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New York Monarchs #2
Fair Trade
Nicholas Stonehaven is the devil.
The man was supposed to remain a stranger. A fond memory of a night I’ll never forget. Instead, I’m mortified to learn that my dirty little secret is now the new owner of the New York Monarchs, making him my boss. I tell myself I can handle this new development. I didn’t become the first female general manager in Major League Baseball without knowing how to handle a curveball. I make trades and close deals better than any other GM in the league. But when the arrogant billionaire offers me a contract I can’t refuse, it seems like I’ve earned myself another fancy, although temporary wife.
Luisa Álvarez is heaven sent.
When she’s not calling me Lucifer, that is. I can be a lot to handle. Hell, I use that to my advantage in the boardroom. But my experience as the CEO of a media enterprise did me no good when I inherited a professional baseball team from my estranged grandfather. I would have sold it off immediately, but even from six feet under, the old man held something over my head, and I couldn’t let it slip through my fingers. That’s how I found myself married to my Angel. She may be hung up on the fact that we made a deal and signed on the dotted line. But there is nothing fake about the way I feel for her or how she comes alive under my touch. We agreed to a fair trade, but now it’s time to renegotiate. Because when it comes to my wife, I never vowed to play fair.
The man was supposed to remain a stranger. A fond memory of a night I’ll never forget. Instead, I’m mortified to learn that my dirty little secret is now the new owner of the New York Monarchs, making him my boss. I tell myself I can handle this new development. I didn’t become the first female general manager in Major League Baseball without knowing how to handle a curveball. I make trades and close deals better than any other GM in the league. But when the arrogant billionaire offers me a contract I can’t refuse, it seems like I’ve earned myself another fancy, although temporary wife.
Luisa Álvarez is heaven sent.
When she’s not calling me Lucifer, that is. I can be a lot to handle. Hell, I use that to my advantage in the boardroom. But my experience as the CEO of a media enterprise did me no good when I inherited a professional baseball team from my estranged grandfather. I would have sold it off immediately, but even from six feet under, the old man held something over my head, and I couldn’t let it slip through my fingers. That’s how I found myself married to my Angel. She may be hung up on the fact that we made a deal and signed on the dotted line. But there is nothing fake about the way I feel for her or how she comes alive under my touch. We agreed to a fair trade, but now it’s time to renegotiate. Because when it comes to my wife, I never vowed to play fair.
471 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2025
About the author
Millie Perez
5 books591 followersMillie Perez was born and raised in New York City, to Dominican immigrant parents. She's spent most of her life moving around to different places, like Puerto Rico, Miami, Boston, and even had a short stint in New Zealand. She has her Masters in Couples and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, but after becoming a new mom, decided to take a break from the Mental Health industry, and pursue a writing career with guaranteed happily ever afters.
When she's not busy trying to wrangle a toddler, you can find her watching Bravo or a true crime documentary. She now lives in Spain with her husband and two kids.
Follow her on Instagram @millieperezauthor
When she's not busy trying to wrangle a toddler, you can find her watching Bravo or a true crime documentary. She now lives in Spain with her husband and two kids.
Follow her on Instagram @millieperezauthor
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August 31, 2025
2.5 stars
it had potential, but just didn't hold my attention. i need something that will surprise me and keep me wanting more and this just wasn't it.
it had potential, but just didn't hold my attention. i need something that will surprise me and keep me wanting more and this just wasn't it.
August 15, 2025
when he’s lactose intolerant but will drink the coffee which has milk in it which his fake wife made because he’s obsessed with her???!!! AND when he buys a whole restaurant because her friends make him believe through text that guys are buying his wife drinks!!!???
oh, Nicholas Stonehaven the man that you are.
low-key obsessed with this book now and please I NEED MORE!! so seated for next book in the series.
oh, Nicholas Stonehaven the man that you are.
low-key obsessed with this book now and please I NEED MORE!! so seated for next book in the series.
July 28, 2026
➼ 4.75 ✰ AHHHHHHH MY PARENTSSSSS.
