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The Catch: A damaged alpha, workplace, baseball romance (The Player Duet Book 2) Kindle Edition

by K. Bromberg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 3,558 ratings
After an unexpected twist of fate, All-Star catcher Easton Wylder is left questioning the loyalty of everyone around him.

Even the woman who shares his bed, Scout Dalton.

But if Easton thought being uprooted to the last place he expected was the only challenge life had to throw at him, he was dead wrong.

With an ailing shoulder and his career in limbo, his decision to make an unexpected change leads him to question everything – Scout’s love, family loyalties, and whether he can conquer the one obstacle he’s never been able to overcome. The secret he’s never shared with anyone.

He may be a man pushed to his limits, but he’s hell-bent on proving his worth no matter the cost.
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"...one of the best books Kristy has written." - White Hot Reads

"K.Bromberg's books are absolute auto-buys, and TheCatch is no exception. Both sensual and sweet, the romance betweenScout and Easton melted my heart and fired my senses. Wonderful!" - J. Kenner, New York Times bestselling author

"The Catch is a heart-wrenchinglyemotional, beautifully compelling, sexy conclusion to The Player duet.Bromberg is a master of her craft, pairing sweet and sexy,with poignant social issues that melt your heart in ways you never thoughtpossible. A milky way of stars."
- Helena Hunting, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor

"Scintillating,surprising, and sexy as hell! I devoured every word, loving everysecond of this duet!" -Audrey Carlan, #1 NewYork Times bestselling Author

"WOW! HOLY FREAKINGWOW THIS BOOK!!! Shewill capture your heart and soul with her magical words and lines that the onlything you need to do is feel it, savor it, devour it and enjoy every moment youhad with it..." - Chatterbooks Book Blog

"Kristy's signature style shines through every page.It's like everything I love about her books all wrapped up into one. The Catchbeautifully concluded the story of Easton and Scout. The flow, the storyline,the deeper look at secondary characters, all lead to a solid five starread." - The Book Avenue

"Fans of K. Bromberg, prepared to be DAZZLED likeyou've never been DAZZLED before. . . When K. Bromberg writes, I read. Plainand simple. She is an incredible story-teller with SO MUCH to say." -Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads

"The premise is creative and imaginative ;the characters are passionate, charismatic andenergetic; the romance is intimate, breathtaking and provocative.K. Bromberg's THE PLAYER Duet is an intoxicating series about life, love, andthe dreams of what was, and what could have been. " - The Reading Café

"I went into this book thinking it would just be"meh". I finished this book thinking it doesn't getmuch better than this. I highly recommend this book to lovers ofsports romance with a little bit of intrigue and contemporary erotic romance.5 stars." - Nice Ladies, Naughty Books

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06Y19R882
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JKB Publishing, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942832058
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Player Duet
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 3,558 ratings

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New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes, who we love to hate but can’t help to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs, sports practices, and figuring out how to navigate parenting teenagers (send more wine!). More often than not, she does all of this with her laptop in tow, and her mind daydreaming of the current hero she is writing.

Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over two million copies of her books across twenty different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times. Her Driven trilogy has been adapted for film and is available on the streaming platform Passionflix as well as Amazon.

You can find out more about Kristy, her books, or just chat with her on any of her social media accounts. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter or follow her on Bookbub.

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Customers praise this romance novel for its amazing conclusion to The Player duet, with one review noting how it drags readers back into the story. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer highlighting the banter between them, and writing that makes readers feel every emotion. Customers describe it as breathtakingly sensual with good humor, particularly enjoying the banter between Easton and Scout. Customers appreciate the strong character development, with one review noting how Easton holds Scout together throughout their relationship.

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220 customers mention "Story quality"220 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly praising its amazing conclusion to The Player series and the enjoyment of its twists and turns.

"This Duet was so touching I loved the series. The story, the love story, Scouts relationship with her dad...." Read more

"...I swooned, I “tee-hee’d”, I cried, I gasped, I sighed. There is no dull moment in the entire length of this book and what I appreciate and commend..." Read more

"...character connection and dialogue was on point, the plot full of the expected and the unexpected and it is this that keeps those pages frantically..." Read more

"...The Catch is an absolute perfect ending to a sexy, romantic and emotional love story. This duet got all the feels – I laughed and cried...." Read more

157 customers mention "Heartwarming"151 positive6 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, describing it as a lovely story of love conquering all that is full of emotion, with tears and happiness flowing throughout.

