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Jock Blocked (Copper Valley Fireballs Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,316 ratings

"I'm a hot mess."
"You're a spicy taco with extra guacamole."


You know those stories where an unlikely hero steps up to save a ragtag bunch of lovable losers from their fate of continuing to be the worst team to ever sports in the history of sportsing?

That’s all I’ve wanted for my hometown team, the Fireballs, for years. I’m their biggest fan, and I would do anything to support them. How could I not, when their baseball field is the one place I feel like I belong?

Enter Brooks Elliott. Baseball’s hottest slugger is our newest player, and he should be that hero we’ve been looking for. But when I find out what he really wants this year—which is
not for the Fireballs to win—I realize I have to stop him.

No matter what it takes. Who might get hurt. And how much I start to like him along the way.

What’s a girl to do when she has to choose between the team of her heart and the man of her dreams?

Jock Blocked is a home run of a feel-good romantic comedy featuring the world’s most superstitious sports fan, baseball’s oldest virgin hero, a rogue meatball, an adorable puppy with a cussing problem, and the best lovable losers. It stands alone and comes with a happily ever after more satisfying than a game-winning grand slam.

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"HOLY FLAMING MEATBALLS, Pippa's done it again with another whacky, heartfelt romance. Jock Blocked is the romantic comedy you NEED right now." ~ Julia Kent, New York Times bestselling author

"I'm only allowed to give this book a maximum 5 stars, but in my mind
it deserves 500 stars!" ~ Kim on Goodreads

"This book is
frigging hysterical! Like "my face hurts from grinning and laughing" hysterical." ~ Dimple on Goodreads

"Jock Blocked is a unicorn pinata jammed full of glittery happiness and fun!!
I laughed, giggled, and snorted unlady like through the entire book and Great plot, fantastic characters, and the trademark Pippa Grant humor makes Jock Blocked worth way more than 5 stars!! " ~ Kay Reads Romance

"With a
fabulously quirky cast, a winning storyline full of hijinks, tomfoolery and funny business, decadent steam and plenty of heart, Brooks and Mackenzie's story is a grand slam out of the park!" ~ BookAddict

"Jock Blocked is
a genuine laugh out loud book - the kind you definitely should not read while eating or drinking anything!! Pippa Grant has knocked it out of the park with this hilarious sports romance novel." ~ Up All Night with Books

"I cannot get over this story, it's
pure romantic comedy gold!" ~ Elysian Fields, Goodreads Reviewer

"I have never had an author make me
smile, giggle, snort laugh and groan all at the same time before." ~ Leann, Goodreads Reviewer

"...this is a baseball story, America's past time, and frankly, as I read,
I can smell the grass, the caramel corn, hot dogs and the $15 parking fee-oh, wait, I can't smell the parking fee, but it's money well spent!" ~ Jenny, Goodreads Reviewer

"
Jock Blocked is just what the world needs right now! (Especially if you're missing baseball.)" ~ Adriana, Goodreads Reviewer

"If you
need a break from everything going on in the world, don't hesitate to pick this book up! With each new book, I think it won't be funny as the last, but EVERY TIME, she outdoes herself!!" ~ Closet Romance Reader

"If you're looking for an
uplifting, feel good story then get to clicking. I laughed until I cried." ~ Book Haven Book Blog

"
Great plot, fantastic characters, and the trademark Pippa Grant humor makes Jock Blocked worth way more than 5 stars!!" -- J. Williams on Goodreads

"
Hot and hilarious." ~ Beyond the Covers Blog

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088FZWDZQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bang Laugh Love LLC (May 19, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0C51V7FS7
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,316 ratings

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Pippa Grant wanted to write books, so she did.

Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine published under the name Jamie Farrell.

When she’s not writing romantic comedies, she’s fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes tries to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.

Pippa Grant® is a registered trademark of Bang Laugh Love LLC.

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Customers find the story humorous and engaging. They appreciate the quirky, warm, and friendly characters. The book is described as sweet, cute, and endearing. Readers enjoy the romantic journey with happy endings. They also appreciate the superstitions and steamy scenes.

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314 customers mention "Humor"314 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the story amusing, with baseball-related humor that readers will appreciate. Readers describe the book as a feel-good, romantic romp that makes them laugh out loud.

"...quirky cast, a winning storyline full of hijinks, tomfoolery and funny business, decadent steam and plenty of heart, Brooks and Mackenzie's story is..." Read more

"...I always love Pippa Grant’s quirky rom coms, so I knew I was in for a good read, but this has got to be one of my absolute FAVORITES from her...." Read more

"...They are woven seamlessly into this story so rather than being overwhelming or detracting from the main love story, these characters are beautiful..." Read more

"...There were a lot of steamy and touching scenes throughout and I really loved the ending." Read more

155 customers mention "Character development"148 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find them fun and believable, with a quirky cast and an entertaining storyline full of hijinks and tomfoolery. Many of the characters from the Brocode series appear in this book. There are also drag queens, an epic mascot showdown, and sizzling hot chemistry.

