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Crew by Kimberly Knight
5.0

I feel like I am in my baseball era (literally watching a game as I type this) and I loved this book.

Crew completely delivered on the steamy, emotional, slow burn goodness I was hoping for. If you’re into MM romance, baseball, and second chances (with a healthy dose of secret longing), then this one’s going to hit you right in the feels. And if you are already a fan of the Off the Field Duet or Dibs, you're in for a treat because a few familiar faces make an appearance! I love when we get to see characters from past books make cameos! That is always my favorite.

Crew and Knox have ridiculous chemistry. Every stolen glance and late night text had me kicking my feet and giggling. The whole fling to love tension was so perfect. And even though their relationship starts as something casual, it quickly becomes clear that it’s so much deeper for both of them.

I really felt for Crew and the way he struggled with being closeted, especially as a pro athlete. The pressure, the fear, the sacrifice was all written so authentically. Then there is Knox, who’s just all in from the beginning and willing to do whatever it takes to be with Crew, even if it means keeping things quiet. The emotional push and pull was so well done.

Also, can we talk about the single dad angle? Loved that added layer to the story. It gave Crew so much depth and brought even more heart to the book.

The ending was amazing and I need the next book. Let’s just say I need Knox (the sequel, not the man... okay, maybe both) yesterday. I am dying to see how it all plays out.

If you love sports romances with real heart, believable tension, and characters you’ll root for from page one, then Crew is for you.

Thank you to Kimberly Knight, Rachel Lyn Adams, and The Author Agency for the eARC of this book.