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Designated Hitter by Megan Cousins

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

 

Thank you to the author for the review copy. It’s pub day for Designated Hitter, the final book in the Unwritten Rules series and I know I say this every time, but I really think Megan outdid herself with this story. 

Words I’d use to describe Luca and Charlotte:

-Tender

-Vulnerable

-Complimentary

-Reverent

-Inevitable

It’s that last word that really underscores the whole energy of the story. Sure, they were two kids in love when they were both on a trajectory to start their respective careers. Life and baseball reunited them after they ventured on their own solo journeys, learning other tough lessons that come with careers and personal relationships. There was also a deep level of respect for each other that comes with maturity in adult relationships, and Megan captured their dynamic beautifully. Seeing the crew from not only the Unwritten Rules series but also Hutchinsons from Wild Pitches and Francine from Center Ice (the hockey novellas) added to the coziness of found family I’ve come to love in these overlapping worlds. 

 

Kissed and Missed by Cleo White

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

Kind of a let down after the first one, but I’m looking forward to the third. 

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Her Beary Spicy Valentine by Theodora Taylor

adventurous emotional funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.25

The Wedding Menu by Letizia Lorini

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

It’s been a longggg time since I felt like this after reading a book. My heart. 

Cupid's Shot by Serena Pier

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Yin Yang Love Song by Lauren Kung Jessen

emotional hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Thank you Forever publishing for the eARC. 

Hooked by the Neurosurgeon by Daphne Dyer

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Valentine's Day Auctioned To The Mountain Man: An Instalove Age-Gap V-Card Virgin Valentine by Lily Birch

fast-paced

3.25

Wanted something valentines themed - this was okay…
Liked the auction idea.
But the book was obviously way too fast for us to really get to know the characters. I wouldn’t have minded a longer book since they both seemed kind of interesting.