If he’s not gonna find my pinterest board just so he can buy my dream wedding ring for our fake engagement, then I don’t want him.
the unsent emailsss !!!!! tore my heart into pieces then put me back together, I went insane 😩😩😩 he’s soo down bad ugh love love loveee.
he’s lactose intolerant but drinks the coffee she made because SHE made it 🥹🥹😩😩 I was soo GAGGED!!! that scene was everything to me because in her pov she wanted to get his coffee order right so badly, it was soo adorable and real MY HEART. I know this detail wasn’t said in the book but I think another reason he drank it is bc he didn’t want to disappoint her, since he’s always reading her like a book, this extra detail makes perfect sense with their dynamic, I don’t even think it had to be said cause you can just feel it in your bones.
they’re so true love coded (need that).
I’m indecisive so I might come back and change it to 5 stars, we’ll see.
If he’s not gonna find my pinterest board just so he can buy my dream wedding ring for our fake engagement, then I don’t want him.
the unsent emailsss !!!!! tore my heart into pieces then put me back together, I went insane 😩😩😩 he’s soo down bad ugh love love loveee.
he’s lactose intolerant but drinks the coffee she made because SHE made it 🥹🥹😩😩 I was soo GAGGED!!! that scene was everything to me because in her pov she wanted to get his coffee order right so badly, it was soo adorable and real MY HEART. I know this detail wasn’t said in the book but I think another reason he drank it is bc he didn’t want to disappoint her, since he’s always reading her like a book, this extra detail makes perfect sense with their dynamic, I don’t even think it had to be said cause you can just feel it in your bones.
they’re so true love coded (need that).
I’m indecisive so I might come back and change it to 5 stars, we’ll see.
August 19, 2025
3.5/5
yet another book that fell victim to the overuse of nicknames...
something about this authors trope post for this book made it a top priority for me to read. this is my fist book by millie perez and i actually thought it was really cute. random kindle unlimited sports romances always remind me of my roots so i appreciated that !!
luisa and nick hookup to start this book and then we realize that nick is her boss. uh oh. personally hookups aren't the my favorite way to kick things off, i like a it more tension but the workplace drama added that. the pacing of the relationship just really threw me off. they were flirting but they didn't like each other but they're getting married??? it was just a lot and then after halfway they basically just spoke in sexual innuendos. thats all fine and dandy but i would've liked the dialogue to be a bit better. the two of them have like one real conversation and they decide they're in love for real and must get remarried.
this love story ended up falling to the middle for me. there were just so many unnatural conversations happening, people don't talk the way they do. it all felt very much like a book and i was uncomfy, idk if that makes sense like i know it sounds dumb but i was just so aware of the fake marriage. obviously i have been pulled into this friend group and i wanna see my girl daisy get her happy ending... see y'all in 2026!
yet another book that fell victim to the overuse of nicknames...
something about this authors trope post for this book made it a top priority for me to read. this is my fist book by millie perez and i actually thought it was really cute. random kindle unlimited sports romances always remind me of my roots so i appreciated that !!
luisa and nick hookup to start this book and then we realize that nick is her boss. uh oh. personally hookups aren't the my favorite way to kick things off, i like a it more tension but the workplace drama added that. the pacing of the relationship just really threw me off. they were flirting but they didn't like each other but they're getting married??? it was just a lot and then after halfway they basically just spoke in sexual innuendos. thats all fine and dandy but i would've liked the dialogue to be a bit better. the two of them have like one real conversation and they decide they're in love for real and must get remarried.
this love story ended up falling to the middle for me. there were just so many unnatural conversations happening, people don't talk the way they do. it all felt very much like a book and i was uncomfy, idk if that makes sense like i know it sounds dumb but i was just so aware of the fake marriage. obviously i have been pulled into this friend group and i wanna see my girl daisy get her happy ending... see y'all in 2026!
May 3, 2026
Luisa and Nicholas were a fun power couple. Luisa’s character was the real star of the show. She was dealing with PCOS and being a woman in a field that is ruled by men. However, she did not let anything stop her from pursuing her dreams and accomplishing everything she set out to do. Furthermore, Nicholas seemed like a nice accessory for Luisa. His character complemented hers, but he was kinda boring on his own. Overall, I liked the story, and I am excited for the next installment.
April 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Five stars. No notes. Absolute perfection.
When a book opens with a one night stand, I’m immediately invested, especially when both main characters come in with strong personalities and know exactly what they want. This delivered everything I needed and more.
Nick was obsessed with Louisa from the very beginning, and honestly, we all deserve a man who listens, pays attention to every little detail, and simply wants to show up for us the way he did for her. The chemistry between them was instant, but what really made this book addictive was the tension once they were thrown back together in a work setting. The banter, the push and pull, the anticipation, it was absolutely sizzling, and I was counting down the pages until they gave in again.
