A review by weweresotired
Lucky Bounce by Cait Nary

lighthearted 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

4.0

I found this very charming and readable! I'm pretty sure I went and bought this before I was even halfway done with the library's version of it, it's a book I'd gladly reread when I'm looking for that right mix of cozy and steamy. I am not usually a kidfic person but I think the single dad angle here was worked really well and without becoming too annoying or focused on the kid. What I appreciated most about this book though was that it was just a simple story about two awkward dudes falling in love. While there's some heavier themes - Zeke's poor relationship with his family, Spencer's health issues, the challenges of a normal person being in a relationship with a millionaire professional athlete - none of that stuff takes over the story or turns it into an Issues Book. I am so glad this didn't turn into "Spencer/Zeke get outed" or "third act breakup for stupid reason" or "homophobic teammate is homophobic" or whatever. I don't mind when romance introduces those more serious angles, but sometimes you just want something cute and easy, and this hit the mark spectacularly.