Daphne makes headlines heckling a professional baseball player. She decides to apologize for her behavior but somehow fumbles the apology. Chris sees her message as a kindness and begins to talk to Daphne, who he knows as Duckie. Their paths begin to cross at work also and Daphne has trouble being honest with Chris. Will they be able to make their love last?

I have read and enjoyed all of Alicia Thompson’s books, and I think this one is my new favorite! Despite not loving a choice the main character makes, she is otherwise likable. The story is light hearted but has enough serious moments to be relatable and real. Chris is a sweetheart! There’s more spice than I remembered from her previous books. Overall, this is just what I enjoy in a rom com- sweet, funny, and filled with adorable moments.

Thank you to Alicia Thompson, Berkley Romance, and Netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I liked Daphne and Chris. The story felt believable. I enjoyed the first half more than the second half. The baseball points were actually very light to start, but they progressively became heavier the further along we got. As someone not interested in baseball (with very little knowledge of the sport), a lot of the jokes fell flat for me. Readers who actively dislike baseball, feel free to avoid.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

Alicia Thompson has a way with words. Each of her books has its own atmosphere, and the characters truly come alive. Not only is it nail biting watching this story unfold, it has me blushing and giggling and kicking my feet. She scored a home run with this romance!

This book is so romantic. Baseball fans and non-baseball fans will enjoy this tender book about two people picking themselves up after tough losses (one post-divorce, the other grieving the lost of a sibling) and finding themselves in an unexpected romance. There's a You've Got Mail vibe as these two exchange semi-anonymous DMs but instead of rival bookstore owners, it's a baseball player and his heckler. All I can say is that Alicia Thompson crafts these perfect, vulnerable moments that are so tender and sweet, it had me turning the pages into extra innings.