And Nick? Easily book boyfriend material. Buying out a bar because he thought men were hitting on her, writing her an email every single day while he was away, and that tattoo… I truly cannot handle it.
Louisa was just as unforgettable. She is a powerhouse in a male dominated field, completely unapologetic in who she is, and I loved how much of her Dominican culture was woven into the story. She stood ten toes down for the people she loved, and that only made me admire her more.
This is the kind of book I could reread over and over because the storyline hooked me, the characters delivered, and the spice was everything.
Five stars. No notes. Absolute perfection.
When a book opens with a one night stand, I’m immediately invested, especially when both main characters come in with strong personalities and know exactly what they want. This delivered everything I needed and more.
Nick was obsessed with Louisa from the very beginning, and honestly, we all deserve a man who listens, pays attention to every little detail, and simply wants to show up for us the way he did for her. The chemistry between them was instant, but what really made this book addictive was the tension once they were thrown back together in a work setting. The banter, the push and pull, the anticipation, it was absolutely sizzling, and I was counting down the pages until they gave in again.
And Nick? Easily book boyfriend material. Buying out a bar because he thought men were hitting on her, writing her an email every single day while he was away, and that tattoo… I truly cannot handle it.
Louisa was just as unforgettable. She is a powerhouse in a male dominated field, completely unapologetic in who she is, and I loved how much of her Dominican culture was woven into the story. She stood ten toes down for the people she loved, and that only made me admire her more.
This is the kind of book I could reread over and over because the storyline hooked me, the characters delivered, and the spice was everything.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 12, 2025
pff this was SO hot SO romantic SO SO SO GOOD
millie perez you have won an annoying fan for life
millie perez you have won an annoying fan for life
October 6, 2025
FYI - this has been added to the 2025 top reads list, alongside the first book in the series, Strikeout!
Once again, I loved everything about this book. Nick and Luisa were explosive together. The set up of their connection and how they met set the course for the rest of their interactions, not only as boss/employee, but as husband/wife in their marriage of convenience. Nick and Luisa complemented each other in a way that had you rooting for them from the moment they first interacted. Nick has every reason to be wary of love, and Luisa has convinced herself that she doesn't need a man, especially Nick, to be fulfilled. And she's correct - while she doesn't NEED Nick, she definitely wanted him and Nick stopped at nothing to make sure she knew he was always a safe place to land. What made this more romantic was even when they weren't on the best terms, they supported each other silently, with the author making it clear that they were in love before they admitted to themselves.
This author’s writing is great, and I love how she told their story. I couldn't put the book down, and I'm so glad I picked it up immediately after Strikeout. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!
Once again, I loved everything about this book. Nick and Luisa were explosive together. The set up of their connection and how they met set the course for the rest of their interactions, not only as boss/employee, but as husband/wife in their marriage of convenience. Nick and Luisa complemented each other in a way that had you rooting for them from the moment they first interacted. Nick has every reason to be wary of love, and Luisa has convinced herself that she doesn't need a man, especially Nick, to be fulfilled. And she's correct - while she doesn't NEED Nick, she definitely wanted him and Nick stopped at nothing to make sure she knew he was always a safe place to land. What made this more romantic was even when they weren't on the best terms, they supported each other silently, with the author making it clear that they were in love before they admitted to themselves.
This author’s writing is great, and I love how she told their story. I couldn't put the book down, and I'm so glad I picked it up immediately after Strikeout. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!
July 8, 2026
RAHHHHH
February 17, 2026
LOVED THIS
August 14, 2025
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. i was up all night reading.
pub day edit:
- i don’t know what millie puts on her books that i literally inhale them. i love this book so much the representation not just for both dominican characters, but also pcos rep ??? amazing!!
these two are hooooot and so hardheaded. they really carry the angel & devil in concept 😂 i really loved them abd their interactions were so hooooot and funny since the beginning.
nick, really cares sooo much about his family and luisa🥹 god i love them. where do i find one???
luisa, my love she is iconic una reina y la amo. step on me pls. she is just so gorgeous and i feel so connected to her in all the ways…
with that said READ THIS BOOK FOR A BETTER LIFE
pub day edit:
- i don’t know what millie puts on her books that i literally inhale them. i love this book so much the representation not just for both dominican characters, but also pcos rep ??? amazing!!
