They say don’t ruin the friendship. But honestly? I’ve never been great at following advice—or avoiding his smile.SophieEvery August, Oliver Tate waltzes back into my small town, buys me a milkshake, and pretends it’s totally normal that we don’t call it a date.It’s our thing.No kissing. No complications. Just whipped cream, sarcasm, and the tiniest bit of heartbreak (mine).Falling for him is a terrible idea...

They say don’t ruin the friendship. But honestly? I’ve never been great at following advice—or avoiding his smile.SophieEvery August, Oliver Tate waltzes back into my small town, buys me a milkshake, and pretends it’s totally normal that we don’t call it a date.It’s our thing.No kissing. No complications. Just whipped cream, sarcasm, and the tiniest bit of heartbreak (mine).Falling for him is a terrible idea...

I’ve sworn off athletes. Clearly, the universe heard “challenge accepted.”After losing my job—and the boyfriend who came with it—I escape to a mountain resort with three rules: no football players, no drama, and lots of chocolate.Surprise: the first man I meet is retired pro, Alec Tate. Stubborn, competitive, and nursing a bad knee, he’s everything I’m supposed to avoid…and the one I can’t stop wanting to help.When circumstances force us to share a ...

I’ve sworn off athletes. Clearly, the universe heard “challenge accepted.”After losing my job—and the boyfriend who came with it—I escape to a mountain resort with three rules: no football players, no drama, and lots of chocolate.Surprise: the first man I meet is retired pro, Alec Tate. Stubborn, competitive, and nursing a bad knee, he’s everything I’m supposed to avoid…and the one I can’t stop wanting to help.When circumstances force us to share a ...

They say don’t ruin the friendship. But honestly? I’ve never been great at following advice—or avoiding his smile.SophieEvery August, Oliver Tate waltzes back into my small town, buys me a milkshake, and pretends it’s totally normal that we don’t call it a date.It’s our thing.No kissing. No complications. Just whipped cream, sarcasm, and the tiniest bit of heartbreak (mine).Falling for him is a terrible idea...

I’ve sworn off athletes. Clearly, the universe heard “challenge accepted.”After losing my job—and the boyfriend who came with it—I escape to a mountain resort with three rules: no football players, no drama, and lots of chocolate.Surprise: the first man I meet is retired pro, Alec Tate. Stubborn, competitive, and nursing a bad knee, he’s everything I’m supposed to avoid…and the one I can’t stop wanting to help.When circumstances force us to share a ...