A friend has passed causing the man I never thought I would see again to come home. How will I give him the answer he has been waiting for? How can I look the love of my life in the eyes and hold the pain in that I've felt since I said Good Bye. He'll never forgive me.
She ignores me. She left me. She disappeared. And now, I am looking into those eyes and all I see is pain and regret.
Britt Lynn is a self-published author of dark-edged hockey romance, crafting stories that grip your heart and refuse to let go. Pulling from personal experience, she writes with raw honesty—stories that will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and maybe even throw your Kindle across the room. Her characters bleed, heal, and fight for love with the same intensity found on the ice.
She began writing as a child, filling diaries with poems and short stories before sharing her work with readers online. From there, her words spread—earning praise for their cinematic feel and emotional punch. Readers often say her books are “pure magic on the page” and “better than a movie.”
Whether she’s writing about a brutal hockey rivalry, a sensual dance routine, or a high-speed rush of danger, Britt delivers romance with adrenaline, obsession, and a heartbeat you can feel.
Britt has done it again. Another fantastic story. I laughed I cried. I wish it wasn’t a novella I want it to be longer. It was heartbreaking but it was also nice to see the main characters come back together after everything.
This book is amazing. The way the main characters find their way back to eachother. After someone drove them apart. The strong bond they had turns out to still be there. And the death off someone dear to both off them throws them back together again. There is heartbreak, laughs, sparks and so much more in this book. It will keep you intressted and invested from beginning to end. It is a short and fast read but so worth it. The storyline is so so good. Connor and Cara's story wil be a hard one to put away at least it was that way for me.
Another amazing story by britt. This was aboutsley beautiful and devastating the perfect way . Cara and Connor's is beautiful and heartbreaking ❤️❤️
I loved how despite a horrible turn of advents, they find thier way back to each other and realise no matter what thier perfect for each other. Thier family ❤️❤️
Thank you britt for allowing me to read and review ❤️ 💓
Tropes: 🖤 Second Chance Hockey Romance 🖤 Age Gap 🖤 He's sunshine and grumpy 🖤 High-school Sweethearts 🖤 Small Town/Big City 🖤 Team Captain 🖤 Dark Elements - Grief, Death, Funeral 🖤 Spice 🖤 Plus so much more!
Beta Review… I was extremely lucky to be able to beta read this beautiful novella. And I am absolutely blown away!
An amazing sports/Christmas romance with a hard earned HEA.
A beautiful, heartwarming, heart wrenching and meticulously written story by the wonderfully gifted author Britt Lynn. She has such a unique and inspiring style that makes you feel all the feelings and emotions connected with our characters!
The characters are beautifully portrayed and have such a depth you are drawn into their world effortlessly.
Britt has done an amazing amazing job creating a storyline with incredible emotional power! This will have you weeping and rejoicing at the same time.
An extremely well constructed storyline with a deeply emotional narrative, fantastic banter and a little bit of Spice.
I loved Cara, our FMC. She is a wonderful well rounded character with a brilliant storyline. A strong woman that would do anything for those she loves.
Connor. Our MMC. I love him so much… Can I have one? This man is everything and thank God he made it back into this small town. Giving our main characters a chance to finally figure things out. I was rooting for them all the way! The Spice is palpable hot and steamy.
Simply a beautiful story, it will give you all the feels! Able to melt even the coldest of hearts! Britt has such an amazing talent at giving us the feels. She will rip out our hearts out only to put it back together again, and we will thank her profusely for it.
It is filled with betrayal, romance, forgiveness, Spice and epic love that with stand the test of time. This story has everything and I cannot wait to see what magnificence Britt will give us next.
This is a well-rounded storyline with intrigue, a unique romance with a truly riveting narrative and a dash of Spice set around the world of a Hockey player…a wonderful and perfect novella for the Christmas season. I found it wholly captivating from the first page.
We have lies, a bad guy, a good guy who is deceived and a heroine who does what she thinks is best!
Read it to find out… who is who, what is what and how the hell everything goes! You’re not gonna want to miss this.
Quotes: "Miss you already." He whispers against my lips. And I return it. "Miss you already."
She is The One and only one for me, and I am not losing this again.
It's a damn good thing I've got my pads on, or everyone in this rink would see my dick growing beneath them. – Connor
“I don’t know if that’s a good idea Cara. Lines might get crossed.”
Omg this Novella! 😱😱
It’s a cute short story that leaves you so many questions! Especially near the end! I could not put this down!
