The Copper Valley Fireballs Complete Series

By: Pippa Grant

Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Jacob Morgan, Virginia Rose, Jason Clarke, Savannah Peachwood, Wen Ross, Connor Crais, Mackenzie Cartwright, Teddy Hamilton, Emma Wilder

Length: 38 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

A Baseball Romcom Box Set

Meet the Copper Valley Fireballs, baseball's lovable losers whose hot heroes are determined to turn this team around and resisting finding love along the way! This box set includes four full-length romantic comedies and a bonus novella.

About the books:

Jock Blocked is a home run of a feel-good romantic comedy featuring the world’s most superstitious sports fan, baseball’s oldest virgin hero, a rogue meatball, an adorable puppy with a cussing problem, and a happily ever after more satisfying than a game-winning grand slam.

Real Fake Love is a line drive straight to the heart featuring a grumpy athlete, a jilted bride, a fake relationship, and the world’s laziest cat. It stands alone and comes complete with sibling rivalry, the world’s most awkward shower scene, and a sweetly satisfying happily ever after.

The Grumpy Player Next Door is a fun-filled enemies-to-lovers romcom featuring a ray of sunshine on a mission, an athlete who’s only grouchy around her, and an epic prank gone wrong. It stands alone and comes complete with small-town shenanigans, a goat who’s not nearly as wise as his name suggests, and proof that sometimes, love is the best kind of vengeance.

Irresistible Trouble is a hilarious grand slam of a romcom about a baseball player whose ego is catching up to him, a pop star who’s a bit of a hot mess when the cameras aren’t looking (and sometimes when they are), and the kind of family and teammates that everyone deserves… in small doses.

Have Yourself a Grumpy Little Christmas is a hit of holiday sweetness featuring a grumpy retired baseball pitcher who hates the holidays, his best friend's little sister, and a Christmas tree mishap.

©2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 Pippa Grant (P)2024 Pippa Grant

Hilarious, Heartfelt, Sizzling Collection!

~Jock Blocked
I am so in love with this quirky, hilarious, heartfelt, and steamy romance! Mackenzie comes from an unconventional background and is a crazy supporter of her beloved home team. She will do anything to help them win. Brooks has been traded to the Copper Valley Fireballs and isn't happy about it at first. He has always thought if he stayed a virgin he would be able to play good baseball. But now he is determined to break the rule. Mackenzie will do anything to help her team win, including stopping Brooks from losing his virginity. Brooks and Mackenzie did not start off liking each other at first. But what happens when their chemistry heats up and it's her he wants? I loved these fun and crazy baseball fans, the quirky mascots, and the superstitious and sexy players who had me laughing out loud, swooning, and cheering for my favorite new team!
Andi Arndt, and Jacob Morgan did a great job narrating this delightful romcom and bringing it to life. They easily brought out all the different quirky personalities, nailing these characters, and making me feel all the fun, awkward, emotional, and steamy moments. I loved this feel-good romantic comedy and can't wait for more from the Copper Valley Fireballs!

~Real Fake Love
I absolutely loved this hilarious, and heartfelt, fake relationship romance! This slow burn, rom-com is filled with quirky characters, witty banter, awkward and hilarious situations, and a sweet and sexy storyline with lots of heart. Luca Rossi may seem grumpy on the outside, but this sexy ball player is so sweet and has a heart of gold. Henrietta (Henri) Bacon, is quirky, sunny, and in love with love. They are total opposites and their first meet cute is so awkward and hilarious. They are both in situations that they could use some help with. So they agree to a secret, short term 'fake relationship' to help. What could go wrong when meddling family members, a lazy cat, and smoking hot attraction get in the way? This story was so hilarious, sweet, and wonderfully entertaining.
Virginia Rose, and Jason Clarke were amazing at bringing this story and these characters to life, making me laugh, swoon and cheer for Luca and Henri to have their HEA.
I had fun listening to this fast paced, exciting, hilarious, and steamy story to life!

~The Grumpy Player Next Door
I had so much fun listening to this enemies to lovers romcom! I love watching hate turn into love as Max and Tillie Jean flirt and banter, only to realize that maybe they never really hated each other after all! The opening scene was so hilarious when Max was unintentionally on the receiving end of some sibling games between Tillie Jean and her brother Cooper, and it only causes the tension between them to grow. Max suffers from anxiety and is grateful to Cooper for helping him after an embarrassing incident. He doesn't want to act on his attraction to Tillie Jean and risk his friendship with Cooper. It is easier to count the ways he hates her, even if she is sweet, kind, helpful, and everything he isn't worthy to have. Tillie Jean flirts with all the ball players mostly to mess with her brothers. But she sees past her grumpy, sexy neighbor's façade to his tender, heart of gold. He gives her what no-one else has, and that is the courage to get out of her comfort zone and find her passion. These opposites, from grumpy to sunshine, are so perfect for each other. I loved their push/pull relationship, and had fun cheering for their HEA!
Savannah Peachwood, and Wen Ross did a great job bringing this story to life. They portray each quirky character with a perfect balance between fun & flirty, heartbreaking emotion, and sizzling passion flawlessly. This was such a fun listen as I laughed out loud, more than once, at their witty banter and awkward situations, helping to make this hilarious, heartfelt, and sweet & steamy romance really sparkle!

