Romance

“<p><strong>Small Town Rivals by Jamie McCann is a sweet, fun, and heartwarming modern-day reimagining of a Romeo and Juliet romance set against the high-stakes backdrop of small-town high school sports.</strong></p><p>The story centres on the intense, long-standing rivalry between two schools, Maple Grove and Pine Ridge—a "hate mode" so ingrained that nobody even remembers why it started. When Georgia, a Maple Grove cheerleader, falls for Beau, the star player from Pine Ridge, the "us vs. them" mentality of their town is put to the ultimate test.</p><p>The writing is effortless and peppered with witty comments that are genuinely laugh-out-loud funny. Beyond the cute romance, the book does a wonderful job of exploring the realities of peer pressure, the desire to belong, and the courage it takes to challenge inherited prejudices. Watching Georgia and Beau demolish the walls around them to let each other in is a beautiful journey. For anyone who loves a well-executed enemies-to-lovers trope wrapped in small-town charm, this is an absolute 5-star sweet and cute read.</p>”

“<p>WoW! I would give more than 5 stars if I could! Great western clean romance. Think when calls the heart! </p>”

“I really enjoyed this short story. Even in just 60 pages, Desi Stowe delivers characters you instantly love and a plot that pulls you in fast. I love this series, and Heartblock reminded me why — Desi’s characters always feel alive, warm, and easy to root for. A quick read that left me smiling.<br/>”

“This was absolutely AMAZING!!! I loved it!! Tia is our FMC who falls into a land of myth and magic. Orcs, elves, and pixies are all real and homegirl from NYC is *not* made for that kind of adventure. She slowly finds true friends (and maybe a more-than-friend MMC 😘) as she races against the clock to find a way home. Tia isn’t sure if it is the sore muscles from learning to wield a sword or the orcs that will get her in the end, but sarcasm and wit might just see her through. Definite twists and turns that surprised me. I absolutely devoured this book and CANNOT WAIT for the next one!! ”

“I have never been one to read books that involve sports but I really enjoyed this! The characters are very relatable and that is probably my favorite part about this book. In order to avoid any spoilers, read this and I'm sure you will fulfill the connection.”

“I loved this! Definitely a unique take on lives of monsters in paranormal romances. Monsters are definitely monsters in this story but in a way that endears them to you. The struggles, the complications, and the trials of those trying to better themselves despite the chains that bind them. Our FMC is relatable, sweetly compassionate, and a little snarky. Our MMC is tragically convinced he is *not* a hero while swooping in to save the day. Found family takes on an entirely new meaning as the FMC finds her place in the supernatural world in this hilarious paranormal romance. I cannot wait to read what comes next! ”