I feel so sorry for Amy, but I’m so glad she has friends around her to support her!
Cara’s light reignites and I’m so glad it did! They make a perfect couple!
Connor is just 🥵. He is a true gentleman and I love him! He caring, possessive but for all the right reasons.
The way Britt described the storyline and the characters is purely amazing! Even though it’s a novella you still have the story flowing smoothly! It definitely makes you think, Yes! Do it! Or Noo don’t! But then near the ending is like WHAT! How! Why! I need more!
Thank you so much @britt_author for giving me the opportunity to read this as an ARC! I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it and I can’t wait for your future releases 🖤
The One!!! I don't think I can find the right words to describe how much I loved this short novel by Britt Lynn!
Amazing, heart wrenching, jaw dropping are a few I can think of, but they are not enough to give this book justice.
Britt does an amazing job writing her characters and developing a storyline that will break and rip your heart out one minute but then make you giddy and giggle the next, then break your heart all over again. She also loves to keep you guessing while you pick your jaw up off the floor!!
I fell in love with Connor and Cara after chapter 2, after bawling my eyes out in chapter 1. Their history, their chemistry, their growth, is EVERYTHING you hope to read in a book.
I can't wait for the next book of hers, because I will devour it just like I did with The One!!
I enjoyed this book! It was an extremely easy read. Given that it's a Christmas novella, it made a good segway read into the holiday season (and the next books in the nighthawk series)!
Cara and Connor's chemistry? Absolutely unmatched. I loved them together, and I am happy they were able to communicate what had happened and move forward so quickly! They are definitely meant to be together, and I am looking forward to getting to know them even more during the next books, even if they are only side characters!
Although my sensitive self wishes they reconnected over something not so heartbreaking, I am glad they were able to turn something tragic into something beautiful. But seriously Britt, why did he have to die!!! (Don't worry, this isn't a spoiler). My heart shattered for Amy, Cara, and Conner. Why couldn't a mutual acquaintance or something pass so it was less sad🙁
I can't wait to see them grow through the eyes of the other nighthawk family members!!
Where do I even start? This short novel was absolutely amazing, a bit heart breaking and absolutely jaw dropping.
I’ve been dying to read this book since the moment Britt teased it. She does such an amazing job writing these stories, these characters and their backgrounds.
This was beautifully written and it takes you down a rollercoaster of emotions one minute you are crying the next you are smiling from ear to ear. I couldn’t even guess what was going to happen next but she broke my heart and then pieced it back together.
I cannot wait to read more of her books and see what other jaw dropping moments are going to happen. I absolutely devoured this book it was that good. You want to add this to your TBR immediately.
What a wild ride!! This short story starts out and strong and continues that way through the entire story! It has the perfect blend of plot and spice! I love Conner and Cara and the journey they go on!! What an amazing story by this amazing author!!! You also get a little guest appearance from the characters in Puck it! Unless you are a heartless individual like myself you will need a box of tissues because you will have tears!
Cara - Owns a florist and is busy preparing her customers Christmas arrangements. She found out her best friends husband had tragically died in an accident. Juggling between working and supporting her best friend, she thought it would be the best thing to try and contact her ex boyfriend who was best friends with her friend who died. She wasn't over Connor, she still loved him and knew he was her 'the one'. She ended their relationship thinking it would be best for him. She didn't want to ruin his hockey career.
Connor - Is a professional hockey player, he moved away from his small home town after his breakup, he was set to visit his best friend. Before his hockey Game one of his old friends told him about the death of his best friend, he drove all night to make it back tor his funeral, he made it buy missed half of it. He saw her, his ex cara, he wasn't over her, he loved her still and knew she was 'his the one' Connor then found out his coach had known but failed to tell him about the death of his best friend.
This is a cute small Christmasy time romance of two lovers reconnecting for a second chance. It was short but beautifully written, it was a tear jerker for sure!! This isn't the novel if Britt's I have read and it most certainly won't be the last! I would highly reccomend this book.
- Hockey player - Small town florist - Second chances
Yet again another amazing story! What a fantastic Christmas Novella! This was devastating, beautiful, and perfect in every way! True love will always find its way back! Connor & Cara’s story is emotional it definitely pulled on my heart strings! (Tissues at the ready) Cant wait to add this to my collection! Britt you’re amazing 🖤 Thank you once again for the opportunity!