"...With a fabulously quirky cast, a winning storyline full of hijinks, tomfoolery and funny business, decadent steam and plenty of heart, Brooks and..." Read more

"...There are a lot of characters from the Brocode series and possibly others in this book...." Read more

"...overwhelming or detracting from the main love story, these characters are beautiful (hilarious) additions to the unfurling of Brooks and Mackenzie’s..." Read more

"...my most favorite aspect about this book is that both characters were completely believable and relatable!..." Read more

96 customers mention "Sweetness"96 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's sweetness and lightheartedness. They find the characters cute, quirky, and endearing. The love story is hilarious and filled with chemistry and romantic comedies.

"...Yes, the exquisite chemistry and steam will make you blush, but it’s the comedic blindsides causing spontaneous snorts and uncontrollable barks of..." Read more

"...It’s light and funny and oh so sweet with a couple that you will be rooting for from start to finish...." Read more

"...have the geeky tongue tied sanitation engineer and the gorgeous sexy pro baseball player who definitely do not seem like they could be soulmates, at..." Read more

"...Not my favorite book but overall a romantic comedy worth reading" Read more

73 customers mention "Romance"65 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic story. They find it funny and heartwarming, with happy endings and a wedding. The characters' journey to a happy ending is surprising, with no drama or cliffhangers. Readers appreciate the humorous situations and lack of lulls in the story.

"...I’ve tried. Time and again, this witty wordsmith delivers zany shenanigans, deliciously steamy chemistry and perfectly placed hits to the..." Read more

"...I loved both of these characters and their strange journey to happy ever after, which is actually surprising given how much OW drama there is at the..." Read more

"...I just loved, loved, loved this book. Brooks and Mackenzie’s love story has all the feels...." Read more

"Cute story and of course there are awkward and sweet laugh out loud moments which is why I love Pippa Grant!" Read more

30 customers mention "Superstition"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's superstitious elements. They find it humorous and lovable, with its quirky characters and unique sports story. The book includes funny superstitions, pranks, and animal antics that keep readers engaged.

"...It’s quirky and kinda ridiculous but so, so funny...." Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed both Mackenzie and Brooks. They are both so quirky! I could hang with them!..." Read more

"...The friendships and family vibe is so strong and nurturing. Humor and craziness and no one is offended or upset and THAT is so refreshing...." Read more

"...Both characters are warm, friendly, sexy and crazy, but absolutely perfect for each other...." Read more

19 customers mention "Steam content"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy scenes and chemistry in the book. They find the content hilarious and heartwarming.

"...winning storyline full of hijinks, tomfoolery and funny business, decadent steam and plenty of heart, Brooks and Mackenzie's story is a grand slam..." Read more

"...the perfect blend of sweet tear up a little heart squeezing love, fan your face, clench your thighs a bit sexy and side splitting, pee a little bit..." Read more

"...There were a lot of steamy and touching scenes throughout and I really loved the ending." Read more

"...There was fun banter, lots of chemistry, some steamy scenes, but above all, I felt like you could just feel their friendship through the pages...." Read more

18 customers mention "Fireball content"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's fireball content. They say they cheer for the fireballs on every page and laugh out loud.

"FIVE fiery dragon, over the top, hysterical stars! "Normal and I haven’t ever shared a glance...." Read more

"...This book had me laughing out loud and cheering for the Fireballs all at once...." Read more

"...I cheered for Fiery every page!" Read more

"...Absolutely loved it. Fiery Forever!" Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"12 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality. Some find it engaging and talented, with characters bursting with energy. Others feel the book is unrealistic, superficial, and simplistic, lacking depth.

"The Author is very extremely gifted and has the ability to create characters with such awesome personalities and triumphs, challenges that a reader..." Read more

"...The characters seem cartoony not very real. Overly simplified, stereotyped, 2 dimensional. It would be more appealing for someone in early teens...." Read more

"...This story is well-written with a lot of laughs and tears, steam and love. Its many epilogues make you wish the story would never end...." Read more

"...Both main characters have a lot to give and are written as bursting with energy and gumption to share that giving ... In some strange ways...." Read more

