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Released most recently, Caught Up follows Kai Rhodes, a single-dad baseball pitcher, and Miller, a free-spirited pastry chef. Tomforde tackles parental grief and the fear of abandonment here. It is softer than the previous two books, focusing on found family and the chaos of parenting a toddler. It proves Tomforde can write "closed door" tension just as well as she writes explicit heat.

The book that started it all. On the surface, it is a "playboy hockey star falls for the flight attendant" trope. However, Tomforde uses Stevie’s character to dismantle toxic diet culture and body insecurity. Stevie is a plus-size heroine whose worth is not "despite" her body, but because of her confidence. Zanders isn't fixing her; he is worshipping what is already there. The "mile high club" scene is viral for a reason—it is consensual, electric, and surprisingly tender. Liz Tomforde

Tomforde occupies a sweet spot that Hoover and Henry don't: . You can read a Liz Tomforde book in one afternoon, you will laugh, you will swoon, but you won't have a mental breakdown. She is the ultimate comfort read for the anxious reader.

As a role model and inspiration to many, Liz Tomforde embodies the qualities of a true leader: vision, empathy, and a passion for making a positive difference. Her remarkable journey serves as a reminder that success is within reach, provided one is willing to put in the effort, persevere through challenges, and remain true to their values. And here’s my hot take: Released most recently,

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In a post- Bridgerton world, the "alpha male" is dying. Tomforde’s men are athletes—strong, physically imposing, and competitive. But they go to therapy. They communicate. They apologize. Zanders asks for consent when taking off Stevie’s headphones. Ryan Shay reads stoic but is emotionally intelligent. This reflects a cultural shift in romance: readers no longer want a man to fix; they want a man who is already willing to grow.

Liz Tomforde is a bestselling sports romance author celebrated for her realistic relationship dynamics and "found family" themes. Her work is characterized by witty banter, emotional depth, and a moderate-to-high spice level. The Windy City Series

The series kicks off with Mile High , an enemies-to-lovers story featuring , a reformed playboy hockey star, and Stevie , a flight attendant who refuses to be another notch on his belt.

You love body positivity. You want a hero who is loud and boisterous on the ice but soft for one woman. You like the "secret relationship" trope.