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Pickleball Small Town Romance #1
Big Dill
Brody Murray—physiotherapist, Ironman, and sworn enemy of messy feelings—is back home to open a pickleball hotspot with his best friend. His game plan is to work hard. Stay focused. Avoid complications.
Then his best friend’s sister walks in.
Jami Grant is starting over after losing everything—her studio, her designs, and her confidence—thanks to one spectacularly bad ex. What she doesn’t plan on, however, is running into Brody…
AKA the lumber-snack, the one-night stand she never forgot.
She had no idea the lumber-snack was her brother’s best friend, business and pickleball partner.
Yeah. It’s a problem.
When they’re thrown into close quarters, the tension ramps up fast—but Jami’s not staying, and Brody’s not getting left behind again. No matter how good they are together.
In a town where everyone’s in your business and there’s nowhere to hide, resisting each other might be the hardest game they’ve ever played.
Then his best friend’s sister walks in.
Jami Grant is starting over after losing everything—her studio, her designs, and her confidence—thanks to one spectacularly bad ex. What she doesn’t plan on, however, is running into Brody…
AKA the lumber-snack, the one-night stand she never forgot.
She had no idea the lumber-snack was her brother’s best friend, business and pickleball partner.
Yeah. It’s a problem.
When they’re thrown into close quarters, the tension ramps up fast—but Jami’s not staying, and Brody’s not getting left behind again. No matter how good they are together.
In a town where everyone’s in your business and there’s nowhere to hide, resisting each other might be the hardest game they’ve ever played.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 8, 2026
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Cathryn Fox
268 books1,378 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found Skyping with her son living in Seattle (could he have moved any farther away?) shopping with her daughter in the city, watching a big action flick with her husband, or hanging out and laughing with friends.
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August 31, 2026Even, maybe especially, taking a breath in the cold is important to remember to do.
When her life falls apart, Jami counts on her brother and a little chaos to rebuild. Without much material to build on, she joins her brother in Labrador in hopes of finding some pieces of her. Success is what she's after, even if she doesn't yet know how to properly define that for herself.
With an early childhood education, a desire for fashion, and sense of adventure, things start to heat up in the cold climate of Churchill Falls, Labrador when she comes face-to-face with a one-night stand.
Jami, through experience and a bit of abandon, teaches us about letting go, rediscovery, and being honest with yourself.
As in true Cathryn Fox fashion, the dill's are spicy and the dinks destructive as the story centers the social, a gym focused on pickleball and two athletes who are turning into young entrepreneurs.
Through feisty female characters, strong feminine voices, and laced with fantastic Canadian humour, this fictional tale will get your heart racing in and out of the kitchen.
When her life falls apart, Jami counts on her brother and a little chaos to rebuild. Without much material to build on, she joins her brother in Labrador in hopes of finding some pieces of her. Success is what she's after, even if she doesn't yet know how to properly define that for herself.
With an early childhood education, a desire for fashion, and sense of adventure, things start to heat up in the cold climate of Churchill Falls, Labrador when she comes face-to-face with a one-night stand.
Jami, through experience and a bit of abandon, teaches us about letting go, rediscovery, and being honest with yourself.
As in true Cathryn Fox fashion, the dill's are spicy and the dinks destructive as the story centers the social, a gym focused on pickleball and two athletes who are turning into young entrepreneurs.
Through feisty female characters, strong feminine voices, and laced with fantastic Canadian humour, this fictional tale will get your heart racing in and out of the kitchen.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It is exactly the kind of feel good small town romance that kept me turning pages long into the night. Filled with witty banter, sizzling chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and a charming pickleball centered setting, this novel delivers a perfect balance of humor and heart.
The story follows Brody Murray, a disciplined physiotherapist and Ironman athlete who returns home to launch a pickleball business with his best friend. His carefully organized life is thrown into disarray when Jami Grant reappears. Jami is rebuilding her life after a painful breakup and professional setback, and neither she nor Brody expects the undeniable attraction that reignites between them. The complication? She's his best friend's sister, and they share a history that's impossible to ignore.
What I loved most about this book was the dynamic between Brody and Jami. Their relationship feels authentic from the start. The chemistry is immediate, but Fox doesn't rely solely on attraction to carry the story. Instead, she develops two characters who are dealing with their own fears, insecurities, and emotional baggage. Watching them gradually lower their defenses and learn to trust each other added real depth to the romance.
Jami was particularly easy to root for. After experiencing both personal and professional disappointments, her journey toward reclaiming her confidence felt realistic and inspiring. Brody, meanwhile, comes across as the classic dependable hero, but Fox gives him enough emotional complexity to make him more than just the perfect small-town heartthrob.
The small-town setting is another highlight. The community atmosphere, quirky locals, and pickleball backdrop give the novel a unique charm. Even readers who know nothing about pickleball will appreciate how the sport becomes a fun and engaging part of the story rather than overwhelming the romance.
Cathryn Fox's writing is smooth, engaging, and full of humor. The dialogue sparkles with playful exchanges, and the romantic tension is wonderfully paced. There were several laugh-out-loud moments mixed with emotional scenes that genuinely tugged at my heartstrings.
Overall, Big Dill is a delightful romantic comedy that combines small-town warmth, second-chance vibes, and a memorable cast of characters. It's a sweet, sexy, and uplifting read that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance and anyone looking for an entertaining escape.
The story follows Brody Murray, a disciplined physiotherapist and Ironman athlete who returns home to launch a pickleball business with his best friend. His carefully organized life is thrown into disarray when Jami Grant reappears. Jami is rebuilding her life after a painful breakup and professional setback, and neither she nor Brody expects the undeniable attraction that reignites between them. The complication? She's his best friend's sister, and they share a history that's impossible to ignore.
What I loved most about this book was the dynamic between Brody and Jami. Their relationship feels authentic from the start. The chemistry is immediate, but Fox doesn't rely solely on attraction to carry the story. Instead, she develops two characters who are dealing with their own fears, insecurities, and emotional baggage. Watching them gradually lower their defenses and learn to trust each other added real depth to the romance.
Jami was particularly easy to root for. After experiencing both personal and professional disappointments, her journey toward reclaiming her confidence felt realistic and inspiring. Brody, meanwhile, comes across as the classic dependable hero, but Fox gives him enough emotional complexity to make him more than just the perfect small-town heartthrob.
The small-town setting is another highlight. The community atmosphere, quirky locals, and pickleball backdrop give the novel a unique charm. Even readers who know nothing about pickleball will appreciate how the sport becomes a fun and engaging part of the story rather than overwhelming the romance.
