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Vancouver Tridents #3
Catch Her Heart
I’m the oldest virgin in major league baseball. And I’m in love with a woman who’s about to marry someone else.
Listen. It’s not like I planned to still be a virgin at twenty-eight. Or to fall in love with the team trainer, who apparently would rather date a guy who wears polo shirts instead of baseball pants.
But life doesn’t always go according to plan.
When I first laid eyes on Lark Miller, I knew she was something special. Unfortunately, so did her boyfriend.
For years I kept my feelings hidden. I accepted my role as best guy friend, and focused on my career. My priority needs to be securing another contract with the Vancouver Tridents so I can help my parents retire. I can’t afford any distractions.
But then the day comes that Lark shows up at my door, and tells me she’s ended her engagement. Not only that, but she’s broken up with polo shirt guy.
And then she kisses me.
My fantasy becomes my reality. Lark wants me. Me. She’s perfect, we’re perfect, everything is perfect. I’ve got the woman of my dreams, and the best part is she understands how important baseball has to be for me right now.
But remember what I said about life not going according to plan?
My name is Dan “Monty” Montgomery: Formerly the oldest virgin in baseball, and now the newest expectant father.
Listen. It’s not like I planned to still be a virgin at twenty-eight. Or to fall in love with the team trainer, who apparently would rather date a guy who wears polo shirts instead of baseball pants.
But life doesn’t always go according to plan.
When I first laid eyes on Lark Miller, I knew she was something special. Unfortunately, so did her boyfriend.
For years I kept my feelings hidden. I accepted my role as best guy friend, and focused on my career. My priority needs to be securing another contract with the Vancouver Tridents so I can help my parents retire. I can’t afford any distractions.
But then the day comes that Lark shows up at my door, and tells me she’s ended her engagement. Not only that, but she’s broken up with polo shirt guy.
And then she kisses me.
My fantasy becomes my reality. Lark wants me. Me. She’s perfect, we’re perfect, everything is perfect. I’ve got the woman of my dreams, and the best part is she understands how important baseball has to be for me right now.
But remember what I said about life not going according to plan?
My name is Dan “Monty” Montgomery: Formerly the oldest virgin in baseball, and now the newest expectant father.
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First published October 9, 2024
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January 2, 2025
ETA: My reel for this book went viral on Instagram ahahaahahahaha😭 I'M SO GLAD THAT SO MANY PEOPLE WANT TO READ THIS BOOK AND THAT IT'S GETTING THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES!!! (this was one of my top 5 reads of 2024 btw😏)
Now THIS is how the "it's always been you" trope should be done👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Authors, take notes📝 If y'all know me then you know that I absolutely LOVE the virgin hero trope. Usually I joke around (esp after reading dark romance books) and say that I want a man like that irl but in this case, I'm not fooling around. I would be honored to have a man like Dan Montgomery fall in love with me. Seriously. Green flags through and through. Actually scratch that. He ain't a green flag...he's a WHOLE ASS GREEN CARPET🥰
There were exactly 2 instances where I was annoyed with Lark but other than that, she was a great character as well. This book was honestly written so well and the smut was really good too. More often than not, when there's a virgin hero, he somehow knows exactly how to fuck like a porn star which tbh, is a bit unrealistic. This wasn't that. There were a lot of "teach me how to make you feel good" and fumbling moments which to me, felt realistic and that much more endearing. But once Dan got the hang of things, man...he was INSATIABLE🤣
I truly, truly loved Monty and Lark together and I'd go as far as to say that Monty is def one of my top 5 favorite fictional men so far! Overall, this was an awesome read with literally no drama and double standards. Such a healthy relationship with a truly understanding, caring, kind, patient and loving hero who time and time again showed that he would always be there for his woman and that she was it for him. I'm ashamed to say that I nearly wept with joy while reading about Monty's character. All I'm gonna say is...in a (fictional) world full of hoes, be a Monty😇
safety squad:
- no OW/OM drama
- no cheating/sharing
- virgin hero (H has kissed a total of 3 women, one being because of a dare in 8th grade and the other two on the cheek. H has been on a few dates but they never turned into second dates - I'm assuming this was before he met the h. He never did anything sexual/never felt any lust/anything romantic for any other woman before the h nor did he have any interest. Just one instance when he asked a girl to prom in HS because he kinda liked her but she rejected him and made fun of him. H has never had a gf/been in a relationship before)
- inexperienced h (h had only been with one man prior to the H and lost her virginity to him. kind of an arranged relationship since their families ran in the same circle and thought it would be good for them to date. she was engaged to OM but broke it off after she realised that she never really loved him. h was in a relationship with OM way before she met the H. h had been celibate for months prior to finally getting tg with the H. OM doesn't cause any drama)
- accidental pregnancy
- pining (H has loved the h for years but didn't do anything because he thought she was in love with her ex)
- "it's always been you"
- best friends to lovers
- HEA
Now THIS is how the "it's always been you" trope should be done👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Authors, take notes📝 If y'all know me then you know that I absolutely LOVE the virgin hero trope. Usually I joke around (esp after reading dark romance books) and say that I want a man like that irl but in this case, I'm not fooling around. I would be honored to have a man like Dan Montgomery fall in love with me. Seriously. Green flags through and through. Actually scratch that. He ain't a green flag...he's a WHOLE ASS GREEN CARPET🥰
There were exactly 2 instances where I was annoyed with Lark but other than that, she was a great character as well. This book was honestly written so well and the smut was really good too. More often than not, when there's a virgin hero, he somehow knows exactly how to fuck like a porn star which tbh, is a bit unrealistic. This wasn't that. There were a lot of "teach me how to make you feel good" and fumbling moments which to me, felt realistic and that much more endearing. But once Dan got the hang of things, man...he was INSATIABLE🤣
I truly, truly loved Monty and Lark together and I'd go as far as to say that Monty is def one of my top 5 favorite fictional men so far! Overall, this was an awesome read with literally no drama and double standards. Such a healthy relationship with a truly understanding, caring, kind, patient and loving hero who time and time again showed that he would always be there for his woman and that she was it for him. I'm ashamed to say that I nearly wept with joy while reading about Monty's character. All I'm gonna say is...in a (fictional) world full of hoes, be a Monty😇
safety squad:
- no OW/OM drama
- no cheating/sharing
- virgin hero (H has kissed a total of 3 women, one being because of a dare in 8th grade and the other two on the cheek. H has been on a few dates but they never turned into second dates - I'm assuming this was before he met the h. He never did anything sexual/never felt any lust/anything romantic for any other woman before the h nor did he have any interest. Just one instance when he asked a girl to prom in HS because he kinda liked her but she rejected him and made fun of him. H has never had a gf/been in a relationship before)
- inexperienced h (h had only been with one man prior to the H and lost her virginity to him. kind of an arranged relationship since their families ran in the same circle and thought it would be good for them to date. she was engaged to OM but broke it off after she realised that she never really loved him. h was in a relationship with OM way before she met the H. h had been celibate for months prior to finally getting tg with the H. OM doesn't cause any drama)
- accidental pregnancy
- pining (H has loved the h for years but didn't do anything because he thought she was in love with her ex)
- "it's always been you"
- best friends to lovers
- HEA
November 3, 2024
“I plan on marrying you, Birdie. You’re my end game. My championship. The only trophy that truly matters. I want to spend the rest of my life dedicated to you and our family.”