these two are hooooot and so hardheaded. they really carry the angel & devil in concept 😂 i really loved them abd their interactions were so hooooot and funny since the beginning.
nick, really cares sooo much about his family and luisa🥹 god i love them. where do i find one???
luisa, my love she is iconic una reina y la amo. step on me pls. she is just so gorgeous and i feel so connected to her in all the ways…
with that said READ THIS BOOK FOR A BETTER LIFE
August 13, 2025
Perez’s writing continues to be addictive and engaging . I can see a lot of people enjoying this but I prefer Strikeout, the first book in the series . For all of it’s silliness there was an emotional resonance that I didn’t quite feel here . There were many sweet moments of vulnerability but I felt like I was held at arms length from Luisa and Nick . Their chemistry was fun and flirty but got corny at times with the angel , devil metaphors but it was apart of the charm in a way .
Could’ve gone without the self-made billionaire narrative and the more uncomfortable power dynamics present (He’s her boss and a billionaire but its a fantasy and guaranteed HEA yada yada yada )
I understand that author’s — especially in this economy — have to be explicit when hinting future couple pairings and books but GOD, do I have to be beat over the bloody head every time said pairing so much as breathe next to each other? . I’m actually excited to learn more about Daisy and Luke . There’s an interesting set-up but , and I said this in my Strikeout review Perez’s hints are heavy handed to the point of distraction
In conclusion , Fair trade was a funny , steamy , sweet story that I liked !
Could’ve gone without the self-made billionaire narrative and the more uncomfortable power dynamics present (He’s her boss and a billionaire but its a fantasy and guaranteed HEA yada yada yada )
I understand that author’s — especially in this economy — have to be explicit when hinting future couple pairings and books but GOD, do I have to be beat over the bloody head every time said pairing so much as breathe next to each other? . I’m actually excited to learn more about Daisy and Luke . There’s an interesting set-up but , and I said this in my Strikeout review Perez’s hints are heavy handed to the point of distraction
In conclusion , Fair trade was a funny , steamy , sweet story that I liked !
September 4, 2025
4.5⭐
i really wasn't expecting to love luisa and nick this much because isabella and mateo were really good but oh my luisa and nick truly stole my heart since the first page and right now are my faves of the series (tho anything can change because i might relate to daisy a little bit more) but this one was so good im still so giggling and kicking my feet in the air everything i think about them or their scenes and their moments cute moments or even sexy moments, everything was so good and nick not having a family then luisa's family became his family and he also got love and people who cared for him deeply obviously including luisa then luisa finally found the perfect match, not only nick worships the floor she walks but also challenges her and respects her and makes her want to work harder and idk i love the way nick just was there when luisa needed and really gave her the hype she truly deserves because the other men they work with are pieces of shits oh well nothing new so!! overall it was amazing and so hot, the banter was out of this world and the spice?? uhhh was definitely spicing eheh just one thing i wish we could "see" more in the book is the friendships, i needed more scenes between daisy and luisa and isabella or even nick with the guys or more of the team with them too idk more friendships scenes at least personally i love seeing the group of friends all together more than two or three times in the books that kinda follows a group of friends still good still fantastic and really addictive and sometimes sad and really emotional but also so damn hot sometimes i needed to stop couldn't stop giggling eheh but yeah just a little more friendships scenes! also the little sneak peaks of daisy and luke i see it and im totally into it and i need their book now thank youu!! like right now please!
luisa and nick were wonderful and i love them so much truly had the best time of my life reading their story, i need a nick stonehaven in my life and i might not relate to luisa that much but also need her as my best friend, she's also so fearless and badass and girl boss love her so so much truly!! if you haven't read this series i seriously don't know what you're waiting for, promise it's THAT good and you don't want to stop reading!!