~Irresistible Trouble
I absolutely loved this hilarious, sweet, and heartfelt second chance romance! Irresistible Trouble is a spellbinding listen that will have you roaring with laughter and a permanent smile etched on your face. I was so excited for Cooper's story and it was everything and so much more! Cooper and Waverly fell fast and hard for each other before they both made it big. When Waverly never heard from him again, she was heartbroken. Now years later they are both at the top of their careers when they meet again, and the chemistry is hotter than ever. They work through the misunderstandings, and want to find a way to be together. Cooper has a player reputation but wants to be a better man, and prove he is worthy to win Waverly's heart. But with demanding careers, busy schedules, meddling family and friends, and paparazzi, watching their every move, will they find the courage to fight for love and finally find a way to be together? I fell so hard for these two star-crossed lovers who sacrificed so much for others at the expense of their own love and happily-ever-after. Cooper was so much more than the carefree player he appeared to be. He was so thoughtful, generous and caring. The way he worked so hard to prove he was the only man for Waverly was so romantic and swoony, he definitely made my heart skip a beat. My heart also broke for Waverly as she struggled to make her only family proud, at the expense of her own health, but Coopers family more than made up for what she needed. She and Cooper were perfect together, both wanting to make their fans happy, wanting loving and supportive family, and the thrill of the prank! This slow burn, rom-com is filled with witty banter, awkward and hilarious situations, and a sweet and sexy storyline with lots of heart. I love so many of Grant’s romance books because she’s not only a talented writer but pens amazing and quirky characters that I can’t help but fall for and wish I could meet in real life.
Mackenzie Cartwright, Connor Crais were brilliant as Waverly, and Cooper, delivering a performance that was completely addictive. They portray each character with a perfect balance between fun & flirty, heartbreaking emotion, and sizzling passion flawlessly. I was really impressed with Crais' ability to make me swoon one minute, then making me laugh the next. Cartwright was amazing at bringing out the worry that Waverly struggled with, pulling at my heartstrings. This was such a fun listen as I laughed out loud, more than once, at their hilarious banter and awkward situations. I have loved this series and don't want it to end, but it wrapped up so beautifully and made me completely happy.

~Have Yourself a Grumpy Little Christmas
This bonus novella was a fun addition to the Copper Valley Fireballs series. It is about how two opposites find each other and change their lives forever. Trevor has wanted Meg for a long time but she is his best friend’s sister, and off limits. But Meg is determined to change Trevor's mind about Christmas and her. Emma Wilder and Teddy Hamilton did a great job bringing this delightful and sizzling story to life.

Great Boxed Set!

I've already had the chance to listen to the first four books of the series and I enjoyed them. The bonus novella is a great addition to the series. I highly recommend this collection!

Jock Blocked: This is the first book in the Copper Valley Fireballs Series, a Sports Romance and Romantic Comedy. Brooks and Mackenzie's story is hilarious, sweet and heartwarming. This happiness was exactly what I needed right now! Brooks is a handsome baseball player, and a virgin hero (yes, you read it right!). MacKenzie is such a fun and sassy/crazy baseball fan!I love them both! I like their banter, and their strong chemistry. This is a feel good story, and probably my favorite by this author. I highly recommend it! We need more books like this one! Andi Arndt and Jacob Morgan did a fantastic job with the narration.

Real Fake Love: This is the second book in the Cooper Valley Fireballs Series, a Sports Romance and Romantic Comedy. HILARIOUS!! This book is absolutely hilarious! I love the characters! The storyline is captivating. No dull moments in this one! Jason Clarke and Virginia Rose did an amazing job with the narration.

The Grumpy Player Next Door: This is the third book in the Copper Valley Fireballs Series, a Sports Romantic Comedy set in a Small Town. This is a great enemies-to-lovers romcom and brother's best friend romance. Tillie Jean (TJ) and Max's story is funny, sweet, and heartwarming. I liked the characters, and the humor. TJ's family is amazing. This is a sweet and beautifully written romance. Savannah Peachwood and Wen Ross did an amazing job with the narration.

