Hard and Fast

Name: Hard and Fast
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kathy Lyons
ISBN: 9798765035061

Author: Kathy Lyons

Series: Locker Room Diaries

Narrator: Tor Thom, Cindy Kay

Unabridged: 7 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/29/2025

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Synopsis

Pro veteran catcher Connor Hart has his hands full keeping the hot-blooded rookies on his team focused on the ultimate prize—the World Series. Too bad he can't seem to concentrate on the game himself. Because every time publicist Gia Kubic walks out on the field, his attention goes AWOL, and all he can think about is a New Years' Eve kiss that should have gone much further . . .

As the team publicist, it's Gia's job to make heartthrobs out of every member of the team, but even she can't figure out how to make America's hottest catcher—and her not-so-secret fantasy—smile for the cameras. She's fighting him, and her libido, at every turn.

Neither of them seems capable of saying no forever. But Connor has a secret, and he knows if he lets the sexy publicist get too close, his whole world could come crashing down . . .

Contains mature themes.

About Kathy Lyons

Kathy Lyons is the wild, adventurous half of USA Today bestselling author Jade Lee. A lover of all things fantastical, Kathy spent much of her childhood in Narnia, Middle Earth, Amber, and Earthsea, just to name a few. Her love of comedy came later as she began to see the ridiculousness in life. Winner of several industry awards including the Prism-Best of the Best, Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice, and Fresh Fiction's Steamiest Read, Kathy has published over sixty romance novels and is still going strong.

Her hobbies include racquetball, rollerblading, and tv/movie watching with her husband. She's a big fan of the Big Bang Theory (even though it's over) and her favorite movie is The Avengers because she loves everything created by Joss Whedon. She's usually found at the loudest table in the coffee shop or next to the dessert bar.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris on September 19, 2018

Definitely mixed feelings. 3.5 stars ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I had a hard time coming to the right rating for this book, There are so many factors that went into picking the right star. So I am taking the 3.5 star rating which is an "I like it" according to GoodReads. Gia - I wanted to like this chick but......more

Goodreads review by Madison on October 09, 2018

Hard and Fast by Kathy Lyons Sports contemporary romance, written in first person with alternating chapters between Connor and Gia. Third in the Locker Room Diaries series. Can be read as a standalone. Poor, confused Connor. He doesn’t understand what he did wrong. Gia is no longer in his arms or bed......more

Goodreads review by Pelusa on September 16, 2018

Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) We meet Gia and Connor who had a kiss two years earlier and due to the demands of their job and just life nothing was ever pursued. Now Gia is hired to work for Connor's baseball team. I wasn't crazy of Connor he annoyed me and his sister was a piece of......more

Goodreads review by Sara on September 20, 2018

Hard and Fast by Kathy Lyons a sublime five-star read that wasn’t hard to read but was a fast read. Pro Veteran Connor Hart is a great man and he is feeling every day of his many years, and they aren’t that many but for a professional ball player who catches for a living means he has had a hard time......more

Goodreads review by Becky on September 11, 2018

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this series, adding this one cements for me how Ms Lyons consistently delivers stories that contain substance and heart, and that are laced with her trademark humor. These athletes’ essences are the game of baseball, they are genuine and relatable, easi......more