i really wasn't expecting to love luisa and nick this much because isabella and mateo were really good but oh my luisa and nick truly stole my heart since the first page and right now are my faves of the series (tho anything can change because i might relate to daisy a little bit more) but this one was so good im still so giggling and kicking my feet in the air everything i think about them or their scenes and their moments cute moments or even sexy moments, everything was so good and nick not having a family then luisa's family became his family and he also got love and people who cared for him deeply obviously including luisa then luisa finally found the perfect match, not only nick worships the floor she walks but also challenges her and respects her and makes her want to work harder and idk i love the way nick just was there when luisa needed and really gave her the hype she truly deserves because the other men they work with are pieces of shits oh well nothing new so!! overall it was amazing and so hot, the banter was out of this world and the spice?? uhhh was definitely spicing eheh just one thing i wish we could "see" more in the book is the friendships, i needed more scenes between daisy and luisa and isabella or even nick with the guys or more of the team with them too idk more friendships scenes at least personally i love seeing the group of friends all together more than two or three times in the books that kinda follows a group of friends still good still fantastic and really addictive and sometimes sad and really emotional but also so damn hot sometimes i needed to stop couldn't stop giggling eheh but yeah just a little more friendships scenes! also the little sneak peaks of daisy and luke i see it and im totally into it and i need their book now thank youu!! like right now please!
luisa and nick were wonderful and i love them so much truly had the best time of my life reading their story, i need a nick stonehaven in my life and i might not relate to luisa that much but also need her as my best friend, she's also so fearless and badass and girl boss love her so so much truly!! if you haven't read this series i seriously don't know what you're waiting for, promise it's THAT good and you don't want to stop reading!!
March 24, 2026
4.5 🌟
I honestly did not expect to fall this hard for luisa and nick… but wow. they completely stole my heart 🩷
this book had me giggling, kicking my feet, and thinking about them nonstop. the banter? elite. the chemistry? insane. the spice?? yeah… she was SPICING 🙌🏼
what I loved most was how much depth their relationship had. nick, who didn’t really have a family, finding one through luisa?? my HEART… and luisa finally getting someone who not only worships her but also challenges her, respects her, and pushes her to grow?? everything. nick being her biggest supporter and always showing up for her was just so special to read.
also can we talk about how refreshing it was to see a strong, fearless, girl boss FMC like luisa?? I loved her so much. and nick?? yeah… nick stonehaven is HAWWWT 👀
overall, this book was fun, emotional, addicting, and SO hot. I truly had the best time reading it. if you haven’t started this series yet… what are you even doing??? go read it. immediately. 🤍
I honestly did not expect to fall this hard for luisa and nick… but wow. they completely stole my heart 🩷
this book had me giggling, kicking my feet, and thinking about them nonstop. the banter? elite. the chemistry? insane. the spice?? yeah… she was SPICING 🙌🏼
what I loved most was how much depth their relationship had. nick, who didn’t really have a family, finding one through luisa?? my HEART… and luisa finally getting someone who not only worships her but also challenges her, respects her, and pushes her to grow?? everything. nick being her biggest supporter and always showing up for her was just so special to read.
also can we talk about how refreshing it was to see a strong, fearless, girl boss FMC like luisa?? I loved her so much. and nick?? yeah… nick stonehaven is HAWWWT 👀
overall, this book was fun, emotional, addicting, and SO hot. I truly had the best time reading it. if you haven’t started this series yet… what are you even doing??? go read it. immediately. 🤍
January 14, 2026
I would give it 3 stars personally because I would never have picked this up knowing it read more like a workplace romance, but that’s not the authors fault so I give it 4! Honestly the tension was good, the chemistry was great, and I love the way we see how full Nick becomes when he feels embraced by Dominican women and men due to his newfound romance! The fmc is Dominicana and the fmc is Black and Dominican and has a British accent (which wouldn’t have clicked if I didn’t read the audiobook). Very cute and fun story! I want more! I still like book 1 in this series more because it wasn’t too focused on their work life (I don’t want to read about work after working all day ykno), but I did like the main characters a lot more in this one! Hopefully we continue to see more Latine romances (Latine x Latine) from this authors bc the community has too many white IR romances already and frankly I’m sick of them.
August 25, 2025
Spicy AF w/ banter for days!
Millie Perez just keeps getting better and I flew through this books soooo fast!! Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one night stand, workplace, dual POV marriage of convenience greatness!!
I loved how badass Luisa was. She took no shit from anyone. And Nick was able to match her toe to toe! There was fantastic PCOS and therapy rep and now I can’t wait for Daisy’s story!
Highly recommended for fans of Tessa Bailey or Meghan Quinn!! Fair trade had short chapters, great secondary characters and loads of emotional depth. Plus she was SPICY AF and I was so here for it!! Gimme more Millie!!
Millie Perez just keeps getting better and I flew through this books soooo fast!! Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one night stand, workplace, dual POV marriage of convenience greatness!!
