YOU SHOULD BE SO LUCKY

Narrator Joel Leslie brings his usual charm to Cat Sebastian's latest historical romance. Eddie O'Leary, the star shortstop for the New York Robins, is not having a star season--he's deep in a record-breaking slump. Mark Bailey, a reporter for the NEW YORK CHRONICLE who is mourning the death of his partner, certainly doesn't want to write weekly columns about Eddie. Leslie beautifully captures the nuances of both characters: Mark's sharp humor and deep loneliness, Eddie's outward optimism and internal doubt. Leslie's narration is wry during Eddie and Mark's long-distance phone calls and incredibly gentle when Mark allows himself to grieve. This is a cozy, joyful, moving book about failure and letting yourself be seen. Romance--and baseball--fans will be delighted. L.S. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]