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Hilarious sports romance
3.5 starsThis was a hilarious, virgin hero sports romance! I fell in love with both these crazy characters who had more than a few screws loose but were so lovable and sexy together. I don't know anything about baseball but you can't help but get caught up on the love of the game when you read this. Saying Mackenzie is the ultimate fan is an understatement. Her superstitious beliefs were ridiculously comical and she would do anything to get her team to win. This included cock blocking the newest player of the Fireballs team, Brooks, because of course it's his virginity that's going to up his game and give the team the advantage. How I swooned over Brooks! I mean who wouldn't love a big, sexy baseball player who loves dogs and carries his puppy in a cross body sling. I love this type of crazy, outlandish, inappropriate humor and mix in the romance, it makes for such an enjoyable read. Also the wedding epilogue was absolutely epic!3.5 starsContemporary Sports RomancePOV: DualHeat Level: ModerateHEA: Yes
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020
    There's a reason these craftily penned books come with the warning, ”should not be read in public.” Yes, the exquisite chemistry and steam will make you blush, but it’s the comedic blindsides causing spontaneous snorts and uncontrollable barks of laughter that will earn you the funny looks from strangers. And there's really no explaining that. Trust me. I’ve tried.

    Time and again, this witty wordsmith delivers zany shenanigans, deliciously steamy chemistry and perfectly placed hits to the heart. I’m at a loss as to the kind of brain that delivers such fresh, outrageous, ridiculously entertaining content to satisfy both our funny bones and our hearts, book after book. I also fear the day her computer search history might become public, because, Ms. P, you got some ‘splaining to do.

    Mackenzie Montana is the Cooper Valley Fireballs number one fan. She's determined to do her part to see the baseball team actually win games this season and make it to the finals. She's also single handedly started a campaign to bring back the Fireball's mascot, Fiery the Dragon (pretty sure we're all Team Fiery).

    When Mackenzie accidentally finds out that the Fireballs' newest trade, Brooks Elliott, seems to credit his batting mojo to his abstinence from physical relationships, Mackenzie does everything in her power to block Brooks from um, jocking with the fairer fans. Of course, Mackenzie will be a lot more successful if she can just work up the nerve to actually speak to a baseball player.

    Watching this sweet, nerdy heroine and this superstitious pro baller fall for each other is the consummate escape and the very best kind of entertainment. With a fabulously quirky cast, a winning storyline full of hijinks, tomfoolery and funny business, decadent steam and plenty of heart, Brooks and Mackenzie's story is a grand slam out of the park!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020
    What a bright ray of sunshiney happiness this was! I always love Pippa Grant’s quirky rom coms, so I knew I was in for a good read, but this has got to be one of my absolute FAVORITES from her. It’s light and funny and oh so sweet with a couple that you will be rooting for from start to finish. I loved this hero once I got to know him a little better - Brooks is kinda broken at the beginning of this book, and it takes some TLC from our heroine before he finds his happy again. It’s refreshingly delightful from beginning to end, and the perfect book to kick off this new series (though there are plenty of appearances from old favorites)!

    The story follows Brooks, a baseball player who seems to have a curse. Every time he gets past second base with a woman, his game falls apart. For that reason… he’s never gotten any further than that with a woman. When Brooks was playing for a winning team, the sacrifice to his love life seemed worth it, but now that’s he’s been traded to the worst team in the league, well… he’s ready to make a few changes. Desperate to lose his v-card to any woman who will have him, Brooks turns into a bit of a horndog. The only problem? Super fan Mackenzie knows about the curse, and she is determined to stop him before he crosses that line. While Brooks might think Mackenzie is a special kind of crazy, it’s not long before the two shift from strangers with conflicting goals to something much deeper.

    This might just be my favorite read from Grant, and that’s saying a lot. It’s quirky and kinda ridiculous but so, so funny. I loved both of these characters and their strange journey to happy ever after, which is actually surprising given how much OW drama there is at the start of this. Naturally, Brooks is trying to lose his v-card, so it’s not without its drama, but Grant handles everything so well that it was never really a problem for me. And the payoff… so, so worth it. I loved the buildup of intimacy and the changes we see in both characters throughout the course of the book. It’s light and funny from start to finish, but there’s that underlying layer of depth that I love about Pippa’s books. All in all, a really great, fun read, and I cannot wait for more from this series. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC via Give Me Books (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review of this quirky romance.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
    I read the Cooper Valley Thrusters series for my first foray into this author. I really enjoyed it so I thought the Fireballs would be a great next step. There are a lot of characters from the Brocode series and possibly others in this book. While I was intrigued by other characters in the Thrusters series, I did feel I was missing something this time around. I think I would have enjoyed this book that much more if I had read the other series first (which I’m going to do now). You can still read it on its own but I recommend looking into Brocode first.