Cathryn Fox's writing is smooth, engaging, and full of humor. The dialogue sparkles with playful exchanges, and the romantic tension is wonderfully paced. There were several laugh-out-loud moments mixed with emotional scenes that genuinely tugged at my heartstrings.
Overall, Big Dill is a delightful romantic comedy that combines small-town warmth, second-chance vibes, and a memorable cast of characters. It's a sweet, sexy, and uplifting read that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance and anyone looking for an entertaining escape.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Net Galley ARC
Big Dill is a small town romance with elements of found family, but this is everything and more you can ask for a with a small town romance. Jami really did meet Brody at the right time, and this book shows that there really can be a right person at the right time situation . At the start you didn't know where the story was going to go because of the developments you learn in the book. But the more you read Big Dill you understand where the book is going to go and I guarantee you will fall in love with not only the book but also the characters.
In Big Dill the all but some of the characters were so easy to love, this is due to the fact that nearly all of them are so friendly, Catheryn Fox really knows how to write characters because I knew I loved nearly every character instantly after reading about them. The found family aspect in this book was written perfectly.
The character art at the start of the book was so pretty and the scene that it was based on in the book was a perfect opportunity for the character art and it made reading Bill Dill that little bit better because you didn't have to picture the stunning emotional scene because the character art summed it up perfectly.
Talking about an emotional scene, Catheryn Fox really knows how to write one. When reading an emotional scene you can't help but feel for the characters because of the raw emotion displayed and it really does touch the readers, and some readers might even resonate with the characters because of the real life struggles that were displayed in Big Dill.
Even if you do not know about Pickleball, you can enjoy this book with ease , scenes mentioning pickleball are very easy to understand, and very addicting.
I could not put Dill Pickle down because of the sheer enjoyment I had reading this book, and the characters I was addicted with, it was a very easy read because I just wanted to know where the story is going to go.
The only criticism I have with this book is I think the ending was a little bit rushed, but it is a very happy ending and the readers will be very satisfied with the emotional and heartfelt ending.
Thank you for NetGalley and Catheryn Fox for the ARC in return for an honest review!
Big Dill is a small town romance with elements of found family, but this is everything and more you can ask for a with a small town romance. Jami really did meet Brody at the right time, and this book shows that there really can be a right person at the right time situation . At the start you didn't know where the story was going to go because of the developments you learn in the book. But the more you read Big Dill you understand where the book is going to go and I guarantee you will fall in love with not only the book but also the characters.
In Big Dill the all but some of the characters were so easy to love, this is due to the fact that nearly all of them are so friendly, Catheryn Fox really knows how to write characters because I knew I loved nearly every character instantly after reading about them. The found family aspect in this book was written perfectly.
The character art at the start of the book was so pretty and the scene that it was based on in the book was a perfect opportunity for the character art and it made reading Bill Dill that little bit better because you didn't have to picture the stunning emotional scene because the character art summed it up perfectly.
Talking about an emotional scene, Catheryn Fox really knows how to write one. When reading an emotional scene you can't help but feel for the characters because of the raw emotion displayed and it really does touch the readers, and some readers might even resonate with the characters because of the real life struggles that were displayed in Big Dill.
Even if you do not know about Pickleball, you can enjoy this book with ease , scenes mentioning pickleball are very easy to understand, and very addicting.
I could not put Dill Pickle down because of the sheer enjoyment I had reading this book, and the characters I was addicted with, it was a very easy read because I just wanted to know where the story is going to go.
The only criticism I have with this book is I think the ending was a little bit rushed, but it is a very happy ending and the readers will be very satisfied with the emotional and heartfelt ending.
Thank you for NetGalley and Catheryn Fox for the ARC in return for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
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Big Dill is the first in a fun series of small-town romantic comedies (rom-coms) written by Cathryn Fox. I have read numerous titles by Nova Scotia’s bestselling author, Cathryn Fox. From her sport romances, both the football and hockey, to her contemporaries, but by far, I enjoy her rom-coms the most. I adored her romantic comedy series Hot Scots in Kilts and her standalones set in Nova Scotia: Hooked on You, set in Lunenburg, and The Burbs and the Bees, set in the Annapolis Valley. But Big Dill, set in Churchill Falls, might be my favourite one yet.
Jami Gant is in her late 20s; she has a degree in early childhood education, teaches yoga, and designs athletic wear. In the past few months, she has lost her fiancé, her yoga studio, and her apartment, thanks to her now former fiancé, all because: “some girl who looked better in yoga pants—pants I designed and sewed, by the way—walked in.” Wallowing in her woes at a bar, she ends up having a one-night stand with a big, strong, gorgeous man giving off lumberjack vibes… a “lumber-snack”. She leaves before morning, not even learning each other’s name. Now, a little over a month later…
Jami’s moving from the city of Halifax to her brother’s small town. Until other accomodations become available, she will be living with her brother, Jaxon, and his best friend, Brody, just until she gets back on her feet. Jaxon has been her rock her entire life. Their parents are forgetful Dalhousie professors with exceptionally high expectations, and both Jami and Jaxon broke away from their parents after graduation. Jaxon is athletic, a pickleball champion, with a business degree, and has recently opened a pickleball social with his best friend in Churchill Falls, Labrador.
“The plane bucks again. I rock with it, my spine cracking like bubble wrap. My phone buzzes in my pocket and I’m grateful for the distraction. I yank it out, praying it isn’t the airline texting ‘good luck with the landing’, but no, it’s my brother.”- Jami
After landing in Churchill Falls and an embarrassing exit off the plane, Jami gets picked up at the small airport by her brother and his best friend, Brody, who turns out to be her one-night stand, the “lumber-snack”. They both pretend not to know each other, not wanting to ruin her brother’s friendship and business relationship. Besides, she is only there temporarily for the summer, until she gets on her feet. She is definitely a city girl, and not a small-town girl where even the mayor knows the type of toothbrush you bought this morning and recommends one with softer bristles.
Brody Murray’s last girlfriend, Elsie, burned him as well by going to university in Toronto and didn’t come back, so he doesn’t want to become involved with someone who doesn’t plan on staying. He is the physiotherapist at the social, Jaxon’s pickleball partner, and they are training for a pickleball tournament at the end of the summer in Alberta.
