The Catching Kind (Brew Ha Ha, #3)

by Caitie Quinn and Bria Quinlan

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

The Catching Kind by Caitie Quinn is the third book in the Brew Ha Ha series. No need to worry though, as it can read as a stand-alone. It tells the story of Hailey, an introverted young adult author and Connor, an arrogant baseball player who were forced into a pretend relationship on the whim of their agents. Connor needed to clean up his playboy image, while Hailey needed exposure. The concept, although not unique, made for an interesting read. I enjoyed every moment spent with the characters. The story was fun, sweet and all around enjoyable.



Hailey is an awesome character. The words I would use to describe are shy, funny, sassy, smart and sweet. Despite her shyness, she proved to a heroine with a strong and independent spirit. She is a woman who is not afraid to speak her mind. This she demonstrated in her interactions with Connor, which was flirtatious and fun. However, she had her flaws. She struggled with self-esteem issues, which manifested when she was alongside Connor.



My first impression of Connor was not flattering. I thought he was a jerk, especially in the way he treated Hailey. Fortunately, he redeemed himself by the time the story ended. Behind his facade of arrogance lay a soul with a heart of gold.



I enjoyed the development of Connor and Hailey’s’ relationship. Their initial interaction may have been unpleasant, but eventually they developed a comfortable friendship as they both realised that they were not what they perceived each other to be. A friendship, which morphed into a sweet romance. Therefore, what started out as a pretend romance to save both their careers became the real deal. They worked well together, which made them perfect for each other despite their differences. I loved how they both navigated each other worlds. They fit into their situations well.



The story aptly demonstrates that life has an uncanny way of throwing curve balls and that things never usually go has planned as Connor and Hailey will discover.



If you are reader who must have steamy sex scenes in your romance, then you may want to bypass this book. To be honest it was a refreshing change from what I have come to expect when I dive into a romance book.



Conclusion/Recommendation

Overall, The Catching Kind was a good read and one I would recommend if you enjoy stories such as these.