𝓜𝓒𝓼:
Dan “Monty” Montgomery (28)
Lark “Birdie” Miller (20s?)
𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼/𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓔𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓽:
💗 Baseball Romance
⚾️ He Falls First
💗 Pinning (YEARS!)
⚾️ Golden Retriever MMC
💗 Friends to Lovers
⚾️ Accidental Pregnancy
💗 He Calls Her “birdie”
⚾️ He Has a Tattoo for Her
💗 He Named a Star After Her
𝓘𝓷𝓯𝓸:
Dual 1st person POV
No ow/om drama
No cheating
Virgin H (see note)
Open door spice
No third-act breakup
Epilogue (3 yrs later)
HEA
History h — Lark had only been with one guy (ex fiancé) whom she broke up with around 20%. They’ve been drifting apart the last year, and it was expected of their parents for them to get married. They barely talk or even touch, and she hasn’t had sex in 6-7 months, and she never had good sex. Her fiancé leaves for a business trip in the beginning, so he isn’t around much. During the breakup, they both say they don’t love each other anymore and haven’t for a while. He doesn’t pop back up until the very end when he hears about the pregnancy and calls to congratulate her.
History H — Monty had only kissed one girl. It was in eighth grade as a dare. He went on a few first dates and only kissed them on the cheek.
𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼:
This book was tearing me apart the first bit of it. Having to read all the thoughts going through Monty’s head on how he wishes he’d been good enough or tried harder for Lark 😖😭
It was a little annoying that it took her so far into the book (yes, I’m counting 20% as far) to break up with her fiancé. I was expecting it to happen in the first few chapters, not the 9th one. She also mentioned her ex quite a bit when she was with Monty. If the roles were reversed, I know I’d hate it.
Monty is a literal angel. He can do no wrong! He handled everything so perfectly. Also, for once, a virgin H doesn’t know what he’s doing, and he asks her to teach him?! 🤭
I felt like I was waiting for something to happen (idk what), but nothing ever did, and everything was smooth sailing. It felt a little drawn out, and I did get bored at times. I also thought the accidental pregnancy was going to be the main plot, not the last 30%.
In the end, this was such a cute, wholesome, and Hallmarky read 💗
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
𝓹𝓻𝓮-𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭:
A virgin H who’s been pinning for YEARS, and a surprise pregnancy that sounds like it’s been done right?!! Yes, please 🤭
𝓜𝓒𝓼:
Dan “Monty” Montgomery (28)
Lark “Birdie” Miller (20s?)
𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼/𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓔𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓽:
💗 Baseball Romance
⚾️ He Falls First
💗 Pinning (YEARS!)
⚾️ Golden Retriever MMC
💗 Friends to Lovers
⚾️ Accidental Pregnancy
💗 He Calls Her “birdie”
⚾️ He Has a Tattoo for Her
💗 He Named a Star After Her
𝓘𝓷𝓯𝓸:
Dual 1st person POV
No ow/om drama
No cheating
Virgin H (see note)
Open door spice
No third-act breakup
Epilogue (3 yrs later)
HEA
History h — Lark had only been with one guy (ex fiancé) whom she broke up with around 20%. They’ve been drifting apart the last year, and it was expected of their parents for them to get married. They barely talk or even touch, and she hasn’t had sex in 6-7 months, and she never had good sex. Her fiancé leaves for a business trip in the beginning, so he isn’t around much. During the breakup, they both say they don’t love each other anymore and haven’t for a while. He doesn’t pop back up until the very end when he hears about the pregnancy and calls to congratulate her.
History H — Monty had only kissed one girl. It was in eighth grade as a dare. He went on a few first dates and only kissed them on the cheek.
𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼:
This book was tearing me apart the first bit of it. Having to read all the thoughts going through Monty’s head on how he wishes he’d been good enough or tried harder for Lark 😖😭
It was a little annoying that it took her so far into the book (yes, I’m counting 20% as far) to break up with her fiancé. I was expecting it to happen in the first few chapters, not the 9th one. She also mentioned her ex quite a bit when she was with Monty. If the roles were reversed, I know I’d hate it.
Monty is a literal angel. He can do no wrong! He handled everything so perfectly. Also, for once, a virgin H doesn’t know what he’s doing, and he asks her to teach him?! 🤭
I felt like I was waiting for something to happen (idk what), but nothing ever did, and everything was smooth sailing. It felt a little drawn out, and I did get bored at times. I also thought the accidental pregnancy was going to be the main plot, not the last 30%.
