The Prospects

“It may come as a shock to learn that this is KT Hoffman’s debut novel since it captures all the perfectly frustrating magic of a great enemies-to-lovers romance.”—Marie Claire, “The 25 Best Romance Books of 2024 (So Far)”

“The Prospects has everything you could want in a small-town romance: community, interpersonal drama and so much heart you’ll find yourself grinning from beginning to end. Looking for a feel-good read? Hoffman makes you feel like you’re on top of the world.”—The New York Times Book Review, “The Best Small-Town Romance Novels”

“Hoffman’s debut is entertaining, sexy and delivers a much-needed joyful tale of queer love.”—USA Today

“In KT Hoffman’s debut The Prospects, [teammates who] haven’t the foggiest idea how to communicate during a game . . . find a surprising amount in common in the dugout—including an attraction neither can ignore.”—Paste Magazine

“The Prospects is about dreaming big, finding love and blowing the roof off simply by existing. It’s a debut so good it’s in a league of its own.”—BookPage, starred review

“Hoffman hits it out of the park with his feel-good queer frenemies-to-lovers debut . . .”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“It’s a joy-filled romance sure to have baseball fans and sport-hating readers cheering wholeheartedly for the Beavers.”—Book Riot, “Best Queer Books of 2024”

“This debut romance explores the power of desire and the courage to reach for something more.”—BiblioLifestyle

“The queer romcom I’ve been waiting for . . . The Prospects is a love letter to baseball, the Pacific Northwest, and trans joy. I adored every second of it!”—Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive

“This book is optimism and grit, dedication and unbridled joy. I fell in love with baseball, Gene and Luis, and the earnest beauty of KT Hoffman’s writing. An absolute delight.”—Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk

“A gorgeously written tale of queer joy and trans possibility, a heart-stealing romance and a loving tribute to the art of baseball—particularly the beauty, struggle, and camaraderie of the minor leagues . . . ”—Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters

“My heart beat fast, my feelings soared, and then I got tickets to a minor league game.”—Sabrina Imbler, author of How Far the Light Reaches

“KT Hoffman’s debut is, pardon the sports analogy, a homerun. If you liked Ted Lasso, you will love The Prospects.”—John Paul Brammer, author of ¡Hola Papi!

“The Prospects is the book I will reread every time I want to go back to a world where I feel safe, and loved, and like big-hearted underdogs can rule the world.”—Alicia Thompson, author of With Love, from Cold World