“I first heard about such a sport from my brother, I thought it was some kind of competitive pickle-eating event.”- Jami
Told in alternating chapters, in the voices of Brody and Jami, this fun read contains some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s traditions, such as being “Screeched In,” which includes kissing a cod. Jami experiences the traditional local cuisine of Jiggs dinner: corn beef and cabbage, and she is introduced to fried baloney sandwiches. Brody introduces her to his family, who welcomes her with open arms, which makes this a found family romance troupe. Big Dill is filled with sarcastic and witty banter, and lots of references to the cold weather of Churchill Falls, including their mosquito season, aka summer.
I had the good fortune to receive a special edition copy of Big Dill with beautiful stenciled edges and a coloured picture of a couple watching the stunning Northern Lights at the front of the book. This was an unforgettable, fun story. I cannot wait to read more in this series!
Big Dill is the first in a fun series of small-town romantic comedies (rom-coms) written by Cathryn Fox. I have read numerous titles by Nova Scotia’s bestselling author, Cathryn Fox. From her sport romances, both the football and hockey, to her contemporaries, but by far, I enjoy her rom-coms the most. I adored her romantic comedy series Hot Scots in Kilts and her standalones set in Nova Scotia: Hooked on You, set in Lunenburg, and The Burbs and the Bees, set in the Annapolis Valley. But Big Dill, set in Churchill Falls, might be my favourite one yet.
Jami Gant is in her late 20s; she has a degree in early childhood education, teaches yoga, and designs athletic wear. In the past few months, she has lost her fiancé, her yoga studio, and her apartment, thanks to her now former fiancé, all because: “some girl who looked better in yoga pants—pants I designed and sewed, by the way—walked in.” Wallowing in her woes at a bar, she ends up having a one-night stand with a big, strong, gorgeous man giving off lumberjack vibes… a “lumber-snack”. She leaves before morning, not even learning each other’s name. Now, a little over a month later…
Jami’s moving from the city of Halifax to her brother’s small town. Until other accomodations become available, she will be living with her brother, Jaxon, and his best friend, Brody, just until she gets back on her feet. Jaxon has been her rock her entire life. Their parents are forgetful Dalhousie professors with exceptionally high expectations, and both Jami and Jaxon broke away from their parents after graduation. Jaxon is athletic, a pickleball champion, with a business degree, and has recently opened a pickleball social with his best friend in Churchill Falls, Labrador.
“The plane bucks again. I rock with it, my spine cracking like bubble wrap. My phone buzzes in my pocket and I’m grateful for the distraction. I yank it out, praying it isn’t the airline texting ‘good luck with the landing’, but no, it’s my brother.”- Jami
After landing in Churchill Falls and an embarrassing exit off the plane, Jami gets picked up at the small airport by her brother and his best friend, Brody, who turns out to be her one-night stand, the “lumber-snack”. They both pretend not to know each other, not wanting to ruin her brother’s friendship and business relationship. Besides, she is only there temporarily for the summer, until she gets on her feet. She is definitely a city girl, and not a small-town girl where even the mayor knows the type of toothbrush you bought this morning and recommends one with softer bristles.
Brody Murray’s last girlfriend, Elsie, burned him as well by going to university in Toronto and didn’t come back, so he doesn’t want to become involved with someone who doesn’t plan on staying. He is the physiotherapist at the social, Jaxon’s pickleball partner, and they are training for a pickleball tournament at the end of the summer in Alberta.
“I first heard about such a sport from my brother, I thought it was some kind of competitive pickle-eating event.”- Jami
Told in alternating chapters, in the voices of Brody and Jami, this fun read contains some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s traditions, such as being “Screeched In,” which includes kissing a cod. Jami experiences the traditional local cuisine of Jiggs dinner: corn beef and cabbage, and she is introduced to fried baloney sandwiches. Brody introduces her to his family, who welcomes her with open arms, which makes this a found family romance troupe. Big Dill is filled with sarcastic and witty banter, and lots of references to the cold weather of Churchill Falls, including their mosquito season, aka summer.
I had the good fortune to receive a special edition copy of Big Dill with beautiful stenciled edges and a coloured picture of a couple watching the stunning Northern Lights at the front of the book. This was an unforgettable, fun story. I cannot wait to read more in this series!
September 21, 2026
I just completed loved this sports romance. This was my first pickleball romance story and I don’t want it to be my last. Our leading girl Jami moves to Churchill Falls, Labrador to live with her brother, Jaxon and his business partner, Brody after getting dumped by her fiancé. Little does she know that before she moved in with her brother, she had one night with a mysterious “lumberjack man”, who turns out to the Brody. When they see each other for the first time, it clicks that they know each other, and they try to hide that they have met before. Brody has been going through a similar breakup like Jami, so it was natural that they would connect on a friendship level, which then lead to something more! I loved the interactions with the townspeople especially Brody’s family. They were so warm and welcoming to Jami and really made her feel like part of their family.
The chemistry between Jami and Brody made my heart so happy. Brody would secretly try to make Jami’s experience in Churchill Falls an easy adjustment. He bought her a high-end sewing machine and fabric so she can start her own line of yoga/pickleball clothing. She even creates a patch for Jaxon and Brody’s pickleball company. Of course, there has to be some drama, like Brody’s ex-fiancé trying to win him back and ruin whatever connection Jami and Brody have. Thankfully, Jami and Brody express their true feelings to each other and realize that they belong together.
This is the first book in in the Pickleball Small Town Romance Series. I am really hoping that the next book in the series follows Jaxon and his potential love life. I am definitely going to keep a close watch on this series as well as other books written by Cathryn Fox.
I would give the book 4.5 stars.
Thank you NetGalley, Cathryn Fox, and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for this book “Big Dill”.
The chemistry between Jami and Brody made my heart so happy. Brody would secretly try to make Jami’s experience in Churchill Falls an easy adjustment. He bought her a high-end sewing machine and fabric so she can start her own line of yoga/pickleball clothing. She even creates a patch for Jaxon and Brody’s pickleball company. Of course, there has to be some drama, like Brody’s ex-fiancé trying to win him back and ruin whatever connection Jami and Brody have. Thankfully, Jami and Brody express their true feelings to each other and realize that they belong together.
This is the first book in in the Pickleball Small Town Romance Series. I am really hoping that the next book in the series follows Jaxon and his potential love life. I am definitely going to keep a close watch on this series as well as other books written by Cathryn Fox.
I would give the book 4.5 stars.
Thank you NetGalley, Cathryn Fox, and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for this book “Big Dill”.