In the end, this was such a cute, wholesome, and Hallmarky read 💗
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
𝓹𝓻𝓮-𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭:
A virgin H who’s been pinning for YEARS, and a surprise pregnancy that sounds like it’s been done right?!! Yes, please 🤭
October 3, 2024
Thank you to Sophie Andrews for sharing my name with Julia because then Julia emailed me and told me about her book and sent me a copy and AHHH!! I couldn't have known about this book if it wasn't for Sophie. So thank you ♡
What sold me this book was the accidental pregnancy trope definitely. But it does have other tropes that I usually also love like hero who 24/7 pins after the heroine, Golden Retriever coded hero, sports romance, and so on. It's definitely a book for me so I was so excited to start it!! It went by so fast, like I couldn't stop reading it after I started. The first day I read it, I reached 75% in the book immediately.
The book is soft, low on the angst, and very chill. I think many would say that basically nothing really happens, like a big obstacle or problem. Personally, I love those type of books where they are just figuring out their relationship without any outside force messing it up. If you know me though, you know I'm a big third-act breakup enthusiast. I'm always craving one lmao. But I believe this fits the book perfectly actually! The pace is good and it doesn't need a third-act breakup at all.
Dan adores Lark very early on so he's already half in love with her at the beginning and you know it. The thing is Lark has to catch up and it takes a bit more time, but not that long either hehe. They're clearly meant for each other and you can easily see it. It's so fun to see their relationship develop and how great their communication is with each other, they're always open to sharing what they feel and think.
Some scenes just made me weak in the knees⊹₊⟡⋆ For example, when Lark tells Dan she's pregnant with his baby, she's so scared to tell him mainly because a bit ago he said he's not ready to have kids. But when she tells him, he drops to his knees, kisses her belly, and says hi to the baby IMMEDIATELY. He's so happy and can't wait to be a dad.
Domestic scenes, trusting each other, no third-act breakup, Catch Her Heart is perfect for the readers who want something calm, relaxing, steamy, and 100% romantic.
What sold me this book was the accidental pregnancy trope definitely. But it does have other tropes that I usually also love like hero who 24/7 pins after the heroine, Golden Retriever coded hero, sports romance, and so on. It's definitely a book for me so I was so excited to start it!! It went by so fast, like I couldn't stop reading it after I started. The first day I read it, I reached 75% in the book immediately.
The book is soft, low on the angst, and very chill. I think many would say that basically nothing really happens, like a big obstacle or problem. Personally, I love those type of books where they are just figuring out their relationship without any outside force messing it up. If you know me though, you know I'm a big third-act breakup enthusiast. I'm always craving one lmao. But I believe this fits the book perfectly actually! The pace is good and it doesn't need a third-act breakup at all.
Dan adores Lark very early on so he's already half in love with her at the beginning and you know it. The thing is Lark has to catch up and it takes a bit more time, but not that long either hehe. They're clearly meant for each other and you can easily see it. It's so fun to see their relationship develop and how great their communication is with each other, they're always open to sharing what they feel and think.
"I'll always be here for you, Birdie. You and little bird. You're my whole life, you know that."
Some scenes just made me weak in the knees⊹₊⟡⋆ For example, when Lark tells Dan she's pregnant with his baby, she's so scared to tell him mainly because a bit ago he said he's not ready to have kids. But when she tells him, he drops to his knees, kisses her belly, and says hi to the baby IMMEDIATELY. He's so happy and can't wait to be a dad.
Domestic scenes, trusting each other, no third-act breakup, Catch Her Heart is perfect for the readers who want something calm, relaxing, steamy, and 100% romantic.
January 12, 2025
This was the cutest book!!! Monty was literally a perfect book boyfriend 🥰
When him and Lark got together I think I had a permanent cheesy grin on my face for the rest of the book, ahhh I just loved them together!
Dual pov
Friends to lovers
No third act breakup
Safe no owd/omd
HEA
Epilogue 3 years later, happily married and still obsessed with each other ❤️
When him and Lark got together I think I had a permanent cheesy grin on my face for the rest of the book, ahhh I just loved them together!
Dual pov
Friends to lovers
No third act breakup
Safe no owd/omd
HEA
Epilogue 3 years later, happily married and still obsessed with each other ❤️
Want to read
October 3, 2024Virgin H les goooooooooooo betchessss!!!!
November 13, 2024
virgin hero LETS GOOOOOO
i might restart my KU just to read this ((i did)) it was cheesy but also a very easy, low drama read so…
i might restart my KU just to read this ((i did)) it was cheesy but also a very easy, low drama read so…
October 11, 2024
- Always been you (and a damn good one!)
- Friends to lovers
- Baseball player
- Hero virgin
- He has tattoo of her
So cute and low on drama.
He has loved her forever, and it’s the perfect “always been you” book. He is a V, mostly because he was a nerd growing up, but after he met her a couple of years ago, he never wanted anyone else.
She is engaged but discoveres quickly that she doesn’t love him anymore, and ends things at 20%.
The story from there focuses on them navigating their relationship from friends to lovers. He has always loved her and never anyone else had crossed his mind, so he needs some time to understand that she’s finally his. She also needs time since she just got out of a long relationship and doesn’t want to rush things before she’s completely ready for it. Really liked the way we would see how they were together.
Safety:
- He a virgin. Only kissed one girl in high school, but never anything more.
- He tried dating but never more than one date, because it never felt right. Not a lot of first dates either.
- She ends her engagemen, no drama from ex
- No owd/omd/cheating or sharing
SPOILERS!
He was so sweet when they discovered the pregnancy!!
- Friends to lovers
- Baseball player
- Hero virgin
- He has tattoo of her
So cute and low on drama.
He has loved her forever, and it’s the perfect “always been you” book. He is a V, mostly because he was a nerd growing up, but after he met her a couple of years ago, he never wanted anyone else.
She is engaged but discoveres quickly that she doesn’t love him anymore, and ends things at 20%.
The story from there focuses on them navigating their relationship from friends to lovers. He has always loved her and never anyone else had crossed his mind, so he needs some time to understand that she’s finally his. She also needs time since she just got out of a long relationship and doesn’t want to rush things before she’s completely ready for it. Really liked the way we would see how they were together.
Safety:
- He a virgin. Only kissed one girl in high school, but never anything more.
- He tried dating but never more than one date, because it never felt right. Not a lot of first dates either.
- She ends her engagemen, no drama from ex
- No owd/omd/cheating or sharing
SPOILERS!
