Batting Style

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 1,366 ratings

Price: 13.62

Last update: 08-12-2024


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Blaise

There are a few things I know for sure: I’m gay, I want to do costume design for film and television, and a supportive family is what other people have. Oh… and fate’s not my biggest fan. That’s fine, though—who needs fate? I’ve got friends I love, a welcoming community, and a plan. Graduate college? Check. Build up my portfolio? Whenever I can. Impress industry pros? Done. Save the money for my dream internship? Working on it. All I’ve gotta do is stick with the plan, and that internship is mine next year.

And then Jordan Marks walks into my life, and my plan turns into a loose guideline. Suddenly I’m learning about baseball and giving away shifts at work so I can watch him play. My goals are the same, but maybe there’s room in them for the world’s sweetest athlete.

Jordan

I’m pretty sure the gods of baseball don’t care if I wear a suit on game day, but Franklin U and Coach do, so when mine rips, replacing it is an urgent mission. That’s how I meet Blaise Warner and my “I guess I could be bi” musings become full-blown “I wanna learn to handle a bat” demands. Blaise is smart, talented, and has goals… and he’s more than happy to teach me a new batting style.

But as we go from casual to more, the things I never mentioned—like my dads’ connections in the entertainment industry—become heavy secrets. Plus, while our friends know we’re dating, nobody else does. That’s not fair to Blaise, but do I really want to be the latest queer college ball player?

I don’t get a chance to figure it all out before things fall apart, and now we both have to decide what our real priorities are.


Top reviews from the United States

Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
The Franklin University series is one of the best series out there. And this author is one of the best authors out there. I love that once I started reading it I realized this was a connection to one of her other stories. The Joy Universe series? And then I was really happy because I realized I had missed reading some of them.I spent a solid day and a half plowing through everything before I went back to reading this book. Soooooo good. Jordan is adorable and the story line is just perfect for him. My advice is to start with the Joy Universe books so you can get Jordan's back story. You will thank me. Oh and then just read everything the author has written and the first season of FU. Such a great introduction to some spectacular authors.
Amanda Brooks
4.0 out of 5 stars A funny and endearing story
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
This was a really enjoyable read. Not quite as funny as Masters’ Franklin U book, Mr. Romance, but still full of good laughs. Jordan and Blaise are delightfully oblivious and sweetly well-meaning and totally smitten with each other. They are both almost too supportive of each other, which combined with being new to serious relationships and not always getting the communication part quite right, causes a few problems. But between their affection for each other and the wonderful friends and family they have around them, they figure it out. Blaise, especially, has some issues he needs to work on. It’s funny that he doesn’t want to use Jordan’s connections to further his career, yet it was largely because of Jordan that he made a connection who facilitates a dream career opportunity.

I would have liked to see them celebrating at the end with their friend group, just to get to see them one more time. Also there were some pretty egregious typos in a few places.

Still it is fun book with endearing characters. It made me want to read about Jordan’s dads too!
Vanessa G
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
I adore this book.
Louisa Masters writes such amazing books, this one is no different!
I loved seeing Jordan again but as a grown up in his own story. He’s just the most adorable cutest person ever.
Blaise was amazing. The moment we met him, it was like, yes him! This idiot will love the other idiot! They work so well together but I fell in love with him the moment it was his POV so basically when we first met him. Like holy moly.
Their relationship was written so beautifully. I love how accepting Jordan is, how sweet and trying Blaise is. They are just perfect for each other.
It was wonderful to see Jordan’s family again, they are so entertaining. I could read about all of them all over again.
Toniann Sampogna (@bookishforever)
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertained
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
This is only my 2nd book by this author. The 1st was Mr. Romance in the original FU Series. I'm not typically a Rom-Com reader but it's part of what I enjoy about these collab series - I step outside my comfort zone a bit.

I enjoyed the storyline. It's definitely humourous with zero angst. Jordan has to be the most oblivious human to walk the earth - but I did find it cute. Some of the situations are a little over the top but hilarious - You do need to suspend reality a tiny bit.

It started to drag for me around that 75% mark, but it picks up again when the characters experience a bit of conflict they have to work through. I never really felt the connection between Jordan and Blaise so that did impact my overall experience.

I think if Rom-Com is your usual go-to, you will find this entertaining.
Laurel Nichols
4.0 out of 5 stars Jordan’s all grown up!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
As a big fan of the Joy Universe series, I’m so happy and excited to read about Jordan and Mila (and Luke and Grant) again! I love their family dynamic and closeness.

Blaise and Jordan don’t seem like they would fit at first, but they have great chemistry. Their first scene together is very memorable. I love how ambitious and focused Blaise is - he’s a very well rounded, realistic character. Jordan has huge golden retriever energy. It was also refreshing to read a pseudo-sports romance where the goal wasn’t to “make it” to the majors, but purely for love of the sport.

Shout out to the side character arty-types and jocks mixing it up throughout this story. I loved both of their friend groups so much.

Another lovely installment for the FU universe!
Always reading something...
5.0 out of 5 stars Blaise and Jordan….
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
Cute read…I really liked Jordan. He was such a sweetie. Blaise was cool too and really relatable. Enjoyed them as a couple, loved the supporting characters and Jordan’s family. Just really well-written and an absolute fun read!
Shannan
4.0 out of 5 stars Batting Style
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
BATTING STYLE is the third installment in the Franklin U 2 series. It can be read as a standalone, as with any book in the series. They can all be read in any order but characters from other books are mentioned and may contain small spoilers.

Jordan is on the FU baseball team and is required to wear suits pre and post game and when his suit rips he needs to call his dads to find out how to go about getting another suit. Walking into the men's store in the mall has him a little overwhelmed. When the cute attractive employee offers to help him he learns two things. 1. He's always going to need his dad's help and 2. He may not be has straight as he had always assumed.

Blaise is working at the men's clothing store until he can earn enough money to apply for the unpaid internship at his dream company so he will have money to be able live. When the sexy baseball player has him breaking some "work rules" Blaise agrees to be his mentor into all things gay.

I really enjoyed this couple. Their chemistry is immediate and explosive. i love how easily Jordan went with his bi-awakening/pan-awakening knowing he has always been an ally and loves his Uncle and his husband so it wasn't as much an surprise just an "OH" kind of moment. Blaise wants to go about his career as a costume designer on his own without help but all Jordan wants to do is make his life easier. While they have some early relationship bumps to handle they learned through each other.

This was only my second book from this author but I will be going back for more!

I was given a free copy of this book.
Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Batting Style
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
Jordan and Blaise

I absolutely adored Jordan. He was such a sweet, kind, and thoughtful dude. I really liked Blaise as well. They were so good together. I can't wait to read their extended epilogue.

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