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Curveball on the Dance Floor by Karin Beery | Book Excerpt (2) winners of a print copy of Finally Forever (book #1 in the series) & $25 Amazon GC Giveaway 10/28 US/CAN

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Curveball on the Dance Floor by Karin Beery, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Curveball on the Dance Floor
Series: Novak Sisters #2
Author: Karin Beery
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: October 28, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Chris can handle a curveball at the diamond. Can she handle one on the dance floor?

Naturally athletic Christine Novak doesn’t shy away from physical challenges until her older sister needs help on the dance floor. Though she prefers cleats to heels, Chris agrees to help—it’s only for four weeks and for a good cause. But dancing doesn’t come as naturally as throwing a ball, so her sister calls in backup. Handsome, talented, experienced backup.

Tony Caldwell—champion ballroom dancer and Chris’s first childhood crush—agrees to show her the stops, but between her memories of Tony fifteen years ago and the ten-year age gap, Chris struggles to keep her feet in place. Determined to help her succeed, Tony steps out the studio to prove to Chris that she can dance, and that he’s not who she thinks he is.

Extra practices and time together do more than boost Chris’s confidence. As her nerves subside and reality replaces her memories, Chris and Tony become more than dance partners, but their new adult connection might not be enough to overcome the past that catches up to them.

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Excerpt from the Book

Chris reached for the door of Caldwell Dance Academy, pausing to psych herself up. She could do this—she’d won three varsity sport letters her freshman year in high school, led her high school team to a state softball title, and earned all-conference softball honors at the college level. She could figure out how to glide across a stupid floor. Straightening her practice skirt, she took a fortifying breath. 

“You look great, kid. Let’s get inside.”

Her stomach clenched as she spun around, fists raised. Tony caught her hand before she hit him. “What are you—” she said, but he raised her arm and guided her into a turn before opening the front door. 

“After you.” A smile brightened his whole face.

She punched his shoulder as her heart thundered. “Don’t sneak up on me like that. What are you doing here?”

“Your sister texted me.” Still holding her hand, he escorted her inside. “I’m your new dance teacher.”

“What?”

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About the Author

Author of hopeful fiction with a healthy dose of romance, Karin Beery lives in northern Michigan with her husband and pets. They drink too much (decaf) coffee, put up their Christmas tree the first weekend in November, and do their best to live every day for the Lord.

Connect with Karin by visiting karinbeery.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a print copy of Finally Forever (book #1 in the series) and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 21, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 28, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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