Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Kate Watson is the first book in the *Catching Feelings* series. Sean, a hometown hockey hero and bar owner, swears the next woman he kisses will be his wife—just to stop being everyone’s second choice. Kayla Carville, whose dad bought her a baseball team, is new in town, trying to be seen as more than a shadow of privilege. After Sean blurts out his vow in public and Kayla kisses him to shut him up, they agree to fake an engagement to save face. But as the pretend romance plays out in a small Southern town, what started as convenience becomes something real.
Why I Love This Book
I love how this marriage-of-convenience trope feels honest and warm. I love the way Sean’s shy strength shines through, even while he crumbles from being the “fallback guy.” I love Kayla’s mix of confidence and vulnerability. I love the playful banter and how their chemistry builds from small gestures and shared moments. I love the gentle humor and the emotional stakes—they matter without getting heavy. I love that it’s closed-door and sweet, yet emotionally rich. I love how the sports backdrop—hockey and baseball—adds depth, not just setting. I love how it quietly reminds me that even fake beginnings can lead to something real.
Who Will Like This Book
If you like sports-romcoms, marriage-of-convenience stories, small-town charm, or sweet, closed-door love that grows naturally, you’ll like this. It’s gentle, heartfelt, and full of soft moments that stick with you.
⚠️ Trigger warning: The story includes references to past emotional hurt and an eating-disorder mention. It’s not graphic, but I think it's thoughtful to know before reading.
Tagged As
marriage of convenience, sports romance, hockey romance, baseball romance, fake engagement, small town, clean romance, sweet romance, closed-door romance, slow burn, indie romance, standalone, HEA
Steam Level
The steam is soft, with kisses and sweet moments. It’s more about connection than heat.
