I'm giving this novel 5 stars for keeping me engaged the whole entire time!
Wow! What a story it is! I couldn't put the book down!
Lots of history here. Loved every minute of it.
Harper is a wonderful character. I loved her from the minute I met her. I love her get up and go. Especially, determination for writing great grandfather's story on baseball.
I learned much from this story. It definitely touched my heart and left my heart feeling full and satisfied.
The 1930's was my favorite part of the story.
Moses Gilliam is a wonderful man for sticking up for his Sally Ann. Not many men do that.
But I really liked Harper too.
I didn't want this story to end. I highly recommend it.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine

Another great story by Rochelle Alers. I love how the author created a story within a story that flowed seamlessly. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I will continue to support this author on future books.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you Kensington Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. I received a complimentary copy of this book.

When I read the blurb about the book being about an author, I was quietly anticipating a 2 for 1 book. This book delivered that and more. This story is a beautiful tribute to Harper’s great grandfather’s history.

Harper fed up with her job decides to quit and spend the summer with her grandfather like she used to as a child. While on vacation Harper sets out to find out more about her great grandfather who was a baseball player in the negro league. The fact that Harper finds love on this journey with her childhood crush is just the icing on the cake.

The knowledge and research put into this book is reflected through the information about real players from the Negro league interspersed through the novel and their experience’s.

What a homerun of a novel! 10/10

Harper is absolutely phenomenal. Following her journey through a part of history that is a bit unfamiliar really hit it out of the park for me.

(I'm almost out of baseball references.) But don't worry if you're not a baseball fan! This historical fiction novel is more slice of life than sports novel.

Rochelle Alers is such a fantastic writer. I felt like I was part of Harper's journey. And Harper is also a fantastic writer!

"I don't know if you will like our coffee because it's made with chicory, but it goes well with beignets."

The story flowed well and the characters were well developed. I recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.


****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****