Real Men Knit

"Jesse Strong and his three brothers just lost their adoptive mother, who owned the venerable shop, Strong Knits, in Harlem. After losing Mama Joy, do the four brothers sell or don’t they? Kerry Fuller not only grew up in the store, she now works there part time. Strong Knits is as much a part of her as anyone. Jackson’s novel really embraces a sense of community, a sense of space, and takes the time to build what family not only means, but is. The theming will give readers all the feels. And the secret-crush-on-the-player scenes exude plenty of witty banter—which, considering how many times I mention witty banter, is something I personally love in romance. A sense of loss felt throughout the story isn’t just about Mama Joy, it’s about the potential loss for neighborhood institutions and how we might step up for them."