Rating : 4.5 stars

What an unexpected delight.

This is a well written, sweet and emotional story about a chance encounter that completely changes two men’s lives. This is a sports romance but the sport takes a back seat to the romantic story of Hugo and Kit.
They are such loveable characters. Kit is a quirky, demisexual artist. Hugo is delightfully sweet French, pansexual professional football (soccer) player.
Hugo doesn’t mind waiting for the the emotional connection that Kit needs. When that clicks into place the chemistry between them hits another level, as does the heat factor.
I wasn’t sure if I’d like this book as I’m not a big fan of the sports trope but I was immediately hooked from the very beginning. This is a well crafted, well paced story that had me quickly engaged and wanting to turn the next page to find out what happens next. There’s a little bit of angst, some emotional feels and a beautiful HEA. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to more from this new-to-me author.