How You Get the Girl (Nashville Love #3)

Leigh says: We don’t get the “dating lessons” trope nearly often enough! High school basketball coach Julie can’t believe her eyes when her long-time crush-from-afar walks into the gym. Former WNBA player Elle is a foster parent for her cousin’s daughter Vanessa, who has newly joined the team. Julie eventually ropes Elle into becoming her assistant coach. When Julie confesses she’s never dated, Elle suggests they give dating lessons a try. This romance centers the role and importance of friendship when you’re single. It delves into the ways Julie’s friendships have changed and how she’s no one’s first phone call anymore. Luckily, Julie always has her cat Snoozles for comfort or to steal her chicken. But mostly for cuddles and a sounding board, even if Snoozles can’t do more than meow or give judgy eyes. I loved the depression representation, the Nashville setting (I lived there for five years), and all the secondary characters living out their HEAs. This book is going to have a special place in my heart for a long time. (Open door.)