He was so sweet when they discovered the pregnancy!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 15, 2025
Yet another romance fail!
Heroine gives her body, her trust, her sexual awakening, her vulnerability, her innocence to another man. She gives all those irreplaceable primal gifts to another man, NOT the hero. The hero gets to know she spread her legs and let another man crawl between them. He gets to know that when she remembers her first time, its the face of an other man grunting and heaving and sliming all over her. He gets to know he’s getting sloppy seconds, that a deep and intimate and primal part of her WILL
ALWAYS BELONG to another man and it will never ever be his!
GTFOH with this putrid pig shit BS.
Heroine gives her body, her trust, her sexual awakening, her vulnerability, her innocence to another man. She gives all those irreplaceable primal gifts to another man, NOT the hero. The hero gets to know she spread her legs and let another man crawl between them. He gets to know that when she remembers her first time, its the face of an other man grunting and heaving and sliming all over her. He gets to know he’s getting sloppy seconds, that a deep and intimate and primal part of her WILL
ALWAYS BELONG to another man and it will never ever be his!
GTFOH with this putrid pig shit BS.
October 22, 2024
3.5⭐️
This was a cutie little baseball, best-friends to lovers, it’s always been you, accidental pregnancy romance where he’s been pinning over her for years but he’s respected her boundaries while she was dating a major dickhole.
There were moments where my eyes glazed over a bit or I skimmed because of some excess lovey dovey scenes or descriptors but it definitely had some good moments!
The fuck it moment was a slay heh
Tropes:
Baseball
He’s a Virgin
Best friends to lovers
It’s always been you
Accidental pregnancy
This was a cutie little baseball, best-friends to lovers, it’s always been you, accidental pregnancy romance where he’s been pinning over her for years but he’s respected her boundaries while she was dating a major dickhole.
There were moments where my eyes glazed over a bit or I skimmed because of some excess lovey dovey scenes or descriptors but it definitely had some good moments!
The fuck it moment was a slay heh
Tropes:
Baseball
He’s a Virgin
Best friends to lovers
It’s always been you
Accidental pregnancy
August 11, 2025
3.75⭐️
March 14, 2025
Dan, aka Monty, and Lark’s best friends to lovers romance is so, so sweet! I loved these two so much.
⚾️Best friends to lovers
⚾️Baseball romance
⚾️Player x trainer
⚾️Virgin MMC
⚾️He falls first
Dan and Lark have been friends for years but never took it to the next level because Lark was in a relationship. When that relationship is no more, Lark’s mind is instantly seeing Dan in a new light. She is finally seeing what has always been in front of her.
Dan has been in head over heels love with Lark for awhile. And he is finally getting his shot at a HEA.
These two are so sweet together and their relationship just works. They are the missing piece to one another’s puzzle.
Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly do a great job with the narration of these characters. Tim brought out the innocent Dan and Victoria brought out the sweet and caring Lark.
Looking forward to the next book in this series!
Thank you to the author and Home Cooked Books for the ALC.
⚾️Best friends to lovers
⚾️Baseball romance
⚾️Player x trainer
⚾️Virgin MMC
⚾️He falls first
Dan and Lark have been friends for years but never took it to the next level because Lark was in a relationship. When that relationship is no more, Lark’s mind is instantly seeing Dan in a new light. She is finally seeing what has always been in front of her.
Dan has been in head over heels love with Lark for awhile. And he is finally getting his shot at a HEA.
These two are so sweet together and their relationship just works. They are the missing piece to one another’s puzzle.
Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly do a great job with the narration of these characters. Tim brought out the innocent Dan and Victoria brought out the sweet and caring Lark.
Looking forward to the next book in this series!
Thank you to the author and Home Cooked Books for the ALC.
January 19, 2025
4.5⭐️
this was so good and exactly what i needed, a funny, lighthearted, drama free novel. the mmc was a pure green flag, he was so obsessed with Lark but also respectful of her boundaries. i loved their relationship and the accidental pregnancy was handled really well
this was so good and exactly what i needed, a funny, lighthearted, drama free novel. the mmc was a pure green flag, he was so obsessed with Lark but also respectful of her boundaries. i loved their relationship and the accidental pregnancy was handled really well
March 20, 2025
This was another home run in the Vancouver Tridents baseball series that has a moving, emotional and SPICY friends to lovers romance with:
a Virgin MMC
a surprise pregnancy and
lots of open communication
Excellent on audio narrated by Victoria Connolly and Tim Paige and highly recommended for fans of authors like Meghan Quinn, Maren Moore or Tessa Bailey.
Many thanks to the author and @homecookedbooks for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!
a Virgin MMC
a surprise pregnancy and
lots of open communication
Excellent on audio narrated by Victoria Connolly and Tim Paige and highly recommended for fans of authors like Meghan Quinn, Maren Moore or Tessa Bailey.
Many thanks to the author and @homecookedbooks for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!
December 6, 2024
I was really not a fan of this. I did not like Lark at all. I thought Monty was unrealistically obsessed with Lark. It’s been a while since I was this bored reading a book.
October 9, 2024
“Being friends with Lark is both the easiest, most natural thing in my life, and the most heartbreaking. Have you ever tried to convince yourself not to love the one woman who’s ever caught your attention? And I do mean ever?”⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️
Those who have been here for a while know that I don't often read Accidental Pregnancy, but Catch The Heart is the perfect example of this trope done well! I really loved Monty (Dan) and Lark's friends-to-lovers story. Dan is possibly the sweetest MMC I've ever read, a walking green-flag, golden retriever that we all wish existed in real life. Their story is low angst with very little conflict. It's a comfort read with a super swoony MMC that would go to any lengths for his girl and some yummy steamy scenes woven in.