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August 20, 2026Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
C’était pipou. La dynamique entre les personnages principaux était touchante et amusante. Le côté small town est toujours efficace sur moi alors le cadre était agréable 🤭
Je dois avouer préférer quand la romance se construit au fur et à mesure et que ça n’arrive pas trop vite. Ici, les personnages se sont rencontrés avant alors ça explique cette relation particulière dès le début. Il n’y a pas de drama inutile compte tenu de ces retrouvailles inattendues si ce n’est le problème du frère qui rend la relation « impossible ». Ils acceptent tous les deux l’attirance physique qu’ils éprouvent et ont des souvenirs qui appuient leurs sentiments/désirs.
C’était plutôt frais de lire une romance où les personnages ne fuient pas constamment même si leur passif les rattrape / impacte quand même. C’était mignon par moment et la relation assez douce dans l’ensemble.
Je ne comprends toujours pas la pression de la famille sur tout le monde par contre 😂 surtout sur Jami qui débarque à peine mais cute de voir les gens accepter et accueillir aussi vite la jeune femme.
C’était une lecture sympa mais ce n’est pas ce que je préfère alors il est vrai que je n’ai pas plus à dire. C’était peut-être un peu trop « rapide » à mon goût.
J’aurais aimé encore plus de moment small town où Jami se construit un cercle et où on apprend à connaitre d’avantage d’autres personnages. Pour autant, j’ai quand même repéré l’intérêt de suivre d’autres personnages et leur possible histoire d’amour 👀
C’était pipou. La dynamique entre les personnages principaux était touchante et amusante. Le côté small town est toujours efficace sur moi alors le cadre était agréable 🤭
Je dois avouer préférer quand la romance se construit au fur et à mesure et que ça n’arrive pas trop vite. Ici, les personnages se sont rencontrés avant alors ça explique cette relation particulière dès le début. Il n’y a pas de drama inutile compte tenu de ces retrouvailles inattendues si ce n’est le problème du frère qui rend la relation « impossible ». Ils acceptent tous les deux l’attirance physique qu’ils éprouvent et ont des souvenirs qui appuient leurs sentiments/désirs.
C’était plutôt frais de lire une romance où les personnages ne fuient pas constamment même si leur passif les rattrape / impacte quand même. C’était mignon par moment et la relation assez douce dans l’ensemble.
Je ne comprends toujours pas la pression de la famille sur tout le monde par contre 😂 surtout sur Jami qui débarque à peine mais cute de voir les gens accepter et accueillir aussi vite la jeune femme.
C’était une lecture sympa mais ce n’est pas ce que je préfère alors il est vrai que je n’ai pas plus à dire. C’était peut-être un peu trop « rapide » à mon goût.
J’aurais aimé encore plus de moment small town où Jami se construit un cercle et où on apprend à connaitre d’avantage d’autres personnages. Pour autant, j’ai quand même repéré l’intérêt de suivre d’autres personnages et leur possible histoire d’amour 👀
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
"Big Dill" is about Big Feelings.
Jami has been both romantically and financially betrayed by her former boyfriend and co-owner of a business.
She's in a vulnerable position when the MMC, Brody, recounters her. He turns out to be the perfect antidote.
From Brody's interaction with the town and all the the supportive females in Brody's life, the Reader learns more about this family-centric and community based hero.
So why read this ? Readers who revel in heroines who realize their dreams, both professionally and romantically will enjoy this book. Readers who appreciate Authors who embed their novels with local culture and colloquialisms will appreciate this book. (see: fish, affectionate phrases, and dishes) Too often you'll read a book and it's a generic setting. Not so here as the Author from the start sets up the story with humor. (see: Jamie's departure from the aircraft). By the end, the Reader who may never have traveled farther than the pages of the book, will have traveled to Newfoundland, Canada.
Disclaimer: Cover Art on GoodReads looks different than on NetGalley-prefer NetGalley version as the two characters are both standing-showing equal footing. The GoodReads version weakens Jami's character while Brody looms above her.
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
#BigDill #NetGalley
Jami has been both romantically and financially betrayed by her former boyfriend and co-owner of a business.
She's in a vulnerable position when the MMC, Brody, recounters her. He turns out to be the perfect antidote.
From Brody's interaction with the town and all the the supportive females in Brody's life, the Reader learns more about this family-centric and community based hero.
So why read this ? Readers who revel in heroines who realize their dreams, both professionally and romantically will enjoy this book. Readers who appreciate Authors who embed their novels with local culture and colloquialisms will appreciate this book. (see: fish, affectionate phrases, and dishes) Too often you'll read a book and it's a generic setting. Not so here as the Author from the start sets up the story with humor. (see: Jamie's departure from the aircraft). By the end, the Reader who may never have traveled farther than the pages of the book, will have traveled to Newfoundland, Canada.
Disclaimer: Cover Art on GoodReads looks different than on NetGalley-prefer NetGalley version as the two characters are both standing-showing equal footing. The GoodReads version weakens Jami's character while Brody looms above her.
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
#BigDill #NetGalley
September 9, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for this ARC of Big Dill.
As a sports romance reader this was my first pickleball romance. I highly enjoyed the aspect of this sport within the plot. I love a one night stand that turns into them running into each other again and that person being your best friend’s sister. I love how we had the community of a small town meddling throughout. I like how this was set within the pickleball hotspot of town where everyone goes to play a match or do a round of yoga when Jami starts working there. I like how both characters are trying to avoid a relationship and getting with each other once again but end up having great sarcastic banter with each other as they move into friends with benefits territory. Working together and living together in close quarters added to the tension which was written nicely. The ending was super adorable. I’ll have to read more pickleball romances soon and more from this author.
If you like these thing you’ll like this:
🏓 Bestfriends little sister / brothers best friend
🧘♀️coworker/roommates
🏓 sports romance (pickleball)
🧘♀️ small Canadian town
🏓 good sarcastic banter
🧘♀️one night stand turned friend to benefits
🏓 night in a cabin
🧘♀️ meddling side characters
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
As a sports romance reader this was my first pickleball romance. I highly enjoyed the aspect of this sport within the plot. I love a one night stand that turns into them running into each other again and that person being your best friend’s sister. I love how we had the community of a small town meddling throughout. I like how this was set within the pickleball hotspot of town where everyone goes to play a match or do a round of yoga when Jami starts working there. I like how both characters are trying to avoid a relationship and getting with each other once again but end up having great sarcastic banter with each other as they move into friends with benefits territory. Working together and living together in close quarters added to the tension which was written nicely. The ending was super adorable. I’ll have to read more pickleball romances soon and more from this author.
