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Today's books I suggest are: Evening the score by Lexi LaFleur Brown and Tattered Tides by Sarah A. Bailey

EVENING THE SCORE

by

Lexi LaFleur Brown

Don't Get Mad – Get Even.

A grudge hates to see Olivia Hinckley coming. Years ago, a dirty hit ended her late father's NHL career with the Minnesota Freeze. It was never fair Erik Parker walked away with little more than a penalty, but its worse that her father's rival is now up for Hall of Fame induction. On top of that, Eril's son – hockey's golden boy, Brody – just signed to play for the Freeze. Determined to dismantle the Parker Legacy, Olivia enacts a revenge plit that has her donning the Freeze's mascot costume to gain intel on the Parkers. And she can't help but mess with Brody's gameplay – and his heart for good measure. After all what's a little fake dating between enemies?

Brody Parker only ever wanted to play hokey for fun, but the pressure of being part of hockey's “First Family” has him dodging nepotism allegations along with high sticks. Erik might act like Father of the Year when the camara's are on, but behind closed doors, Brody struggles with his father's impossible expectations. Preserving Erik's image is a full-time job, but lucky for Brody, his new connection to Olivia is a welcome (spicy) distraction.

When Brody finally opens up to Olivia, she never expected to pity a Parker for anything. Suddenly, she wants to protect her once-enemy. The romantic feelings she faked are now unexpectedly real, but after leading Brody on for so long, can she keep the lies and the truth straight before she accidentally blows up his whole life?

- Evening the score Goodreads page summery

Evening the score will be published on May 25^th 2026 by Mira.

TATTERED TIDES

by

Sarah A. Bailey

Weston Ashford was determined to have it all. After a tumultuous upbringing, he'd found a family of his own, a safe place to call home, and his surfing. As a World Junior Champion, his future was finally bright, until his past came for him, and one mistake had him sinking straight to the bottom.

Years later, He's fresh-out-the-slammer and stripped of his medal, his future uncertain. When one last chance to follow his dream of becoming a professional surfer presents itself, he takes it with both hands – no distractions, no weakness. That is, until he crosses paths with his coach's daughter. Weston quickly realises that, while she's the only person capable of shaking his focus, she maybe the only one capable of healing his heart too.

Willow Graham isn't supposed to be here. She had plans, and they didn't include an abrupt move back to her homeotwn of Pacific shores, ore dropping out of the University she worked so hard to attend, Her entire life unravelled after a traumatic experience she's still struggling to come to terms with, and her only priority is getting back on track.

Both hellbent on rebuilding their futures and rediscovering who they are, Willow and Weston initially find themselves at odds when their shared spaces cause a tension neither of them are prepared for, but as their forced proximity gives away to mutual understanding, they discover a connection deeper than they ever thought possible.

Will their unexpected bond prove strong enough to overcome the tides between them, or will they end in tatters?.

• Tattered Tides Goodreads page summery

Tattered Tides will be produced on May 5ht 2025 by Page and Vine

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