I loved how badass Luisa was. She took no shit from anyone. And Nick was able to match her toe to toe! There was fantastic PCOS and therapy rep and now I can’t wait for Daisy’s story!
Highly recommended for fans of Tessa Bailey or Meghan Quinn!! Fair trade had short chapters, great secondary characters and loads of emotional depth. Plus she was SPICY AF and I was so here for it!! Gimme more Millie!!
August 7, 2025
*hey siri remind me to catch up with book 1 and to come back for book 3*
5⭐️|3🌶
this. is. a. beauty.
latinas rep
pcos rep
Arranged marriage of convenience
big boss lady 🤭💖
a green flag mmc
that's the recipe i looooved
i fairly bawled my eyes out at 83% and forward. got a beautiful, magic ending + a little intro of book 3.
Magic. MAGIC.
goodbye book slump this worked so well and aged like fine wine.
5⭐️|3🌶
this. is. a. beauty.
latinas rep
pcos rep
Arranged marriage of convenience
big boss lady 🤭💖
a green flag mmc
that's the recipe i looooved
i fairly bawled my eyes out at 83% and forward. got a beautiful, magic ending + a little intro of book 3.
Magic. MAGIC.
goodbye book slump this worked so well and aged like fine wine.
January 13, 2026
i had really high hopes that i would love this book and it was cute but unfortunately i didn’t love it. after reading millie’s 2 books in this series i don’t think im a fan of her writing style. the writing feels clunky and sometimes the characters sound so formal when they’re otherwise speaking in a causal tone. the use of angel and devil as nicknames annoyed me to no end. at 50% i started reading as fast as i could to just get it over with. i loved the representation and luisa was a fierce fmc but overall the romance felt very lackluster.
i love daisy and will be reading her book when it comes out.
i love daisy and will be reading her book when it comes out.
July 31, 2025
FRTC this book was addictive I couldn’t put it down!!
September 22, 2025
Marriage of convenience and a sports romance will always be top tier in my book. 10/10.
August 14, 2025
Fair Trade had me giggling, kicking my feet, and punching pillows on my couch. I love a down bad man and Nick was as down as he could get. And what’s the one thing I love more than a down bad man? A strong, take no prisoners FMC! Luisa is a QUEEN and Nick knows it. Their relationship is complex and I love their chemistry and banter.
This story had a little bit of everything. Girl bosses, friendship, found family, marriage of convenience, baseball and workplace dalliances !!!! Strikeout was one of my favorite reads of the year last year, and Fair Trade left me foaming out the mouth for book two.
Also, let’s have a round of applause for the representation in here. I’m a 30 year old woman, and I cried because the characters were eating tostones and playing dominoes. Representation MATTERS! Based a study done in 2023, 30% of MLB players are of latinex descent. That is more than a quarter of the ENTIRE league and yet, the amount of baseball romances that center these characters are minuscule. As a boricua, we do not play about our baseball teams and it feels so beautiful to be able to read a romance that reflects our cultural experiences with the game.
I loved this story and this series is bringing me so much joy.
Thank you to Millie Perez for an advanced reader copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
This story had a little bit of everything. Girl bosses, friendship, found family, marriage of convenience, baseball and workplace dalliances !!!! Strikeout was one of my favorite reads of the year last year, and Fair Trade left me foaming out the mouth for book two.
Also, let’s have a round of applause for the representation in here. I’m a 30 year old woman, and I cried because the characters were eating tostones and playing dominoes. Representation MATTERS! Based a study done in 2023, 30% of MLB players are of latinex descent. That is more than a quarter of the ENTIRE league and yet, the amount of baseball romances that center these characters are minuscule. As a boricua, we do not play about our baseball teams and it feels so beautiful to be able to read a romance that reflects our cultural experiences with the game.
I loved this story and this series is bringing me so much joy.