Irresistible Trouble: This is the fourth book in the Copper Valley Fireballs Series, a Sports Romantic Comedy set in a Small Town. I loved Cooper and Waverly's story! Cooper is such a great guy, caring, and supportive. Waverly is beautiful, smart, and caring. They complement each other, and they are perfect together. The story is sweet, funny, sexy, and heartwarming. Mackenzie Cartwright and Connor Crais did an excellent job with the narration.

Have Yourself A Grumpy Little Christmas: This novella is part of the Copper Valley Fireballs Series, a Sports Romantic Comedy set in a Small Town. I liked this short novella. Trevor and Meg's story is entertaining, fun, and passionate. Emma Wilder and Teddy Hamilton did an excellent job bringing this short story to life.

Amazing collection of great books.

This collection has over 38 hours of fantastic characters and a multitude of narrators bringing them all to life. I previously listened to these books, and the following are my reviews on each. There is a bonus to this collection with a novella of Have Yourself A Grumpy Little Christmas that was great as well.

JOCK BLOCKED - 5 stars
This book is so funny and sweet and a little over the top with the crazy but it is one of my favorites from this author. We have Brooks Elliott and he has been traded to the Copper Valley Fireballs and their biggest fan and most superstitious one at that, Mackenzie Montana, has decided in order for her team to win then Brooks has to remain a virgin. It is her life's mission to see that that happens until she gets to know Brooks then all bets are off and it is game on.

This book has great characters that are new to us and old characters that we all love. The puppy, Cocoa Puff, is a hilarious bonus for this book. So funny. I loved how the author added some out-of-the-norm family life for both characters because we all have a little crazy or different in our lives and it was great to see that. I loved Mackenzie's dedication to a team she loves no matter if they win or lose. I loved how Brooks learned to love the game and his new team and to find his perfect match. Fantastic listen.

Andi Arndt and Jacob Morgan are perfect for this book. I loved listening to both of them from beginning to end. They brought their A-game and hit a home run, pun intended.

REAL FAKE LOVE - 5 stars
Luca Rossi, aka the committed bachelor who does not believe in love. Luca is one of our beloved baseball players and he is focused on the game. Henrietta Bacon who bless her, is on fiancé number 5 and she knows love is real even though it has slapped her in the face several times. She is a forever romantic who writes paranormal romance so even though she has failed at love she still loves life and will live it to the fullest. When Luca's grandmother, Nonna, decides he needs to settle down and gives him "the eye" he enlists Henri's help to keep Nonna off his back until the season is over. What he didn't plan on was actually getting to know Henri and falling in love with her and all her crazy and even her cat Dogzilla.

So much fun and a great build-up to their love. The characters are all great and it kept me laughing.

Virginia Rose as Henri was the perfect casting. She brought out her crazy and I loved listening to her. Jason Clarke of course was a perfect Luca. The sexy and broody man was brought to life with Jason's wonderful voice.

THE GRUMPY PLAYER NEXT DOOR - 5 stars
What a fun book with lots of pranks, plenty of glitter, and Max Cole and his growly bear hot self trying and failing to resist Tillie Jean Rock.

Tillie Jean is a hot mess and trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life. Mainly she wants to resist Max Cole but when a prank turns wrong things just seem to move the way fate wants them to and TJ and Max are destined to be together despite what Cooper Rock or anyone else thinks about that.

I loved that we see a vulnerable side of Max. We understand what is behind his growly bear self and the fact he has been fighting his attraction to TJ for four years. I loved that Tillie Jean is a strong woman and stands and fights for what she wants. Great story and of course great side characters. Shipwreck is full of crazy loveable people and we get to visit with them all including the foul-mouthed parrot and the crazy goat.

Savannah Peachwood and Wen Ross are perfect for these two characters. Savannah can always bring on the quirky that was needed for Tillie Jean and Wen definitely has that growly voice for Max. Loved listening to them.

IRRESISTIBLE TROUBLE - 5 stars
The wait for Cooper Rock was well worth it. This book has it all. Second chance romance, drama, lots and lots of humor, funny text messages, a crazy cat, all of Cooper's family that we all love, and a romance that was eight years in the making.

Waverly Sweet is famous and she has everything she wants except the love of her life. The one that got away so many years ago still haunts her. Cooper Rock is the Fireballs hero and playboy extraordinaire but unlike his family, he hasn't found that special person to complete him. When Waverly and Cooper see one another again all those feelings come back to the surface and they both want a second chance. Obstacles get in their way, or one intruding aunt does anyway, but they finally get to their HEA.

Mackenzie Cartwright and Connor Crais were both fantastic in narrating this book. Loved listening to them both from start to finish and I highly recommend this book.

