Home Run Heart by Hailey Gardiner: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

There have only ever been two things that Brooks Alden can say he truly loved: baseball and Nora Foster, the girl he dated in high school.

Returning home in the off-season gives Brooks an opportunity he never thought he’d get again: a second chance encounter with a now-divorced Nora. Suddenly, the hometown he’s avoided for so long becomes a place to make new memories together. They make a bargain that entails spending five Fridays sharing new experiences in the hopes that Brooks will discover that there's more to life than baseball, while also helping Nora cope with the resulting grief of her divorce and the demands of single motherhood.

In this second chance, sweet romantic comedy, Brooks and Nora must find the courage to discover what makes them happy and learn what it feels like to have their hearts hit a home run.

Home Run Heart is a closed-door, second chance, sweet baseball romance that delivers on all the swoon without the spice. Books in the Kitt’s Harbor series are stand-alone novels but might be best enjoyed if read in order.

The Author

Hailey Gardiner writes cheeky, sweet romantic comedies in an effort to finally put her wildly active imagination to good use. Hailey is a master at quoting movies, will eat any dessert that’s salted, and loves raising two book-loving boys with her husband.

@authorhaileygardiner

Book Review

Home Run Heart is the second book in the Kitt's Harbor series. While those who have read the previous book will recognize some familiar characters, I do think this could be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 

This was such a beautiful story with just the perfect blend of humor, heart, and swoon that I absolutely could not get enough of. Second chance romances are some of my very favorites, and this one was done very well. Nora and Brooks were high school sweethearts until he'd broken things off to pursue professional baseball. Years later, he's living that dream and finds himself coming face-to-face with Nora once again... and thanks to some meddling from friends and family, the two get another chance at that happily ever after. I really adored these two so very much. They had a wonderful chemistry and a great back and forth that comes with the history they had shared. They both have some insecurities they have to work through, but I loved seeing their growth throughout (and I loved how pro-therapy the story was too). The way Brooks steps in and is there not just for Nora but her two-year-old son-Ollie- as well? As great as the romance was, that sweet relationship between Ollie and Brooks added so much to their story too! Truly, there was just so much to love!

Home Run Heart is a closed-door romance with kisses only. It does have a bit of innuendo and very minimal mild swears. 


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