eARC Review: Two Left Feet by Kallie Emblidge
Romance
Two Left Feets
Book Info
Released Date: January 13th
Publication: Dell
Pages: 336
Format: eBook
“Every beat of their growing connection is beautifully paced and emotionally rich”
I’ve always had a soft spot for cute sports romance books—but queer sports romance? That’s where my heart truly lies. There’s something especially compelling about watching two teammates navigate the line between competition, camaraderie, and unexpected connection. And that’s exactly what we get with Oliver and Leonardo.
Their romance is a true slow burn—don’t expect sparks to fly on page one. In fact, their story is defined by restraint, hesitance, and the quiet ache of wanting something you’re not sure you’re allowed to have. Set in the early 2000s, the stakes feel heavier, the silences louder. Neither Oliver nor Leonardo is ready to admit what they feel—not to each other, and certainly not to their team. But oh, the glances. The quiet moments. The stolen seconds of closeness. Every beat of their growing connection is beautifully paced and emotionally rich.
And when that emotional dam finally breaks? It’s all the more satisfying because of how carefully it was built up. Every scene between them had me hooked, and I found myself rooting for them harder with every chapter.
If you love slow-burn romance, teammates-to-lovers tension, and stories that balance athletic ambition with tender, queer intimacy, then this book is for you. Oliver and Leonardo’s story stayed with me long after the final whistle.
