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Pumpkin Spicy
Pumpkin lattes and power plays...
Who knew they'd lead to love?
Oak Hill was supposed to be our quiet refuge.
A place for Ollie and me to heal and start over.
Until he walks into my cafe…
Mavrik Winters. The Ice King.
Retired hockey star. Local legend.
And the finest man I have ever seen.
Everyone knows him. Except me.
Our first meeting? Pure chaos.
And yet… he keeps coming back.
He's looking for a taste of home.
I'm trying not to get burned again.
Ollie's got stars in his eyes,
And I'm trying not to get caught up in the changing seasons.
I opened this cafe for a new beginning.
Now I'm wondering if it might lead to...
A different kind of home advantage.
Read on a single mom romance that will leave you swooning! This grumpyxsunshine pairing will leave you laughing…and falling for the gruff hockey player that everyone can’t help but love. Get ready for the ultimate autumn romance in this small town!
Who knew they'd lead to love?
Oak Hill was supposed to be our quiet refuge.
A place for Ollie and me to heal and start over.
Until he walks into my cafe…
Mavrik Winters. The Ice King.
Retired hockey star. Local legend.
And the finest man I have ever seen.
Everyone knows him. Except me.
Our first meeting? Pure chaos.
And yet… he keeps coming back.
He's looking for a taste of home.
I'm trying not to get burned again.
Ollie's got stars in his eyes,
And I'm trying not to get caught up in the changing seasons.
I opened this cafe for a new beginning.
Now I'm wondering if it might lead to...
A different kind of home advantage.
Read on a single mom romance that will leave you swooning! This grumpyxsunshine pairing will leave you laughing…and falling for the gruff hockey player that everyone can’t help but love. Get ready for the ultimate autumn romance in this small town!
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2024
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November 14, 2024
Cute
The perfect autumn hallmark movie. Mavrik and Amber are a sweet couple and Ollie’s love for his mom jumps off of the page.
The perfect autumn hallmark movie. Mavrik and Amber are a sweet couple and Ollie’s love for his mom jumps off of the page.
December 11, 2024
Amber owns a bakery in Oak Hills. She is doing just fine and raising her young son as a single mom. Maverik has returned home because of an injury that ended his career and is a little lost. When he sees Amber he is immediately smitten and finds excuses to spend time in her bakery every day. Eventually he starts to form a relationship with her son too and is even more intrigued his new future. Things of course don’t run smoothly, and Amber and Maverik both have some issues to overcome.
I like this story, it’s a sweet read that is made even cuter by the relationship that Maverik forms with Amber and her son. I loved how falling in love helped him finally come to terms with some of the decisions he has made and needs to make in the future. If you like a cute swoony read with some heat and cute kid scenes, this is a good pick.
I like this story, it’s a sweet read that is made even cuter by the relationship that Maverik forms with Amber and her son. I loved how falling in love helped him finally come to terms with some of the decisions he has made and needs to make in the future. If you like a cute swoony read with some heat and cute kid scenes, this is a good pick.
December 14, 2024
The big hockey player was scared of commitment
Maverick was instantly attracted to Amber and her son Ollie captured his heart. Ollie reminded him of himself at that age. He gave him a purpose since his forced retirement. He did not know how to handle his feelings for Amber. He was the rough and tough playboy hockey player who never had a committed relationship but somehow, with the help of advice from his brother Liam, he was able to put his fear aside. Amber was afraid of a heart break like she suffered with her divorce but her girlfriends encouraged her to take the chance because she deserved to be loved and happy. Ollie wanted Mav around permanently and was happy that his mom and Mav grabbed their HEA to make their family life come true.
Maverick was instantly attracted to Amber and her son Ollie captured his heart. Ollie reminded him of himself at that age. He gave him a purpose since his forced retirement. He did not know how to handle his feelings for Amber. He was the rough and tough playboy hockey player who never had a committed relationship but somehow, with the help of advice from his brother Liam, he was able to put his fear aside. Amber was afraid of a heart break like she suffered with her divorce but her girlfriends encouraged her to take the chance because she deserved to be loved and happy. Ollie wanted Mav around permanently and was happy that his mom and Mav grabbed their HEA to make their family life come true.
November 19, 2024
a man that didn't know what he wanted
Mavrik thought he was living his best life until he got hurt and moved back home. moved back only to meet the family that he didn't know he needed. and Amber's was fine living for her business and her son. until a tall, dark, broody, handsome man walked into her coffee shop every day. and then he kissed her. then he gave her the most unforgettable night of passionate sex. and then he realized that he wanted her and Ollie. he loved the kid as much as he loved her. and then they became a family. and he finally got what he needed all along. loved it. wished it was just a little bit longer, I was waiting for a little Mav to come along.
Mavrik thought he was living his best life until he got hurt and moved back home. moved back only to meet the family that he didn't know he needed. and Amber's was fine living for her business and her son. until a tall, dark, broody, handsome man walked into her coffee shop every day. and then he kissed her. then he gave her the most unforgettable night of passionate sex. and then he realized that he wanted her and Ollie. he loved the kid as much as he loved her. and then they became a family. and he finally got what he needed all along. loved it. wished it was just a little bit longer, I was waiting for a little Mav to come along.
