Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson (2020) 319 pages
Kerry Fuller practically grew up in Mama Joy Strong's shop, Strong Knits. Kerry's mother wasn't that nurturing, but Mama Joy had more than enough love and nurturing for this neighborhood girl, and even fostered 4 boys whom she adopted. Everyone around Mama Joy learned to knit, including her boys. Kerry spent her youth pining for Jesse, but avoided him because he seemed only interested in short-term hook-ups.
Fast forward to the present, when Mama Joy has suddenly died. Her four sons are inclined to liquidate her shop and sell the building, but Jesse decides he wants to try to make a go at running the business. Kerry agrees to help him in her spare time. What follows is a dance of sorts, with Jesse and Kerry each attracted to the other, but not in sync.
Perhaps the outcome is predictable, but their yoyoing emotions seemed a bit much for me. Still, it was a fast, enjoyable read.
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