Hometown Home Run by Jocelyn Jacobs is a small-town contemporary romance set in Cedar Falls. I started it as an ARC read, and I was glad to be a part of the wholesome vibe.

The story revolves around Katie, a single mother and librarian, and Cam, a local baseball coach. Katie is building her independent life with her little girl, Evie, and Cam... well, he’s head over heels in love with Katie.

It’s undeniably swoony, with full of butterflies-in-your-stomach moments between Katie and Cam. Cam is a total green flag, genuinely invested in both Kate and her daughter. I couldn’t stop smiling at his cheesy flirting at the cafe, where the whole town knew they were bf-gf (thanks to Haddie’s Facebook announcement).

Haddie was a lovely side character, a true matchmaker, and Cedar Falls felt like a homely town to be in. Cam & Katie’s friends were also wholesome. All these people added to the overall cosy vibe of the book.

Jocelyn really knows how to write an adorable, heartwarming love story. She maintained a balance between steamy romance and emotional scenes, with some light, playful moments sprinkled in. It was quite spicy. Not heavy, though.

Hometown Home Run is a story that keeps you smiling. It’s about trust, emotional healing and letting yourself be loved again. Coach Cam Wells surely raised the bar for perfect men a little too high.

But then, I didn’t quite like the story’s “climax.” I was expecting a major conflict at the end. There was a sense of looming tension throughout the book, suggesting a dramatic climax. But that drama felt rushed. It could have been a lot better.

And maybe because I haven’t read Book 1 of the series, the initial relationship of Cam and Katie felt a bit hurried. I was like, “Easy there, tiger!” Maybe it’s just me.

I loved Hometown Home Run, nevertheless. It’s suitable for lovers of contemporary romance. And perfect if you’re in the mood for something cute, giggly and easy-going.

Hometown Home Run, a cosy wholesome romance