**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
The Book
She's fake dating the wrong guy. Enter Mr. Right.
Scottie
I've spent my whole life cleaning up after Jake Rodgers—the bad boy of Major League Baseball. So when his latest PR disaster threatens to send him to the minors, agreeing to fake date him feels noble. Temporary. Manageable.
Then hot young pitcher Lucas Fischer shows up—with coffee I didn’t ask for and a smile that doesn’t quit—and suddenly none of it feels manageable anymore. Especially when I’m assigned to be his handler.
Now I'm pretending to be in love with the guy I've never wanted while trying not to fall for the one I can't have.
Lucas
I've been bringing Scottie Quinn coffee for ten months. I've never once guessed her order wrong–no small feat, considering the woman orders coffee based on vibes.
I've also never once told her that I know she's fake dating Jake Rodgers, that she deserves better, or that I'm in love with her. I'm a patient guy. I can wait. What I can't do is watch her disappear to make everyone else comfortable.
But Jake and I are on the same team now, and our GM has one ironclad rule: no clubhouse drama.
Easy enough. All I have to do is keep showing up until she stops pretending… without blowing up both our careers.
Yeah. Maybe I’m not that patient after all.
The Setup Man is a swoony, closed-door sports romcom with fake dating, workplace romance, banter, forbidden feelings, black cat/golden retriever vibes, and a deliciously slow burn—all with no explicit content. Books in the Catching Feelings series standalone and can be read in any order.
The Author
Kate Watson is an Amazon Top 50 Bestselling author of cheeky closed door romantic comedies.
She started writing at six years old and sold her first book, "The Heart People," to her parents for a quarter. It received rave reviews. She's written books full of heart, humor, and happily-ever-afters ever since.
Originally from Canada, she attended college at Brigham Young University and has also lived in Israel and Brazil. She is currently living her own happily-ever-after with her super cute husband and their four wild and wonderful kids.
She runs on swoons, fumes, and Jesus.
You can find her on Instagram:
@katewatsonbooks
Or join her Facebook Reader Group: Kate Watson's Rom Com Readers
Book Review
Simply put, this is not your typical 'fake dating' romance... it's even better! It's no secret that I'm a sucker for fake dating. It's a romcom favorite and I will love it nearly every time. But fake dating the wrong person? Oh yes, I think it's safe to say that that is even better! Right from the start, this one had me laughing out loud... the back and forth between Scottie and Jake was absolutely hilarious, but there was certainly no romance to be found there! But with Lucas? My goodness, the chemistry and thoughtfulness between these two! I just adored them. It was a slow burn with some forbidden romance vibes, and I was here for it all. As always, Kate Watson perfectly balances the laugh out loud moments with real life issues, and this one was no exception. I loved seeing the growth throughout this story. Baseball romance has recently become a favorite of mine, and with more books like this one, I don't see that changing anytime soon. As much as I loved Lucas and Scottie, I also found myself curious about some of the other players on the team and look forward to seeing them get their chance at a happily ever after too! If you love sports romcoms with heart and humor, this is a book/series not to be missed.The Setup Man is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is the third book in the Catching Feelings series but could absolutely be enjoyed as a standalone as well.
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