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Boston Blues #3
Stealing You
Beck Daines has everything he needs—at least that’s what he wants everyone to believe. As the starting first baseman for the Blues, he has his dream job, amazing friends, and while he’s a romantic at heart— watching his friends find the love they deserve is more than enough.
However, love for himself is an idea he’s benched for good. After his mother was diagnosed with Early-OnSet Alzheimer’s Beck stopped planning a future that could fall apart. No feelings and no forever loves to potentially forget, zero exceptions.
That is, until Jensen James. The tattoo artist feels like lightning in a bottle and Beck can’t help but reach for her spark. Jensen may play as if she doesn’t feel the jolts herself but when she needs a place to stay, Beck’s is the only option.
The living arrangement is temporary—just as their attraction to each other has to be. Beck doesn’t want love, and Jensen doesn’t want a relationship to control her, so why not let the lightning strike?
The spark will surely fizzle… but once it hits, letting go might be impossible.
Tropes
Baseball romance
Black cat x golden retriever
Roommates with benefits
She falls first/soft for him
Mental health rep MMC
Found family
No third act break up
However, love for himself is an idea he’s benched for good. After his mother was diagnosed with Early-OnSet Alzheimer’s Beck stopped planning a future that could fall apart. No feelings and no forever loves to potentially forget, zero exceptions.
That is, until Jensen James. The tattoo artist feels like lightning in a bottle and Beck can’t help but reach for her spark. Jensen may play as if she doesn’t feel the jolts herself but when she needs a place to stay, Beck’s is the only option.
The living arrangement is temporary—just as their attraction to each other has to be. Beck doesn’t want love, and Jensen doesn’t want a relationship to control her, so why not let the lightning strike?
The spark will surely fizzle… but once it hits, letting go might be impossible.
Tropes
Baseball romance
Black cat x golden retriever
Roommates with benefits
She falls first/soft for him
Mental health rep MMC
Found family
No third act break up
378 pages, Paperback
Published January 11, 2026
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January 30, 2026
⋆˙⟡ — 3.75 stars
𐙚 spoiler-free review ♡
⤷⊹ started: january 6th, finished: january 7th
♡ ⋆｡˚ thoughts
guys this book was so good omg!! i definitely need to go back and read the first book because this series has been so entertaining 🤭 the banter and tension between these two were actually everything 😩 black cat x golden retriever will NEVER get old 😌 omg and the found family in this book was so cute 🥹 it really made the story feel warm and comforting, and i loved seeing how close everyone was.
♡ ⋆｡˚ characters
♡ ⋆｡˚ jensen
ugh this girl was everything 😩 she had so many things thrown at her, but she never let that stop her. no matter what, she always pushed through whatever was going on in her life 😌 i think that’s why i loved her so much, she came off so strong and determined, and i love that in an fmc 🤭 i also loved how she wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself and protect her heart. watching her grow more confident and sure of herself throughout the story was so satisfying 🥹
♡ ⋆｡˚ beck
this man is such a golden retriever mmc omg 😩 now listen… beck’s story BROKE me 😭 i found myself tearing up so many times while reading, and i just wanted to give him the biggest hug ☹️ seeing him slowly open up and let someone love him made my heart melt 🥹 he deserved all the happiness 🫂
♡ ⋆｡˚ jensen + beck
these two complemented each other so well 🤭 one thing i loved about this book was that they were roommates with benefits, which is something i haven’t read in a long time 😌 their dynamic was so fun, flirty, and full of tension. i loved how they balanced each other out and helped each other heal without even realizing it at first 🥹 their chemistry was definitely one of my favorite parts of the book 😩
♡ ⋆｡˚ final thoughts
this is definitely my sign to go back and read the first book because i clearly really enjoy mollie’s writing 🤭 i loved being in this world again, and i really hope we get another book in this series!! 😌💗
thank u mollie goins and house of hearts for the arc!! ♡
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— ⋆˙⟡ pre-read 𓂃˖ ࣪⊹
i read the second book in this series by this author and LOVED it, so i have high hopes for this one 🤭 i also get to read it with joni!! i’m a little scared because we’ve heard a lot of people cried, so i have a feeling we will too 😌
𐙚 spoiler-free review ♡
⤷⊹ started: january 6th, finished: january 7th
♡ ⋆｡˚ thoughts
guys this book was so good omg!! i definitely need to go back and read the first book because this series has been so entertaining 🤭 the banter and tension between these two were actually everything 😩 black cat x golden retriever will NEVER get old 😌 omg and the found family in this book was so cute 🥹 it really made the story feel warm and comforting, and i loved seeing how close everyone was.
♡ ⋆｡˚ characters
♡ ⋆｡˚ jensen
ugh this girl was everything 😩 she had so many things thrown at her, but she never let that stop her. no matter what, she always pushed through whatever was going on in her life 😌 i think that’s why i loved her so much, she came off so strong and determined, and i love that in an fmc 🤭 i also loved how she wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself and protect her heart. watching her grow more confident and sure of herself throughout the story was so satisfying 🥹
♡ ⋆｡˚ beck
this man is such a golden retriever mmc omg 😩 now listen… beck’s story BROKE me 😭 i found myself tearing up so many times while reading, and i just wanted to give him the biggest hug ☹️ seeing him slowly open up and let someone love him made my heart melt 🥹 he deserved all the happiness 🫂
♡ ⋆｡˚ jensen + beck
these two complemented each other so well 🤭 one thing i loved about this book was that they were roommates with benefits, which is something i haven’t read in a long time 😌 their dynamic was so fun, flirty, and full of tension. i loved how they balanced each other out and helped each other heal without even realizing it at first 🥹 their chemistry was definitely one of my favorite parts of the book 😩
♡ ⋆｡˚ final thoughts
this is definitely my sign to go back and read the first book because i clearly really enjoy mollie’s writing 🤭 i loved being in this world again, and i really hope we get another book in this series!! 😌💗
thank u mollie goins and house of hearts for the arc!! ♡
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— ⋆˙⟡ pre-read 𓂃˖ ࣪⊹
i read the second book in this series by this author and LOVED it, so i have high hopes for this one 🤭 i also get to read it with joni!! i’m a little scared because we’ve heard a lot of people cried, so i have a feeling we will too 😌
Review of advance copy received from Author
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── 4.6 stars
this book was everything ugh literally full of swoon and emotional scenes
coming jan 16!!!
rtc!!
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-read
i LOVE this series, if u follow me on insta you may know this but one of the my fav sports romance series ever with found family. so if u love female friendships, mental health topics, and found family definitely check this series out!! and ofc reading with madi ily and im so excited to read this with you (kinda scared bc ik we're gonna cry)
↪ started jan 6
↪ finished jan 7
thank u mollie and house of hearts for the arc!
this book was everything ugh literally full of swoon and emotional scenes
coming jan 16!!!
rtc!!
