Steamy, Age Gap, Hockey Romance: A Little Crush Paperback

The little girl with a crush is all grown up… and this time, resisting her might be impossible.

Jaxon Thorne has enough on his plate. Between coaching the NHL Lions and raising his daughter, the last thing he needs is distraction. Especially not in the form of Rory Buchanan—the childhood friend who’s always been off-limits.

She ran away from their hometown a decade ago, and now she’s back for her brother’s wedding—his best friend’s wedding. Jaxon swore he’d never cross that line. Not then. Not now.

But one late-night swim, one stolen glance, and suddenly, keeping his distance feels impossible.

If you love:

• Age Gap Hockey Romance
• Single Dad x Nanny
• Childhood Friends-to-Lovers
• She Falls First, but He Falls Harder
• Secret Dating & Slow-Burn Tension

…then you’ll swoon for A Little Crush.  Packed with heartfelt moments, irresistible chemistry, and just the right mix of angst and sweetness, this standalone will steal your heart—and leave you kicking your feet.

Perfect for fans of sports romance, small-town vibes, and forbidden tension that turns into forever love.