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Head Over Cleats (No Place Like Home Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Marika Ray (Author), Delancey Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 238 ratings
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Iris Copeland has sworn off men. She has a glorious daughter, parents willing to let her come back home after her nasty divorce, and more sharp knives than she knows what to do with, thanks to her folks’ post-retirement business venture. Maybe it wasn’t quite the life she planned, but between her daughter and opening the pet shop she’s always dreamed of with her best friend, life is good.

Until Trey Callihan comes to town. Though Iris loves Roy, the old man out on Three Squirrel Ranch who is a fixture in the tiny town of Solano Creek, she’s a lot less sure about his tall, broad, handsome grandson. Why would a pro athlete be hanging out in a place like this?

The answer, certainly, is that he won’t be for long. That’s why Iris decides her best defense is a strong offense. She’ll stay far, far away from that athletic mountain of a man to avoid accidentally admitting how ridiculously charming she finds him, or how completely smitten her daughter already is with her baseball idol.

But when it looks like Trey might be staying to help his grandfather, Iris lets her guard slip. And while their relationship feels like a perfect day at the field for a while, Trey mixes things up just as she gets comfortable, and reminds her that even an easy pitch can be hard to hit…

Will Trey convince Iris to give him a chance? Or will it be a shut out?

Find out in the first book in the No Place Like Home series by USA Today bestsellers Delancey Stewart and Marika Ray. Every book is a full-length standalone happily ever after with plenty of LOLs and awws along the way!
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    No Place Like Home
  3. Print length
    202 pages
  4. Language
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  5. Publication date
    June 13, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B14C6DCN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (June 13, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 13, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1247 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 202 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 238 ratings

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  1. Delancey Stewart

    Delancey Stewart

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    I'm USA Today Bestselling author Delancey Stewart. My contemporary romances run the gamut of settings and setups, but they always deliver humor, heart and heat. It’s a guarantee.

    I write from my home in Denver, CO, where I manage a household full of boys and men. Okay, only one man. The hubs. But two boys. I mean, three if you count the hubs. (You see why I do words and not numbers. I was told there’d be no math in this bio. Someone lied.)

    I grew up in California and have had more jobs than anyone on earth (personal trainer, pharmaceutical rep, copywriter, tech writer, marketing director, wine seller, elementary school teacher… I’m not kidding. The list. It goes on.) But the one I love the most is writing, in part because I get to meet people who love books and stories as much as I do! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to say hello, and don’t forget to join my newsletter!

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    Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomComs to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll laugh at least once with every book.

    Marika spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.

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    Professional Inquiries: I am represented by SBR Media. For inquiries regarding foreign rights, audio, and other media outlets, please contact Ena Burnette (ena@sbrmedia.com).

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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It’s a Home Run for this Romcom!
I am so glad to be back in the small town of Solano for a brand new series by these two authors! Not only do they write so good together, I am always guaranteed a cute title and cover with feel good, funny romance inside.I loved retired baseball player Trey and Iris together and although this is a closed door romance, you can feel the tension and chemistry between them. Iris’s daughter is adorable and combined with a rescue wiener dog named Batman, there is just so much cuteness! Not to take anything away from Trey and Iris because they really do have a great story, but Trey’s grandpa Roy was the real star for me, with all his grumpy hilariousness while trying to get his family settled and back together.Told from both POVs, Head Over Cleats is a light and relatively quick read, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series!
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Sunshineray
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
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This book is so freaking adorable! Between the meddling grandpa and the adorable baseball loving daughter, it made my heart smile. Trey was a wonderful leading man who took the time to woo Iris and her daughter. I highly recommend picking up this wonderfully crafted story! I received an early copy of this story in return for my personal thoughts on this story.
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Tina M. Hobbs
4.0 out of 5 stars Solano Creek Is Where I Want to Be!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
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For one thing, I was not the kind of woman men like Trey Callihan developed real feelings for. I wasn't shiny or young, didn't have experience jet-setting or appearing on television. I imagined myself at his side, and swallowed hard at the image. I was like a dull lump of coal next to the shiny diamond that was Trey's public persona. We did not fit.

But Iris WANTED them to fit. Trey weaved himself into her daily life though she tried to avoid him. He's friendly, warm, kind and genuine. How could she really stay away? Not to mention how wonderful he was with her daughter.