When we first meet the pair, Lark is engaged to another man and Dan is the oldest virgin the major leagues, quietly pining for his best friend. Despite her doubts leading up to her wedding, he continues to be the supportive friend that Lark can rely on for anything. But when she breaks off her engagement, Dan seizes his chance to prove to her that he can be the man of her dreams. Little do they know, another twist is coming around the bend when two little pink lines appear 💕
I really LOVED that the end of Lark's engagement was not overly angsty! It was so refreshing to see them split amicably, which is very underrepresented in romance books! We always want to vilify the ex, but Julia showed it doesn't have to be that way (it can just be the wrong guy for her). Dan and Lark's unexpected pregnancy is also treated in such a careful and accepting way, never treated as a mistake, which made it so easy for me to read (no anxiety for this accidental pregnancy nervous nellie)
The amount of charm and swoony gestures found in this book, along with a sprinkling of great spicy scenes, made this such a fun baseball romance to read!
March 24, 2025
Officially obsessed with this book, my favorite book of this series! 💕 Dan & Lark have completely stolen my heart! Dan has been secretly in love with Lark forever, but he stayed in the friend zone while she was in a relationship. When she finally breaks free, Dan steps up, like the absolute sweetheart he is, to be there for her. But let’s be real… the tension was bound to explode into something more.
I really enjoyed their journey. Dan had his insecurities that made him afraid he wouldn’t be good enough. Emotionally, Lark went from seeing Dan as a friend to being the love of her life. Lark now is seeing things with new eyes and is trying to figure out how she didn’t always see that her true love was right there. Dan is a virgin and getting to have his first time being with the person he loves more than anything made it so special for him. I loved them together, they just fit together so perfectly.
A surprise pregnancy definitely rushes their new relationship but they couldn’t be more ready. I love how all in they were.
Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly did an amazing job with the narration. The characters were brought to life and were easy to listen to, easy to follow along with.
I really enjoyed their journey. Dan had his insecurities that made him afraid he wouldn’t be good enough. Emotionally, Lark went from seeing Dan as a friend to being the love of her life. Lark now is seeing things with new eyes and is trying to figure out how she didn’t always see that her true love was right there. Dan is a virgin and getting to have his first time being with the person he loves more than anything made it so special for him. I loved them together, they just fit together so perfectly.
A surprise pregnancy definitely rushes their new relationship but they couldn’t be more ready. I love how all in they were.
Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly did an amazing job with the narration. The characters were brought to life and were easy to listen to, easy to follow along with.
February 16, 2025
Ever read a romance and think that 'What if all this drama was handled like an actual adult', well...I give you this book.
I loved that all the drama in this story is handled in a realistic way. Nothing is blown out of proportion and everything works out pretty easily. That could be why the story didn't quite grab me. Everything was almost too easy.
The relationship between Lark and Dan was so cute. Dan had such great self control and was patient for Lark. I also like seeing an inexperienced MMC that talked to the FMC about what to do.
Overall, this story wasn't the best but is a great palette cleanser when you just need something to go right.
I loved that all the drama in this story is handled in a realistic way. Nothing is blown out of proportion and everything works out pretty easily. That could be why the story didn't quite grab me. Everything was almost too easy.
The relationship between Lark and Dan was so cute. Dan had such great self control and was patient for Lark. I also like seeing an inexperienced MMC that talked to the FMC about what to do.
Overall, this story wasn't the best but is a great palette cleanser when you just need something to go right.
December 8, 2024
i finished this two days ago idk why i didn't update it but hi
May 17, 2025
Catch Her Heart | 🩷⚾️🥹
“But I am here. With a man I can’t stop smiling around. Who seems so dang happy to just be with me.”
4.5✨
My hearrtttttttt🥹😭 This book was so sweet, so easy to read, and genuinely fulfilling. I’m not usually one to fall for friends-to-lovers romances, but I loved that this one didn’t drag out the trope. Their relationship started to build naturally, which made me love it even more because it focused on them truly getting to know each other (and get to know each other they did 😏).
One of my favorite parts? The family redemption arc. There was one character giving serious villain vibes for about 80% of the story, but by the end? My heart was so warm with their turnaround. It was the perfect shift for the direction of the book 🥹
And Monty’s absolute adoration for Lark? GOALS 🙂↕️🥹
This series has been full of fantastic reads so far. If you’re into baseball romances… well, batter up! ⚾️😉
“But I am here. With a man I can’t stop smiling around. Who seems so dang happy to just be with me.”
4.5✨
My hearrtttttttt🥹😭 This book was so sweet, so easy to read, and genuinely fulfilling. I’m not usually one to fall for friends-to-lovers romances, but I loved that this one didn’t drag out the trope. Their relationship started to build naturally, which made me love it even more because it focused on them truly getting to know each other (and get to know each other they did 😏).
One of my favorite parts? The family redemption arc. There was one character giving serious villain vibes for about 80% of the story, but by the end? My heart was so warm with their turnaround. It was the perfect shift for the direction of the book 🥹
And Monty’s absolute adoration for Lark? GOALS 🙂↕️🥹
This series has been full of fantastic reads so far. If you’re into baseball romances… well, batter up! ⚾️😉
March 21, 2025
Baseball romance
Virgin MMC
Surprise Pregnancy
Friends to lovers
Dual narration- the narrators do an amazing job bringing this story and it’s characters to life
Dan is a catcher for the Tridents, and a 29 yr old virgin. He’s been in love with his best friend Lark for years. She has a boyfriend and Dan has been respectfully pinning for Lark in secret… or he thoughts was a secret. He calls her Birdie
Lark is a trainer for the Tridents and recently got engaged to her long time boyfriend. She is questioning their relationship and slowly realizing she might have feelings for Dan.
This is a sweet and heartwarming story about two friends who fall in love.
Virgin MMC
Surprise Pregnancy
Friends to lovers
Dual narration- the narrators do an amazing job bringing this story and it’s characters to life
Dan is a catcher for the Tridents, and a 29 yr old virgin. He’s been in love with his best friend Lark for years. She has a boyfriend and Dan has been respectfully pinning for Lark in secret… or he thoughts was a secret. He calls her Birdie
Lark is a trainer for the Tridents and recently got engaged to her long time boyfriend. She is questioning their relationship and slowly realizing she might have feelings for Dan.
This is a sweet and heartwarming story about two friends who fall in love.