"...her own with her signature writing, intense character connection and emotion by the bucket load, I loved it. “..." Read more

"...I thought as a hot sexy sport romance turned into quite a serious, heartwarming and moving story of family, strength, loyalty, and unconditional love..." Read more

"...Support for this amazing couple means being physically and emotionally there for each other and being each other's rock...." Read more

"...she writes, the morals behind her books and the simple but meaningful messages she conveys which make her style so unique and easily distinguishable..." Read more

68 customers mention "Character development"68 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, feeling a strong emotional connection to them, with one customer particularly enjoying the banter between the characters.

"...The character connection and dialogue was on point, the plot full of the expected and the unexpected and it is this that keeps those pages..." Read more

"...moody hero no longer – Easton became this brave, sweet, caring, swoony hero, albeit a bit broken...." Read more

"...It bears repeating that I love Easton. He's such an amazing character. He's not perfect by any means but he is just so damn endearing...." Read more

"...Easton and Scout are noble characters, and in The Catch, they continue to be, as together they dodge the wild pitches life throws at them...." Read more

68 customers mention "Writing quality"68 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that it makes them feel every emotion and is easy to read.

"...Everything he does, whether it's good or bad, is totally understandable...." Read more

"...characters on so many levels, simply because her writing makes you feel every single emotion - their struggles, their internal battles, their..." Read more

"...Bromberg’s writing style is a pleasure to read. This story has no fillers, no extraneous characters — just solid writing...." Read more

"...K. Bromberg has done an excellent job writing these two books and I for one would love more books in this series...." Read more

47 customers mention "Sexiness"47 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy and breathtakingly sensual, describing it as a beautiful romance.

"...Tasteful yet breathtakingly sensual, a total package in my opinion...." Read more

"...The Catch is an absolute perfect ending to a sexy, romantic and emotional love story. This duet got all the feels – I laughed and cried...." Read more

"...Scout is just as awesome. I love her so much. She's sassy, feisty, loyal, and does not take sh-t from anyone especially from bullies...." Read more

"...raised with clear message behind, mixed with a bit of drama and a lot of sexy and another powerful motto to live your life by: Clear mind...." Read more

42 customers mention "Humor"42 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly appreciating the banter between characters, with one customer specifically mentioning the playful interactions with Easton.

"...My heart breaks and became whole again. There are sweet, sexy, funny, cute and light-hearted moments that make me swoon and smile...." Read more

"...And uh... Drunk!Easton is one of the funniest and most adorable things I've read in a while. Scout is just as awesome. I love her so much...." Read more

"...Deceit, betrayal, blatant lies, tears, laughter and hot as ever sexy times. Feels that keep you tied in knots...." Read more

"...The love of the game, the love of the player, the heartaches, the happiness, emotions of losing someone you love, the turmoil of family issues, the..." Read more

29 customers mention "Strength"29 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, describing them as brave and loyal.

"...turned into quite a serious, heartwarming and moving story of family, strength, loyalty, and unconditional love...." Read more

"...Scout is just as awesome. I love her so much. She's sassy, feisty, loyal, and does not take sh-t from anyone especially from bullies...." Read more

"...'s fashion we get to have a beautiful, strong, intelligent and independent heroine name Scout Dalton( Kitty) with a sexy, hot, rough, gorgeous, sweet..." Read more

"...A story of love, sacrifice and incredible strength. I absolutely recommend this book." Read more

24 customers mention "Scouting relationship"24 positive0 negative

Customers love the relationship between Easton and Scout, with one customer noting their incredible dynamics, while another appreciates how they navigate family drama together.

"...The story, the love story, Scouts relationship with her dad. I rarely cry at books and I did at this one!" Read more

"...setting also brought its own problems and I loved the insight into the mechanics behind the scenes...." Read more

"...sport romance turned into quite a serious, heartwarming and moving story of family, strength, loyalty, and unconditional love...." Read more

"...I love the development and growth of the characters in this book....." Read more

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  • Angela Bice
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Duet pulled at my Heart
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025
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    This Duet was so touching I loved the series. The story, the love story, Scouts relationship with her dad. I rarely cry at books and I did at this one!
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  • Melanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was utter perfection, no ifs or buts about it.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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    I am left with this ache deep in my bones after finishing The Catch by K. Bromberg. I haven’t had a book hangover in what feels like forever (probably since I finished The Player) and of course, she’s left me not with just any book hang over but a massive and debilitating kind. How do I move on from this?! And the only logical yet exciting solution to that is my desperate need for a re-read. To say that the follow-up and final book in this duet met my every expectation would be a lie because it didn’t just meet it, it blew it right out of the park. It far surpassed what I was so nervously hoping for—It’s the “oh my gawd, don’t let this disappoint!!” The Catch was the ending that Scout Dalton and Easton Wylder so abundantly deserved and one that rabid fans like me prayed for.

