A swoony small-town friends-to-lovers romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix filled with slow-burn chemistry, emotional angst, and a grumpy hero who falls hard. Best friends don’t fall in love. Until they do. I’ve been half in love with Kendall Castille for years. She’s my best friend—my constant, my safe person. To her, we’re just friends. To me? She’s everything. I keep my feelings buried for a reason. Love leaves scars, and I already have too many to count. I’ve lost too much to risk my heart again, so I build walls and pretend I don’t want more. But when I see something shift in her eyes, when I realize she might feel the same way, everything starts to unravel. The pull between us grows stronger. The tension unbearable. And, suddenly, friendship isn’t enough. Wanting her is terrifying. Losing her would destroy me. One kiss changes everything. One choice puts our hearts on the line. A standalone romance— perfect for readers who love swoony small-town, friends-to-lovers romance featuring slow-burn chemistry, emotional angst, a broody hero who falls hard, and a love worth risking everything for. 📖 Read now in Kindle Unlimited or one-click today to fall in love with Kendall & Jude. \*A full-length, standalone romance.

A swoony, small-town firefighter romance with sparks, sass, and heart from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! One wild moment. Two guarded hearts. A firefighter who never meant to fall. It started with a wolverine—and somehow ended with forever. The first time I laid eyes on Adele Jacks, she was staring down a wild animal, bold, fearless and unforgettable. She stole my breath before I even knew her name. I never planned to fall in love. Not ever. I’m the guy who laughs everything off, the cynic who hides his scars behind jokes. But Adele? She’s a force of nature who upends my life. She’s tough. She’s smart. She’s hiding secrets. Before I know it, she’s working at my family’s wilderness resort—walls up, defenses sky-high. Every time I catch a glimpse of her vulnerability, I want to protect her. Hold her close. Claim her. When she’s threatened, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Because somewhere between the slow burn, the sparks, and the small-town chaos, Adele became my forever. A swoony, small-town firefighter romance packed with heart, found family, and emotional depth, and a fierce, sassy heroine who challenges a golden-retriever hero with a grumpy edge at every turn. Perfect for readers who crave slow-burn chemistry, heartfelt angst, protective heroes who fall hard and forever, and a happily ever after worth fighting for. 📖 Will be available in Kindle Unlimited or one-click today to fall in love with Adele & Cole \*A full-length, standalone romance.