With a Hitch

With a Hitch starts off where the delicious Ditched leaves off. (Don’t worry, it’s a stand-alone, no cliffy, I’m just saying for maximum enjoyment pick up Ditched too.) But Dax and Darcy’s story is in some ways more gentle, and in other ways oh-so-much more intense.<br /><br />Dax is just a good guy. Not boring. GOOD. He’s the kind of guy who treats his family right. People right. The heroine right. He’s the kind of guy you actually want to have in your life, sex-swing and all. (You have to read it...)<br /><br />And Darcy? Darcy needs a hug. Or...a guy like Dax who is the book boyfriend version of a hug. She’s had so much crap thrown at her that we can be proud of how far she’s come, and yet still see how far she has to go.<br /><br />And that’s the journey of the book. Patient, loving man. Broken woman. Hearts made whole.<br /><br />I’m pretty sure books like With a Hitch are the reason we read romance: to know that everyone—even someone with as tough a background as Darcy—can find true love.<br /><br />That’s not to say that Dax is perfect. He’s had his own bad past experiences based on his race and position—yummy NFL, but that also leads to women not wanting anything deep—that affect his views on relationships in general and with someone like Darcy.<br /><br />With humor and beautiful writing, swoony scenes and heartache, With a Hitch is the perfect read.

4 1/2 stars. First lets mention that cover!!! HOT HOT HOT <br />If only Dax Kendrick were real. He is the quintessential book boyfriend. And while he does have a tiny bit of baggage, he is absolutely swoon worthy. Poor Darcy has a trunk full. She thinks that her past defines her and she doesn't want, need or deserve a HEA. These two were killing me with the slow burn!!! They were both so clueless to their true feelings. I will admit to being a bit aggravated that the story was moving along with them just friends. But as I kept reading, I realized that it was needed. They need to become best friends and build on that trust. With her usual humor and awesome secondary characters (I'm talking about you, Tank, Myers and Watson!) RC Boldt adds another great romantic story to this wonderful sports series.

Heartwarming. Intense. Exceptional. I loved the entire story. RC Boldt bled her soul into this book. One page and you’ll agree. One name and you’ll be swooning. <br />“Dax.”<br />Kathy Coopmans <br />USA Today Bestselling Author.