HAVE YOURSELF A GRUMPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS - 5 stars
Meg and Trevor's story was a short and hot Christmas miracle. Meg brings happiness back to Trevor and makes Christmas a holiday to love. They are so cute and the chemistry is smokin'. Loved their story.

Teddy Hamilton and Emma Wilder bring Trevor and Meg to life and tell their cute story.

This is a great collection with lots of fun characters.

Fantastic!

The whole thing is fantastic! You’ll laugh till you cry and fall in love with the whole gang!

This series is one of my all time fav!!!

I have read/listened to it 5 times now, with no sign of stopping anytime soon. And this has a bonus novella!

Jock Blocked - Baseball player/fan, virgin MC, superstitions, mascot antics, rom com. And amazing spice and tension.

real Fake Love - Baseball player/romance writer, hopeless romantic vs cynic, TikTok grandma, forced proximity, and amazing spice.

Grumpy Player Next Door - Enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, pranks, goats, gnomes and spice! Oh and brother's teammate!!!

Irresistible Trouble - Finally, it is Cooper's turn!!!! Baseball player with lots of confidence, pop star, 2nd chance, and hot spicy times.

Grumpy Little Christmas Bonus Novella - I am so happy Trevor gets a HEA! Opposites attract, forbidden crushes, finally giving in.

Great Value- Fun Series!

Enjoyed all these cute stories! Narrators rocked. Excellent value. Love Pippa Grant! Also, like the continuity of the books and how she brings in characters from all her series!

Laugh & Love!

Pippa Grant is the one I turn to when I need a good laugh with a feel good romance. She never disappoints, crosses characters over that I have come to love and always makes me feel like I am part of the crowd. This series is fantastic! Jock Block started me off with Mackenzie, the overly superstitious fan and Brooks, the recently traded to the Fireballs player. Mackenzie knows something about Brooks that will bring the team to a winning season, but will he continue the superstition? Real Fake Love gave me Luca and Henri, the fake relationship that had extreme chemistry, witty banter and TikTok Noni giving the extra laughs. The Grumpy Player Next Door has the teammate's sister Tillie Jean and Max blasting my ears with chemistry, pranks, glitter, sassy parrot, family and that small town feel, Irresistible Trouble gives the second chance romance between Cooper and Waverly all the feels along with laugh out loud scenes. And finally Have Yourself a Grumpy Little Christmas, Trevor takes in his best friend's sister Meg as a temporary roommate. Can her Christmas cheer bring out the best in this grumpy baseball player? Laugh and love, that is what Pippa Grant is all about and it's a fabulous series.

All all star cast of narrators brings out the best in all of these characters. Andi Arndt, Jacob Morgan, Virginia Rose, Jason Clarke, Savannah Peachwood, Wen Ross, Connor Crais, Mackenzie Cartwright, Teddy Hamilton, and Emma Wilder each had my loving and laughing as they brought to life this amazing series.

38 Plus hours of heat and hilarity!

It's baseball season, you need this. 5 awesome stories, 38+ hours of narration from some of the absolute best in the business. You cannot go wrong. Below are my thoughts on some of the stories in no particular order of awesomeness because spoiler alert, they are ALL awesome! Even if you listened to all of them before, get the collection for the bonus novella available in audio only in this collection. I won't spoil anything for you but the end- worth it!

Grumpy Player Next Door
I have no idea how Pippa Grant manages to balance to heart and humor but she does it brilliantly. This brother’s best friend romance deals with serious issues like anxiety and childhood neglect but balances them with a profane pirate and wacky townspeople. It’s another treasure to be found in Shipwreck, VA.

The narration is incredible, Savannah Peachwood and Wen Ross bring to life the vulnerable nuances to the characters that sometimes get missed when you are only reading Pippa’s stories and not hearing them. They also nail the humor and wackiness that are Pippa Grant hallmarks.

Real Fake Love
As usual Pippa Grant brings the hilarity and heart to a story. Jason Clarke and Virginia Rose were superb as always. Warning- don’t listen to chapter 11 in public. I want to live in Copper Valley.

Irresistible Trouble
As an ardent Pippa Grant fan, I knew that Cooper Rock's story had been a long time coming. He is a special character and deserved the perfect story. Irresistible Trouble delivers on all fronts. As always, Pippa melds humor and heart perfectly. Cooper has shown himself to be a larger than life character in cameo roles in other books. Here, we see the vulnerability and insecurity underneath it. Waverly Sweet is the perfect foil for him. She has her own issues to deal with while presenting the perfect pop princess persona. I can't imagine a more perfect pairing for these two characters.

The narration is top notch as always. Mackenzie Cartwright and Connor Crais are longtime favorites from Kayley Loring books and they brought their magic to this story. I just finished listening this morning and am ready to listen again.