Stealing Home: A Grumpy Sunshine Sports Romance (Beyond the Play, 3)

This book was wonderful and amazing. It was an instant love and connection between the characters and me. I have read Grace’s other books and Stealing Home did not disappoint. Sebastian Miller- Callahan has probably stolen the #1 spot of the Callahan brothers, and rightfully so. Him and Mia’s love story was realistic and invigorating. I did not want to put it down once I started reading. There’s amazing banter, spice, and a great story. Each character is intelligent and driven, ready to reach their goals. Mia is strong willed, and determined to make a name for herself in the field of Science. I LOVED seeing her character and how hard working she was. A bad ass female character and a supportive man, was icing on the cake. Both characters have their own struggles throughout the book so the focus was not solely on the relationship. Sometimes romance books can be bland without that, but not this one. I loved being able to see the characters as individuals as well as a couple. It meshed so perfectly. It’s a sports romance, grumpy/sunshine, woman in STEM, and a 2nd chance romance. All wonderful tropes. Did I mention that Seb cooks?? A dream. Grace is absolutely a beautiful writer and magical in her stories. Please give this book a read you won’t regret it.

"I know what I deserve, which is what I want. And what I want is for you to be in my life, whatever that looks like.” If you've read Grace Reilly's previous work, be prepared to cry. Sebastian's story is nowhere near as lighthearted as his brothers. It still has its funny moments, but this is not the book to read if you don't want all of the feels. This book is the "continuation" of Sebastian and Mia's story, which sneakily starts in Breakaway. The story includes tidbits throughout their year, but primarily takes place after their "breakup". Told from both points of view, the reader gets to know Mia's reasoning behind disliking relationships while also learning Seb's feelings about not being with Mia. Reilly does a great job of getting into both of their heads so the reader feels like they truly get to know these characters. Mia's story is about standing up to a family who has different ideals. Sebastian's is about learning to go after what he truly wants. Together, they learn to love and grow into the best versions of themselves. This is a couple who truly is better together than apart. They complement each other so well and continuously strive to push the other to be better. Their story feels real. Besides the "top MLB draft hopeful" plot, everything about their story feels like it can happen to anyone. Growing up is hard. Finding your path in life amidst external voices is tough. Between an overbearing family and living up to your deceased parents dreams, these two do…