Saturday, July 4, 2026

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

Title:  Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

Series: Catching Feelings #1

Author: Jen Atkinson

Narrators: Stephanie Rose & Logan Anare

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Once I got used to the male narrators voice, I really enjoyed this book. It's not that his narration was bad, just not what I was expecting. 

I went into the book blind, I had not read the blurb, I just knew I had enjoyed books previously by Kate Watson and enjoyed her humor. Once again, her book delivered. It had tropes I like, the communication was good, both main characters had solid character growth, and the humor/witty banter was top notch. This one also had surprising depth, where I was getting choked up at times. I loved the vulnerability of the characters, and can't wait for some of the side characters stories. With that said, once I finished this one, I immediately started the second book. I am glad I don't quite have to leave all these characters yet.

★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads):   

It's not about the wedding, it's about the marriage...license.

Sean


When my ex cheated and begged me to take her back, I made a rash, too-public vow: the next woman I kiss will be my wife. It seemed like a good idea at the time—anything to stop being everyone’s second choice. The ultimate fallback guy.

Then the Kayla Carville walks into my bar, all bold and stunning. When she hears my ex tearing me apart, she kisses me to shut her up. And when she learns about my stupid promise, she offers me a way to save face: we’ll claim we’re engaged.

The thing is, this isn’t about some stupid vow anymore. It’s about finding the courage to stop being the backup goalie and finally go for what I really want.

If I can.

Kayla

My ex is the worst, so my dad bought me a baseball team.

Classic billionaire-dad move.

Now I’m living in a small Southern town that hates me, trying to convince everyone I’m an absolute delight, not some generic “Boss Babe.”

They’re not buying it.

Except for Sean O’Shannan, the hot hometown hockey hero and bar owner who gave me the courage to break up with my fiancĂ© months ago. He’s the kind of guy who remembers my smoothie order, saves a seat for me at the church potluck…and proposes when he discovers I don’t meet the team’s “ownership residency requirement.”

Saying yes is easy.

The hard part?

Not falling for my husband.

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