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Catching Feelings
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Expected 1 Sep 26The first rule for a drama-free senior year? Don’t fall for the mysterious new football transfer. A swoony young adult romance full of undeniable chemistry and school spirit perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Friday Night Lights, from the author of Heart Check.
When Sabrina and Tyler meet by accident outside (okay, inside) the football locker rooms, it’s not a big deal. After a rocky summer, Sabrina is focused on leading the Spirit Committee to its best year ever, while Tyler is eager to leave behind the mess from his old school with a second chance playing football as a transfer. Neither is looking for romance.
But as the team’s newest (and most eligible) varsity athlete, Tyler is suddenly the center of attention. And Sabrina is busy dodging Ryan, her longtime flirtationship who is determined to take her to the homecoming dance. Ryan is exactly the kind of chaos Sabrina doesn’t need, so she asks Tyler to go as friends instead. Eager to fend off other unwanted advances, Tyler is happy to accept.
Of course, this was before Sabrina realized Tyler is Ryan’s cousin. But as long as they’re just friends, everything should be fine. Tyler is less willing to ignore the connection he feels toward Sabrina, but he’s also desperate to keep his past buried. When the chemistry between them becomes impossible to deny, can their carefully laid plans survive the fallout, or will secrets and social pressure threaten everything they’ve built?
When Sabrina and Tyler meet by accident outside (okay, inside) the football locker rooms, it’s not a big deal. After a rocky summer, Sabrina is focused on leading the Spirit Committee to its best year ever, while Tyler is eager to leave behind the mess from his old school with a second chance playing football as a transfer. Neither is looking for romance.
But as the team’s newest (and most eligible) varsity athlete, Tyler is suddenly the center of attention. And Sabrina is busy dodging Ryan, her longtime flirtationship who is determined to take her to the homecoming dance. Ryan is exactly the kind of chaos Sabrina doesn’t need, so she asks Tyler to go as friends instead. Eager to fend off other unwanted advances, Tyler is happy to accept.
Of course, this was before Sabrina realized Tyler is Ryan’s cousin. But as long as they’re just friends, everything should be fine. Tyler is less willing to ignore the connection he feels toward Sabrina, but he’s also desperate to keep his past buried. When the chemistry between them becomes impossible to deny, can their carefully laid plans survive the fallout, or will secrets and social pressure threaten everything they’ve built?
304 pages, Paperback
Expected publication September 1, 2026
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May 22, 2026I GOT THE ARC??? I'M SOOOO FREAKING EXCITED!! 😆🧡💙
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April 29, 2026⋅˚₊‧ ୨ 𝒫𝓇𝑒-𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹 (4/29/2026): ୧ ‧₊˚ ⋅ I won a giveaway on the author's page for this ARC and it just came in the mail today! I'm super excited to head back to Hamilton Lakes and see Sabrina (my absolute fave character!) and Tyler!
Thank you to Emily Charlotte and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for the physical ARC in exchange for an honest review. Catching Feelings will be officially published on September 1st, 2026!
Thank you to Emily Charlotte and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for the physical ARC in exchange for an honest review. Catching Feelings will be officially published on September 1st, 2026!
February 24, 2026
I was very lucky/fortunate/honoured to read an early copy of Catching Feelings and ommmmgggg Emily Charlotte you have done it UHGAIN. The chemistry? Off the charts! The yearning? Incredible. The warm-and-fuzzy feeling of kicking your feet as you watch two main characters slowly fall in love?!? Healed me.
I love reading romance because the characters have to do so much inner work to let themselves be happy and let the other person into their lives. Emily has such a knack for this and for writing characters with so much heart, her work is such a joy to read.
Also the cover is SUPER CUTE BAHHH
I love reading romance because the characters have to do so much inner work to let themselves be happy and let the other person into their lives. Emily has such a knack for this and for writing characters with so much heart, her work is such a joy to read.