Thank you to Millie Perez for an advanced reader copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
May 5, 2026
3.75⭐️ rounded up 2🌶️
this series is so fun so far! loved the banter between nick and luisa in this one! their tension was truly off the charts from the very beginning. nick was a man obsessed from day one and i love that about him, their emails back and forth were adorable and he truly paid attention to every word luisa either wrote or said. luisa was a strong willed character that i loved, she took no shit from anyone and did what she needed to in order to make a name for herself as general manager of the new york monarchs.
i will say there were a few timeline inconsistencies that did prevent me from rating this a full 4 stars, one chapter it was jan/feb and then the next we were back in november at thanksgiving. and the time difference between NYC and London was backwards which bugged me a little. while they took me out of the story it didn’t really detract from my overall enjoyment of the characters and plot.
i’m so excited to start daisy’s story next!
this series is so fun so far! loved the banter between nick and luisa in this one! their tension was truly off the charts from the very beginning. nick was a man obsessed from day one and i love that about him, their emails back and forth were adorable and he truly paid attention to every word luisa either wrote or said. luisa was a strong willed character that i loved, she took no shit from anyone and did what she needed to in order to make a name for herself as general manager of the new york monarchs.
i will say there were a few timeline inconsistencies that did prevent me from rating this a full 4 stars, one chapter it was jan/feb and then the next we were back in november at thanksgiving. and the time difference between NYC and London was backwards which bugged me a little. while they took me out of the story it didn’t really detract from my overall enjoyment of the characters and plot.
i’m so excited to start daisy’s story next!
July 10, 2026
OMG I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book!!
This was such an enjoyable read that I finished it in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. I loved the witty banter (which says a lot because I’m usually not a fan of overly witty couples), the yearning, the chemistry… honestly, I loved everything about these two.
And the emails??? 😭😭😭 They were one of my favorite parts of the book. When she finally read all the random emails he had written but never sent because they were “fighting,” my heart!!. Realizing he’d been carrying those feelings around for so long made me melt.
Also, he is lactose intolerant but still drinks the coffee she makes with milk for him because SHE made it, and also because he’s obsessed with her!!! argghhhh
Oh Nicholas Stonehaven!!! what a man you are!
but don’t forget my girl Louisa!
I also have to mention the PCOS representation. Seeing it represented so naturally in a romance meant a lot to me. It wasn’t just thrown in for the sake of representation, it felt genuine. It made this story even more special.
This book had me smiling, giggling, kicking my feet, and completely invested in their relationship from beginning to end. It was sweet, funny, emotional, and full of so much heart.
An easy 5⭐️. One of my favorite romances of the year.
*Screams*
This was such an enjoyable read that I finished it in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. I loved the witty banter (which says a lot because I’m usually not a fan of overly witty couples), the yearning, the chemistry… honestly, I loved everything about these two.
And the emails??? 😭😭😭 They were one of my favorite parts of the book. When she finally read all the random emails he had written but never sent because they were “fighting,” my heart!!. Realizing he’d been carrying those feelings around for so long made me melt.
Also, he is lactose intolerant but still drinks the coffee she makes with milk for him because SHE made it, and also because he’s obsessed with her!!! argghhhh
Oh Nicholas Stonehaven!!! what a man you are!
but don’t forget my girl Louisa!
I also have to mention the PCOS representation. Seeing it represented so naturally in a romance meant a lot to me. It wasn’t just thrown in for the sake of representation, it felt genuine. It made this story even more special.
This book had me smiling, giggling, kicking my feet, and completely invested in their relationship from beginning to end. It was sweet, funny, emotional, and full of so much heart.
An easy 5⭐️. One of my favorite romances of the year.
*Screams*
July 27, 2025
ARC REVIEW:
Thank you so much to Millie Perez for the E-ARC of Fair Trade. Which releases on AUGUST 14th!
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
From the Dedication I knewww I just knew this would be sweet but SO impactful. This was a highly anticipated read for me that exceeded all expectations. I was giddy, laughing out loud, my jaw hit the floor, screaming YOU GO GIRL! let me tell you a time was had!
In case anything was left to the imagination Luisa is a BOSS. Her spit fire ways aren’t just game they’re BUSINESS. While Nick Stonehaven knows just how to HANDLE business and he DOES. 🖊️ “Don’t start something you can’t finish.” TENSION 💥💥
I thought I loved a good text exchange in books Millie has categorically changed my mind EMAILS are elite in convo banter & the not safe for work version 🥵 these two are literally yearning for each other in close proximity work space and it’s coming out as banter and tension that built up to a vision like the 90s RomCom I love to binge watch. I would watch Nick & Luisa on repeat.📺
The mentions of all my favorite characters from book one and getting more snippets of their story Millie was just hitting it out of the park.🏟️
#millieperez #fairtrade #billionaireromance #workplaceromance #enemiestolovers #baseballromance #Arcreview
Thank you so much to Millie Perez for the E-ARC of Fair Trade. Which releases on AUGUST 14th!
