He’s the bad boy of professional hockey. She’s a struggling single mom. What neither of them sees coming is each other. I have a reputation—and it’s not a good one. I’m a fighter on the ice, a player in the sheets, and apparently that’s more trouble than my coach wants on his team. After one too many run\-ins with the press, my agent sends me to small\-town Starlight Bay to rehab my image. A few well\-placed articles and photo ops of me coaching a youth hockey team should get me back in everyone’s good graces quickly. Then I can leave this sleepy town behind for good. What I don’t count on is falling hard for struggling single mom Rachel. She’s smart, funny, wildly gorgeous—and doesn’t even know it. And the bonus point? Her kid’s got real talent on the ice. I shouldn’t shoot my shot with a single mom, but I can’t help myself. One night of red\-hot passion leaves me wanting more, so much more. For the first time, there’s more to my life than hockey. Now I want a chance at forever with Rachel and her son.

After two exhilarating years in Paris as an au pair, I’m back, ready to buy the coffee shop I’ve dreamed of owning since I was 16. Fresh coffee fills my senses, and my heart races as I realize that Axel Pembroke, my best friend’s brother and the man I’ve secretly crushed on for years, is suddenly noticing me, Teagan Sinclair. Just as I dare to hope for something more between us, a dark shadow descends—someone is leaving chilling notes and carrying out dangerous acts that threaten my very life. As Axel and I fight to uncover the truth behind this sinister threat, our connection deepens, brewing a love I never thought possible. But with every new challenge, the stakes rise. Testing us at every turn, will our love be strong enough to withstand this ominous storm, or will a hidden foe shatter our dreams of a happily ever after?

He’s Hollywood’s grumpiest director. She’s a romance writer in a creativity slump. Neither is looking for love—until one Valentine’s Day changes everything. Jack Ellis needs to disappear. After his latest tabloid disaster, he wants zero drama, zero people, and absolutely no romance. A quiet seaside inn? Perfect. Neneh Ba is just trying to write her damn book—not cater to a broody, unfairly gorgeous movie star who clearly wants to be left alone. And she’s happy to oblige… until one dance turns into one scorching kiss and suddenly, their private moment is front-page news. Now, there’s only one way to shut down the rumors: fake date until the media moves on. Should be simple. Keep it professional. Stick to the script. Except there’s nothing fake about the way Jack looks at her, the way his touch lingers, or the way she forgets where the act stops and real begins. Now they’re sharing his penthouse, dodging paparazzi, and trying (and failing) to ignore the tension crackling between them. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, one thing is clear—Cupid might just be the most ruthless director of all. A steamy, small-town-to-big-city romance packed with: ✔ Grumpy/sunshine tension ✔ Forced proximity sizzle ✔ Fake dating chaos ✔ One bed. Obviously. ✔ A brooding celebrity who falls first—and hard For lovers of swoon, steam, and grumpy men losing their minds over their sunshine.