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-read
i LOVE this series, if u follow me on insta you may know this but one of the my fav sports romance series ever with found family. so if u love female friendships, mental health topics, and found family definitely check this series out!! and ofc reading with madi ily and im so excited to read this with you (kinda scared bc ik we're gonna cry)
↪ started jan 6
↪ finished jan 7
thank u mollie and house of hearts for the arc!
January 30, 2026
5🌟, 2🌶️
Every time I pick up a Boston Blues book, I fall harder, and this one completely ruined me.
Beck and Jensen grabbed my attention immediately, and I was all in from the start. Beck is all warmth and humor masking real fear, while Jensen is sharp, guarded, and quietly soft beneath it all. Their banter was effortless, funny, and packed with chemistry that jumped off the page.
The emotional core of this story hit harder than I expected. Beck’s family storyline, especially navigating his mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, was heartbreaking and handled with so much care. His fear of the future felt heavy and real, making his reluctance toward commitment deeply understandable. Jensen’s strength and determination were just as compelling, and watching her grow, chase her dreams, and slowly let her walls down added so much heart to the story.
What truly made this book shine was how grounded and healthy their relationship felt. The roommates-with-benefits tension was delicious, the communication was refreshing, and the lack of a third-act breakup made everything feel earned and safe. With found family, emotional depth, and unforgettable banter, this is a must-read.
If you love emotional, safe sports romance, do not skip this one.
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Special thanks to Mollie Goins & House of Hearts Lit. for providing this Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. ✨
Every time I pick up a Boston Blues book, I fall harder, and this one completely ruined me.
Beck and Jensen grabbed my attention immediately, and I was all in from the start. Beck is all warmth and humor masking real fear, while Jensen is sharp, guarded, and quietly soft beneath it all. Their banter was effortless, funny, and packed with chemistry that jumped off the page.
The emotional core of this story hit harder than I expected. Beck’s family storyline, especially navigating his mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, was heartbreaking and handled with so much care. His fear of the future felt heavy and real, making his reluctance toward commitment deeply understandable. Jensen’s strength and determination were just as compelling, and watching her grow, chase her dreams, and slowly let her walls down added so much heart to the story.
What truly made this book shine was how grounded and healthy their relationship felt. The roommates-with-benefits tension was delicious, the communication was refreshing, and the lack of a third-act breakup made everything feel earned and safe. With found family, emotional depth, and unforgettable banter, this is a must-read.
If you love emotional, safe sports romance, do not skip this one.
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Special thanks to Mollie Goins & House of Hearts Lit. for providing this Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. ✨
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January 11, 2026i’ve been ready for this ever since the masterpiece that is coach me
January 11, 2026
Rating: ★★★★½
ARC Review: Yes
I received an advance copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Standalone or Series: Book 3 in a series of interconnected standalones (Boston Blues)
This book can be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend reading them in order, as the other characters from the previous books play a heavy role in this story. Found family is an important aspect of this series, and the knowledge of the other characters will help you understand the relationships better.
POV: 1st Person / Dual POV
Genre: Sports Romance
Vibe: Slow-burn tension, emotional
Pacing: medium
Third-Act Breakup: No
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Cliffhanger: No
Reread-worthy: Yes
Tropes:
✵ Black Cat x Golden Retriever
✵ She Falls First
✵ Found Family
✵ Roommates with Benefits
Favorite Quote: “I’m terrified I might regret losing you.”
Synopsis: The Boston Blues are back! Beck Daines was living his best life with his dream job and a great group of friends, until it all came crashing down. When his mom is diagnosed with Alzheimers, Beck decides to stop planning for a future in fear that he would eventually develop it too. That is, until Jensen James enters his life. Jensen is the black cat tattoo artist that he can’t help but tease and flirt with daily. When Jensen suddenly needs a place to stay with no notice, Beck steps in and offers her his spare bedroom under one condition: he does not do long-term relationships. But resisting temptation is more difficult than either of them thought, and a roommates with benefits arrangement is too hard to pass up. As their connection deepens, so do their feelings, but both are too stubborn to risk starting something more permanent. With their conflicting emotions, Beck and Jensen find themselves at a crossroad, forced to decide whether crossing the line is worth the risk.
My Thoughts: I absolutely love the entire gang of the Boston Blues! I am obsessed with this series, and this was another grand slam (pun intended) in my books!I loved that Jensen was the black cat, and that her inner soft side continued to show as she spent more and more time with Beck. Beck’s story was so well developed, and I was so sad for him and his family. It was heartbreaking watching his entire family navigate this new reality, and I really understood his emotions and reasoning for not wanting a long-term relationship. Jensen had so many obstacles thrown at her, and she continued to keep her head up and keep moving. I do wish her story was a little more developed so that we could see a bit more into why she also refused to do another long-term relationship, but we did get enough base level details to know that there was something in her past. I loved seeing her character grow and continue to succeed in her career! Jensen and Beck also had the best witty banter ever! I was laughing out loud as the two of them continued to pretend to not be able to stand each other. Their flirty scenes were just *chef’s kiss*!
The story did have some heavy topics, and I believe they were written with the utmost of care and respect. Make sure to check the content warnings!
I highly recommend this one and I cannot wait for the next book!!
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ARC Review: Yes
I received an advance copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Standalone or Series: Book 3 in a series of interconnected standalones (Boston Blues)
This book can be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend reading them in order, as the other characters from the previous books play a heavy role in this story. Found family is an important aspect of this series, and the knowledge of the other characters will help you understand the relationships better.
POV: 1st Person / Dual POV
Genre: Sports Romance
Vibe: Slow-burn tension, emotional
Pacing: medium
Third-Act Breakup: No
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Cliffhanger: No
Reread-worthy: Yes
Tropes:
✵ Black Cat x Golden Retriever
✵ She Falls First
✵ Found Family
✵ Roommates with Benefits
Favorite Quote: “I’m terrified I might regret losing you.”
Synopsis: The Boston Blues are back! Beck Daines was living his best life with his dream job and a great group of friends, until it all came crashing down. When his mom is diagnosed with Alzheimers, Beck decides to stop planning for a future in fear that he would eventually develop it too. That is, until Jensen James enters his life. Jensen is the black cat tattoo artist that he can’t help but tease and flirt with daily. When Jensen suddenly needs a place to stay with no notice, Beck steps in and offers her his spare bedroom under one condition: he does not do long-term relationships. But resisting temptation is more difficult than either of them thought, and a roommates with benefits arrangement is too hard to pass up. As their connection deepens, so do their feelings, but both are too stubborn to risk starting something more permanent. With their conflicting emotions, Beck and Jensen find themselves at a crossroad, forced to decide whether crossing the line is worth the risk.
