💍 Fake Engagement 
🥅 Sports Romance 
🧁 Cinnamon Roll Hero 
👩‍💼 Headstrong Heroine 
👫 Forced Proximity 
😂 Banter & Group Chats 
🏡 Found Family 
🔥 Slow-Burn Steam 
💘 Friends to Lovers Vibes 
📱 Team Text Thread 
🎯 Opposites Attract 
💞 Guaranteed HEA 

Star: ⭐⭐⭐⭐️ 

Teagan Hunter delivers another charming, character-driven romance in Empty Net, the fourth standalone in her Seattle Serpents hockey series. This time, the spotlight is on the team’s endearing goalie—a cinnamon roll of a hero whose quiet strength and steady heart bring depth to this fun, fast-paced romantic comedy. 

The story kicks off with a well-loved trope: fake dating. When Lilah Maddison blurts out to her meddling mother that she's already seeing someone, our hero steps in to play the part of doting boyfriend. But one white lie leads to another, and soon, the two are fake-engaged. The setup is delightfully chaotic, but what makes the book shine is the warmth and emotional nuance woven throughout. 

Lilah is a standout female lead—intelligent, confident, and unafraid to take charge. Her chemistry with the goalie is instant and electric, but it’s the slow build of emotional connection that gives the romance its heart. Watching them navigate family expectations, career ambitions, and their evolving feelings makes for a thoroughly satisfying journey. 

Hunter’s writing is sharp, witty, and filled with humour. The dynamic between teammates adds a playful, found-family element that balances the romance beautifully. Group chats, locker room banter, and heartfelt moments between friends provide both laughs and warmth, further grounding the story in a realistic and relatable world. 

While the plot follows a familiar formula, it’s executed with charm and polish. The pacing is tight, the dialogue sparkles, and the intimate scenes are handled with care and sizzle. Most importantly, the relationship feels genuine—rooted in mutual respect, attraction, and a shared vulnerability that grows as the stakes rise. 

💍 Marriage of Convenience 
👶 Surprise Baby 
🏈 Sports Romance 
🏡 Small Town Setting 
🛏️ Forced Proximity 
😤 Overprotective Alpha 
💃 Feisty Plus-Sized FMC 
💕 Instant Chemistry 
🌀 Weather Metaphor (Cyclone/Twisters) 

🚫 No Third-Act Breakup 

🤝 Teamwork / Co-Parenting 
🔥 Steamy Scenes 
👨‍👩‍👧 Found Family 
👟 Athlete Hero 
🌪️ Opposites Attract 

Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

A swoony, steamy small-town romance that hits you like a cyclone. 

Tia Louise delivers again with The Way We Collide—a delicious blend of heartfelt romance, sports grit, and small-town chaos, all wrapped up in a whirlwind marriage of convenience story that’ll have you hooked from the first page. 

We meet our hero, the youngest Bradford brother, laser-focused on football and far from ready for domestic life. But when Raven Gale—fierce, unapologetically plus-sized, and chasing tornadoes—enters the picture, his playbook is thrown completely off. Their unexpected chemistry explodes from the get-go (literally, they’re off the charts in the bedroom), but it’s the emotional depth that sneaks up and delivers the real punch. 

The surprise baby trope can be hit or miss, but here it’s done with tenderness and a touch of humour. Watching the rough-and-tumble athlete fumble through nappies and baby bottles while falling head over heels for both Raven and their daughter is oddly satisfying. And Raven isn’t just a side character in his journey—she’s independent, whip-smart, and driven, which gives the story real balance. 

Tia Louise nails the tropes—marriage of convenience, forced proximity, overprotective alpha, sassy heroine—without veering into cliché territory. There's no third-act breakup (thank you!), and the characters actually communicate like adults, which is refreshing in this genre. 

If you’re into sports romance with heart, heat, and a storm of feels, The Way We Collide is well worth the read. It’s playful, tender, and packs just enough drama to keep the pages turning. 

👨‍👧 Single Dad 
 🌞 Grumpy x Sunshine 
 🏈 Sports Romance 
 🏡 Small Town 
 🛏️ One-Night Stand 
 🤰 Accidental Pregnancy 
 💞 Found Family 
 🫶 Slow Burn 
 🚪 Forced Proximity 
 👨‍👩‍👧 He Falls for Her First (Through His Daughter) 
 💔 Emotionally Guarded Hero\ 

Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 
 

Willow Aster delivers another emotionally rich and slow-burning romance with Wicked Love, the fourth instalment in The Single Dad Playbook series. This one pulls at your heartstrings in all the right ways, wrapping small-town charm, unexpected family, and simmering tension into a story you won’t want to put down. 