    As you all graciously remember, K. Bromberg left us in quite a tizzy at the end of The Player. There were so many unanswered questions about Scout and Easton’s future. It was a cliffhanger that literary masochists like myself totally get off on. Not the sort that left me banging my fist out of anger but rather out of childlike anticipation. Oh, trust me, I was alternately stomping one foot after the other desperate for answers as I’m sure many of you were. Well, I am here to tell you… To promise you that after you’ve read The Catch you will be left feeling this sense of cathartic relief which will only emboss the worthiness of having to wait for all of the answers that lay wake to your questions.

    In the first book, Easton fought for every ounce when it came to Scout’s fear of love and commitment. He was all in practically from the start after realizing just how much Scout understood him and accepted him for being just Easton Wylder—not THE Easton Wylder the baseball great who breaks records after records. I was putty over him for constantly taking hits after hits from Scout, never relenting in letting her know exactly what she meant to him. Well, in The Catch it is Scout who steps up to plate. She wholly surrenders to her love for Easton and becomes the rock that Easton needs when life takes him for a ride. You guys, 20% into this book and I’d already lost it. My heart beat precariously too fast, my palms embarrassingly clammy, and my thighs so wonderfully quivered. From the start of this book, K. Bromberg opens the floodgates wide open and just lets the good and bad times roll. I couldn’t get enough and I didn’t want to stop. I legit finished this book in less than 5 hours—including my lunch hour, pathetic sneak reads at work, and when I finally got home I practically hung a ‘do not disturb’ sign on my neck.

    I loved, loved how much Scout and Easton loved one another. The adoration and the respect just floored me; I just felt it all. I swooned, I “tee-hee’d”, I cried, I gasped, I sighed. There is no dull moment in the entire length of this book and what I appreciate and commend about the author was her ability to throw down some really serious and heart breaking issues in the story line. Ones that have been festering and ones that catch you off guard without drawling them out to the point of boring or frustrating her readers out of their minds. The angst is there, it makes your heart go WYLD and makes your belly feel like it does when you’re on a downward ride on a rollercoaster but it doesn’t go on and on and on where you’re like, “ugh! Is it over yet?!” She brings that rollercoaster up back, gives resolutions which makes the characters that much more enticing. They’re decisive without being stoic or cold. They feel and work through their emotions without wallowing in self-pity. It’s what makes me fall in love with Scout and Easton and their beautiful connection minute after minute, page after page.

    The Catch is beyond entertaining. It is filled with twist and turns that keep you on your toes. The revelations and their repercussions won’t make your eyes roll and make you feel fed up. Instead, they will shock you, give you life, and make you say, “Oh my geeeeerd!!! So good! So, so, so good” over and over and over again because that’s exactly what I found myself doing. There is no lack of intimacy which trust me, will make you squirm in your seat. Best of all, K. Bromberg doesn’t overload the pages with one sex scene after another. They’re done with purpose to of course, excite her readers but also serve as a reminder of the undeniable connection – both emotionally and physically between Scout and Easton. Tasteful yet breathtakingly sensual, a total package in my opinion.

    So while I maneuver myself through this massive hangover, I end this review with a clear mind and a full heart. The Catch is a dream book for literary masochist who is also a hopeless romantic. This was utter perfection, no ifs or buts about it.
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  • DonnaC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous end to this duet
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The Catch (The Player Duet #2) by K Bromberg
    4.5 stars!!!

    “It was a perfect storm of coincidence…”

    So, Easton and Scout’s story continues in The Catch and we pick up with them right where we left off. K Bromberg left us in limbo and this is a book that I have been anxiously anticipating since I finished The Player. The Catch is chock full of K Bromberg’s trademark angst and emotion, the course of true love never runs smooth and these two still have a lot to work through. Honesty is always the best policy and with twists and turns aplenty there is never a dull moment. Faster paced and utterly engaging, this was a book that I couldn’t put down.

