Can't Wait Wednesday!

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

I am combining CWW with Books From the Backlog hosted by Carole at Carole's Random Life in Books. This will allow me to feature some newly "rediscovered" books, which I plan on reading, alongside a new release.

This week I can't wait for

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The Rom Con by Devon Daniels
Published by Berkley on November 7, 2023
Age/Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Goodreads

A modern battle of the sexes about a journalist who hatches an elaborate plan to take down her industry adversary, from the author of Meet You in the Middle.

After a particularly brutal breakup, Cassidy Sutton has had it with dating. So when her grandmother gives her a 1950’s dating guide entitled 125 Tips to Hook a Husband, she decides to turn the retro advice into an ironic “What not to do” article for Siren, the popular online women’s publication she writes for. And who better to secretly test the old-fashioned tips on than Jack Bradford, chauvinistic creator of rival men’s site Brawler? She’ll write an article that will entertain female readers everywhere and embarrass their sexist nemesis at the same time. Two birds, one stone.

But her perfect plan soon proves to be anything but. Those vintage courtship tips Cassidy was so quick to poke fun at? They actually seem to work, calling her most closely-held beliefs into question. Even worse? Jack isn’t falling for any of her tricks—and it’s not long before their ‘fake’ relationship starts to feel like the realest one of her life. As her cat and mouse game starts to spiral out of control, Cassidy has to decide if she’s playing to win, or if she’s willing to lose it all for love.

I am getting How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days meets Going Vintage vibes which I think would translate to a great rom-com. I am sure those classic tips will amuse me, and I like the idea that they challenge the heroine's beliefs. I can already see all the comedic moments that can result from this and the competition between the hero and heroine. I anticipate this being a fun read. 

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The Change Up by Nicole Falls
Published by Independently Published on November 28, 2019
Age/Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Goodreads

For the entirety of her life Geffri Robinson has known that being a girl who plays baseball was a novelty. At some point, however, the novelty wore off and she stepped away from playing the sport until a chance exhibition places her at the center of attention once again. With the spotlight shining brightly upon her, Geffri finds herself with an amazing opportunity within her grasp that’s she’s eager to take.

But with all great success comes the trolls—enter Noah Fence, a sports blogger who’s a little too opinionated about how excellent Geffri really is and challenges her to a competition to prove his superiority. Between Noah’s challenge and the opportunity placed before her, Geffri’s calm summer escalates into a whirlwind season of dreams fulfilled.

I found this book when perusing Kindle Unlimited and was immediately drawn to it. I saw the cover and the name, and all I could think was Pitch. Do you all remember that amazing TV show about a female MLB pitcher which was unfairly canceled? (I'm not salty) That premise has me really excited to read this book, and my love for sports romances amplifies my desire to check it out. 

What are you waiting on?
Let us know in the comments!