A friend has passed causing the man I never thought I would see again to come home. How will I give him the answer he has been waiting for? How can I look the love of my life in the eyes and hold the pain in that I've felt since I said Good Bye. He'll never forgive me. She ignores me. She left me. She disappeared. And now, I am looking into those eyes and all I see is pain and regret.
❄️ The One ❄️
🖤 Releases November 23, 2024 🖤
🏒 Tropes 🏒
🖤 Second Chance Love ❄️ Age Gap 🖤 He's sunshine and grumpy ❄️ Highschool Sweethearts 🖤 Small Town/Big City ❄️ Team Captain 🖤 Dark Elements - Grief, Death, Funeral ❄️ Spice 🖤❄️ Plus more ❄️🖤
The One by Britt Lynn is a hockey romance novel. I am just so blown away by this beautiful story. Britt Lynn is such a talented writer who really brings out the emotions and stories in her characters. I almost felt as if I was immersed in the tale with the characters. The plot is packed full of situations that almost could be real and told as they happened to someone not just a character. Very rarely do I get emotional over books but this one definitely got me.
Cara is such an amazing character with so much love to give for everyone in her life. To see everything she goes through is really what emotionally got to me. Then there is Connor who has a heart of gold who luckily is willing to fight for who he loves. This couple is end game and they deserve to fight for their love.
Another great novel by this author and I could not recommend her more. Definitely if you love sports contemporary novels check her out. You will NOT regret it.
Yet again Britt has hit it out the park with another brilliant five star read 😍 this Christmas novella had me in all my feels. From the word jump I was pretty much in tears and that wasnt the only time either! It made me smile, cry and be a little bit angry at the storyline.
I loved the characters in this and want to know more about them and their past. I absolutely love where Britt is going with them and all I have to say is I NEED MORE it definitely just felt like a teaser novella 😂 I need to know what happens next!!
I would 100% recommend this especially as a cosy pre Christmas read it so got me in the spirit and ready to start celebrating Christmas already 😂 so if you haven’t yet go put this on your TBR and pre order it comes out November 23rd (the day before my birthday😉).
ARC REVIEW Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️ A short, emotional, and irresistibly sexy story. When one of the worst events of your life brings back the love you let slip away, what could be a better Christmas gift? Conor and Cara connected instantly. They were perfect for each other, but life—and especially other people—got in the way, leading them to end their eight-year relationship. Still, some people are simply meant to be together, and Conor and Cara are one of those couples whose love was written in the stars. It's heartwarming to see how, after a painfully honest conversation, they slip back into each other's lives almost as if they'd never parted. Their story is a beautiful reminder that true love endures, no matter how much time has passed. Britt treats us to deeply emotional scenes—I cried like a child, so take my advice and keep tissues close, as my dear Marcie advised. And yes, there's a perfect dose of spicy moments, too.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ This story hit home so much. Growing up In rural Quebec surrounded by hockey my whole life, l love Britt Lynn’s raw writing. You can feel the emotions through it and that makes it so much more relatable. If I only had one negative comment, IT IS WAY TOO SHORT! I really enjoyed it tho (yup I was done under 2hrs!) I was an ugly duckling and the tallish chubby girl until I graduated high school but my dreams and fantasies were filled with stories like this. It brings me back to simpler time. Cara & Connor’s love story is pretty romantic and I love how it is set up for more to come…. Maybe?! Who know Highly recommend
Britt has done it again!!! This was a short Christmas hockey romance. I was in tears at one point because I was so invested in the characters. Whenever Britt writes she makes you connect on a deep and personal level with the characters.
A tragic event has brought together Cara and Connor once again after being apart for years. He wants answers as to why she just walked away and she was just trying to protect his future. But now that they are back in the same place together they are forced to face the past they had together.
All I know, Britt Lynn is now an automatic buy for me! Give me all the hockey romances!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The one jumps right in and you get stuck in the storyline it’s honestly amazing I loved everything about this book. Cara and Connor’s story is something i never knew I needed but now I need it on my shelf. I can’t wait for the next book I will be getting right into in as soon as it’s released. When the fmc and mmc reunite there bond is still so strong and I’m here for it. “Miss you already” if you know you know if not then get to know! The one is a short and fast read but it honestly is so worth it! GET TISSUES DONT say I never warned you! The storyline. The characters. The plot. AMAZING!
Wow! This was absolutely incredible. I could not put it down literally. I binged this in three hours I just needed to know what was happening next and what was coming next through this.