Also the cover is SUPER CUTE BAHHH
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February 24, 2026IM SO EXCITEDDD OMGG
April 14, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ - Catching Feelings
I am still screaming because I finally got to read my ARC of Catching Feelings!! 😭 After being obsessed with Heartcheck, I already knew Emily Charlotte was going to deliver, but I was NOT prepared for how much I would fall for these characters.
This story follows Sabrina during her absolute mess of a chaotic senior year, which gets even more complicated when Tyler, the new star football player, shows up. What starts as a whirlwind connection quickly turns into something neither of them saw coming as they try to balance their feelings with all the senior year drama happening on and off the field! 🏈✨
The football aspect was handled so well, but what really sold it for me was Tyler. Usually in romance books, it feels like the guy is just there to be the "love interest," but Emily actually gave him so much depth and made him feel like a real human being. I felt like I actually got to know him as a person, which made his relationship with Sabrina hit ten times harder!!
Overall, this was such a sweet, solid read that lived up to all my expectations. I am so happy I got to read this one early and I’m already missing these two!
10/10 would recommend if you love a romance where the characters actually have personalities and a good sports subplot! 🏈❤️✨
I am still screaming because I finally got to read my ARC of Catching Feelings!! 😭 After being obsessed with Heartcheck, I already knew Emily Charlotte was going to deliver, but I was NOT prepared for how much I would fall for these characters.
This story follows Sabrina during her absolute mess of a chaotic senior year, which gets even more complicated when Tyler, the new star football player, shows up. What starts as a whirlwind connection quickly turns into something neither of them saw coming as they try to balance their feelings with all the senior year drama happening on and off the field! 🏈✨
The football aspect was handled so well, but what really sold it for me was Tyler. Usually in romance books, it feels like the guy is just there to be the "love interest," but Emily actually gave him so much depth and made him feel like a real human being. I felt like I actually got to know him as a person, which made his relationship with Sabrina hit ten times harder!!
Overall, this was such a sweet, solid read that lived up to all my expectations. I am so happy I got to read this one early and I’m already missing these two!
10/10 would recommend if you love a romance where the characters actually have personalities and a good sports subplot! 🏈❤️✨
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February 28, 2026A book dedicated to all the eldest daughters out there?! I'm so going to read it!
May 15, 2026
I thought Catching Feelings was such a cute and fun high school romance. The chemistry between Sabrina and Tyler was instant, and I loved watching their relationship grow throughout the story. They were so sweet together, and I found myself rooting for them the entire time.
Sabrina was definitely one of my favorite parts of the book. She was fun, caring, and determined to make homecoming the best it could possibly be, but underneath all of that she was dealing with so much emotionally. I really appreciated how the story showed both her confident side and her more vulnerable moments. Tyler was also such a lovable character, and I liked how supportive he was despite carrying around secrets from his past.
The homecoming and football elements made this such an entertaining read, while still balancing emotional moments throughout the story. If you love YA romances with school spirit, adorable chemistry, and heartfelt characters, this is definitely one to pick up.
Sabrina was definitely one of my favorite parts of the book. She was fun, caring, and determined to make homecoming the best it could possibly be, but underneath all of that she was dealing with so much emotionally. I really appreciated how the story showed both her confident side and her more vulnerable moments. Tyler was also such a lovable character, and I liked how supportive he was despite carrying around secrets from his past.
The homecoming and football elements made this such an entertaining read, while still balancing emotional moments throughout the story. If you love YA romances with school spirit, adorable chemistry, and heartfelt characters, this is definitely one to pick up.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the absolute privilege of reading an early copy of this amazing book, which I somehow loved even more than Emily’s debut, but I think that just speaks to her ability to write lovable, compelling characters and swoony, funny, un-put-downable stories. CATCHING FEELINGS is absolutely everything I love about YA romance and is filled with so much heart. Sabrina is the most relatable and iconic FMC who you have no choice but to root for, Tyler is the literal MMC of my sixteen-year-old, feet-kicking dreams, and their chemistry as they both navigate the ups and downs of their individual journeys and grow together from friendship to something more had me turning pages at breakneck (finger?) speed, which was unfortunate only because I never wanted this book to end. Emily has truly surpassed the expectations she set with Harper and Dawson’s incredible story, and I’m so excited for everyone else to get to return to Hamilton Lakes too!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
First, thank you so much to Simon Teen from the Yallwest book festival in Santa Monica, Ca. this past weekend for sharing this ARC.