My Thoughts: I absolutely love the entire gang of the Boston Blues! I am obsessed with this series, and this was another grand slam (pun intended) in my books!I loved that Jensen was the black cat, and that her inner soft side continued to show as she spent more and more time with Beck. Beck’s story was so well developed, and I was so sad for him and his family. It was heartbreaking watching his entire family navigate this new reality, and I really understood his emotions and reasoning for not wanting a long-term relationship. Jensen had so many obstacles thrown at her, and she continued to keep her head up and keep moving. I do wish her story was a little more developed so that we could see a bit more into why she also refused to do another long-term relationship, but we did get enough base level details to know that there was something in her past. I loved seeing her character grow and continue to succeed in her career! Jensen and Beck also had the best witty banter ever! I was laughing out loud as the two of them continued to pretend to not be able to stand each other. Their flirty scenes were just *chef’s kiss*!
The story did have some heavy topics, and I believe they were written with the utmost of care and respect. Make sure to check the content warnings!
I highly recommend this one and I cannot wait for the next book!!
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January 2, 2026
BECK, SLUTTY LITTLE GLASSES, DAINES, yallllll🧎♀️That’s the review. I purposely waited to read this ARC on the first day of the year because I knew it was going to be a straight 5 star and I wanted to start the year off right. AND BOY DID I. This book is perfect.
Beck and Jensen are everything. The banter, their friendship, the flirting, everything. They make you believe in soulmates because them together is way better than them being apart. I love this series because I know I’ll get the found family aspect, plus I get to see all my favorite characters. This is a series where I truly love all characters. I don’t want to spoil anything, BUT BECK IS HOT. No questions 🥵
I can’t pick a favorite, but Jensen might be it. I just love her energy and everything about her.
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
“I love it when you flirt with me.”
“You asked me in the office how many memories I planned on stealing, baby, I want to steal all of them.”
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲:
• Baseball Romance
• Black Cat / Golden Retriever
• Roommates
• Friends With Benefits
• Found Family
🌶️🌶️.5
THANK YOU Mollie for this E-ARC in exchange for my honest review ❤️
Beck and Jensen are everything. The banter, their friendship, the flirting, everything. They make you believe in soulmates because them together is way better than them being apart. I love this series because I know I’ll get the found family aspect, plus I get to see all my favorite characters. This is a series where I truly love all characters. I don’t want to spoil anything, BUT BECK IS HOT. No questions 🥵
I can’t pick a favorite, but Jensen might be it. I just love her energy and everything about her.
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
“I love it when you flirt with me.”
“You asked me in the office how many memories I planned on stealing, baby, I want to steal all of them.”
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲:
• Baseball Romance
• Black Cat / Golden Retriever
• Roommates
• Friends With Benefits
• Found Family
🌶️🌶️.5
THANK YOU Mollie for this E-ARC in exchange for my honest review ❤️
January 19, 2026
Stealing You was my second Mollie Goins book and um??? I was NOT prepared. Consider me obsessed and fully seated for every book she ever writes from now on. She builds such a strong found-family cast that by the time it’s their turn, you’re already feral for their story.
Beck and Jensen are everything. The banter?? Elite. The chemistry?? Off the charts. Beck is a soft, golden-retriever MMC hiding anxiety behind humor, and Jensen is pure black-cat energy with the softest heart underneath. They’ve both been through so much, yet their relationship is rooted in communication, emotional awareness, and genuine care 🥹💖
This book is cozy, emotional, swoony, and SAFE (yes, no third act breakup). If you enjoy Liz Tomforde or Elle Kennedy or really any sports romance.. this belongs on your shelf immediately.
✨roommates-with-benefits
✨he’s pierced with sexy glasses
✨tattoo artist X pro baseball player
✨tension
✨found family
✨mental health rep
Beck and Jensen are everything. The banter?? Elite. The chemistry?? Off the charts. Beck is a soft, golden-retriever MMC hiding anxiety behind humor, and Jensen is pure black-cat energy with the softest heart underneath. They’ve both been through so much, yet their relationship is rooted in communication, emotional awareness, and genuine care 🥹💖
This book is cozy, emotional, swoony, and SAFE (yes, no third act breakup). If you enjoy Liz Tomforde or Elle Kennedy or really any sports romance.. this belongs on your shelf immediately.
✨roommates-with-benefits
✨he’s pierced with sexy glasses
✨tattoo artist X pro baseball player
✨tension
✨found family
✨mental health rep
January 15, 2026
Another incredible edition to the Boston Blues Series!
I've been anxiously awaiting Becks story and he lived up to every expectation I'd set. Mollie has a way of writing characters that you fall in love with almost immediately and these two are just another example of that.
Beck & Jensen are opposites in most things, but the way they compliment one another was like two puzzle pieces fitting together. I loved the banter between them. It was fun, flirty and the friendship between them was special.
Gahhh this book made me cry, giggle and kick my feet. Honestly it's the usual reaction to anything Mollie writes.
Thank you so much Mollie for the ARC!!
5⭐️|2🌶️
•black cat x golden retriever
•slutty little glasses
•she falls first
•roommates to lovers
•slutty thigh tattoo
•he’s pierced
•mlb first baseman x Latina tattoo artist
I've been anxiously awaiting Becks story and he lived up to every expectation I'd set. Mollie has a way of writing characters that you fall in love with almost immediately and these two are just another example of that.
Beck & Jensen are opposites in most things, but the way they compliment one another was like two puzzle pieces fitting together. I loved the banter between them. It was fun, flirty and the friendship between them was special.
Gahhh this book made me cry, giggle and kick my feet. Honestly it's the usual reaction to anything Mollie writes.
Thank you so much Mollie for the ARC!!
5⭐️|2🌶️
•black cat x golden retriever
•slutty little glasses
•she falls first
•roommates to lovers
•slutty thigh tattoo
•he’s pierced
•mlb first baseman x Latina tattoo artist
January 29, 2026
This is my first book by this author, and I am officially hooked. Count me a fan for life.
The way I loved every single character except for those at the beginning tat shop...they were all perfection. I'm talking found family between friends, and family members being brought in to make it even better.
The main characters had the best personalities and mouths on them. I loved watching them snark at each other but getting to read their inner thoughts and see their actions with the others throughout this book.
Beck's story hurt my heart. His dad was the ultimate husband and father. I just wanted to hug them both. Jen has the best friend group, dog, and sister. Without giving anything away, I will say that their fears in relationships were new to me, but made the story unique.
I just can't even tell you what all I loved because this is getting too long, but just know it would be shorter to tell you what I didn't like:
I didn't like the story ending, I wanted more of these characters!
🫰🏽 Lines:
There's a silver lining if you want to look at it this way, but they have to lie to ruin your hard work and reputation. Truth would ruin theirs, and there should be peace in that.
First off, I'm not "dealing" with it at all. I get to take care of your mom. It's a f•••••• privilege. 😭
I bark on command for her too. 🤣
Hey, I support women's rights and wrongs. I didn't see anything.
If someone thinks we shouldn't talk to your dog then I don't want to talk to them.
I didn't hear a no. It's settled, I'll be your date. Don't worry, I put out.
"I don't think I'll ever regret a single second with you." I'm terrified I might regret losing you.
Hit me with the hard stuff. Coke on the rocks, don't you dare get me a diet.