    “Just when I felt like everything was falling apart, I’m beginning to wonder if maybe they were finally falling into place.”

    Beginning with the repercussions of Scout’s last-minute decision in The Player, Easton’s trade was inevitable. Easton is automatically angry and despondent that the team that he had dedicated his life and career too are all too quick to dispense with his services. Loyalty counts for nothing in this game, it is all about the bottom line, underhand deals and management with no scruples.

    “I need to step back and think about what will make me happy for once. Me! The only one who will be left.”

    Scout was put into an untenable position, damned if she did and damned if she didn’t. The wrath of Easton was expected but his lack of giving her the benefit of the doubt hurts. It is at this juncture that these two really develop as a couple. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and all that.

    “There will come a day, son, when someone will love the parts of you that no one else knows how to love. That’s when you know they’re the one for you.”

    Who can you really trust? It seems no-one is in this book and everyone has skeletons in their closets, hidden agendas and are only out for what they can get for themselves. K Bromberg took this book to places I didn’t expect and while those skeletons come tumbling out, a plethora of emotions came tumbling too. From anger, to empathy, to love, my emotions were all over the place and as per usual K Bromberg had those tear ducts working overtime. The character connection and dialogue was on point, the plot full of the expected and the unexpected and it is this that keeps those pages frantically turning.

    “Clear mind. Full heart, Scouty-girl. Never forget that.”

    This book though was all about Easton and Scout’s personal journey and growth both as individuals and as a couple. The baseball setting also brought its own problems and I loved the insight into the mechanics behind the scenes. The ruthlessness is forever apparent and causes many of the curveballs that this couple face along the way.

    “…It’s your heart I love. It’s your ability to open up to me even when you don’t want to. The man you are makes me want to be a better woman, too. So, I’ll give you time to think and be alone when I really don’t want to as long as you understand I want you. All of you. Your flaws. Your mistakes. Your achievements. Your shortcomings. Your love.”

    As I said in my review of The Player this duet has been a huge reminder of why I fell in love with this authors writing in the first instance. Chemistry, emotion, wordy words, sentences filled with love, longing and romance. While this premise has been done before K Bromberg made it her own with her signature writing, intense character connection and emotion by the bucket load, I loved it.

    “Everyone deserves some pretty in their life regardless of the scars they bear.”
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  • KL91
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Catch
    Reviewed in Australia on June 30, 2017
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    I couldn't wait to see how Scout and Eastons story would play out.
    The Catch was an five star read, with strong characters, an amazing romance and a captivating plot, with one heck of a secret.
    I loved watching Scout and Eastons relationship unfold, as they overcome so much and grew as individuals and as a couple.

    A must read from K Bromberg. Can't wait to see what she writes next!
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  • reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second part of a baseball story
    Reviewed in Germany on July 2, 2017
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    Great conclusion of Easton and Scout's story. The cliffhanger was solved quickly with some drama but not over the top. Both acted like adults and after some cooling down time talked.
    Both MCs are very responsible young adults who take care of their dying father respectively alcoholic mother despite all of their own problems. I liked the twist with the dyslexia, the hero is not so perfect anymore.

    I enjoyed the pace in this novel. The story enfolded quite naturally never felt rushed. Once you thought everything was going in one direction K.B. would put a twist on the storyline.

    Not all problems were solved in the end but the closure was ok.
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  • Client Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars très bien.....tout comme "The player"
    Reviewed in France on February 18, 2018
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    Forcément après avoir lu "The player", je ne pouvais pas rester sur un suspens pareil!! Une très belle histoire comme nous en avons l'habitude avec K. BOMBERG.
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  • France
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed the first part but had a difficult time keeping focused on it. BUT I’m so happy I powered through because this second part of the story was a page turner for me. So much so I wished there would have been a third book to continue Easton and Scout’s story before the 5 year epilogue. And spoiler alert... I’d like to add that it was refreshing to read a story where the main characters don’t break up halfway through the book, yes they’ve had fights but always found their way back to each other. 5 stars all the way!
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  • Ruth_Reads1
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Clear mind. Full Heart Scouty Girl".
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2025
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    The Catch was the perfect conclusion to Easton and Scout’s story. This duet had me completely hooked from start to finish, it has great character development and pacing.
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