REVIEW: Challenging the Shortstop by Laura John (GSU #5)

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CHALLENGING THE SHORTSTOP

GSU - Book Five

by Laura John

Release Date: December 12, 2024

Review

Monster - you sweet gentle giant. He may be a star player in baseball but he’s never felt like a star in his personal life.  Until Finn - who shows him just how special he is.


And so is Finn. Vibrant and confident in who he is.  It was hard won, his freedom to be himself. And it’s that, that captures Monster's attention.


Full of exploration and sweet dates, these two will melt your heart.

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Synopsis

I’m a star athlete at my university and with a nickname like “Monster”, I’m basically expected to be a player off the field as much as on it. But the truth is, I’ve been living a lie.

I always thought there was something wrong with me, because I’ve never been attracted to anyone…like ever. It turns out I’m just on the ace spectrum.

So, I’m a twenty-one year old virgin struggling to understand myself and to feel connected to others. That is until I first see him from across the library, a beautiful femme boy who takes my breath away and has my body reacting in new and unexpected ways.

I’m desperate to get to know him, but Finn Martin is guarded and hates jocks. How do I make him feel safe to let his walls down? Can I get him to envision a future for us, together? I don’t know, but I’m sure going to try.

About Laura John

Laura is a steamy romance author from Alberta, Canada, who melds love and angst together while normalizing mental illness. In her books, you will fall in love with her rock stars, bodyguards, baseball players, and even a hired hitman!⁣

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When she’s not writing, Laura enjoys reading, going to concerts, hiking, and experimenting with makeup! Music means everything to her, so make sure to check out her playlists to get a sneak peek into what inspires her!


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