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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Wow this book ❤
I loved everything about this story. Single growly dad Max, heartbreaking loss, sensitive hot ball player Jack, all the angst, feelings, and progressions of love. This was a little bit longer of a story, but for ONCE it felt like the perfect length. The beginning is for meeting characters and developing the relationships, moving into some painful and sweet growth and exploration, and ends off with epilogues that show the future. I've never been so happy to finish a book knowing that the end closed off without a million hypothetical questions still left, like I typically find with some other quick sports MM romances.
There were many parts of this book that resonated with me. I felt all the emotions during this read. This was my first Dianna Roman read and I'm sooo glad I took the chance. Her writing style is smooth with just enough details to describe the situation without taking away from the story with excessive specifics. I wanted to hug Jack, be a fly on the wall for a spicy argument with Max, and just soak in the stuggles and happy vibes of the whole story.
If you love a solid, well developed MM romance with a hint of sports, a snarky little girl, a marshmallow of a man, GFY, friends-to-lovers, and the best supporting characters....grab this book!!!
I received a free advanced readers copy and provide my review voluntarily ❤
I loved everything about this story. Single growly dad Max, heartbreaking loss, sensitive hot ball player Jack, all the angst, feelings, and progressions of love. This was a little bit longer of a story, but for ONCE it felt like the perfect length. The beginning is for meeting characters and developing the relationships, moving into some painful and sweet growth and exploration, and ends off with epilogues that show the future. I've never been so happy to finish a book knowing that the end closed off without a million hypothetical questions still left, like I typically find with some other quick sports MM romances.
There were many parts of this book that resonated with me. I felt all the emotions during this read. This was my first Dianna Roman read and I'm sooo glad I took the chance. Her writing style is smooth with just enough details to describe the situation without taking away from the story with excessive specifics. I wanted to hug Jack, be a fly on the wall for a spicy argument with Max, and just soak in the stuggles and happy vibes of the whole story.
If you love a solid, well developed MM romance with a hint of sports, a snarky little girl, a marshmallow of a man, GFY, friends-to-lovers, and the best supporting characters....grab this book!!!
I received a free advanced readers copy and provide my review voluntarily ❤
This was wonderful as it ebbed and flowed with various emotions. It really had you wanting to cry, laugh, and blush. This is a definitely a re-read.
7/10
there are definitely a few problematic parts here, but i think theyre not bad enough that they completely overshadow the story
its sweet (especially the epilogue… that made me want to cry)
it tackles numerous issues relating to homophobia (some was better executed than others, but still)
a bit of a mixed bag, so but overall positive
there are definitely a few problematic parts here, but i think theyre not bad enough that they completely overshadow the story
its sweet (especially the epilogue… that made me want to cry)
it tackles numerous issues relating to homophobia (some was better executed than others, but still)
a bit of a mixed bag, so but overall positive
emotional
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I just adored this sweet, lovely book so damn much. Max is a widower and single dad to his daughter Emma, and lives next door to his best friend Jack, an MLB pitcher. Jack has been in love with Max for years and Max is just trying to get through the day. When a moment of comfort turns into something more, Jack and Max have to figure out what it is that they really want, and what they are willing to do to get it.
Max and Jack's relationship was just everything. I love how dedicated Jack is to Max and Emma, and how deeply he loves them both, and Jack's relationship with the adorable and feisty Emma was so much fun. And watching Max move past his grief over losing his wife and embrace his feelings for Jack and welcome him into their family for real was so beautiful to read. I just love them and their love so, so much. And the flash forward epilogue? ALL THE HAPPY FEELS ❤️
Max and Jack's relationship was just everything. I love how dedicated Jack is to Max and Emma, and how deeply he loves them both, and Jack's relationship with the adorable and feisty Emma was so much fun. And watching Max move past his grief over losing his wife and embrace his feelings for Jack and welcome him into their family for real was so beautiful to read. I just love them and their love so, so much. And the flash forward epilogue? ALL THE HAPPY FEELS ❤️