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Caught Up by Liz Tomforde

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

going to be a short review for now bc of my stupid wrist sprain but i loved this sm it was so heartwarming im a sports romance girl fr

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i wish there was a bit more initial development in their relationship, but SHUT UP this was so fucking CUTE!!!! 

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I loved this book. It's my favorite in the series so far. 
It starts with a great slow burn or chemistry and then hits you right in the feels. I don't often cry when I read my Smitty little romance books but I did this time!

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Another wholesome and fun romance in this series, although it felt a bit long.

Did not love the Isaiah/Kennedy side plot. Sexual harrassment at work isn't cute.

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Kai seems to go through nannies faster than his son goes through diapers. He is in a desperate situation. As a single dad and a professional baseball player who brings his son on the road, he is in dire need of a nanny he can trust. His boss, Monty, decides to take matters into his own hands and hires his daughter for the job. 

I LOVED this book! Yes, the plot predictable, but it doesn't detract from it at all! And the banter was so entertaining. 

I loved all of the character in this book. Kai is struggling to find balance between being a good dad and loving his job. He feels immense guilt about working instead of spending that time with his son. He feels like he cannot trust anyone, not surprising given his past. What he fails to realize is that he has this incredible support system around him. 

Miller sweeps into his life like a tornado. She is wild, sassy, independent, and strong. She is fueled to be the best, to show her father that his years of sacrifices have been worth it. She struggles with forming connections and emotional ties. She is scared of commitment, so she never stays in one spot or forms relationships. I did get a little tired of her indecisiveness and her push/pull. 

Miller and Kai's relationship develops so gradually and naturally. As they build up trust and break down walls, we see an incredible emotional connection form. These two bring out the best in one another. Yes, it was a bit of a winding road to get there, but they help each other heal and find balance. 

The parent/child relationships in this book were so raw and emotional. Monty is an incredible father to Miller and role model for Kai. He has sacrificed so much for his daughter. I adored the relationship that Miller, along with everyone else, had with Max. 

I LOVED the supporting characters and that we had the MCs from the previous books. I liked catching up on their lives. I really want a Rio book! 

My only complaint is that Isaiah's behaviour around Kennedy really was sexual harassment. 

Tropes: nanny x single dad, sports romance, only one bed, boss' daughter, extrovert FMC x introvert MMC, age gap

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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For readers who like:

• nanny x single dad
• sports romance 
• only one bed
• boss' daughter
• commitmentphobes faling in love
• extrovert FMC x introvert MMC
• and a little bit of an age gap

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