...I was apparently behind on this race that I never even wanted to run.
We were supposed to get each other out of our systems but instead she is my new system. She's the other part of my soul that I didn't even know was missing. 😍
(I received an arc copy, and this is my honest opinion )
The way I loved every single character except for those at the beginning tat shop...they were all perfection. I'm talking found family between friends, and family members being brought in to make it even better.
The main characters had the best personalities and mouths on them. I loved watching them snark at each other but getting to read their inner thoughts and see their actions with the others throughout this book.
Beck's story hurt my heart. His dad was the ultimate husband and father. I just wanted to hug them both. Jen has the best friend group, dog, and sister. Without giving anything away, I will say that their fears in relationships were new to me, but made the story unique.
I just can't even tell you what all I loved because this is getting too long, but just know it would be shorter to tell you what I didn't like:
I didn't like the story ending, I wanted more of these characters!
🫰🏽 Lines:
There's a silver lining if you want to look at it this way, but they have to lie to ruin your hard work and reputation. Truth would ruin theirs, and there should be peace in that.
First off, I'm not "dealing" with it at all. I get to take care of your mom. It's a f•••••• privilege. 😭
I bark on command for her too. 🤣
Hey, I support women's rights and wrongs. I didn't see anything.
If someone thinks we shouldn't talk to your dog then I don't want to talk to them.
I didn't hear a no. It's settled, I'll be your date. Don't worry, I put out.
"I don't think I'll ever regret a single second with you." I'm terrified I might regret losing you.
Hit me with the hard stuff. Coke on the rocks, don't you dare get me a diet.
...I was apparently behind on this race that I never even wanted to run.
We were supposed to get each other out of our systems but instead she is my new system. She's the other part of my soul that I didn't even know was missing. 😍
(I received an arc copy, and this is my honest opinion )
December 28, 2025
The way I loved these two SO MUCH. They were perfect for each other and I couldn’t have asked for a better story for the two of them.
The black cat x golden retriever trope was perfect for them. Jensen is one of my favorite FMCs that Mollie has written and Beck complimented her so well. I loved the push and pull between these two. The banter was so good and the tension was insane.
This book also had some heavy topics that were touched on perfectly. The character growth Beck goes through from being closed off due to his mother’s diagnosis to then letting love in was so sweet.
I cannot wait for Adam and Mia’s story next!
🤍Baseball Romance
♥️Black Cat x Golden Retriever
🤍Roommates w/ Benefits
♥️Mental Health Rep
🤍She Falls First, He Falls Harder
The black cat x golden retriever trope was perfect for them. Jensen is one of my favorite FMCs that Mollie has written and Beck complimented her so well. I loved the push and pull between these two. The banter was so good and the tension was insane.
This book also had some heavy topics that were touched on perfectly. The character growth Beck goes through from being closed off due to his mother’s diagnosis to then letting love in was so sweet.
I cannot wait for Adam and Mia’s story next!
🤍Baseball Romance
♥️Black Cat x Golden Retriever
🤍Roommates w/ Benefits
♥️Mental Health Rep
🤍She Falls First, He Falls Harder
January 5, 2026
MY FAV COUPLE BY MOLLIE SO FAR!
Jensen and Beck were perfection. They were ROOMMATES WITH BENEFITS. sat. I love that she falls first. ALSO they’re both pierced. If you know what I mean. Both love tattoos. She’s starting a tattoo shop while also bartending. I love her.
So let me just say I SOBBED in this one. Beck’s family situation was heart wrenching. I was not functioning with how hard it hit home.
Also, no third act break up. My fav.
IMO, Mollie never does wrong. Her writing is so mature and adult romance vibes with each character. It’s a breath of fresh air not having to deal with miscommunication and childish characters in relationships.
Jensen and Beck were perfection. They were ROOMMATES WITH BENEFITS. sat. I love that she falls first. ALSO they’re both pierced. If you know what I mean. Both love tattoos. She’s starting a tattoo shop while also bartending. I love her.
So let me just say I SOBBED in this one. Beck’s family situation was heart wrenching. I was not functioning with how hard it hit home.
Also, no third act break up. My fav.
IMO, Mollie never does wrong. Her writing is so mature and adult romance vibes with each character. It’s a breath of fresh air not having to deal with miscommunication and childish characters in relationships.
January 30, 2026
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I love Beck and Jensen with my whole heart.
This book ripped me to shreds. I loved it so so much, and the way I sobbed, squealed and smiled over these characters…. No notes. No criticism. They were perfect.
✨ Baseball Romance
✨ Black cat x golden retriever
✨ Tattoo Artist FMC
✨ She Falls First / He Falls Harder
✨ Roommates with Benefits
Mollie has created the best found family with this team, and each book I love their bond as a whole almost as much as I love the couple itself. Jensen is such a black cat with such a tender heart and TBH she surprised me in all the best ways… and yeah girl, I would have a crush on Beck too. Don’t blame ya. I love the fat that she fell first and that Beck was there to match her energy at every point. Plus their babies was amazing
And Beck. Beck will be hard to top. His character resonated with me so much as an only child who navigated young adulthood with a sick parent. I understand him, I love him, and all I wanted to do was see him happy.
Beck and Jensen individually were amazing but together, omg together they were even better. Friends to
Lovers is my favorite and the fact that their attraction simmered between them until they gave in kept me on the edge of my seat.
Basically this series is quickly becoming one of me absolute favorites and you need to read it.
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I love Beck and Jensen with my whole heart.
This book ripped me to shreds. I loved it so so much, and the way I sobbed, squealed and smiled over these characters…. No notes. No criticism. They were perfect.
✨ Baseball Romance
✨ Black cat x golden retriever
✨ Tattoo Artist FMC
✨ She Falls First / He Falls Harder
✨ Roommates with Benefits
Mollie has created the best found family with this team, and each book I love their bond as a whole almost as much as I love the couple itself. Jensen is such a black cat with such a tender heart and TBH she surprised me in all the best ways… and yeah girl, I would have a crush on Beck too. Don’t blame ya. I love the fat that she fell first and that Beck was there to match her energy at every point. Plus their babies was amazing
And Beck. Beck will be hard to top. His character resonated with me so much as an only child who navigated young adulthood with a sick parent. I understand him, I love him, and all I wanted to do was see him happy.
Beck and Jensen individually were amazing but together, omg together they were even better. Friends to
Lovers is my favorite and the fact that their attraction simmered between them until they gave in kept me on the edge of my seat.
Basically this series is quickly becoming one of me absolute favorites and you need to read it.
January 30, 2026
ALPHA READ to official E-ARC review
6 ⭐️ for Beck and Jenni-cakes 🥹😭
These two were EVERYTHING I needed and more. The banter was everywhere, the found family we know and love was so big and wholesome, but then it gets deep between the main characters?? Perfection, I say.
I love a true black cat x GR dynamic and mollie NAILED it.