October 29, 2024
This wonderful story has some amazing characters that I enjoyed connecting with, especially Ollie an endearing little boy that brings Mavrik back to life after he finds himself retiring from hockey. It is a descriptively well written story with a great storyline that had me cheering on Amber and Maverik as they navigated their path to happiness.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 7, 2024
a great palate cleanser
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This was a fast and sweet read. Closed-door romance. A coffee shop owner and an ex-professional hockey player coming back home to his roots. Amber has a son named Ollie. I fell in love with him instead of Mavrik. Which is weird. This kid is intelligent and intuitive when it comes to his mom. It's freaking cute and sweet.
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This was a fast and sweet read. Closed-door romance. A coffee shop owner and an ex-professional hockey player coming back home to his roots. Amber has a son named Ollie. I fell in love with him instead of Mavrik. Which is weird. This kid is intelligent and intuitive when it comes to his mom. It's freaking cute and sweet.
November 18, 2024
Sweet story but...
I loved the story as a whole but there were a couple of inconsistencies, such as Ollie (the son) and Mav (Mmc) seemingly not knowing who the other was when Mav helped him with hockey initially. Also the ultimate progression of their relationship seemed forced at the end.
And if I took a shot for every time Liam says "Yeah, right, a and I'm the queen of England," I'd be three sheets to the wind.
Overall, great storyline, those were just my peeves.
I loved the story as a whole but there were a couple of inconsistencies, such as Ollie (the son) and Mav (Mmc) seemingly not knowing who the other was when Mav helped him with hockey initially. Also the ultimate progression of their relationship seemed forced at the end.
And if I took a shot for every time Liam says "Yeah, right, a and I'm the queen of England," I'd be three sheets to the wind.
Overall, great storyline, those were just my peeves.
October 31, 2024
Great story with characters that pull you into their story. We follow Mavrik and Amber. And the way Ollie deals with Mavrik and the feelings of life that Ollie evokes in him., that life isn't so bad after he stops playing hockey. A beautiful story and one that I recommend reading.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review..
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review..
November 3, 2024
It's a sweet love story with drama, that deals with complicated feelings from starting over and moving on 🤔. Well-developed characters, a supportive extended family. The storyline has a realistic feel to it. It's just right for a good bedtime read 😉.
I received a ARC of this book via Booksprout and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a ARC of this book via Booksprout and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
November 25, 2024
Pumpkin and Spice
This is a great story set in a small town
Where two people meet and ultimately fall in love
Both have some baggage but they overcome it with the help of family and friends
Maverick and Amber make a great couple and Ollie brings more humor to the story
If you are looking for a book to make you feel good this is it
This is a great story set in a small town
Where two people meet and ultimately fall in love
Both have some baggage but they overcome it with the help of family and friends
Maverick and Amber make a great couple and Ollie brings more humor to the story
If you are looking for a book to make you feel good this is it
December 1, 2024
Wanted to enjoy!!
Tyla Walker is one of my favorite authors. However, this time I didn't like female lead character. She came across as overly dramatic. Started off well, but after kiss, then the shop disasters and public confrontation...I couldn't continue to read. Premise of story is a great one tho. Looking forward to next read!!
Tyla Walker is one of my favorite authors. However, this time I didn't like female lead character. She came across as overly dramatic. Started off well, but after kiss, then the shop disasters and public confrontation...I couldn't continue to read. Premise of story is a great one tho. Looking forward to next read!!
November 9, 2024
Some Spice
The cover is what held my interest, but it held a lot longer after I started reading. The characters were great, I just wish they would added more to their family. Great read
The cover is what held my interest, but it held a lot longer after I started reading. The characters were great, I just wish they would added more to their family. Great read
December 5, 2024
Too much pumpkin
I thought I was in the mood for an autumnal ta!e. I didn't k kW JD be drowned by it. If I drank every time crisp autumn air was mentioned I'd be too drunk to finish the book. I've learned there is such a thing as too much fall yall.
I thought I was in the mood for an autumnal ta!e. I didn't k kW JD be drowned by it. If I drank every time crisp autumn air was mentioned I'd be too drunk to finish the book. I've learned there is such a thing as too much fall yall.
December 10, 2024
It’s an ok quick, read
But the characters don’t really have much chemistry and the relationship unfolds quite rapidly and recklessly at the end for a single mother who is bringing a man into her son’s life permanently.
But the characters don’t really have much chemistry and the relationship unfolds quite rapidly and recklessly at the end for a single mother who is bringing a man into her son’s life permanently.
December 27, 2024
OK, but could’ve been a little more spicier
To much repeated phrases, not enough action. Should’ve had more love scenes. Would have been nice if the real father came into the scene a little more drama that way.
To much repeated phrases, not enough action. Should’ve had more love scenes. Would have been nice if the real father came into the scene a little more drama that way.
November 10, 2024
Gave me Hallmark Channel vibes. Sweet romance with a little bit of spice towards the end. Happy ending. Enjoyed reading
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