The heart of this novel isn’t just the romance—it’s the bond between Poppy and Bowie’s nine-year-old daughter, Becca. Their connection is instant and genuine, setting the stage for something deeper long before the adults catch up. Watching Bowie, a grumpy and guarded single dad, try to navigate the whirlwind that is a bubbly, sunshine-hearted coach was a joy to read. He’s rugged, emotionally reserved, and laser-focused on being a great dad—but even the most locked-up hearts can’t resist love forever. 

What starts as an innocent room-sharing favour turns into one unforgettable night—followed by the kind of emotional push and pull that Willow Aster does so well. There’s tension, heat, heartache, and genuine growth as Bowie tries to reconcile his past with the unexpected future unfolding before him. 

The accidental pregnancy adds a layer of real-world complication that feels sincere rather than dramatic, and the journey to “us” is both messy and beautiful. With themes of vulnerability, fatherhood, forgiveness, and learning to open up again, Wicked Love is equal parts swoony and heartfelt. 

Final thoughts: 
 A touching, tender, and slow-burn romance with a brooding single dad, a heroine full of heart, and a little girl who steals the show. Whether or not you’ve read the earlier books in the series, this one stands firmly on its own—and delivers all the feels. 

💼 Ex’s Brother 
 💰 Billionaire Romance 
 👨‍🍳 Private Chef 
 🏡 Forced Proximity 
 🔥 Slow Burn 
 🌞 Summer Romance 
 💔 Forbidden Love 
 🥂 High Society Glamour 
 🫢 Hidden Feelings 
 🧳 Temporary Job, Unexpected Love 
 💘 Begging for Her to Stay 

Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 
 

Kat Singleton returns with a brand-new series set in the luxurious world of the Hamptons, and In Good Company is a sultry, emotional, and addictive first instalment. From the moment Callahan Hastings makes his offer, readers are drawn into a tension-filled story that expertly blends forbidden desire, emotional complexity, and the allure of wealth and privilege. 

The premise is enticing: our heroine is offered her dream job as a private chef in one of the most elite circles of Pembroke Hills Country Club. The only catch? Her new boss is her ex-boyfriend’s older brother—Callahan Hastings—a man known for getting exactly what he wants. Relentless, charming, and frustratingly irresistible, Cal is a walking complication, and Kat Singleton wastes no time diving into the chemistry and conflict that comes with it. 

The dynamic between Cal and Lucyis electric. Their forced proximity creates a delicious tension, slowly simmering until it inevitably boils over. But beyond the heat, Kat Singleton provides genuine character development. Lucy is strong, independent, and relatable—she’s not easily swayed by money or charm. And Cal, while a billionaire with all the expected swagger, is also layered and vulnerable, especially as he begins to open up and reveal what lies beneath the surface. 

The emotional stakes are real. There’s tension around family loyalty, career dreams, and the fear of falling for someone you were never supposed to want. Kat Singleton doesn’t shy away from messiness, which makes the story feel all the more authentic. 

Set against the glittering backdrop of summer in the Hamptons, In Good Company delivers a romance that’s both escapist and emotionally grounded. The writing is crisp, the pacing strong, and the banter is top-tier. 

🎙️AUDIO 🎙️ 

💍 Wedding Romance 
 🏀 Sports Romance 
 👩‍❤️‍👨 Second Chance at Love 
 🔥 Opposites Attract 
 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family / Team Dynamics 
 🎉 Wedding Chaos 
 ⏳ Time Crunch 
 👰‍♀️ Bridezilla Moments 
 🤹‍♂️ Juggling Career and Love 
 💘 HEA (Happily Ever After) 

Star:️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

If you've been on this journey with Clay and Nova from the start, Game Day is the ultimate payoff. Piper Lawson delivers a heartwarming, hilarious, and emotionally rich finale that wraps up the King of the Court series with all the swoon and sparkle fans have come to love. 

After surviving fame, pressure, and personal growth, Clay and Nova are finally planning their wedding—and in true Kodiaks fashion, nothing goes quite as planned. From an Aspen resort booked last minute, to family friction, duelling bridesmaids, and an unexpected twist that could alter their future, this book balances chaos and charm beautifully. 

What stands out most is the emotional maturity of both leads. Nova’s strength and independence shine, and Clay proves once again he’s not just a basketball star—he’s a partner who’s all in. Their chemistry remains electric, but this time it’s paired with real depth: loyalty, trust, and a love that’s grown through every chapter. 

Game Day isn't just about a wedding—it's about choosing each other, again and again, no matter what life throws your way. Add in the return of the Kodiaks crew (yes, the banter is still top-tier), and you've got a perfect blend of humour, heart, and heat.