Beck’s dad is the lovable side character we didn’t see coming, but we’re so glad he’s here 🫶🏼
You’ll enjoy this if you love:
Baseball romance
Friends with benefits
Forced proximity
Opposites attract
Found family
Lots of banter
Pierced MMC with a vasectomy
A bit of a rollercoaster with a HEA!
6 ⭐️ for Beck and Jenni-cakes 🥹😭
These two were EVERYTHING I needed and more. The banter was everywhere, the found family we know and love was so big and wholesome, but then it gets deep between the main characters?? Perfection, I say.
I love a true black cat x GR dynamic and mollie NAILED it.
Beck’s dad is the lovable side character we didn’t see coming, but we’re so glad he’s here 🫶🏼
You’ll enjoy this if you love:
Baseball romance
Friends with benefits
Forced proximity
Opposites attract
Found family
Lots of banter
Pierced MMC with a vasectomy
A bit of a rollercoaster with a HEA!
January 15, 2026
“i think he’s been my happiness for longer than i’d care to admit.”
oh, how i love this series. jensen and beck were seriously made for each other, a true match made in heaven.
first off, i need jensen so bad. seriously, she’s so hot. and she’s a tattoo artist? swoon. i’ve been looking forward to her book for what seems like forever, and now i wish i could read it for the first time again. i loved her black cat energy so much and the way she flirted/bantered with beck was everything to me. she’s definitely one of my favourite characters.
beck is horribly down bad for jensen, yet neither of them wanted to admit it for so long, and when they finally did…whew!!! beck is the definition of a golden retriever when it comes to jensen, and he complements her black cat personality SO well. there were so many times i wanted to hug him because my heart broke for him, but jensen was there for him through it all, which was so beautiful to see.
thank you so much to mollie for the e-arc! i’m impatiently waiting for the next book ⚾️💙
oh, how i love this series. jensen and beck were seriously made for each other, a true match made in heaven.
first off, i need jensen so bad. seriously, she’s so hot. and she’s a tattoo artist? swoon. i’ve been looking forward to her book for what seems like forever, and now i wish i could read it for the first time again. i loved her black cat energy so much and the way she flirted/bantered with beck was everything to me. she’s definitely one of my favourite characters.
beck is horribly down bad for jensen, yet neither of them wanted to admit it for so long, and when they finally did…whew!!! beck is the definition of a golden retriever when it comes to jensen, and he complements her black cat personality SO well. there were so many times i wanted to hug him because my heart broke for him, but jensen was there for him through it all, which was so beautiful to see.
thank you so much to mollie for the e-arc! i’m impatiently waiting for the next book ⚾️💙
December 28, 2025
Stealing You by Mollie Goins eARC Review ⚾️
Well, Beck and Jensen officially have my heart…oh, and Dottie of course. 🤭❤️
I’m not sure that I can formulate a review that will do this book the justice it deserves. I loved every single second of it. Once I started it I didn’t want to put it down. It’s one of those books that just reel you in and get you invested for the very beginning.
The banter between Beck and Jensen is definitely some of the best I’ve ever read. I fell in love with both main characters and was rooting for them to overcome their fears and get their happily ever after. 👏🏻
The found family in the series is one of a kind and honestly, perfection.
Truly amazing. Mollie outdid herself with this one. This book has everything you could want in a sports romance- it’s fun, emotional, witty, spicy, and just a damn good time.
What to expect:
⚾️ Black cat x golden retriever
🍒Roommates with benefits
⚾️She falls first
🍒He’s pierced
⚾️No third act breakup
🍒Mental health rep
⚾️Found family
🍒Dog that is the actual star
Thank you Mollie for the ARC!
Well, Beck and Jensen officially have my heart…oh, and Dottie of course. 🤭❤️
I’m not sure that I can formulate a review that will do this book the justice it deserves. I loved every single second of it. Once I started it I didn’t want to put it down. It’s one of those books that just reel you in and get you invested for the very beginning.
The banter between Beck and Jensen is definitely some of the best I’ve ever read. I fell in love with both main characters and was rooting for them to overcome their fears and get their happily ever after. 👏🏻
The found family in the series is one of a kind and honestly, perfection.
Truly amazing. Mollie outdid herself with this one. This book has everything you could want in a sports romance- it’s fun, emotional, witty, spicy, and just a damn good time.
What to expect:
⚾️ Black cat x golden retriever
🍒Roommates with benefits
⚾️She falls first
🍒He’s pierced
⚾️No third act breakup
🍒Mental health rep
⚾️Found family
🍒Dog that is the actual star
Thank you Mollie for the ARC!
January 19, 2026
Happy release day to Stealing you!!!
This is the 3rd book in the Boston Blues series and if you haven’t read this series, you are seriously missing out! This is a baseball romance that you def need in your life. Stealing you can also be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend reading the whole series because so many characters will appear in this one. FOUND FAMILY AS ITS FINEST!
I have been dying to read about Beck and Jensen’s story and omg it did not disappoint. I loved that this book wasn’t just all spice, but that it also covered some very serious/deep topics.
Tropes
⚾️ Baseball romance
⚾️ Black cat x golden retriever
⚾️ Roommates with benefits
⚾️ She falls first/soft for him
⚾️ Mental health rep MMC
⚾️ Found family
⚾️ No third act break up
This is the 3rd book in the Boston Blues series and if you haven’t read this series, you are seriously missing out! This is a baseball romance that you def need in your life. Stealing you can also be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend reading the whole series because so many characters will appear in this one. FOUND FAMILY AS ITS FINEST!
I have been dying to read about Beck and Jensen’s story and omg it did not disappoint. I loved that this book wasn’t just all spice, but that it also covered some very serious/deep topics.
Tropes
⚾️ Baseball romance
⚾️ Black cat x golden retriever
⚾️ Roommates with benefits
⚾️ She falls first/soft for him
⚾️ Mental health rep MMC
⚾️ Found family
⚾️ No third act break up
January 2, 2026
I have loved every book in the Boston Blues series - and this book did not dissapoint!
I loved Jensen & Beck so much. The way these two were SO PERFECT together!! They fought it (well Jensen mostly) so much but then when they finally gave into their chemistry, it was electric!
These two were fighting their own battles, but the way they came together to help each other through their toughest moments was pure love. Mollie wrote some really hard topics in the most heartbreakingly beautiful way.
I am so excited to see where the next couple of books takes us. Thank you to Mollie for the ARC copy!
I loved Jensen & Beck so much. The way these two were SO PERFECT together!! They fought it (well Jensen mostly) so much but then when they finally gave into their chemistry, it was electric!
These two were fighting their own battles, but the way they came together to help each other through their toughest moments was pure love. Mollie wrote some really hard topics in the most heartbreakingly beautiful way.
I am so excited to see where the next couple of books takes us. Thank you to Mollie for the ARC copy!
January 3, 2026
TAKE THIS AS YOUR WARNING- you will cry a lot. You will immediately fall in love with every character (except those at Tally’s). I fear this book has destroyed me this year and it’s only the 3rd.