Trey came to town to figure out his retired life after baseball. What he hadn't expected was falling in love with Solano Creek. He especially didn't expect to meet and fall for the "girl next door", Iris Copeland. Seeing how his life could be now was something he couldn't ignore. Happiness started to look different than he ever thought.

I love this story. I love the dynamic between Trey and Iris. I love their chemistry. And I can't ignore the awesome grandfather, Roy, bringing his family back together!
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Sherry S
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!! Amazing read!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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Amazing start to a great new series by two fabulous authors. This book has all the feels. I laughed and even cried. All good tears. Lol. I recommend this series to anyone and everyone!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars He had been called home.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
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Because of an injury and while trying to decide what to do after baseball he had been called home to his Grandpa's ranch. He had always loved it there as a child. While visiting he meets a single mother and her daughter. Their story is very sweet and there are some good laughs as well.?
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Edie L
4.0 out of 5 stars HEAD OVER CLEATS by Delancey Stewart & Marika Ray
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I loved this book which stray off the new No Place Like Home Series. It is Trey and Iris's story but to me the one that added the cherry to the fabulous sundae was Dahlia and Batman. I love a single parent book so I loved it instantly but the way it just flowed helped so much. Trey has so much to figure out after his baseball career and Iris is very guarded thanks to crappy Ex. The journey is fun to read and worth the journey highly recommend and cannot wait what comes next in the series and for the Callihans.
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Cindra
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2022
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I'm so happy that we're getting more funtastic romances from Marika and Delancey! I love this little town and its quirky characters. Iris and Trey's journey to their HEA is the perfect summer read.
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Jennifer M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Sweet Small Town/Single Mom Rom-Com
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
Marika Ray and Delancey Stewart bring us back to the small town of Solano Creek with an all new rom-com series.

Head Over Cleats begins with a prologue that you might remember from The Text Before Christmas, book 5 in the Digital Dating series. If you have not read the Digital Dating series- no worries this new series can 100% be read and enjoyed on its own. The set up to this series is that Roy, an older man that owns a lot of land in Solano Creek is trying to get all his grandchildren to come back together and mend relationships without explicitly telling them what they are coming back to Solano Creek for. First up is his grandson Trey, a recently retired professional baseball player.

I wasn't quite sure what to make of Trey at first. He comes in like this summons from his estranged grandfather puts him out. He acts like he cannot fathom small town living or dealing with Batman- his grandfather's weiner dog- which admittedly had me hooked because I have the biggest soft spot for dachshunds and made me miss mine even more. Though the more the story continued the more caring and sweet Trey became not only for his grandfather but also toward Iris, her daughter and many others. Iris- the pet shop co-owner came blazing into the story a little strung out and defensive. As her walls crumbled and she became more open and trusting toward Trey everything about their relationship was adorable.

This book is super sweet and cute. Just like the Digital Dating series it is also a clean romance- so while there are some references and allusions to more intimate moments, they are not explicitly part of the story. The quirkiness of the characters, situations and moments add a lot of humor to the story that just left me feeling happy right along with them. Trey and Iris' romance is a total whirlwind and for as defensive as Iris was at the idea of any kind of relationship this story moves from distaste to head over heels in the blink of an eye. Sometimes those really fast relationships just feel too much for me but I didn't hate it- sometimes you just need that fluffy sweet cotton candy kind of romance and this one hit just right for me.

I can't wait to get to learn more about Trey's brother, Carter. That last chapter where they teased his personality and disposition has me excited to see how his journey to HEA plays out next!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun with some steam
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2022
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Head Over Cleats was a cute read with tons of witty banter. It was the perfect way to start this new series and I am looking forward to more of this No Place Like Home series.
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Laura C
5.0 out of 5 stars Small town rom-com at its best! 
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2022
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Small town rom-com at its best! 

I love love loved this!  

If you are looking for something that will just make you feel all warm and fuzzy look no further!  

Head Over Cleats is the first in a new series from two of my favourite authors.  It was such a warm light hearted read, just what I was needing.  

Both Iris and Trey are at a little bit of a cross roads in their lives but the minute Trey claps his eyes on Iris it is game over!     

I absolutely loved Trey and Iris!   I can not wait to read the next book in the series.  
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Romance-reader71
3.0 out of 5 stars overall a great read
Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2022
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This would have been a five-star read if they hadn’t left out the sexy scenes…. Great story, great characters, good story pacing but no real steam. It turns out, I really need the steam!
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