<b> <i>REVIEW: 3.5-4 Stars</i> </b><br /><br />I want to get this off my chest: I am not a sweet romance reader and I enjoy my men burly and alpha, confident and strong. Given the territory we were working with in RC Boldt's newest book, With A Hitch, I was assuming this was the case. It was not. Hear me out!! I mean, he's a very successful NFL player. He's gonna be cocky and self confident. Have some grrrr tendencies.....right? RIGHT!!? Clearly, I'm the idiot because I obviously fell in love with a self assured, self made man. One that has his priorities in the right order and knows how to love a woman well, but also respect her too. And my gosh, Dax is delicious. But he's ALL the man needed in this book. And RC gave me yet another one to swoon over. I seriously just figured he was going to be a cocky jerk and Darcy was going to have her hands full. Well, her hands were full - but for all the right reasons and with all the right MAN. And whatta man he was. He had charisma and loyalty. He was down to earth and real. I fell in love HARD.<br /><br />I walked into this book knowing that I love RC's stories. Her men, and even the strength in her women, are always admirable and easily loved, but I was leery about Darcy's profession. Having RC break it down for me and explain it, because that's what she does with her brand of ease within her writing and storytelling, she allowed me to fall in love and root Darcy on. I already knew I loved Dax from Ditched, so that was an easy win for me. But getting used to and being ok with a matchmaking service was a little odd for me. Yes, I totally know those services are out there...I just find them different.<br /><br />Boldt showcased the delicate line of trust and vulnerability in intimacy exceptionally well between Dax and Darcy. Asking and giving, taking and receiving, <i>desire</i> and need. I absolutely loved that side of their relationship, because as strong as each character was, they were very....vulnerable. I loved Dax's tenderness and soft spoken side when he knew there was a problem that needed to be sussed out. I loved Darcy's stubbornness and strength when she felt susceptible, and I loved that Dax knew to talk her through things. Their relationship started out as friends, but it evolved into so much more. This was showcased brilliantly. A lot of laughs, some sigh inducing moments, and some deep breaths were had. Dax is the epitome of perfection, maybe even too perfect, but perfect nonetheless.<br /><br /><b>"Because Dax Kendrick single-handedly robs me of breath."</b><br /><br />HIS FAMILY CRACKS ME UP!! I was laughing so hard when he was at home, talking with his family. Totally down to earth, normal family ribbing and joking. I am in love with them!!! It put into perspective who Dax truly was and how he came to be who he was, and it was just perfect. I would love to request Ava's story next, kthxbye. And Tank. And Watson. And and and....<br /><br /><u>Two things that bothered me, but not to the point of disliking the book.</u><br /><br />Darcy was very back and forth - like, heavily. She liked him. There was NO doubt in my mind that she did. But she fought it, but gave in - like most level headed women in her shoes would, and yet she still questioned it after he admitted he wanted more. He. Wanted. More. Normally the back and forth doesn't bug me, but for some reason this one did. I am fairly certain it was because she was such a professional and her times of weakness centered around Dax and how sweet he was. I'll admit he made me weak in the knees too. But then after getting irritated about Darcy's wavering, I would stop and tell myself, <i>"Self, there is more to this than surface level fear."</i> She was a professional. She didn't want that stigma of a dating a client. So, of course I could understand why Darcy was very nervous about giving in to a love she ultimately couldn't deny. A few times I wanted to scream COMMUNICATE!! It was rough in a couple spots, but there was always a valid variable trying to mess with their flow....and it was usually all in her head.<br /><br />The length of this book was almost too long. There was a lot of repetition from one chapter/POV to the next. What book nerd complains of a book that's too long? That's almost like an oxymoron, right? I think, for me, this one felt more wordy than necessary simply because of the repetitiveness of some of the chapter ends/beginnings/crossovers. Was it bad? No. Not at all. It was just loooong in a few parts. But then I sit back and tell myself, <i>"Self, this was necessary for the setup and understanding of how each character handled their thought processes."</i> And so I just needed to read it as it came.<br /><br />I cannot state it enough that this was a great book!! It wasn't bad at all, but those two things bothered me. In the entire scheme of things, RC Boldt is brilliant with her comedy, and she is very enticing with her words. She can write me a love story that is smile inducing and heart pounding. She's an author I will always make time for on my schedule because she has always given me a story of love and overcoming anything to have that love come to fruition. I got caught up in this storyline very easily and really, really enjoyed it. I know there are some stories I am anticipating coming out of/spinning off of this one and I, for one, cannot wait to read them.<br /><br /><b><i>~BEE</i><br /><br />Amazon Affiliate link: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/2FZQGIL">https://amzn.to/2FZQGIL</a><br /><br />Enter to win an ecopy here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/2IbfaAe">http://bit.ly/2IbfaAe</a> </b><br /><i>Link goes live on 4/4/19</i>

Sometimes I like a predictable HEA trope. It generally is an easy read with a dreamy ending. Sometimes that trope goes above and beyond. With A Hitch went above and beyond and the some. While there was the expected angst and swoon worth moments, they were accompanied by plenty of laugh out loud moments that were unpredictable and so welcome.<br /><br />Dax is a genuinely good guy and his family are so wonderful. They are the family that everyone would enjoy. Loving, loyal, warm and funny.<br /><br />Darcy has not had that wonderful family unit. Her only family is her foster sister, or quiet simply, her sister. She is carrying a lot of emotional baggage. She has no faith in herself and does not see herself as others do.<br /><br />When Dax dubiously agrees to go to Darcy and have her company find him the ‘perfect match’ he is dubious, especially as he has history with Darcy.<br /><br />I loved that this wasn’t an instant love story, and without giving anything more away, I thoroughly enjoyed the journey.<br /><br />I really wish that I had read Ditched first. This works fine as a standalone, but it was so good. I feel like I missed out.<br /><br />RC Boldt has created a wealth of wonderful characters and the flow of the story was perfect for me.<br /><br />Thank you to RC Boldt and Social Butterfly PR, for gifting me a review copy of With A Hitch. The gifting of this book did not influence this review.