November 11, 2024
I’ll read any book with a virgin hero because I’ve just read too many virgin heroine ones 😅
This book was super low angst if you’re into that. Even with Lark having a fiancee in the beginning, there was never a huge amount of tension.
I do think once they got together it was a little boring and could’ve used a conflict or two. But if you want an easy read with a pining hero and then a happy couple, you’ll like this!
This book was super low angst if you’re into that. Even with Lark having a fiancee in the beginning, there was never a huge amount of tension.
I do think once they got together it was a little boring and could’ve used a conflict or two. But if you want an easy read with a pining hero and then a happy couple, you’ll like this!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 12, 2024
Sweet, safe, slightly boring. Pretty much drama free and easy read. I'd recommend this as a good pallet cleanser if you're into reading dark stuff and you're looking for something easy and sweet to break it up. It was a little too sweet for me and I kept waiting for something exciting to happen but it never did.
October 23, 2024
DNF: 40%
Girly pop threw a tantrum because the players she works with don't flirt and treat her and her work with respect (not to mention that this woman has been dating for YEARS and has got recently engaged with said boyfriend while one of the dudes has also been secretly pinning for her for YEARS). Life's hard I guess😓
Girly pop threw a tantrum because the players she works with don't flirt and treat her and her work with respect (not to mention that this woman has been dating for YEARS and has got recently engaged with said boyfriend while one of the dudes has also been secretly pinning for her for YEARS). Life's hard I guess😓
December 30, 2024
Meh.
Dnf al 72%
Dnf al 72%
April 26, 2025
Quick Stats:
Format: eBook and Audiobook.
Narrators: 🎙️ Victoria Connolly and Tim Paige.
Narration Style: 🎧 Dual.
Whispersync: ✅ Yep.
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The Plot 💭:
Dan Montgomery might be a pro baseball player, but off the field? He’s the team’s quiet, secretly-swoony nice guy… and yep, still a virgin.
He’s also completely, head-over-heels in love with Lark, his best friend, his team’s trainer, and the woman who has no idea he’s been lowkey obsessed with her for years.
When Lark’s engagement implodes and she starts seeing Dan in a new light, the shift is electric. One kiss changes everything, and suddenly their friendship is headed straight into steamy, uncharted territory.
But just when things are finally clicking, a surprise pregnancy turns their slow burn into something serious. Now they’ve got to figure out if their friendship can become a forever kind of love.
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Audiobook 🎧:
Victoria Connolly delivers Lark’s voice with warmth and confidence. She gives just the right amount of emotion without ever tipping into melodrama. And Tim Paige as Dan? Swoony, 'golden retriever energy' perfection.
The dual narration works beautifully here. The tone, pacing, and transition between the narrators kept me fully hooked. Definitely one to listen to if you want that immersive, emotional vibe.
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Sizzle Scale:
Warm: 🌶️ 3/5 - This one takes its time, but when the heat hits, it hits. There’s tenderness, tension, and a real sense of intimacy. Nothing over the top, just right for the emotional payoff.
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Bookish Bite:
This book is comfort romance in cleats. Dan is an absolute gem. He's kind, thoughtful, and fiercely loyal. He’s not the brooding alpha type, but don’t let the sweet smile fool you: he knows exactly how to make your heart race. Lark is strong, capable, and independent, but watching her slowly realise that maybe her best friend is actually her soulmate? Ugh. So satisfying.
There’s no messy drama, no miscommunication trope, and no unnecessary angst. Just two people falling for each other in the most genuine, softest way. And the surprise pregnancy? Handled with maturity and care, without hijacking the romance.
Honestly, if you’re in the mood for something warm, real, and just a little swoony, this one knocks it out of the park.
Tropes:
✔️ Friends to Lovers
✔️ Virgin Hero
✔️ Surprise Pregnancy
✔️ Sports Romance
✔️ Mutual Pining
✔️ He Falls First
✔️ Workplace Romance
✔️ No Third-Act Breakup
Format: eBook and Audiobook.
Narrators: 🎙️ Victoria Connolly and Tim Paige.
Narration Style: 🎧 Dual.
Whispersync: ✅ Yep.
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The Plot 💭:
Dan Montgomery might be a pro baseball player, but off the field? He’s the team’s quiet, secretly-swoony nice guy… and yep, still a virgin.
He’s also completely, head-over-heels in love with Lark, his best friend, his team’s trainer, and the woman who has no idea he’s been lowkey obsessed with her for years.
When Lark’s engagement implodes and she starts seeing Dan in a new light, the shift is electric. One kiss changes everything, and suddenly their friendship is headed straight into steamy, uncharted territory.
But just when things are finally clicking, a surprise pregnancy turns their slow burn into something serious. Now they’ve got to figure out if their friendship can become a forever kind of love.
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Audiobook 🎧:
Victoria Connolly delivers Lark’s voice with warmth and confidence. She gives just the right amount of emotion without ever tipping into melodrama. And Tim Paige as Dan? Swoony, 'golden retriever energy' perfection.
The dual narration works beautifully here. The tone, pacing, and transition between the narrators kept me fully hooked. Definitely one to listen to if you want that immersive, emotional vibe.
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Sizzle Scale:
Warm: 🌶️ 3/5 - This one takes its time, but when the heat hits, it hits. There’s tenderness, tension, and a real sense of intimacy. Nothing over the top, just right for the emotional payoff.
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Bookish Bite:
This book is comfort romance in cleats. Dan is an absolute gem. He's kind, thoughtful, and fiercely loyal. He’s not the brooding alpha type, but don’t let the sweet smile fool you: he knows exactly how to make your heart race. Lark is strong, capable, and independent, but watching her slowly realise that maybe her best friend is actually her soulmate? Ugh. So satisfying.
There’s no messy drama, no miscommunication trope, and no unnecessary angst. Just two people falling for each other in the most genuine, softest way. And the surprise pregnancy? Handled with maturity and care, without hijacking the romance.
Honestly, if you’re in the mood for something warm, real, and just a little swoony, this one knocks it out of the park.