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
From the Dedication I knewww I just knew this would be sweet but SO impactful. This was a highly anticipated read for me that exceeded all expectations. I was giddy, laughing out loud, my jaw hit the floor, screaming YOU GO GIRL! let me tell you a time was had!
In case anything was left to the imagination Luisa is a BOSS. Her spit fire ways aren’t just game they’re BUSINESS. While Nick Stonehaven knows just how to HANDLE business and he DOES. 🖊️ “Don’t start something you can’t finish.” TENSION 💥💥
I thought I loved a good text exchange in books Millie has categorically changed my mind EMAILS are elite in convo banter & the not safe for work version 🥵 these two are literally yearning for each other in close proximity work space and it’s coming out as banter and tension that built up to a vision like the 90s RomCom I love to binge watch. I would watch Nick & Luisa on repeat.📺
The mentions of all my favorite characters from book one and getting more snippets of their story Millie was just hitting it out of the park.🏟️
#millieperez #fairtrade #billionaireromance #workplaceromance #enemiestolovers #baseballromance #Arcreview
September 22, 2025
♾️⭐️
Millie, Millie, Millie you have done it again! I am absolutely in love with this book! My god I love me a strong, capable and absolute powerhouse of a woman and that’s exactly who Luisa is. She is who little girls around the world should aspire to be. And they there’s Nick. Masculinity is so sexy when it’s not toxic. He was down BAD for her and was willing to do anything and everything to win her over. He supported his woman’s dreams and helped her reach even higher. We need more Nicks in this world! 😫😮💨✨
Millie, Millie, Millie you have done it again! I am absolutely in love with this book! My god I love me a strong, capable and absolute powerhouse of a woman and that’s exactly who Luisa is. She is who little girls around the world should aspire to be. And they there’s Nick. Masculinity is so sexy when it’s not toxic. He was down BAD for her and was willing to do anything and everything to win her over. He supported his woman’s dreams and helped her reach even higher. We need more Nicks in this world! 😫😮💨✨
November 20, 2025
me 🤝🏻 anything queen millie perez writes!!!
July 16, 2026
Guys this was SO PERFECT OMG. New fav sports romance author discovered 🤭🩷💚
December 5, 2025
“Call me sir again and see what happens.”
Wished I liked this more. The references to Dominican culture (especially Luisa's mom and the tias) warmed my heart, and I loved how easy this is to read, but I needed more stakes.
November 5, 2025
4.5 Stars
This was a very cute and fun book to read.
Definitely enjoyed both Luisa and Nick oh and how can i forget Delilah (their dog). They made such an amazing family.
I’m kinda falling hard for Nick myself ngl, he’s an amazing husband, caring, sweet and empowering.
Their marriage (and before) had everything, Banter, coziness, heartfelt moments and cuddles.
The bond Nick made with Luisa’s family was so wholesome, considering he lost his mom at a young age and had a absentee father.
And my God were they HOT! 🫣
“I’m lactose intolerant. As Luisa predicted, I usually take my coffee black.
But I’ll deal with the repercussions, because from now on, I’ll take my coffee with a dash of milk.
Just how my wife makes it.”
“Now let’s hurry along. I have plans to sleep with my new boss tonight. Can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about.”
“But most importantly, I’m asking for forever and a day. This lifetime and the next. Way past the moment we’re dearly departed. Because my body may have finite time here on this earth, but my soul seeks nothing less than eternity with yours.”
This was a very cute and fun book to read.
Definitely enjoyed both Luisa and Nick oh and how can i forget Delilah (their dog). They made such an amazing family.
I’m kinda falling hard for Nick myself ngl, he’s an amazing husband, caring, sweet and empowering.
Their marriage (and before) had everything, Banter, coziness, heartfelt moments and cuddles.
The bond Nick made with Luisa’s family was so wholesome, considering he lost his mom at a young age and had a absentee father.
And my God were they HOT! 🫣
“I’m lactose intolerant. As Luisa predicted, I usually take my coffee black.
But I’ll deal with the repercussions, because from now on, I’ll take my coffee with a dash of milk.
Just how my wife makes it.”
“Now let’s hurry along. I have plans to sleep with my new boss tonight. Can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about.”
“But most importantly, I’m asking for forever and a day. This lifetime and the next. Way past the moment we’re dearly departed. Because my body may have finite time here on this earth, but my soul seeks nothing less than eternity with yours.”
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