Heads up y'all: R.C. Boldt has just delivered a perfect hero.<br /><br />No lie, I'm so crazy head-over-heels in love with Dax Kendrick, I don't even fully know how to put it into words. He's incredibly sensitive and <i>domesticated</i> while also somehow also unquestionably virile and masculine. He was the perfect balance of tender sweetness, blazing heat, and growly alpha. He was <i>everything</i> and that's only part of what makes this story so special.<br /><br />Darcy is pretty special in her own right. She's a complicated heroine who manages to be strong, smart, and kind even though she really has every reason not to be. There are some heavy, emotional issues touched on in Darcy's storyline and I felt like they were handled with respectful, careful attention, and in a way that caused me to wrap my heart around her even more completely. Darcy was someone I felt like I could relate to, even though we are nothing alike, which I think is some kind of amazing feat. It was honestly easy to hop right on board the romance train when I loved each character almost as much as they inevitably loved each other.. <br /><br />It also helped that this was a true friends-to-lovers (I mean for them, <i>I</i> was pretty much in love at first sight) which means the burn was sweet and slow and absolutely delicious. I loved the time I got to spend with Dax and Darcy as they got to know each other, and I loved being along for the ride as their feelings evolved. Their chemistry was off the charts, and the heat between them was...fire. It was <i>fire</i>. Scorching, sensual, sexy fire. And the whole thing combined to make this wonderfully perfect package.<br /><br />No good sports romance is complete without a strong bromance. The camaraderie and banter among teammates is one of the best parts of any given sports romance, and Ms. Boldt got that just right too. My gosh how I loved Dax's teammates. They delivered so many laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt moments, and moments that just brought the whole story together. This was a delightful extra layer and I am <i>beyond</i> excited to know that there are more of these guys in my future.<br /><br />In case there was still any question? I just loved it. I loved the smart, engaging writing. I loved the captivating storytelling. I loved the interesting, multi-dimensional, and easy-to-love characters. I loved the romance. No, I <i>adored</i> the romance and all the ways it caused my heart to ache, flutter, and fill with happiness. <i>With a Hitch</i> was an easy five stars for me and I absolutely cannot wait for more! ~ Shelly, 5 Stars

I literally just listened to a book this week where they hired a match maker and they feel in love with said match maker. (Not my favorite kind of story line… BUT) <br /><br />The way this one was done was kinda perfect. You see we get to know both the characters as they become friends. It felt more of a friends to lover than an a match maker. Or at least it did for me. <br /><br />I also really liked that just because one of the characters has a sad past it wasn’t the only thing about that character. We get to know more than just that. I very much liked that we got to know who they are now and yes their past shaped them but it wasn’t the only thing about them. <br /><br />The drama at the end was interesting, it was drama but it was more than just drama for the sake of a climax. It made the story better. Love when authors give us a point to it all. <br /><br />Overall I am very happy I picked this book up, and now that I know Ditched is the book before I will check it out too. No you don't have to read them in order but I bet it would have made sense but say la vee. <br /><br />Great narration, this is why I actually picked the book up because I like both of these narrators and figured it would be a good time listen. I am happy that turned out to be true. <br />