Jensen, a badass tattoo artist, down on her luck because of assholes just needs some help.
Beckham, baseball player and grieving son, has always loved the girl.
Thank goodness for meddling friends, am I right?
If I could rate this a million, I would. It gives pierced dick/tit energy and its iconic.
So grateful to have read this as an ARC 🩷
Jensen, a badass tattoo artist, down on her luck because of assholes just needs some help.
Beckham, baseball player and grieving son, has always loved the girl.
Thank goodness for meddling friends, am I right?
If I could rate this a million, I would. It gives pierced dick/tit energy and its iconic.
So grateful to have read this as an ARC 🩷
January 20, 2026
This book was a heavy one. I definitely recommend reading the trigger warnings when it comes to deep topics.
Here we have two people with their own trauma and walls. They believe they are fine on their own, only to find comfort in each other's fears. This book was healing to me and I've never been in this situation. It shows the root of not giving up, a soulmates kind of love.
Now just as much emotional moments they had, there was cute banter and flirting. They worked on the balance they needed, even if it was short lived sometimes.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Here we have two people with their own trauma and walls. They believe they are fine on their own, only to find comfort in each other's fears. This book was healing to me and I've never been in this situation. It shows the root of not giving up, a soulmates kind of love.
Now just as much emotional moments they had, there was cute banter and flirting. They worked on the balance they needed, even if it was short lived sometimes.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
January 17, 2026
Absolutely loved this book 😍🤍
This book had everything you could need in a sports romance!
-Whitty banter between the FMC & MMC
- a BADASS FMC 🍒
- a pierced MMC 😏
- mental health representation 🖤
- a cutie pie dog! 🐕
I absolutely adored this book from the beginning and you will too! Just grab your tissues cause you're gonna need em!
This book had everything you could need in a sports romance!
-Whitty banter between the FMC & MMC
- a BADASS FMC 🍒
- a pierced MMC 😏
- mental health representation 🖤
- a cutie pie dog! 🐕
I absolutely adored this book from the beginning and you will too! Just grab your tissues cause you're gonna need em!
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January 28, 2026I wasn’t expecting this to be so amazing. Favorite one from the series oml wow. 😢⚡️🎱
January 26, 2026
Baseball romance ⚾️
Friends to Lovers 💘
Forced proximity ➡️⬅️
MMC is a sexy redhead with glasses 🤓 say less! I’ve liked Jensen since the beginning of this series and her book did not disappoint. Solid series 👍
Friends to Lovers 💘
Forced proximity ➡️⬅️
MMC is a sexy redhead with glasses 🤓 say less! I’ve liked Jensen since the beginning of this series and her book did not disappoint. Solid series 👍
January 18, 2026
Thank you thank you for the ARC! This one was cute! I loved seeing Jenson and Beck form their relationship and work through things! It was also fun seeing the other characters again. Looking forward to the next book!
January 29, 2026
Their storyline broke my heart and mended in back together. Each characters back story and what makes them, them cracked parts of my soul and I saw two completely overwhelmed and defeated characters who needed someone who understands.
When these two finally found their true way together it was magic. |parks flew at the touch of their hands. They complimented eachother perfectly from Becks golden retriever energy to Jensens black cat persona. Everything was immaculate.
The chemistry from these two was there in books 1 & 2 so you can only imagine what ther story holds. Their banter was so fun, they had such a playful and flirty relationship as well. They were the perfect match for one another. They understood eachother on a soul level and that was all they needed.
Beck got his girl and Dottie and that is what makes my little ginger baby happy and that’s simply what I needed in life.
I giggled, kicked my feet and cried because of these two and their battles while finding love.
When these two finally found their true way together it was magic. |parks flew at the touch of their hands. They complimented eachother perfectly from Becks golden retriever energy to Jensens black cat persona. Everything was immaculate.
The chemistry from these two was there in books 1 & 2 so you can only imagine what ther story holds. Their banter was so fun, they had such a playful and flirty relationship as well. They were the perfect match for one another. They understood eachother on a soul level and that was all they needed.
Beck got his girl and Dottie and that is what makes my little ginger baby happy and that’s simply what I needed in life.
I giggled, kicked my feet and cried because of these two and their battles while finding love.
January 10, 2026
♾️⭐️
Speechless from the prologue. The whole book was utter perfection. I was laughing the banter from the very beginning but this book is so much more. More in the sense that it was hard for me to really put into words how much I love this book. I have never read a book where the communication was so on point as much as the understanding between two people who have such deep feelings for one another.
Jensen is our resident black cat on the outside and is a hopeless romantic underneath it all. A woman who wants to have that soul deep love without having to sacrifice her boundaries. A woman who has a crush on a man that she definitely doesn’t want to have. But Beckham is very persistent.
Beckham is not turned off in the slightest by Jenni-Cakes attitude, it only fuels his own crush on the woman who insults him on a daily. Beckham may not be looking for a relationship but there is just something that pulls him to Jensen and he cannot be stopped from being around her.
This book had me laughing, smiling like a fool and crying. I cannot fully encapsulate my love for this book. Jensen and Beckham were seriously the sweetest and I wanted to hug them throughout this entire book. Jensen is so driven in this book. She really said I am going to make my own way, but one day I wanna that all encompassing love. Beckham said let me help with your dreams, even if it’s not me in the end. From my own experience, a man who sticks by you and doesn’t judge what you’re willing go through with your own body, gold standard of a man. And for her to do the same, Jensen was just perfect for Beckham.
The communication and understanding in this book was everything to me. These two had such a unique relationship because it didn’t start sexual, it was build on a friendship, even if it wasn’t conventional or wanted at the time. It was something truly soul deep and so beautiful. I also don’t think I’ve really read a book where the FMC falls first. I loved getting to read Jensen’s feelings and how much she felt for Beck so early. Beck might not have known what he was feeling at the time but he knew there was something about being around Jenni.
I feel like in this book we got more of the friendship that were established in the first two books, more so with Lucie and Jensen. They had such a beautiful friendship and it really bloomed in this book.
A special shoutout to Beck’s dad, Rory, because he was the true MVP in this book!
Thank you to Mollie Goins and House of Hearts for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
⚾️Golden retriever x black cat
⚾️Roommates with benefits
⚾️She falls first
⚾️Mental health rep MMC
⚾️Baseball found family
⚾️No third act break up
Speechless from the prologue. The whole book was utter perfection. I was laughing the banter from the very beginning but this book is so much more. More in the sense that it was hard for me to really put into words how much I love this book. I have never read a book where the communication was so on point as much as the understanding between two people who have such deep feelings for one another.
Jensen is our resident black cat on the outside and is a hopeless romantic underneath it all. A woman who wants to have that soul deep love without having to sacrifice her boundaries. A woman who has a crush on a man that she definitely doesn’t want to have. But Beckham is very persistent.
