I love the premise of this book, I love the Strong brothers, and I especially love Kerry! Jesse and Kerry are perfect for each other, and their romance gave me all the feels! This story has it all...love, romance, friendship, family, community, and some sexy times! I’m already obsessed with a couple of other characters I think need to be together in a future book!

Kerry Fuller has offered to help Jesse Strong and his brothers keep Strong Knits open after Mama Joy's death. Jesse has a reputation as a love-em and leave-em sort of guy. Kerry has had a crush on him forever. When her apartment is ruined by an explosion, Jesse offers her a room at his house. Sparks fly as they ready the store for a grand reopening. The interaction between the brothers with opposite personalities is an added plus to this story.

When Mama Joy, the matriarch over a knitting store, its fans, and an adopted band of brothers passes away unexpectedly, the future of the store -- and of the extended family -- is uncertain. Her employee Kerry feels rudderless, and wild child Jesse swears that despite a poor track record, he can keep the store going. This cozy romance is warm in the best ways -- characters rising to the best version of themselves and, in doing so, creating a future of possibilities.

I received this digital ARC in exchange for a fair review.

Overall, Jackson does an outstanding job of building this family and world in Harlem, NYC. I could see the neighborhood and all the businesses lining the streets, clear as day. The figure of Mama Joy was a clear pillar of the community and family whose presence remains strong throughout the entirety of the book. Kerry was a fantastic leading lady, taking charge of her work and life with a strength admirable of a woman with so many pulls on her time. But she was also honestly drawn by dealing with the conflict of all those pulls and her own insecurities that came with them.

I have a few hesitations about the writing style. There were a number of times Jackson would set up a dramatic moment of reveal or being caught or other large action, and then have the POV character go off on a long tangent of internal thoughts as though the event had never happened before coming back to the big event against and addressing it after the tension had been lost. I kept being pulled out of the moment by these deviations and I feel it made me lose my connection to the story. On top of that, there seemed to be so much talk about the pressures timeline to get the store open, but very little was actually done about it until more than 50% of the way through when everything came together so easily. I was certainly taken aback by that.

It kills me to not give this more stars, because I love knitting, I love romance, I love everything about the premise. However, I just didn't feel it. The writing was a little clunky and the romance felt really rushed. I do hope that this is a series, because the other brothers and Val were played up SO much. And if it is a series, then I will absolutely continue reading. This was fun, but it just wasn't my favorite.

Although this isn't a book I would typically read, the knitting aspect intrigued me. I thought this was a great story and really enjoyed the characters and the setting. I will definitely be on the lookout for more of Jackson's future books. Thank you for the advanced copy.

I’m in love with love. This month—February and the month I finish the book—is all about love. So I’m happy I was able to read such a well-written and fun read about four hot brothers that knit! That being said, this book doesn’t come out until May but I promise it will be out before you know it!

I’m so grateful to live in a time where I don’t ever have to be shamed for reading romance. And to those who look down on romance readers, all I have to say is that IT’s YOUR LOSS.

Jesse and Kerry are the female and male lead you love to root for. Sure, Jesse is a bit of a ladies man, but it didn’t take away from the sweet side that had Kerry falling in love with him. For good reason! Mama Joy is the lovely lady that raised (and adopted) four boys that couldn’t be more different. They’re brothers though and it comes as a shock when Mama Joy passes away.

Then comes the whole she-bang of what to do with her knitting shop. Jesse wants to keep it, while the brothers want to sell it. He’ll do anything to keep that from happening. So, that’s when his childhood friend comes into the picture with helping him save the shop.

Along the way, we meet so many wonderful characters that will no doubt be in the follow up books. I can’t wait for that! Jackson has written a romance for the ages and I for one am a new found fan!

I don't even pretend to know how to knit, despite always meaning to... but don't fear that you need to have any expertise to read and enjoy this super cute romance. Real men do indeed knit, particularly the Strong brothers. Jesse Strong-- the heartbreaker is completely bowled over by Kerry Fuller, part time shop employee who was particularly close to the former owner of Strong Knits, Jesse's adoptive mother, who they all call Mama Joy.

And, not so secretly, Kerry has held a torch for Jesse for longer than she'll admit. When a mishap at her apartment means they'll be living in very close quarters.....well, magic. But not without a few people butting in and some serious self reflection.

It would be so mean of Kwana to intro us to Damien and Lucas without giving them loves as well. I'm just saying.... I expect more Men Who Knit. This is a completely adorable book. Put it in your face and give yourself a cute love story.

Loved this book! It was heartwarming and I am always interested in hot men who knit :) Loved how the shop represented changing neighborhoods in NY and the cast of characters was so charming. I did feel that the story line took some time to get in the action/meat of the story but overall I was sucked into the story, the world and the characters.