If you like these thing you’ll like this:
🏓 Bestfriends little sister / brothers best friend
🧘♀️coworker/roommates
🏓 sports romance (pickleball)
🧘♀️ small Canadian town
🏓 good sarcastic banter
🧘♀️one night stand turned friend to benefits
🏓 night in a cabin
🧘♀️ meddling side characters
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
August 13, 2026
First of all, Jami's sarcasm and humor won me over in the first chapter! She had quite a trip getting to Churchill Falls but her sarcasm and laughing instead of crying resonated with me! I also appreciated Brady's love for her sarcasm and the way he could give it right back to her. It made their banter and conversations so enjoyable and had me constantly smiling.
Both Jami and Brody have had their hearts broken but they find true happiness with each other and freedom to be themselves just as they are. I loved their romance and chemistry and how Brody could see Jami for the amazing person she is and how he saw her fears and did everything he could to alleviate them. I loved the pickleball league they built and how seemlessly jami fit in and was able to put her touch on things for the better. Although, I have to say living somewhere where it could still be freezing in May is a hard pass for me! But good for them!
I loved Jami's brother Jaxson and how supportive he is and I would love to see his story someday. Elise is evil...
This was a fun, quick, heartwarming story and I hope to see more from Churchill Falls!
*Thanks to NetGalley and Cathryn Fox for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Both Jami and Brody have had their hearts broken but they find true happiness with each other and freedom to be themselves just as they are. I loved their romance and chemistry and how Brody could see Jami for the amazing person she is and how he saw her fears and did everything he could to alleviate them. I loved the pickleball league they built and how seemlessly jami fit in and was able to put her touch on things for the better. Although, I have to say living somewhere where it could still be freezing in May is a hard pass for me! But good for them!
I loved Jami's brother Jaxson and how supportive he is and I would love to see his story someday. Elise is evil...
This was a fun, quick, heartwarming story and I hope to see more from Churchill Falls!
*Thanks to NetGalley and Cathryn Fox for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 8, 2026
This story was all that and then some! Cathryn did such an amazing job with Brody and Jami! You will love their story! 5 Pickle Ball stars for this!
Jami is heading to stay with her brother Jackson and his best friend Brody, to try to get her life back together. Her ex really screwed her, and she needs time to gather herself together! When she meets them at the airport, she's shocked that her brothers best friend, is her one night stand! This is going to be an interesting reset for her! That one night stand still replays in her mind everyday, now she has to live with him, and not let her brother find out, and ruin their friendship! She see's first hand all the work Brody and Jackson have done, and how sweet this town is, a place she could feel like she belongs, and that's something she really needs right now!
Brody can't believe his bad luck! The one night stand that lives rent free in his head, is standing right in front of him, and of course it's Jacksons sister. The chemistry between them is still there, he can feel it! He needs to keep his distance, but this is proving to be very hard!
I loved this story! Cathryn brings you all the feels! You will fall in love with Brody & Jami! This is a must read! Grab it asap!
Jami is heading to stay with her brother Jackson and his best friend Brody, to try to get her life back together. Her ex really screwed her, and she needs time to gather herself together! When she meets them at the airport, she's shocked that her brothers best friend, is her one night stand! This is going to be an interesting reset for her! That one night stand still replays in her mind everyday, now she has to live with him, and not let her brother find out, and ruin their friendship! She see's first hand all the work Brody and Jackson have done, and how sweet this town is, a place she could feel like she belongs, and that's something she really needs right now!
Brody can't believe his bad luck! The one night stand that lives rent free in his head, is standing right in front of him, and of course it's Jacksons sister. The chemistry between them is still there, he can feel it! He needs to keep his distance, but this is proving to be very hard!
I loved this story! Cathryn brings you all the feels! You will fall in love with Brody & Jami! This is a must read! Grab it asap!
Review of advance copy received from Author
A Delightfully Fun, Steamy Small-Town Romance!
What a fun read! Ms. Fox delivers a great storyline with characters I couldn’t help but root for, set against a charming small-town backdrop filled with delightfully nosy locals. Brody and Jami share an unforgettable one-night stand that was supposed to stay in their past since neither expected to ever see the other again—famous last words!
Moving to the present, Brody is busy opening a pickleball facility with his best friend, determined to focus on this new venture and avoid any outside distractions. Meanwhile, Jami has hit a rough patch after her ex cost her everything she worked so hard to build. Heading back home to start over, she moves in with her brother. To everyone’s surprise, her brother turns out to be Brody’s best friend and business partner! Try as they might to keep things strictly platonic, their off-the-charts chemistry quickly sets their plans ablaze.
I don’t do spoilers, so I’ll just say grab a copy for yourself! It’s a fun-filled romance packed with plenty of laughs and steam that you won’t want to miss.
2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars
What a fun read! Ms. Fox delivers a great storyline with characters I couldn’t help but root for, set against a charming small-town backdrop filled with delightfully nosy locals. Brody and Jami share an unforgettable one-night stand that was supposed to stay in their past since neither expected to ever see the other again—famous last words!
Moving to the present, Brody is busy opening a pickleball facility with his best friend, determined to focus on this new venture and avoid any outside distractions. Meanwhile, Jami has hit a rough patch after her ex cost her everything she worked so hard to build. Heading back home to start over, she moves in with her brother. To everyone’s surprise, her brother turns out to be Brody’s best friend and business partner! Try as they might to keep things strictly platonic, their off-the-charts chemistry quickly sets their plans ablaze.
I don’t do spoilers, so I’ll just say grab a copy for yourself! It’s a fun-filled romance packed with plenty of laughs and steam that you won’t want to miss.
2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was like reading a hallmark movie. Sure I like hallmark movies however if it wasn’t 90 minutes long and I had to read them I would certainly like them a lot less. The dialogue was awkward the entire time, characters weren’t really developed, nobody really had a personality outside of small town resident. We’re supposed to immediately buy into the tension between the two leads because they previously slept together and supposedly have chemistry but no natural tension or chemistry was built throughout the entire book. Jami refers to her older brother exclusively as big brother throughout the entire book and her and Brody only call each other by the worst nicknames ever created. It was truly painful. Felt like reading a chat gpt generated book, I’m actually convinced it might have been. Also this place sounds like actual hell, it’s the coldest place ever and it’s snowing in may? I would rather die than ever step foot there. And if my significant other had the nerve to propose to me at a pickleball tournament, me saying no would be the least of his worries.
August 27, 2026
A pleasurable read by Cathryn Fox,which I enjoyed very much.
With light humour and great banter,hot spice,romance and a captivating storyline.
Brody and Jodi's find themselves in a complicated situation.
They had a one night stand and thought they would never see one another..But now they are living in the same town,and Brody is Jami's brother's best friend,and buisness partner which is awkward because she is now living with her brother...She will see Brody all of the time.
Jami had moved to town because she had lost everything because of her Ex and now she is figuring things out and teaching yoga in the meantime.
She didn't plan on getting close to Brody,but things just happened and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Brody is a physiotherapist and now was investing in his friends Pickle Ball buisness,he doesn't do complications or feelings until Jami.
This was a fun read with romance,steam and comedy,I liked Cathryn's imagination and writing and I will definitely read more of her books.
Big Dill is a Fabulous read.
Delightful 4 Stars.- Cat W.
With light humour and great banter,hot spice,romance and a captivating storyline.
Brody and Jodi's find themselves in a complicated situation.
They had a one night stand and thought they would never see one another..But now they are living in the same town,and Brody is Jami's brother's best friend,and buisness partner which is awkward because she is now living with her brother...She will see Brody all of the time.
Jami had moved to town because she had lost everything because of her Ex and now she is figuring things out and teaching yoga in the meantime.
She didn't plan on getting close to Brody,but things just happened and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Brody is a physiotherapist and now was investing in his friends Pickle Ball buisness,he doesn't do complications or feelings until Jami.
This was a fun read with romance,steam and comedy,I liked Cathryn's imagination and writing and I will definitely read more of her books.
Big Dill is a Fabulous read.
Delightful 4 Stars.- Cat W.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! I am rating this book at 2/2.5 stars maybe? But that’s feels a bit generous. So for starters, you’ll always get a bonus star from me for Canadian writing - love it! The plot seemed promising and I thought this would be a cute rom com centered around pickleball - so on trend, right? And while it did have pickleball and some rom com elements, that’s really all. Characters introduced throughout the book were barely mentioned again (like what about the friends? Parents? Family members?) and I was hoping for some closure with some folks. The story seemed very rushed and like it would just jump from one event to the next without any buildup. Even the epilogue - it was so rushed. I really wanted to like this book but it felt too rushed and I think that didn’t help whereas a slow burn would have build it up. It’s like when you get to watch a Hallmark Christmas movie but end up watching a knock off - it still has the ingredients for a rom com but not well done. I’m so sorry, I really wanted to like this.
September 20, 2026
When Jami’s personal and professional life is upended she goes to the one person who has always been there for her who is her brother Jaxson. What she didn’t know was that it wouldn’t be the uncomplicated reprieve she was looking for when she finds out that her brother’s best friend and business partner is also the man she previously spent one night with.
Brody and his best friend Jaxson are creating a pickleball business, and he needs to ensure its success. Finding out that the woman he spent one night with is his best friend’s sister isn’t going to make it any easier. He hasn’t forgotten her or the night they spent together and if the complication of her brother isn’t enough he knows that she isn’t going to stay and isn’t about to be hurt again by a woman who is destined to leave.
Both Jami and Brody are conflicted not only by her brother but by their need to protect their hearts by being cautious. Despite that there is no denying the physical and emotional connection between them as they take us on a journey that is both heartwarming and humorous.
Brody and his best friend Jaxson are creating a pickleball business, and he needs to ensure its success. Finding out that the woman he spent one night with is his best friend’s sister isn’t going to make it any easier. He hasn’t forgotten her or the night they spent together and if the complication of her brother isn’t enough he knows that she isn’t going to stay and isn’t about to be hurt again by a woman who is destined to leave.
Both Jami and Brody are conflicted not only by her brother but by their need to protect their hearts by being cautious. Despite that there is no denying the physical and emotional connection between them as they take us on a journey that is both heartwarming and humorous.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Big Dill is a sport romance in a small town with forced proximity.
Jami needs a change in her life after the fallout of her relationship with her ex. She moves to Churchill Falls with her brother. Her brother built a Pickleball social with a friend Brody in the small town. Brody is not only her brother's best friend and roommate but the man Jami had a one night stand after her breakup in Halifax.
I loved watching how Jami and Brody chemistry showed on their first encounter at the airport on her arrival. He promptly offered his help to ensure she had everything she needed while in town. The banter between them was great. Jami fantastic sense of humor was a delight. The whole town embraced Jami as soon as she arrived creating a fantastic feeling of found family form the start. Their relationship was light very easy to follow along.
Thank you Cathryn Fox and Netgalley for the advance copy
Jami needs a change in her life after the fallout of her relationship with her ex. She moves to Churchill Falls with her brother. Her brother built a Pickleball social with a friend Brody in the small town. Brody is not only her brother's best friend and roommate but the man Jami had a one night stand after her breakup in Halifax.
I loved watching how Jami and Brody chemistry showed on their first encounter at the airport on her arrival. He promptly offered his help to ensure she had everything she needed while in town. The banter between them was great. Jami fantastic sense of humor was a delight. The whole town embraced Jami as soon as she arrived creating a fantastic feeling of found family form the start. Their relationship was light very easy to follow along.
Thank you Cathryn Fox and Netgalley for the advance copy
Review of advance copy
A pleasurable read by Cathryn Fox,which I enjoyed very much.
With light humour and great banter,hot spice,romance and a captivating storyline.
Brody and Jodi's find themselves in a complicated situation.
They had a one night stand and thought they would never see one another..But now they are living in the same town,and Brody is Jami's brother's best friend,and buisness partner which is awkward because she is now living with her brother...She will see Brody all of the time.
Jami had moved to town because she had lost everything because of her Ex and now she is figuring things out and teaching yoga in the meantime.
She didn't plan on getting close to Brody,but things just happened and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Brody is a physiotherapist and now was investing in his friends Pickle Ball buisness,he doesn't do complications or feelings until Jami.
This was a fun read with romance,steam and comedy,I liked Cathryn's imagination and writing and I will definitely read more of her books.
Big Dill is a Fabulous read.
Delightful 4 Stars.
With light humour and great banter,hot spice,romance and a captivating storyline.
Brody and Jodi's find themselves in a complicated situation.
They had a one night stand and thought they would never see one another..But now they are living in the same town,and Brody is Jami's brother's best friend,and buisness partner which is awkward because she is now living with her brother...She will see Brody all of the time.
Jami had moved to town because she had lost everything because of her Ex and now she is figuring things out and teaching yoga in the meantime.
She didn't plan on getting close to Brody,but things just happened and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Brody is a physiotherapist and now was investing in his friends Pickle Ball buisness,he doesn't do complications or feelings until Jami.
This was a fun read with romance,steam and comedy,I liked Cathryn's imagination and writing and I will definitely read more of her books.
Big Dill is a Fabulous read.
Delightful 4 Stars.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I always love a small town and its foundation. Although I don’t play pickleball, I know many people would appreciate the sense of community that Brody and Jaxon built for the town with their facilities, the lounge area, smoothie bar, etc. (without spoilers).
I loved how easy their love story was. It started with a one night stand reconnecting a month later and it turns out that Brody is Jaxon’s best friend and Jaxon is Jami’s older brother. I loved their playful banter and how they understood each other. I definitely felt their chemistry and thought this was a fun read. I loved how they followed their dreams and how supportive everyone was. The book has spice if you couldn’t tell from the title!
Thank you to the author, the publishing company, and NetGalley for providing me with an arc for my honest review.
I loved how easy their love story was. It started with a one night stand reconnecting a month later and it turns out that Brody is Jaxon’s best friend and Jaxon is Jami’s older brother. I loved their playful banter and how they understood each other. I definitely felt their chemistry and thought this was a fun read. I loved how they followed their dreams and how supportive everyone was. The book has spice if you couldn’t tell from the title!
Thank you to the author, the publishing company, and NetGalley for providing me with an arc for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Brother's best friend trope is one of my favorites & this cute romance story #BigDill by Cathryn Fox delivers. However, I also really enjoy a strong female lead character & this one was kinda disappointing with how the character was written during the 3rd act breakup.
Jami is coming off a bad breakup, so she comes to Churchill Falls to work at her brother Jaxon's social club. Jaxon's roomate/best friend is Brody, who had a hot one night stand with Jami before either knew who the other one was. Cue the drama & sneaking around until the truth comes out.
Thanks you #NetGalley! I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book with all thoughts and opinions being my own. If you're a romantic at heart, enjoy a bit of spice in your reading as well as a woman trying to finding her strength/happiness after life throws a curveball, then you'll enjoy #BigDill.
Jami is coming off a bad breakup, so she comes to Churchill Falls to work at her brother Jaxon's social club. Jaxon's roomate/best friend is Brody, who had a hot one night stand with Jami before either knew who the other one was. Cue the drama & sneaking around until the truth comes out.
Thanks you #NetGalley! I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book with all thoughts and opinions being my own. If you're a romantic at heart, enjoy a bit of spice in your reading as well as a woman trying to finding her strength/happiness after life throws a curveball, then you'll enjoy #BigDill.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley for an early copy of this ARC for an honest review.
!!!! ♥♥♥ I do love me a good sappy and laugh out loud good time.
Jami and Brody are so ridiculous and adorable. I love them. There's family, and found family which is my favourite.
Jami and Brody have recently, separately gotten out of bad relationships. After a one night stand they find themselves sharing an apartment with her brother. They try their best to keep their distance from each other but. They can't, so they hide their flirty little relationship from everyone in town. Well, they try their best to hide.
This book was just a freaking delight. I laughed out loud a few times, which I don't do often. And I cried a few times, but that I do do (ha! do-do) often.
I look forward to the second book in this series.
#netgalley #bigdill
!!!! ♥♥♥ I do love me a good sappy and laugh out loud good time.
Jami and Brody are so ridiculous and adorable. I love them. There's family, and found family which is my favourite.
Jami and Brody have recently, separately gotten out of bad relationships. After a one night stand they find themselves sharing an apartment with her brother. They try their best to keep their distance from each other but. They can't, so they hide their flirty little relationship from everyone in town. Well, they try their best to hide.
This book was just a freaking delight. I laughed out loud a few times, which I don't do often. And I cried a few times, but that I do do (ha! do-do) often.
I look forward to the second book in this series.
#netgalley #bigdill
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Jami arrives in Churchill Falls hoping for a fresh start, but things get complicated when she runs into Brody, the man she shared one unforgettable night with before discovering he is her brother Jaxon’s best friend. Trying to keep their attraction under control becomes even harder once they start spending more time together.
I enjoyed this book because Jami and Brody have great chemistry, the banter is fun, and the small-town setting adds a cozy feeling. I think it would be a good choice for readers who enjoy brother’s-best-friend, small-town romance, one-night-stand, forced-proximity, sports-romance, and found-family tropes.
I received this book as an advance copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion.
I enjoyed this book because Jami and Brody have great chemistry, the banter is fun, and the small-town setting adds a cozy feeling. I think it would be a good choice for readers who enjoy brother’s-best-friend, small-town romance, one-night-stand, forced-proximity, sports-romance, and found-family tropes.
I received this book as an advance copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a fun romance! Jami is stung by her ex who pulled the rug from under her - both personally and professionally. Her brother has started a pickle ball social club in Labrador, Canada, so Jami takes a detour and goes to temporarily live with him and teach yoga at the social.
Brody is her brother's best friend, roommate, and business partner. Brody and Jami had a one night stand and thought they'd never see each other again. Surprise - they are both shocked to realize the connection and they can't hide or fight their attraction.
This story is a journey through their attraction, family dynamics, and ultimately fighting for love.
Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for access to this eARC.
Brody is her brother's best friend, roommate, and business partner. Brody and Jami had a one night stand and thought they'd never see each other again. Surprise - they are both shocked to realize the connection and they can't hide or fight their attraction.
This story is a journey through their attraction, family dynamics, and ultimately fighting for love.
Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for access to this eARC.
August 21, 2026
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley:
- Solid 3.5 stars.
- Fans of Meghan Quinn will love this!
- I do wish we got to live a little longer in Churchill Falls and seen more of Jami building a home there. This would have given us better payoff at the end. Many side characters could have been given better development. The last 20% felt especially rushed.
- Jami and Jaxon’s relationship was pretty cringey to me. A lil too close for brother and sister 😅 Particularly her reaction to him tearing his ACL. You’d think he was having open heart surgery.
- Overall a fast read that kept me interested and eager to finish ☺️ I enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone in search of a lighthearted romcom with some spice 🌶️
- Solid 3.5 stars.
- Fans of Meghan Quinn will love this!
- I do wish we got to live a little longer in Churchill Falls and seen more of Jami building a home there. This would have given us better payoff at the end. Many side characters could have been given better development. The last 20% felt especially rushed.
- Jami and Jaxon’s relationship was pretty cringey to me. A lil too close for brother and sister 😅 Particularly her reaction to him tearing his ACL. You’d think he was having open heart surgery.
- Overall a fast read that kept me interested and eager to finish ☺️ I enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone in search of a lighthearted romcom with some spice 🌶️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
From the very first chapter, I already knew this was going to be my kind of book because of Jami and her humour. She completely sucked me into the story.
The chemistry between Jami and Brody was SO good, the spice was great, and I absolutely loved how Jami called Brody a “lumber-snack” 😂🌲
I loved every minute of this! It was cute, funny, spicy, and had just the right amount of small-town chaos. I was fully invested in their story.
If you’re looking for a cute small-town romance with sports, banter, spice, and a lumber-snack of a man, definitely pick this one up!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The chemistry between Jami and Brody was SO good, the spice was great, and I absolutely loved how Jami called Brody a “lumber-snack” 😂🌲
I loved every minute of this! It was cute, funny, spicy, and had just the right amount of small-town chaos. I was fully invested in their story.
If you’re looking for a cute small-town romance with sports, banter, spice, and a lumber-snack of a man, definitely pick this one up!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
Espero que, al ser un ARC, esta versión todavía esté incompleta y que la versión final incluya la conversación entre Brody y su mamá, donde él le pregunte por qué sigue insistiendo con Elise si sabe que a él le gusta Jami. También espero que incluya el enfrentamiento entre B y E, donde él le deje muy claro que no la quiere y le reclame lo que le hizo a J.
Se me hizo raro que estas partes y otra, que considero importantes para la historia, se dejaran de lado y solo se mencionara por encima que ocurrieron. Bueno, lo de la mamá no pasó, pero el reclamo de B a E sí ocurrió, sin embargo, simplemente se dice que pasó y ya, sin mostrar realmente la conversación o el enfrentamiento.
Se me hizo raro que estas partes y otra, que considero importantes para la historia, se dejaran de lado y solo se mencionara por encima que ocurrieron. Bueno, lo de la mamá no pasó, pero el reclamo de B a E sí ocurrió, sin embargo, simplemente se dice que pasó y ya, sin mostrar realmente la conversación o el enfrentamiento.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
🥒 REVIEW: Big Dill 🥒✨
I couldn't resist picking this one up for the quirky title alone, and it was such a cute, fast-paced delight!
Why I liked It:
The MMC: Brody is the perfect brother's best friend character—charming, attentive, and impossible not to root for.
Small-Town Vibes: It has that wonderful, cozy small-town feel where everyone is involved and the atmosphere is super welcoming.
Pacing: A quick, easy read that keeps you hooked from start to finish!
A super fun, lighthearted romance that's perfect when you need something cute and heartwarming!
I couldn't resist picking this one up for the quirky title alone, and it was such a cute, fast-paced delight!
Why I liked It:
The MMC: Brody is the perfect brother's best friend character—charming, attentive, and impossible not to root for.
Small-Town Vibes: It has that wonderful, cozy small-town feel where everyone is involved and the atmosphere is super welcoming.
Pacing: A quick, easy read that keeps you hooked from start to finish!
A super fun, lighthearted romance that's perfect when you need something cute and heartwarming!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It took me a while to finish this, maybe it’s wrong timing but I was not connecting to the book or the characters, I felt like Jami and Brody had zero chemistry. I was extremely bored thought out the book it got better towards the end(barely), but not good enough to hold my attention.
There were some cute moments and the ending was pretty much the only thing I enjoyed.😩☺️
I also liked the parts with Jackson (Jami’s brother) and Rachel they actually had more chemistry that the main characters. Maybe they might get their own book, I think I would enjoy their story more than this.🤷🏽♀️
There were some cute moments and the ending was pretty much the only thing I enjoyed.😩☺️
I also liked the parts with Jackson (Jami’s brother) and Rachel they actually had more chemistry that the main characters. Maybe they might get their own book, I think I would enjoy their story more than this.🤷🏽♀️
September 8, 2026
That was AWESOME!!! Two hurt people trying to find their way should’ve been angsty and emotional, but these two were just a lot of fun. They were fun in their interactions; they were fun in their work; they were fun in their outlook; they were fun in the ridiculous chemistry between them, and the steam when they gave into it! They had doubts, they had worries, and they didn’t diminish them, but they carried on, until it all fell apart on them. Then they really showed what they were made of and got to work to make sure it all came together and they could have their HEA <3
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is my first book by Cathryn Fox but will not be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed this small town, brother's best friend, sports romance. The chemistry and humor between Brody and Jami are what made this book so easy to get lost in. If you're looking for a sweet romance with some spice, check this out.
I received an advanced review copy and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review
I received an advanced review copy and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
**Big Dill by Cathryn Fox**
Jami Grant arrives in Labrador looking for a place to lick her wounds and hoping to make some changes in her life. Staying with her brother seems like the perfect way to get a fresh start—or at least some time to figure things out.
But waiting for her at the airport, along with her brother, is Brody Murray, her brother’s best friend… and her one-night stand.
Talk about an awkward reunion!
What follows is a whole lot of complications, hilarious situations, and undeniable chemistry. Jami and Brody definitely didn’t expect their past to come back to haunt them, especially with her brother right there in the middle of it all.
I loved the fun, flirty energy between Jami and Brody. Their situation leads to plenty of laughs, and the chemistry between them makes this such an entertaining read.
**Big Dill** is a fun, steamy romance filled with awkward moments, hilarious complications, and a couple who definitely didn’t plan on falling for each other!
Jami Grant arrives in Labrador looking for a place to lick her wounds and hoping to make some changes in her life. Staying with her brother seems like the perfect way to get a fresh start—or at least some time to figure things out.
But waiting for her at the airport, along with her brother, is Brody Murray, her brother’s best friend… and her one-night stand.
Talk about an awkward reunion!
What follows is a whole lot of complications, hilarious situations, and undeniable chemistry. Jami and Brody definitely didn’t expect their past to come back to haunt them, especially with her brother right there in the middle of it all.
I loved the fun, flirty energy between Jami and Brody. Their situation leads to plenty of laughs, and the chemistry between them makes this such an entertaining read.
**Big Dill** is a fun, steamy romance filled with awkward moments, hilarious complications, and a couple who definitely didn’t plan on falling for each other!
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