Tropes:
✔️ Friends to Lovers
✔️ Virgin Hero
✔️ Surprise Pregnancy
✔️ Sports Romance
✔️ Mutual Pining
✔️ He Falls First
✔️ Workplace Romance
✔️ No Third-Act Breakup
March 2, 2025
OVERALL: 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
•Storyline: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
•Spice Level: 🌶🌶/ 5
•Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧/5
•Swoon level: 🫠🫠🫠🫠/5
•Emotional:🥺/5
•Banter:😂😂/5
•Re-Listen/Re-Read: Maybe
•Platform: E-book and Audio
•Trope: Baseball Romance, friends to lovers, He is a Virgin. Golden Retriever MC
• Thoughts:
Out of the 3 books, this one was sugary sweet! I honestly loved how the couple themselves had no drama! Lark and Monty (Dan) were adorable friends turned to lovers. They fit together perfectly, and Monty and his desire to learn Lark's body is adorable. He gains his confidence quickly! He really loves Lark with his while heart and does everything he can to show her!
Catch Her Heart is a light, easy read. I did have a hang-up with the book, and I just needed a little more drama. Now, don't get me wrong. I really enjoyed when a couple is just able to be a couple, and they fit together seamlessly. There is something extremely special when a couple gets together and they are a couple. Boom done. There isn't a back and forth. So the no drama in that sense is really nice. But myswlf personally feel there needs to be drama coming at them amd they face it together, and for this story, there really wasn't a lot of that.
However, like I said. I still liked the book and enjoyed it. It was cute, and if you just came off of reading something heavy, this is a good one to help palette cleanse. It's a great listen.
Narrator Thoughts:
•Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly
• Dual Narration
• 1.5 Listening speed
Oh my gosh, Tim and Victoria did an outstanding job. They captured their personalities and brought Lark and Monty to life. I fully enjoyed them!
•Recommend note:
I will always encourage people to read what makes them happy. If it sounds good, read it! My reviews are just that, my opinion. Happy reading, friends.
•Storyline: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
•Spice Level: 🌶🌶/ 5
•Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧/5
•Swoon level: 🫠🫠🫠🫠/5
•Emotional:🥺/5
•Banter:😂😂/5
•Re-Listen/Re-Read: Maybe
•Platform: E-book and Audio
•Trope: Baseball Romance, friends to lovers, He is a Virgin. Golden Retriever MC
• Thoughts:
Out of the 3 books, this one was sugary sweet! I honestly loved how the couple themselves had no drama! Lark and Monty (Dan) were adorable friends turned to lovers. They fit together perfectly, and Monty and his desire to learn Lark's body is adorable. He gains his confidence quickly! He really loves Lark with his while heart and does everything he can to show her!
Catch Her Heart is a light, easy read. I did have a hang-up with the book, and I just needed a little more drama. Now, don't get me wrong. I really enjoyed when a couple is just able to be a couple, and they fit together seamlessly. There is something extremely special when a couple gets together and they are a couple. Boom done. There isn't a back and forth. So the no drama in that sense is really nice. But myswlf personally feel there needs to be drama coming at them amd they face it together, and for this story, there really wasn't a lot of that.
However, like I said. I still liked the book and enjoyed it. It was cute, and if you just came off of reading something heavy, this is a good one to help palette cleanse. It's a great listen.
Narrator Thoughts:
•Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly
• Dual Narration
• 1.5 Listening speed
Oh my gosh, Tim and Victoria did an outstanding job. They captured their personalities and brought Lark and Monty to life. I fully enjoyed them!
•Recommend note:
I will always encourage people to read what makes them happy. If it sounds good, read it! My reviews are just that, my opinion. Happy reading, friends.
March 18, 2025
• Friends to lovers
• Baseball romance
• Golden retriever MMC
• Nerdy baseball player
• Accidental Pregnancy
• Virgin MMC
• It's always been you
“Because you’re Lark Miller, and you’re incredible. You’re worth waiting for. Trust me.”
🎧Audiobook review🎧
Dual narration
Narrated by Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly
This is hands down my favorite book from the series! Dan and Lark's story is the absolute sweetest. Who doesn't love a friend who's been pining for their friend for years? Who knows their coffee order better than their current fiancé? Who knows your favorite cake? I know, right? Dan truly was the sweetest MMC. A total golden retriever! Known for his fun-loving self and his ability to give the best hugs! I couldn't have loved his character more.
Actually, that's not true! Because once I found out Tim Paige was playing Dan, I was so incredibly stoked! And my gosh, he did this character justice. Ah! So well done. I've been a fan of his for years, and hearing him voice a golden retriever MMC will never get old to me! This performance is up there as one of my favorites I've heard him do! I just loved him so much as Dan! The adorable pining hooked me from the very start!
Victoria Connolly played Lark, the adorable FMC who is coming to terms with the fact that the man she has always thought she was supposed to marry really isn't the right man for her after all. Victoria's performance for Lark really was perfect. She handled every feeling Lark went through while trying to figure out how to take the next steps in her life so incredibly well! Even when life throws a major curve ball in their direction (pun intended)! This was such a sweet book! And a perfect addition to this series!
• Baseball romance
• Golden retriever MMC
• Nerdy baseball player
• Accidental Pregnancy
• Virgin MMC
• It's always been you
“Because you’re Lark Miller, and you’re incredible. You’re worth waiting for. Trust me.”
🎧Audiobook review🎧
Dual narration
Narrated by Tim Paige and Victoria Connolly
This is hands down my favorite book from the series! Dan and Lark's story is the absolute sweetest. Who doesn't love a friend who's been pining for their friend for years? Who knows their coffee order better than their current fiancé? Who knows your favorite cake? I know, right? Dan truly was the sweetest MMC. A total golden retriever! Known for his fun-loving self and his ability to give the best hugs! I couldn't have loved his character more.
Actually, that's not true! Because once I found out Tim Paige was playing Dan, I was so incredibly stoked! And my gosh, he did this character justice. Ah! So well done. I've been a fan of his for years, and hearing him voice a golden retriever MMC will never get old to me! This performance is up there as one of my favorites I've heard him do! I just loved him so much as Dan! The adorable pining hooked me from the very start!
