5 stars (etoiles)! 
 I know this book was marketed as Stephanie Perkins meets Miranda Kenneally, and while it has both the French flair and the baseball theme throughout, it really is an original story with great storytelling and adorable characters! 
 I'm totally gushing over this book! The romance is sweep-you-off-your-feet sweet, and there is a certain element of mystery surrounding Zeke that generated intrigue to the story. Everything in this book lives off the pages and comes to life. I couldn't put it down! 
 I, too, was surprised that this was a debut novel. The only criticism I had, which was later quelled, was that the ending was too abrupt. It could have benefited with a fuller ending, or even an epilogue. BUT, if you go to Ms. Blitt's website you will find a deleted scene as well as a short ending to the story. Even better is that she will release a real epilogue (that takes place outside of the US) once the book reaches 100 reviews on Amazon! I'm so looking forward to it (meanwhile doing my part) so hopefully we get more of Abby and Zeke very soon!