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Nothing But Trouble
379 pages
A fiery clash of wills that melts into a deeply satisfying, steamy sports romance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like slipping into the golden era of contemporary sports romance, where the banter is razor-sharp and the chemistry crackles from the very first page. The narrative moves at a brisk, addictive pace, driven by the classic friction of a grumpy, wounded hero and a relentlessly vibrant heroine who refuses to be intimidated. It is a delightfully steamy and playful experience, balancing lighthearted comedic moments with genuine emotional grounding as both characters navigate their derailed dreams. The prose is snappy and dialogue-heavy, keeping the tension high and the pages turning effortlessly. It is the perfect escape for readers who crave forced proximity, fiery arguments that turn into passionate encounters, and a hard-won, swoon-worthy happily ever after.
- Mood
- lighthearted
- steamy
- cozy
- tension-filled
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- swoony
- snarky
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- grumpy meets sunshine · healing from trauma · forced proximity · finding unexpected love · career reinvention
- The writing
- Snappy, dialogue-driven, and effortlessly engaging with a sharp comedic edge.
- The arc
- Moves from prickly, defensive antagonism to vulnerable, passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic contemporary romance who love a grumpy athlete and a spunky heroine going toe-to-toe.
Content notes
- career-ending injury
- car accident trauma
- explicit sexual content
About the book
Angry at the world when a near-fatal car crash takes him off the ice permanently, hockey superstar Mark Bressler is bent on making life miserable for everyone--especially his latest team-provided personal assistant: outspoken, flamboyant, and unemployed actress Chelsea Ross. Chelsea is out to revamp her acting career and badly needs the $10,000 bonus she'll get if she lasts three months with Mark; failure is simply not an option. But neither is the unwanted, totally surprising attraction that springs up between them.
Description from Open Library.
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