This was a really sweet story with a good cast of characters. You really get to see all the personalities develop naturally. Sabrina and Tyler , our main focus, definitely keep you interested in their lives and drama surrounding them. And I love how Sabrinas best friend is so protective of her. She reminds me a lot of my best friend from high school who is still my best friend to this day! This story was a nice sidetrack from my usual monsters and mayhem reads.
This was a really sweet story with a good cast of characters. You really get to see all the personalities develop naturally. Sabrina and Tyler , our main focus, definitely keep you interested in their lives and drama surrounding them. And I love how Sabrinas best friend is so protective of her. She reminds me a lot of my best friend from high school who is still my best friend to this day! This story was a nice sidetrack from my usual monsters and mayhem reads.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Simon Teen for the gifted eARC.
I don’t know what it is about this series, but I am in love with it. I devoured this book. Do I have plenty of other books that release sooner (or in the past, oops) that I should have read first? Don’t know, don’t care, I needed this one.
Catching Feelings was so good. The joy and lightness of two teenagers falling in love while also the reality of parentification, the fear of becoming an adult, the loneliness of never feeling enough. It’s just so realistic while also being sweet and effervescent.
I loved how Sabrina feels so comfortable with Tyler, that he becomes her safe space. And that Tyler feels such acceptance from her. Even with their third-act break-up (ish!!??), both of them communicate and grow and ugh, it’s just so beautiful to see what can happen when people be vulnerable and open and accepting.
I hope this series never ends, I’m always gonna need more.
I don’t know what it is about this series, but I am in love with it. I devoured this book. Do I have plenty of other books that release sooner (or in the past, oops) that I should have read first? Don’t know, don’t care, I needed this one.
Catching Feelings was so good. The joy and lightness of two teenagers falling in love while also the reality of parentification, the fear of becoming an adult, the loneliness of never feeling enough. It’s just so realistic while also being sweet and effervescent.
I loved how Sabrina feels so comfortable with Tyler, that he becomes her safe space. And that Tyler feels such acceptance from her. Even with their third-act break-up (ish!!??), both of them communicate and grow and ugh, it’s just so beautiful to see what can happen when people be vulnerable and open and accepting.
I hope this series never ends, I’m always gonna need more.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sabrina, my GIRL. Logan girls unite! Tyler, the guy you are! I wish all real-life men and male friendships were written by Emily Charlotte.
Really, I wish I lived in Hamilton Lakes.
I feel like I can't gush about this book too much without spoiling everything, but I will say it should come with a warning page that says "PAUSE HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SLEEP/WORK/DO ANYTHING BESIDES FOCUS YOUR WHOLE BEING ON THIS BOOK," cause my heart was STRESSED for the last 30% of this book.
Really, I wish I lived in Hamilton Lakes.
I feel like I can't gush about this book too much without spoiling everything, but I will say it should come with a warning page that says "PAUSE HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SLEEP/WORK/DO ANYTHING BESIDES FOCUS YOUR WHOLE BEING ON THIS BOOK," cause my heart was STRESSED for the last 30% of this book.
May 1, 2026
I was not rooting for this couple lol
It was cute!! I just couldn't get invested in the romance or like anything else? It lacks depth and I wish we'd explored some of the reveals and the emotions behind them more
It was cute!! I just couldn't get invested in the romance or like anything else? It lacks depth and I wish we'd explored some of the reveals and the emotions behind them more
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