⚾, Picturebaseball romance 
⚾, Picturereformed bad boy 
⚾, Picturesingle dad 
⚾, Picturemarriage of convenience 
⚾, Picturehomeruns of heat 

Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

L.B. Dunbar brings the heat—and the heart—with Catch the Kiss, the second book in her Chicago Anchors series. This sports romance is packed with swoony moments, laugh-out-loud lines, and just the right amount of emotional chaos to keep you hooked from first pitch to final page. 

Bolan Adler is the bad boy of baseball, a professional catcher, and a single dad whose reputation needs a bit of a polish. Enter Ruthie - newly promoted to agent status at a sports management agency that seems to have its own dramatic flair, including a PR report that suggests Bolan needs a wife. The catch? Bolan’s decided that she’s it. Which would be less complicated if they hadn’t shared a one-time kiss years ago… and a two-time tryst more recently. 

As she’s suddenly juggling a fake marriage arrangement, a reluctant promotion, and the irresistible charm of Bolan’s sixteen-month-old daughter, things get messy fast. But it’s the kind of mess you can’t look away from—especially when real emotions start creeping into what was supposed to be all for show. Bolan wants more—a real marriage, real love, and maybe even another baby—and the heroine finds herself wondering if she’s about to strike out in the biggest game of all: love. 

The chemistry between the leads is magnetic, and the pacing keeps the story moving at a satisfying clip. Bolan is a dreamy mix of cocky and caring, and his daughter adds genuine heart to every scene she’s in. While some tropes feel familiar, L.B. Dunbar delivers them with warmth and originality, making it easy to get swept up in the romance. 

If you’re a fan of fake relationships that turn all too real, single dad stories, or simply love a sports romance that brings the emotional stakes along with the steam, Catch the Kiss is a solid win. A home run for Dunbar and a lovely addition to the series.