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  • Kindle-Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Großartig
    Reviewed in Germany on February 5, 2024
    Spannend und humorvoll geschrieben, sodass ich den Roman beinahe wieder nicht aus den Händen legen konnte! Selbstverständlich empfehle ich den Titel sehr gerne weiter
    Vielen lieben Dank an die Autorin
  • Julia M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2023
    Not many authors make me laugh out loud but Pippa had me giggling all the way through. It is a story set in the world of professional baseball but it doesn’t matter if baseball is an unknown game to you just that you appreciate just how far devoted fans will go for their team and how superstitious players and fans are . I loved the wider world and families of Mackenzie and Brooks as they added to the overall chaos and hilarity. A great book , looking forward to more in the series.
  • Kate Sweet
    5.0 out of 5 stars THANK YOU for this excellent flip on the virgin trope!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2020
    Do you know what I love the most in the world, other than coffee and donuts at least???

    THE BOYS OF SUMMER BABY!!!! Baseball!

    So you can bet this was an automatic HECK YES for me to read, but let's get into the why…

    What happens when you're the losingest (yeah, yeah, I know it's not a word but it's perfect for this one) team in baseball and their newest, and arguably hottest, player is about to ruin their chances of winning again by finally losing his V-card?

    Don't know? Well, let me tell you! You get this exceptional new release from Pippa Grant!

    Mackenzie has soooooo many things that make you just laugh and sob a little for her, but come on! This is Parker's brother Brooks' book and YOU KNOW that means a return of the Elliott family group texts!!! These were just priceless moments in the story - THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!

    I'm on Team NO SPOILERS, but you must know that this return to Copper Valley for a Fireballs story was EVERYTHING I was hoping it would be and it turned the virgin trope on its head! How many books have you read where it's the young, naïve girl who’s the virgin?

    The correct answer is TOO FLIPPING MANY!!!!

    I have read maybe one or two other stories where it's hero who's the virgin and not the heroine in M/F Romance and this was something so very needed because a) he's not super young and naïve, and b) IT'S THE HERO and Brooks is a super hot ball player so you'd think he'd be getting laid at every conceivable opportunity!

    Brooks is trying desperately to lose his V-card now that he's been traded from New York to the Fireballs since he doesn't see where him playing any worse could be detrimental to the team and their chances of getting fans back and winning games. Enter Mackenzie Montana, the Fireballs' biggest fan (FIERY FOREVER!!!!) who knows her baseball and believes in superstition, good luck, and curses to cock block him in a flaming meatball mascot costume. Ridiculous? NO, it is PERFECTION! The fan culture that's brought into this story are not only hilarious, but totally on point. If you're a serious baseball fan you know you have superstitions and rituals that you have to go through for each game to keep your team's streak alive. Mackenzie nails these, she also nails how I felt when my singular mascot became several for <i>my</i> team.

    Aside from the virgin trope, I had a hard time classing this because they're not really friends to lovers, at least not at first. They become friendly eventually, but their feelings are winning out by this point. They also aren't really enemies to lovers, but kind of because they seem to start that way - especially with how hard she's trying to cock-block Brooks just so he can keep hitting the ball! It's kind of a slow burn, but with laughter and some amazing moments with friends that show just how deep of a world Pippa has created. Whatever you want to class this as, make sure you class it as EXCELLENT and 100% worth your time!

    Honourable mention for scene stealer awards go to Mackenzie's daddies (in and out of drag!), Coco Puff the dog because it's Pippa and it's an animal and she does those ridiculously well and we all know that, the Mascot Alternatives that are *NOT* Fiery (FIERY FOREVER!!!!!!), and the Elliott Family Text Messages.

    Go on and grab this baby today! Just because we can't watch baseball right now doesn't mean we can't read some excellent romances that touch on baseball culture. You won't regret one-clicking this one. Go on! Grab it!!!
  • Vijayita
    5.0 out of 5 stars A home run againnnnnn
    Reviewed in India on May 21, 2020
    Funny laughter riot that will make you imagine a million images that are funny and heartwarming
    Love Mackenzie she is a tough awesoma
  • Brenda Hawkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fireballs to the Rescue
    Reviewed in Australia on July 10, 2021
    Gosh such a great book to start what ended up being an ever greater series The Copper Valley Fireballs, awesome characters and even more awesome fictional characters in the mascots that are up for "choosing' when the Fireballs Mascot is "given time off".
    Brook Elliots, Copper Valley's Baseball Virgin, who has set out that this season he is going to lose his V Card. Well that is until MacKenzie (we meet in previous Geekheart book ) decides it is her job to make sure that he doesn't or he will end up messing with his season, and no one messes with Mackenzies Fireballs. this girl is beyond a Fanatical Fan. So she does what any self respecting Fireball fan does. She Ccckblocks him at every chance. there is something about Pippa and her fun and hilarious characters. I love how her series run into each other and we keep seeing all the past characters we have read and get little snippets of those still to come.

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