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two people drowning in grief collide one night, try to forget each other, and instead get pulled into something softer, heavier, and way harder to walk away from when fate keeps forcing them back together
🖤 book boyfriend: Daniel
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verdict
he saves her life on the day she plans to end it. what neither of them realize is that she's about to save his too. heartbreaking, hopeful, and one of those romances that reminds you sometimes being loved isn't about being fixed. it's about finally not carrying everything alone anymore.
vibe
this book feels quieter than a lot of sports romances. it's not really about baseball, and it's definitely not about the spice. it's about grief, loneliness, and feeling like you're drifting through life without knowing why. they meet at one of the lowest moments imaginable, and what follows is less about one person saving the other and more about two broken people slowly giving each other a reason to stay.
spice
🌶🌶 — there is spice, but it's not what you'll remember when you finish the book. this story puts the emotional connection front and center, and honestly, that's what makes it work so well.
reader fit
you like romances that make your chest ache a little. if you love emotional healing, found hope, and characters who don't magically fix each other but somehow make the hard days easier to survive, this is worth picking up.
you're looking for a fast-paced sports romance or something super spicy. the romance is beautiful, but the emotional journey is very much the heart of the story.
content warnings
grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, loss of a parent, mental health struggles, and discussions surrounding death. this book handles some heavy topics, even though the overall story feels hopeful.
standalone + hea
as of now it's a standalone romance with a happily ever after.
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