Beckham is not turned off in the slightest by Jenni-Cakes attitude, it only fuels his own crush on the woman who insults him on a daily. Beckham may not be looking for a relationship but there is just something that pulls him to Jensen and he cannot be stopped from being around her.
This book had me laughing, smiling like a fool and crying. I cannot fully encapsulate my love for this book. Jensen and Beckham were seriously the sweetest and I wanted to hug them throughout this entire book. Jensen is so driven in this book. She really said I am going to make my own way, but one day I wanna that all encompassing love. Beckham said let me help with your dreams, even if it’s not me in the end. From my own experience, a man who sticks by you and doesn’t judge what you’re willing go through with your own body, gold standard of a man. And for her to do the same, Jensen was just perfect for Beckham.
The communication and understanding in this book was everything to me. These two had such a unique relationship because it didn’t start sexual, it was build on a friendship, even if it wasn’t conventional or wanted at the time. It was something truly soul deep and so beautiful. I also don’t think I’ve really read a book where the FMC falls first. I loved getting to read Jensen’s feelings and how much she felt for Beck so early. Beck might not have known what he was feeling at the time but he knew there was something about being around Jenni.
I feel like in this book we got more of the friendship that were established in the first two books, more so with Lucie and Jensen. They had such a beautiful friendship and it really bloomed in this book.
A special shoutout to Beck’s dad, Rory, because he was the true MVP in this book!
Thank you to Mollie Goins and House of Hearts for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
⚾️Golden retriever x black cat
⚾️Roommates with benefits
⚾️She falls first
⚾️Mental health rep MMC
⚾️Baseball found family
⚾️No third act break up
January 26, 2026
“𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙮.” 𝙃𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚. “𝘼 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙚.”
Stealing You by Mollie Goins
4.5☆
What I thought I was signing up for: a cute little romcom about a tattoo artist and a baseball player. What I actually got: top-tier banter, found family I wanted to be a part of, quiet devastation & healing, and a romance that rocked my socks off.
Jensen and Beck are the definition of polar opposites that YEARN for each other. She’s sharp-edged, guarded, & fiercely independent to a fault. He’s a golden retriever with dimples, curls, and slutty glasses, flirty charm, and a tragic habit of turning his own pain into laughter at his expense. On paper, it’s grumpy x sunshine. In practice, it’s two people masking like pros and quietly falling apart behind the scenes.
Jensen doesn’t want to need anyone. Ever. Beck needs everyone to be okay, even when he isn’t. Watching them collide, resist, soften, and eventually choose to lean on each other was equal parts hilarious and gutting. Their chemistry was undeniable, but what really sold me was how earned their connection felt—when to flirt, when to push, and when to stand still and protect each other’s space.
This book handles mental health with so much care. Both characters are carrying heavy, deeply personal struggles, and the way they slowly learn how to support each other without fixing or overstepping is genuinely beautiful.
“𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙨𝙝*𝙩. 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠-𝙖𝙣𝙙-𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
Tropes you’re getting: grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, roommates-with-benefits, mental health rep, a lovable pup side character, a comfortable spice level with some delicious dirty talk.
This is part of a series, but it reads perfectly well as a standalone. I wasn’t lost once. That said, I’m absolutely going back to read the rest because Mollie Goins created a found family trope that I MUST be a part of.
*Thank you to Mollie Goins & House of Hearts for this arc opportunity.
Stealing You by Mollie Goins
4.5☆
What I thought I was signing up for: a cute little romcom about a tattoo artist and a baseball player. What I actually got: top-tier banter, found family I wanted to be a part of, quiet devastation & healing, and a romance that rocked my socks off.
Jensen and Beck are the definition of polar opposites that YEARN for each other. She’s sharp-edged, guarded, & fiercely independent to a fault. He’s a golden retriever with dimples, curls, and slutty glasses, flirty charm, and a tragic habit of turning his own pain into laughter at his expense. On paper, it’s grumpy x sunshine. In practice, it’s two people masking like pros and quietly falling apart behind the scenes.
Jensen doesn’t want to need anyone. Ever. Beck needs everyone to be okay, even when he isn’t. Watching them collide, resist, soften, and eventually choose to lean on each other was equal parts hilarious and gutting. Their chemistry was undeniable, but what really sold me was how earned their connection felt—when to flirt, when to push, and when to stand still and protect each other’s space.
This book handles mental health with so much care. Both characters are carrying heavy, deeply personal struggles, and the way they slowly learn how to support each other without fixing or overstepping is genuinely beautiful.
“𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙨𝙝*𝙩. 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠-𝙖𝙣𝙙-𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
Tropes you’re getting: grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, roommates-with-benefits, mental health rep, a lovable pup side character, a comfortable spice level with some delicious dirty talk.
This is part of a series, but it reads perfectly well as a standalone. I wasn’t lost once. That said, I’m absolutely going back to read the rest because Mollie Goins created a found family trope that I MUST be a part of.
*Thank you to Mollie Goins & House of Hearts for this arc opportunity.
January 11, 2026
✨ARC REVIEW✨ 5⭐️ Oh how I just wanted to wrap Beck up in a big hug! Beck has been trying to land Jensen since they first met. His constant flirting is going no where…at least that what he thinks. Jensen may act like she doesn’t feel that way towards Beck but the truth is, she just can’t no matter how much he’s breaking down her walls. Beck doesn’t want a relationship because he doesn’t want anyone to have to go through what his dad is with his mom. Her easily onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis changed their world so the most he is willing to give is friends with benefits. Jensen isn’t willing to give up her life and career right now for a relationship or a family, so when they end up becoming temporary roommates it feels inevitable to strike up a deal. But friends with benefits is never easy when feelings become involved. Will they both lower their walls and allow each other in or will the pains of their past keep them from falling head over heels for each other.
I loveddddd the banter between these two but seeing them dig deeper and truly reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings broke me. They have both been through so much that has led them to live their lives the way they do, Beck with his mom and Jensen with her mom’s best friend. They were truly made for each other. The depth in this story truly got me. I was not expecting to cry but it was just so beautiful I couldn’t help myself. This one hit close to home with the Alzheimer’s diagnosis, so I truly felt for Beck on such a deep level. Jensen stepping up for Beck and being there regardless of what was happening between them warmed my heart so much. I was not expecting the emotional roller coaster this one took me on especially with how happy and carefree Beck seems in all the other books, but HOLY COW IT WAS SO GOOD. I love an emotional story and these two picked a punch I didn’t see coming. I promise you are going to want to read this one ASAP! Also can’t forget sweet Dottie…I’m obsessed with her too!!
