a particular affinity for this book
because its game descriptions are extensive and detailed. Those who don't know
softball will come to like and admire the young protagonist." Gretchen Hirsch, author and book doctor
"I
enjoyed this young adult novel by Clay Cormany. The story told from a guy's
perspective made it especially interesting. I think a lot of young women would
enjoy seeing romance from a guy's point of view. I also liked that the novel
was innocent without gratuitous sex or swear words." Paulita Kincer,
author of The Summer of France and Trail Mix
"Like the spin on a fastball, Fast-Pitch Love puts a new spin on the age old
boy meets girl phenomenon. And what a wonderful spin it is. Clay Cormany weaves
together the twin themes of teenage infatuation and a girls’ softball team.
Along the way he does a wonderful job of mixing the excitement of youth sports
with the impending showdown between two suitors of the same pretty girl."
The
Dane
"Fast-Pitch Love is an
unusual coming-of-age story since it's told from the guy's point of view. The
characters are likeable and believable; the action well paced. You don't need
to be a softball player, or even an athlete, to thoroughly enjoy Fast-Pitch
Love." Louise
DISCLAIMER: I received an e-ARC of this book in exchange for honest review, as part of this tour.
Eee! There is just something about guys and baseball (softball in this case) that always gets me. Jace's character is average to the everyday teenage boy. He wants to have a chance with the pretty girl in school. The works.
Some people will do almost anything, if it gives them the chance to get to know someone, right? (I can personally admit trying to join a group just to get near a guy I never ended up with afterwards . . . I actually didn't end up with anyone, but that's besides the point.)
It was insta-love for me to like Jace. Jace happens to be my favorite name recently.
Some people will do almost anything, if it gives them the chance to get to know someone, right? (I can personally admit trying to join a group just to get near a guy I never ended up with afterwards . . . I actually didn't end up with anyone, but that's besides the point.)
It was insta-love for me to like Jace. Jace happens to be my favorite name recently.
My Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars.
Great book for the reader that enjoys young, clean, love. I think that's one of the best parts. Its s clean, down to language. Granted its a guy character. Boys will be boys. But thoroughly fantastic to read.
About the Author
Before writing Fast-Pitch Love, Clay Cormany spent over 20
years as a writer and editor for Ohio's State Board of Education. His creative
work has appeared in numerous central Ohio publications, including the Columbus Dispatch and Spring Street, Columbus State Community College's literary magazine. He has
also edited numerous books, including a three-volume biography of Christopher
Columbus and A Death Prolonged by
Dr. Jeff Gordon, which received coverage in the New York Times and on PBS. Fast-Pitch Love reflects the two years
Cormany spent interacting with softball players and coaches both in practice
and competition. He contributes the earnings from sale of the book to
girls softball programs in central Ohio and elsewhere.
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