Victoria Connolly played Lark, the adorable FMC who is coming to terms with the fact that the man she has always thought she was supposed to marry really isn't the right man for her after all. Victoria's performance for Lark really was perfect. She handled every feeling Lark went through while trying to figure out how to take the next steps in her life so incredibly well! Even when life throws a major curve ball in their direction (pun intended)! This was such a sweet book! And a perfect addition to this series!
October 16, 2024
This book had me smiling from ear to ear. It’s sweet. It’s romantic. It’s a fun read for sure. I enjoyed every word.
Dan Montgomery, catcher for the Tridents
Nickname “Monty”
Star Wars fanatic - science geek
Best friends with Lark but secretly (or not so secretly) in love with her. His “Birdie.”
Lark Miller, trainer for the Tridents
Engaged to a wealthy guy she doesn’t really love.
Best friends with Dan.
Poor Monty:
“The only woman I want, the only one I’ve ever wanted, is marrying some other man.” Oh just give her time, buddy. She’ll come to her senses.
This book had me smiling from ear to ear. It’s sweet. It’s romantic. It’s a fun read for sure. I enjoyed every word.
Monty being a virgin added both sweetness and some humor to the story and Lark discovering her best friend should be THE ONE and then finding out she unexpectedly got pregnant their first night together worked beautifully into this story.
The Trident teammates were a great addition, showing Monty’s true friendship with them, plus his supportive parents were adorable. Lark’s friends were always there for support and her mom finally coming around was definitely a plus.
Easy to read in one day or evening, Lark and Monty are a match made in heaven.
Dan Montgomery, catcher for the Tridents
Nickname “Monty”
Star Wars fanatic - science geek
Best friends with Lark but secretly (or not so secretly) in love with her. His “Birdie.”
Lark Miller, trainer for the Tridents
Engaged to a wealthy guy she doesn’t really love.
Best friends with Dan.
Poor Monty:
“The only woman I want, the only one I’ve ever wanted, is marrying some other man.” Oh just give her time, buddy. She’ll come to her senses.
This book had me smiling from ear to ear. It’s sweet. It’s romantic. It’s a fun read for sure. I enjoyed every word.
Monty being a virgin added both sweetness and some humor to the story and Lark discovering her best friend should be THE ONE and then finding out she unexpectedly got pregnant their first night together worked beautifully into this story.
The Trident teammates were a great addition, showing Monty’s true friendship with them, plus his supportive parents were adorable. Lark’s friends were always there for support and her mom finally coming around was definitely a plus.
Easy to read in one day or evening, Lark and Monty are a match made in heaven.
September 30, 2024
"She's a shining star and I'm a planetary body caught up in her gravitational pull."
This is my first read of the series, and I had no trouble diving right in. I mean Dan alone will draw you in. He is such a gentle golden retriever. A 28 year old virgin, baseball catcher in the big leagues, and in love with his bestfriend Lark who is about to marry someone that is not him. But when that falls apart, and she sees him in a new light, they end up with a curveball of a surprise pregnancy!
I really liked this one. It was sweet and swoony, with all the tender patience of exploring firsts in a changing relationship. There is no third act breakup, it just flows smoothly as they transition from friends to lovers. It has a nerdy feel that had me giddy at times. It has pining, great communication, and a slow burn to steam. It also had pockets of humour that made me laugh. And I just adored his nickname for her. So much sweet swoon in this one. Overall I really enjoyed it and would recommend!
*Thanks to the author for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own and given freely. Quote subject to change upon release.
This is my first read of the series, and I had no trouble diving right in. I mean Dan alone will draw you in. He is such a gentle golden retriever. A 28 year old virgin, baseball catcher in the big leagues, and in love with his bestfriend Lark who is about to marry someone that is not him. But when that falls apart, and she sees him in a new light, they end up with a curveball of a surprise pregnancy!
I really liked this one. It was sweet and swoony, with all the tender patience of exploring firsts in a changing relationship. There is no third act breakup, it just flows smoothly as they transition from friends to lovers. It has a nerdy feel that had me giddy at times. It has pining, great communication, and a slow burn to steam. It also had pockets of humour that made me laugh. And I just adored his nickname for her. So much sweet swoon in this one. Overall I really enjoyed it and would recommend!
*Thanks to the author for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own and given freely. Quote subject to change upon release.
September 29, 2024
Tropes:
- Sports Romance - Baseball
- Friends to Lovers
- Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy
- PINING/He Falls First/Secret Crush
- Virgin Hero
- Golden Retriever Hero
If you want a book with just makes you smile from ear to ear and makes you so dang sappy and happy this is it!
I know many will say wait the HERO is a virgin? But I’m telling you that you will absolutely fall so hard for Monty (aka Dan). He is just a nerdy athletic man that had other priorities and then fell in love with a girl he couldn’t have (so he thought). The pining is top tier and the swoony gestures will capture your heart. He may be the kindest, sweetest, lovable man ever.
Dan is such a good guy he decides he can’t make his move on Lark because she is in a relationship. He suffers and settles for years in the friend zone, but now Lark finds herself single. I love how their relationship progressed and transitioned from friends to more than. They are perfect for each other! I also love the way the surprise pregnancy was handled. It was done really well in my opinion!
Can’t wait to read more in the series!
- Sports Romance - Baseball
- Friends to Lovers
- Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy
- PINING/He Falls First/Secret Crush
- Virgin Hero
- Golden Retriever Hero
If you want a book with just makes you smile from ear to ear and makes you so dang sappy and happy this is it!
I know many will say wait the HERO is a virgin? But I’m telling you that you will absolutely fall so hard for Monty (aka Dan). He is just a nerdy athletic man that had other priorities and then fell in love with a girl he couldn’t have (so he thought). The pining is top tier and the swoony gestures will capture your heart. He may be the kindest, sweetest, lovable man ever.
Dan is such a good guy he decides he can’t make his move on Lark because she is in a relationship. He suffers and settles for years in the friend zone, but now Lark finds herself single. I love how their relationship progressed and transitioned from friends to more than. They are perfect for each other! I also love the way the surprise pregnancy was handled. It was done really well in my opinion!
Can’t wait to read more in the series!
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