Tropes:
✨Black Cat x Golden Retriever
✨Roommates With Benefits
✨She Falls First
✨Found Family
✨Mental Health Rep MMC
I loveddddd the banter between these two but seeing them dig deeper and truly reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings broke me. They have both been through so much that has led them to live their lives the way they do, Beck with his mom and Jensen with her mom’s best friend. They were truly made for each other. The depth in this story truly got me. I was not expecting to cry but it was just so beautiful I couldn’t help myself. This one hit close to home with the Alzheimer’s diagnosis, so I truly felt for Beck on such a deep level. Jensen stepping up for Beck and being there regardless of what was happening between them warmed my heart so much. I was not expecting the emotional roller coaster this one took me on especially with how happy and carefree Beck seems in all the other books, but HOLY COW IT WAS SO GOOD. I love an emotional story and these two picked a punch I didn’t see coming. I promise you are going to want to read this one ASAP! Also can’t forget sweet Dottie…I’m obsessed with her too!!
Tropes:
✨Black Cat x Golden Retriever
✨Roommates With Benefits
✨She Falls First
✨Found Family
✨Mental Health Rep MMC
January 20, 2026
-Mollie. Why didn’t you warn me? Because I was NOT prepared AT ALL for Beck and Jensen. You had me SOBBING, laughing, smiling, and thinking (inappropriate thoughts) A LOT. What I love most about your writing is you take current FMCs & MMCs and you intertwine them with past & future FMCs & MMCs. It is my FAVORITE part of my day when I am reading your books. Now, how do I request Adam & Tripp ASAP?
-Beck “Stalker” Daines. Your story was so heartbreaking and all I wanted to do was just hold you and not let anything bad ever happen to you again. But you needed to go through all that to learn that you could be THAT guy. That guy who could be in a long-term relationship. That guy who makes others feel special and completely themselves. That guy who makes others laugh. That guy who is pierced. That guy who's flirty. That guy who knows what everyone needs but himself. And that guy who finally figures out he can be loved and can indeed have ALL the things.
-Jensen. Thank you for a million times.Thank you for not giving up and being there for Beck & yourself. Thank you for fighting and standing your ground on the things you believed and wanted out of life. Thank you for growing all at the same time. Thank you for teaching me a friendship like you and Lucie have. Thank you for letting Beck break down all of your walls. And thank you for considering your not so typical family. I love you infinitely. Now where can I find the courage to get a tattoo?
-To the moments I adore:
I fear I LOVE Dottie.
I wish I could run.
No Kissing Rule? Hotter than I thought it would be.
Missionary is ALWAYS a good idea.
Storefront. NO WORDS..
Thanksgiving is my 2nd favorite now.
THE wedding. I’M IN LOVE,
Daddy Dex’s Office. CHEFS KISS.
THE sign? CUTEST THING EVER.
A backward hat? Get me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
A Mama’s Boy? SOBBED.
I wanna try those cinnamon rolls.
-Mollie Goins, you have me in a CHOKEHOLD for this series. And I cannot wait for Adam and Tripp’s books. I just know that I am going to LOVE Tripp, because playboys have my heart. I am so READY for you Adam and Tripp. And thank you to Mollie Goins and House of Hearts for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
-Beck “Stalker” Daines. Your story was so heartbreaking and all I wanted to do was just hold you and not let anything bad ever happen to you again. But you needed to go through all that to learn that you could be THAT guy. That guy who could be in a long-term relationship. That guy who makes others feel special and completely themselves. That guy who makes others laugh. That guy who is pierced. That guy who's flirty. That guy who knows what everyone needs but himself. And that guy who finally figures out he can be loved and can indeed have ALL the things.
-Jensen. Thank you for a million times.Thank you for not giving up and being there for Beck & yourself. Thank you for fighting and standing your ground on the things you believed and wanted out of life. Thank you for growing all at the same time. Thank you for teaching me a friendship like you and Lucie have. Thank you for letting Beck break down all of your walls. And thank you for considering your not so typical family. I love you infinitely. Now where can I find the courage to get a tattoo?
-To the moments I adore:
I fear I LOVE Dottie.
I wish I could run.
No Kissing Rule? Hotter than I thought it would be.
Missionary is ALWAYS a good idea.
Storefront. NO WORDS..
Thanksgiving is my 2nd favorite now.
THE wedding. I’M IN LOVE,
Daddy Dex’s Office. CHEFS KISS.
THE sign? CUTEST THING EVER.
A backward hat? Get me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
A Mama’s Boy? SOBBED.
I wanna try those cinnamon rolls.
-Mollie Goins, you have me in a CHOKEHOLD for this series. And I cannot wait for Adam and Tripp’s books. I just know that I am going to LOVE Tripp, because playboys have my heart. I am so READY for you Adam and Tripp. And thank you to Mollie Goins and House of Hearts for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 17, 2026
I need to know what Mollie puts in her books, because I need it. Everything she writes is just addictive. I adore this series, and if you love sports romance with found-family vibes and the perfect amount of spice and banter… please read this series. You won’t regret it, promise.
Stealing You released last Friday and it’s the third book in the Boston Blues Series. This time we get to watch black-cat Jensen and golden-retriever Beck fall hopelessly in love. They’re both crystal clear that they don’t want a relationship, but once they become roommates (with benefits), denying their chemistry becomes impossible.
💭 Beck is this gorgeous baseball player who’s always smiling and taking care of everyone around him — but he has so many layers. And Jensen? A badass tattoo artist with a soft, romantic heart she tries so hard to hide. I loved their personalities so much. Add in the friend group dynamic and Jensen’s adorable Border Collie, Dottie, and it’s just perfection.
But when you discover Beck’s reasons for not wanting a relationship — when you read his fears and the weight he carries — it broke me. It hit so close to home. And the way Beck’s dad and Jensen support him, love him, and help him through it… it’s so incredibly beautiful. This book is full of chemistry, spice, banter, and friendship, but it also holds a real, emotional story with anxieties and fears I recognize in myself. It completely consumed me. And that ending? Exactly what my heart needed.
Thank you so much, Mollie, for writing this beautiful story and for giving me Beck and Jensen. I’ll be keeping them close to my heart for a long, long time. And thank you for this ARC.
Stealing You released last Friday and it’s the third book in the Boston Blues Series. This time we get to watch black-cat Jensen and golden-retriever Beck fall hopelessly in love. They’re both crystal clear that they don’t want a relationship, but once they become roommates (with benefits), denying their chemistry becomes impossible.
💭 Beck is this gorgeous baseball player who’s always smiling and taking care of everyone around him — but he has so many layers. And Jensen? A badass tattoo artist with a soft, romantic heart she tries so hard to hide. I loved their personalities so much. Add in the friend group dynamic and Jensen’s adorable Border Collie, Dottie, and it’s just perfection.
But when you discover Beck’s reasons for not wanting a relationship — when you read his fears and the weight he carries — it broke me. It hit so close to home. And the way Beck’s dad and Jensen support him, love him, and help him through it… it’s so incredibly beautiful. This book is full of chemistry, spice, banter, and friendship, but it also holds a real, emotional story with anxieties and fears I recognize in myself. It completely consumed me. And that ending? Exactly what my heart needed.
Thank you so much, Mollie, for writing this beautiful story and for giving me Beck and Jensen. I’ll be keeping them close to my heart for a long, long time. And thank you for this ARC.
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