Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Christie Mitchum
Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this Sylvie Stewart rom-com; it was a great addition to the series. Now, it’s Lynn’s turn to share her story and her own “happily ever after.”
I enjoyed the way Stewart wrote this book. Instead of falling instantly in love, Lynn and Joey had quite a wait before they finally became a couple…a whole year! The fireworks were evident at their first meeting. Still, misunderstandings and an age difference killed the possibility of anything more between them before they ever really got to know one another. A year later, Lynn is treating Joey for an injury he sustained playing baseball, and he fears it could derail his career. The sparks are still there, but Lynn wants nothing to come between her career goals, so they agree to set boundaries and be friends. As she finds herself embroiled in a family mystery, Joey helps her, and that boundary begins to blur.
Lynn is not only the youngest Brooks child but also the only girl. Her brothers are extremely overprotective, especially since her father passed away. She has had enough of it, and in my opinion, she allowed that to color how she viewed relationships. Initially, I thought her view of women’s independence influenced how she saw men, and she tended to stereotype them, especially Joey. However, she grew exponentially by the end of the book by taking a hard look at why she felt the way she did. She didn’t want to let anyone into her heart because when her father died, it affected her as she saw her family falling apart around her. I was glad to see that she finally came to see Joey as her “teammate.”
I read another book in the series and fell in love with the crazy, loveable family. Joey fits right in with the Brooks family. He is sweet and such a cheerleader for Lynn, even when she is too stubborn to see it. Stewart tells the story with humor, love, and some mystery and spice thrown in. There are spoilers from books 1-3, so if you don’t want anything spoiled, I suggest starting from Book 1.