A surprisingly good friends to lovers romance from a new to me author. <br /><br /><br /><br />The Good, The Bad, and Everything Else: Being so character driven it's not surprising how I was completely sucked in by Dax. He is everything a book boyfriend could be. When Darcy has menstrual cramps he baked her turmeric muffins and went over to her house to watch chick flicks with her. He started a fundraiser for Gainesville Florida after a natural disaster that raised millions which he matched. Oh did I mention he's a hawt football player with a multimillion dollar contract and endorsement deals? Book Boyfriend people....Book Boyfriend. Darcy was a little harder to like because she's ruled by fear when it comes to accepting a relationship with Dax. Yet.... she proved herself by trying to protect him from harm showing she really did care for him. She's driven and a smart business woman who came from nothing to make something of herself. I ended up liking her more than I thought I would. The secondary characters were notable and I really need to read more about them especially his teammate Kyler.<br /><br /><br /><br />The plot is fairly simple as far as the friends to lovers part goes but it did add an added layer when a nefarious character is introduced and ultimately a #MeToo additional storyline came into play. I couldn't be more please with this. I thought it was tastefully done even if it was wrapped up with the best possible outcome, which isn't always reality....thus the reason for the movement and it's importance. Overall, despite the sunshine and rainbows outcome of the storyline I am happy to have it included in a book that could have just been all fluff.<br /><br /><br /><br />Towards the middle of the book begins the sexy times (remember it's friends to lovers and Boldt did a great job of creating the foundation for an amazing and believable friendship.) The steamy parts were pretty hot and I'd go as far as to say almost erotica in nature (minus all the over the top 50 Shades fetish sex.) Darcy and Dax have great chemistry despite both stating neither one is their typical type.<br /><br /><br /><br />The audio was done well and the dual narration of JF Harding and Jennifer Mack helped make Dax and Darcy come alive. Both narrators are new to me and I'd absolutely listen to another book by either one or both again.<br /><br /><br /><br />In a Nutshell: I picked this book up to satisfy a reading challenge I'm doing. These random books can be hit or miss and I'm happy this was an absolute hit for me. I'm 100% going to read more by this author. Just an FYI While this book is touted as a standalone there is a book written prior to this one that involves Darcy's sister and one of Dax's ex-teammates.

With a Hitch is an example of why romance is to blame for my single status. We can ignore all my flaws and annoyances and focus solely upon how With a Hitch gives us a unicorn of a hero. Dax is perfect, unbelievably wonderful in every way, and no person will ever be able to hold a candle to him. Therefore, I would like to offer R.C. Boldt my thanks. Thank you for creating a hero who has ruined men for me, I shall be happily returning to Dax on a regular basis to get my fix.<br /><br />With a Hitch follows on from Ditched, although you do not need to read Ditched to understand With a Hitch. At first, I feared such would be the case. However, it quickly became apparent With a Hitch works perfectly fine as a standalone story. I will be reading Ditched in the future – I have in on my Kindle, ready for me to dive into – but this is not due to a lack of understanding. My desire to read Ditched is due to wanting more, more of the world and the characters. I know there is another book coming with one of the characters I came to love throughout With a Hitch, and I plan to use Ditched to tide me over until then.<br /><br />Although the first couple of chapters did not suck me in completely, once the story got going I found myself unable to put With a Hitch down. I happily devoured it in a single sitting, addicted to everything that was playing out. The characters were wonderful, the development of the story was great, there was plenty of emotion throughout, there was humour to be had, and so much more. I was hooked on every possible level and loved every minute of the story.<br /><br />Not only did I find myself the perfect man in Dax, but I also found myself the perfect friend in Tank. I have my fingers crossed he gets a book in the future, along with many of the other characters, as I fell in love with everyone and everything about With a Hitch and cannot wait for more.<br /><br />There is no doubt about it, R.C. Boldt created a winner here.

4 ????????s❣️❣️❣️❣️<br /><br />After having read The Good Samaritan I assumed this book would not disappoint me. And indeed, it did not!<br /><br />Leaving aside if I had read a similar storyline or predicted the plot to some degree, it was so wonderfully written that I kept reading page after page. The characters were so lovable, amazingly developed through their actions and dialogues. <br /><br />Slow burn, with funny moments and lines, serious topics handled with respect and the small drama towards the end had the appropriate dosage. <br />I am looking forward to reading the stories of the other secondary characters. ?