Did I cry? Yes. It wouldn’t be a Britt Lynn book if she didn’t make me cry at least twice through her words.
These two pulled my heart strings many times and had me laughing, crying and smiling throughout. The spicy scenes had my mouth jaw dropping not gonna lie.
This was so amazing and I can’t wait for what Britt has next for me to binge through. Her work speaks to me and I always come crawling back for more.
Ya'all this was the CUTEST fricken Christmas Novella!
The pictures on the inside were STUNNING! (All photos in the video are from the book.)
Connor and Cara were absolutely adorably swoon worthy. This is a second chance, small town, first love hockey Romance. They met in highschool, were together for 8 years when heartbreak happened. After a friend passes they are brought together and both decide they should give it a chance.
This was perfect little Hallmark read. I ate this up. This will be a re read next year because it's just to perfect!!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND for your Christmas read!! Get the physical copy because the pictures are amazing 😍
This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride with ups downs and emotions you didn’t know you could feel . Connor and Cara an amazing second chance story and couple has had me sucked in as I follow their story to know what ends up happening with them. This is a quick short read and one you can just get lost in and definitely not want to put down. Hockey, Christmas, a love story that rips your heart out and more is anything but amazing, who could ask for more? Definitely a recommended read for me!!
I am a sucker for hockey books and the fact that Britt Lynn writes hockey romance—made me wanna read all her books. The One had me crying within the first few pages. How Amy reacts at Kyle’s funeral—honestly I had to put the book down and cry with her for a moment but when Connor shows up and the tension builds with him and Cara-I couldn’t put it down. Spicy level isn’t high-id give it a 1 on the spicy scale. But this was such a good book and to be able to promote this book for her—it’s an honor! Loved it!
🥹 This book completely broke my heart, yet healed it all at the same time. This story gave me all the feels in this second chance romance and it was just beautiful. It’s a shorter story so I’m not gonna give any spoilers… but Cara and Connor are perfect together. If you want a story that you can read in one sitting and give you all the feels while reading then look no more. 10/10 read for me and can’t wait to read what other amazing stories this author will create.
I have absolutely loved being able to ARC read this beautiful novella for the beautiful Britt Lynn!
Being completely honest, I could actually relate to Cara & Connor's relationship and I'm so happy they've managed to come back together again and make it work for them both! Such a cute Christmas novella, I cannot wait to read more of Britt's amazing work, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful street team🖤
Britt did an amazing job at turning a story of grief into a second chance romance between two high school sweethearts. It was done in such a lovely way to incorporate their high school love and the love that was always there being rekindled in such a short story. Sometimes letting go of the one that is meant for is hard but sometimes it worth it just to feel it all again one day. That’s exactly how Britt wrote Cara and Connor’s story and I hope we get to see them again one day.
What a Christmas novella! Connor and Cara’s story is both heartbreaking and beautiful. The way it pulled on my heartstrings. This was beautifully written, with a perfect blend of spice and plot.
I have a feeling we will be seeing more of Connor and Cara. I can’t wait to read Britt’s next book!
This is a cute small town Christmas time romance novella of two lovers reconnecting in wake of a tragic event that brings them back together for a second chance. The one heartwarming and heart wrenching story. It is filled with so many emotions, betrayal, romance, friendship, forgiveness, and spice to keep you warm.
Arc review Firstly I would love to thank Britt Lynn for the opportunity to read her Christmas novel I absolutely loved the whole book I did have a moment were I did cry but this book was worth all of it and I hope others give her books a read and thanks for letting me be part of the team in journey. Happy Release Day!
This was the perfect little palate cleanser. It's short, it's sweet, a little heartbreaking but nothing too crazy. If you're looking for something low spice, less than 200 pages, holiday romance, this is it. Also, who doesn't love a sweetheart hockey player? And a second chance romance? There was no way I couldn't love this.
This novella not only had me going through all the emotions but left me with so many as well. I thought about this book for a week after reading it. 🥺
Connor and Cara’s story was so beautiful. I really loved how even though they were apart for a while they managed to find their way back to each other.
It may have happened after a serious heartbreaking event but that event gave them a second chance and showed them they were meant to be together.
Thank you so much Britt for allowing me to read and review their beautiful story!
This beautiful story of true love and second chances was absolutely beautiful as always this author never fails to make me reach for the Kleenex box and sob. The real issue that are always in there stories is always another fine touch on how they put it all together .