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💖 Books That Live Rent-Free in My Head
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items A collection of my absolute favorite reads—books that made me laugh, swoon, stay up way too late, or hug them to my chest when I finished. From small-town romances to spicy slow burns and everything in between, these are stories I keep coming back to...
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Sports
Romance
Ebook Readers
Sports
🌟 What Works
• Emotional depth & character arcs: Dual POV reveals heartfelt journeys—Zanders facing panic and public-image pressure, and Stevie navigating body image and self-worth .
• Sports + therapy twist: Light on hockey gameplay but hea...
📘 Mile High by Liz Tomforde — A Mixed-Review Sports Romance
❤️ Why Readers Love It
• Heartwarming single-dad trope: Kai, an MLB pitcher, and his adorable son Max steal the spotlight—sweet, paternal chemistry that pulls you in .
• Pastry-chef heroine: Miller is witty, career-driven, and brings fun banter t...
⚾ Caught Up (Windy City #3) by Liz Tomforde
🌊 Why This Book Stands Out
• Sports + STEM romance: Scarlett, a platform diver, and Lukas, a champion swimmer, share intense chemistry both in and out of the pool as they gear up for the Olympics .
• Heat & consent: It’s Ali Hazelwood’s most...
📘 Deep End by Ali Hazelwood — A Steamy Dive into Athletic Romance
💭 What It’s About
NBA captain Ryan Shay convinces his messy-yet-charming roommate Indy, his sister’s best friend, to fake-date him to polish his public image. It starts as a strategy…but real feelings sneak in fast. Dual POV drama, emotional growth...
🏀 The Right Move (Windy City #2) by Liz Tomforde
🌆 Fake marriage meets sports romance with found-family warmth
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💭 What it’s about
Kennedy Kay, a fiercely independent athletic trainer, wakes up married in Vegas to Isaiah Rhodes — the charming Chicago Warriors shortstop with a not-so-serious re...
Play Along (Windy City #4) by Liz Tomforde
✨ What It’s About
Hallie Hart returns to Chicago for a dream design internship—only to find she’s renovating her ex-first-love Rio DeLuca’s house, the NHL star who still holds her heart. Childhood friendship, teenage love, and that heartbreaking bre...
Rewind It Back (Windy City # 5) by Liz Tomforde
Romance
💥 Quick Take
Elle, a 27‑year‑old screenwriter with a deadline looming and zero inspiration, moves to NYC—only to discover her neighbor is Parker Warren: tech‑billionaire and former stairwell hookup turned nemesis. When Elle needs city thrills for h...
🌆 Summer in the City by Alex Aster
💡 Quick Overview
Olive Smith is a brilliant Ph.D. candidate who believes in academic love—until she kisses a random man to prove a point to her best friend. Surprise! That man turns out to be… Dr. Adam Carlsen, her aloof and intimidating lab profes...
🧪 The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
🔍 Quick Overview
Elsie Hannaway, a brilliant theoretical physicist and adjunct professor, doubles as a “fake girlfriend” to make ends meet—especially to cover her Type 1 diabetes expenses. When she’s discovered teaching MIT job candidates, she face...
🧪 Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
🔍 Quick Overview
Neuroscientist Bee Königswasser lands her dream NASA neuroengineering project… alongside her old nemesis, Levi Ward. Sparks (and circuits) fly in this lab-set enemies-to-lovers tale that blends witty banter with emotional STEM dram...
🧠 Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
🎧 What It’s About
Lucie Stone, a hardworking single mom and mechanic, gets dragged onto a late-night romance hotline by her daughter—sparking a viral moment. Aiden Valentine, the cynical but charming host, is thrown off his game. What starts as co-...
📻 First-Time Caller (Heartstrings #1) – A Cozy Radio-Romance by B.K. Borison
🏡 What It’s About
Stella owns a Christmas tree farm in financial trouble and enters an influencer contest that requires her to pose as a couple. Enters best friend Luka, longtime crush, as her faux-boyfriend. Together, they navigate fake dating, fa...
