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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
the most delicious kind of slow burn. i hands down edged this book over the last week and absolutely loved it. my best read so far as of march 2025. baseball daddy was scrumptious. chef montgomery had me purchasing pastries up the street. 7/5 for me.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
my first baseball romance and let’s just say i need to go to a game asap. single dad and hot nanny/chef! they had good chemistry but i hateeeeee the miscommunication
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Caught Up by Liz Tomforde isn’t just a romance, it’s a full-body, tear-jerking, soul-healing experience. I was absolutely wrecked in the best possible way by this book. If you’re a sucker for sports romance, single dads, found family, or just ridiculously good storytelling, this one needs to be at the top of your TBR.
Let’s talk about Kai Rhodes. A broody, fiercely protective, emotionally guarded baseball player who just wants to be a good dad to his son Max. My heart ached for him. He’s exhausted, lost, and trying to figure out if there’s still space in his life for dreams that once meant everything. Then there's Miller, a celebrated pastry chef with a heart full of grief, guilt, and talent, who ends up being the unexpected lifeline Kai and Max never knew they needed.
Their meet-cute? Awkward. Their banter? Unmatched. Their chemistry? Off. The. Charts. And the forced proximity trope? Done to absolute perfection. Watching Miller slowly become the anchor in Kai and Max’s chaotic life and vice versa was heart-melting. Every moment with Max made me smile, and the tension between Miller and Kai was pure torture in the best way. Soft, slow, then scorching.
Tomforde has this incredible way of layering grief, hope, and love into her characters. The deeper family dynamics. Kai and Isaiah’s history, Monty and Miller’s sacrifices. They hit hard and added so much richness. Watching Miller rediscover her joy in the quiet moments was just as powerful as the fiery, intimate ones she shares with Kai.
And that ending? I sobbed. Like, ugly crying. Miller choosing Kai and Max, not out of obligation but because they are her home, was so incredibly moving.
I could honestly talk about Caught Up forever, but just know: this book is tender, sexy, funny, and so beautifully written. Liz Tomforde has outdone herself. It’s not just a love story, it’s about healing, choosing joy, and building the life you want even if it’s scary.
If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Run, don’t walk, this one will stay with you forever!
Let’s talk about Kai Rhodes. A broody, fiercely protective, emotionally guarded baseball player who just wants to be a good dad to his son Max. My heart ached for him. He’s exhausted, lost, and trying to figure out if there’s still space in his life for dreams that once meant everything. Then there's Miller, a celebrated pastry chef with a heart full of grief, guilt, and talent, who ends up being the unexpected lifeline Kai and Max never knew they needed.
Their meet-cute? Awkward. Their banter? Unmatched. Their chemistry? Off. The. Charts. And the forced proximity trope? Done to absolute perfection. Watching Miller slowly become the anchor in Kai and Max’s chaotic life and vice versa was heart-melting. Every moment with Max made me smile, and the tension between Miller and Kai was pure torture in the best way. Soft, slow, then scorching.
Tomforde has this incredible way of layering grief, hope, and love into her characters. The deeper family dynamics. Kai and Isaiah’s history, Monty and Miller’s sacrifices. They hit hard and added so much richness. Watching Miller rediscover her joy in the quiet moments was just as powerful as the fiery, intimate ones she shares with Kai.
And that ending? I sobbed. Like, ugly crying. Miller choosing Kai and Max, not out of obligation but because they are her home, was so incredibly moving.
I could honestly talk about Caught Up forever, but just know: this book is tender, sexy, funny, and so beautifully written. Liz Tomforde has outdone herself. It’s not just a love story, it’s about healing, choosing joy, and building the life you want even if it’s scary.
If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Run, don’t walk, this one will stay with you forever!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Grief, Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Car accident, Sexual harassment
4.70 stars this was awesome guys, I cried I laughed and I got so attached to all the characters, Kai and Miller are my favorite couple of the series they are just so perfect for each other, their chemistry and the banter was unreal
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes