My name is Tanner Simpson and I’m gonna be a father. I never intended for it to happen, but one thing led to another and now Millie Robinson and I are connected for life. I have no problem with this as she’s the woman of my dreams and her being the future mother of my child is the icing on the cake. There’s just one small snag. She can’t stand me.
Shocking, I know, but nevertheless a problem I must solve, preferably before the baby arrives. So when she needs a new place to live, an opportunity presents itself for Millie to become my neighbor. When I’m not on the road fighting for a spot in the post season, I’m with Millie morning, noon and night. She wants ice-cream, I’m getting it. Chocolate brownies, no problem. Navigating impending fatherhood is nothing compared to convincing Millie to take a chance on me. On us. She’s been my Home Run since the first day I laid eyes on her. Now I need to prove to her I’m as lovable as everyone says I am, and the one she needs around forever.
“I don’t know it yet, but today is the day I get pregnant.”
Author Lulu Moore comes out swinging with this fifth and final book in the New York Lions Series. And boy, does our main guy Tanner Simpson have his hands full with Mille Robinson, the woman he’s been obsessed with since he first met her.
“There’s the most beautiful girl in the world.”
My girl Millie; she’s beautiful, bold, and unapologetically herself. She’s everything I love in a heroine: strong-willed and opinionated, yet soft, tender, and deeply caring. That’s the heart of being a woman, the strength and the softness, coexisting with grace. Millie is the kind of woman who loves fiercely, stands her ground, and still makes space for vulnerability. Watching her navigate love, life, and everything in between felt honest and deeply human.
This is a story about a girl who lost her identity the day her dad died. Everything she believed about love shattered in an instant. Grief stole her joy, her sense of safety, and left her with the belief that love is temporary, so why bother? But then there’s Tanner. Tanner, our golden retriever cinnamon roll hero who fell for Millie from day one. He sees through the walls she built and would do anything to prove that not all love leaves. Forever doesn’t have to be just a dream. It’s a choice. And he wants her to choose him.
“Hey, Mills? Fall in love with me yet?”
Millie has always been low-key irritated by Tanner. He’s everywhere. He’s always in her space, always pushing her buttons. His reputation precedes him as a playboy and she’s seen enough to know she doesn’t want to become just another name on his list. But then…she is.
In a moment of vulnerability, they fall into bed together, and it’s electric. Life-altering. Suddenly, there’s a clear divide in her world: before Tanner and after. But once the high wears off, Millie panics. She shuts him out, retreating behind cold walls and sharper words. Six weeks later, Millie finds herself staring down a pregnancy test. With her vulnerability on full display, she tells Tanner the truth, expecting shock, and possibly anger. But instead, she finds calm. Tanner doesn’t flinch. Not when she tells him. Not even when she makes it clear she doesn’t expect anything from him. He doesn’t see it as a burden, but rather, he sees it as a gift.
“Hey doc, can you double-check and make sure there’s not two in there?”
“No, I’m only seeing one in here.”
“Bummer, next time, eh, Mills.”
Tanner steps up without hesitation. He checks in on her every day. Finds her a closer place to live. Walks beside her in public, like he wants the whole world to know she’s his. Makes her special smoothies. Shows up for her in all the small, meaningful ways. And with every gesture, it becomes clearer: Tanner doesn’t want to just co-parent. He wants her.
He always has.
“Since the first time you snarled at me while I was writhing in pain on the floor after being put on my ass by the Secret Service, I have not so much looked at another woman.”
And Millie? The more time they spend together, the more she wants him, too: his body, his smile, the safety she feels in his presence. But the longer she stays silent about her feelings, the more it feels like a lie. And why keep lying? The man of her dreams is right in front of her. Willing to wait. Willing to love her exactly as she is. Their chemistry is off-the-charts, and the way Tanner worships Millie’s body? It’s all anyone could hope for. So it’s time for Millie to pull on her big maternity pants and do the scary thing by letting him in.
Oh, and the cherry on top to this swoon-worthy story? The banter. Tanner’s teammates had me in stitches one moment and “awing” the next. Grown MLB players seriously debating the color changes of nipples during pregnancy? Wondering if it was both his and hers?! I was in tears! The chaos. The cluelessness. The accidental wisdom. I could’ve read an entire spin-off of these guys trying to figure out life one “How-To” book at a time. They rallied around Tanner and Millie without hesitation. It wasn’t just about Tanner and Millie falling in love…it was about this whole group growing up, learning what it means to show up for each other, and creating a family by choice, not just circumstance.
If you’re a fan of sports romance with big feels, sizzling chemistry, and a cinnamon roll hero who shows up, this one’s for you. Whether you’re here for the steam, the heart, or the hilariously unqualified MLB players navigating baby prep, Lulu Moore delivers a home run in every sense.