🎄 Lovelight Farms (Lovelight #1) — Holiday Friends‑to‑Lovers Romance by B.K. Borison
💭 What It’s About
Farmer Beckett and influencer Evelyn “Evie” St. James shared an unforgettable Maine fling—only to reunite at Lovelight Farms when Evie returns to rediscover her spark. Their small‑town life, cozy routines, and steamy chemistry rek...
🌾 In the Weeds (Lovelight #2) – A Sweet + Spicy Second-Chance Romance by B.K. Borison
💭 Story Snapshot
Layla, heartbroken bakery owner, has sworn off dating—until shy substitute teacher Caleb offers a no-strings “experiment”: one month of guided dates where she rates his romantic game. But the chemistry is undeniable, and fake datin...
🍰 Mixed Signals (Lovelight #3) by B.K. Borison
📖 What It’s About
Nova Porter, a fiercely independent tattoo artist opening her new studio in Inglewild, tries to brush off her attraction to Charlie Milford—“buttoned-up” investment banker and temporary head of Lovelight Farms. She proposes a one-...
🧥 Business Casual (Lovelight #4) by B.K. Borison
Opposites-attract romance meets Storm-Chasing Chemistry
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💡 Quick Summary
Jackson Clark, a routine-loving radio meteorologist, and Delilah Stewart, an adventure-chasing field forecaster, have clashed over the years. When they’re forced to cover a...
🌨️ And Now, Back to You (Heartstrings #2) by B.K. Borison
🧭 What It’s About
Nolan Callahan is the reluctant Ghost of Christmas Past, cursed to haunt for over a century—until he’s assigned to haunt kind-hearted antique shop owner Harriet York. Instead of scaring her, he finds himself stirred by her warmth....
🎄 Good Spirits (Ghosted #1) by B.K. Borison
📖 What It’s About
A steamy small-town cowboy romance that kicks off the Chestnut Springs series.
Rhett Eaton is a bad-boy professional bull rider with a reckless streak—and a PR nightmare after one too many scandals. Summer Hamilton, the careful, g...
🤠 Flawless by Elsie Silver (Chestnut Springs #1)
📖 What It’s About
A grumpy single dad x sunshine nanny romance that hits every trope just right.
Cade Eaton is a broody, overworked cowboy and single father who needs help watching his young son. Enter Willa, a lively, free-spirited woman who shows...
🤠 Heartless by Elsie Silver (Chestnut Springs #2)
📖 What It’s About
This book takes us on a road trip romance that’s friends-to-lovers gold, with so many heart-clutching moments.
Jasper Gervais is a former hockey star struggling with some heavy emotional scars. Sloane, his best friend’s little sis...
🏒 Powerless by Elsie Silver (Chestnut Springs #3)
📖 What It’s About
This one’s a delicious single mom x reckless cowboy romance with a surprise accidental pregnancy twist. Theo Eaton—flirty, golden-retriever cowboy—is used to charming everyone, but when he hooks up with Winter Hamilton, a determin...
🐎 Reckless by Elsie Silver (Chestnut Springs #4)
Ebook Readers
✅ Open ecosystem: Reads EPUB, PDFs, MOBI; supports OverDrive for library borrowing—no Amazon lock-in 
✅ Waterproof & durable: Most models are IPX8-rated, great for poolside or bath reading 
✅ Audiobook support via Bluetooth: Works with headph...
📚 Why Kobo is a Top Pick
💬 Why It’s a Standout
• Smallest color e-reader available: Compact 6″ Kaleido 3 screen offers vivid book covers, color highlights, comics, and non-fiction without making the device bulky. 
• Library-friendly & Bluetooth-ready: Built-in OverD...
🌈 Kobo Clara Colour – Pocket-Sized Colour Powerhouse