Runner's Prize

by Hazel Rockwood

No strings. No feelings. No exceptions… until them.

After my ex turned into a stalker, I swore off men for good. Dating and feelings? Out of the question. Commitment? Not happening.

But sticking to my rules gets tricky when Daniel walks into my life with a wicked grin and an infuriating ability to push every one of my buttons. And then there’s Grayson—one kiss from him, and suddenly I can’t remember why dating was such a terrible idea in the first place.

Now those pesky feelings are getting involved, and I have to do I keep running, or take a risk on two men who make me feel safe, wanted, and alive?

Because sometimes the safest place to fall… is right between them.

Runner’s Prize is a spicy contemporary MFM romance. It is a standalone story and part of the Steamy Towers series, where the men will fall first and hard.

Genres: Why Choose

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2025

About the author

Hazel Rockwood is a romance author, and all her stories come with HEA (Happily Ever After) or HFN (Happy For Now) guaranteed. She loves writing spicy stories with wide-open doors—and sometimes windows. Occasionally, her characters even do it outdoors. Most of Hazel's books feature more than one love interest, though sometimes she tries to save her sanity by writing just one.
When Hazel isn't writing, she's probably reading. If, for some reason, she’s not doing that, she’s very likely watching Gilmore Girls and eating pizza, snacking on dried mangoes, or munching chocolate.

Reviews

[Crista Sedlacek]

Helen did such a good job for this audiobook!!! This is such a spicy read and she makes you feel like she really enjoyed every moment of these two beautiful men! I had already read this book prior but getting to hear it audio was definitely a hot hot book!!! If you want something a bit short, spicy and a good why choose, this is a great pick 🥰

[Regina Sage]

A delightfully quick and steamy read! Never a dull moment with these three!

[Johanna]

This is Book 1 of the Steamy Towers series. And a FANrastic start it is! Look forward to more from this world.

'Runner’s Prize is a spicy contemporary MFM romance. It is a standalone story and part of the Steamy Towers series, where the men will fall first and hard.'

The characters were very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Anne]

This novella is a quick, spicy read with a lot more heart than you might expect. Melissa has survived serious trauma and keeps things strictly physical, no feelings allowed. Daniel and Grayson slowly show her what patient, safe, and intentional love can look like. I loved how Melissa fights her emotions every step of the way, and how neither man gives up on her or on the idea of the three of them together. The chemistry is very steamy, the characters are easy to root for, and watching Melissa slowly learn to trust feels really satisfying. Definitely recommend if you are in the mood for something short, emotional, and spicy.

[Nathalie DeSousa]

This is short, steamy, and so addictive!

Melissa has been hurt before, so a relationship is not in her plans. But Daniel first handles her fears, and then Grayson comes to complete the trio. Both men are invested in giving her more than pleasure, they want to show her about trust, finding a place, understanding, and learning to rely on each other. Melissa is the one that has the biggest growth in this story, she will have the chance to explore her life and see that all the pain behind can be healed under the care of true men.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Crista Sedlacek]

Holy moly what a spicy little book!! The relationship that builds between these three is the epitome of a why choose book. How can you not want to run towards two men with all the green flags who can make you see stars multiple times a night? Everything about their relationship growing made my heart smile. Hazel writes some good spicy scenes too in this short little book. Defs would say to read it ❤️

[Jj]

This is more of smut and less of storyline. The characters are getting more and more fun and the back and forth is fun. It's probably 90% bedroom scenes which are HOT. Just need to know what you are getting into to avoid disappointment.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Vivien R]

After Melissa got out of a really bad relationship with her ex, she promised herself her next romantic encounters would not involve feelings and emotions. That is until she meets Daniel and Grayson and they end up breaking down the wall she put up. But can she trust herself to free her emotions and her heart? I loved this spicy smexy MFM romance.

[Katie]

Melissa, Daniel and Grayson, I love them 🥰. I adore how Melissa fights her emotions every step of the way with these two and that they don't give up on her or making it work with the three them. It's spicy and delicious and I highly recommend if you are looking for a quick spicy read.

[Ladnamal]

This was a short story, with a few sweet moments between the very many spicy ones. I would have loved for the story to also include how Daniel and Melissa first met though.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tanya]

This why choose trio are lovely together as they patiently work through Melissa’s past trauma of being stalked. From the first page to the last I was entertained and loved the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[The Therapy Book Club (Chantal)]

DNF'd audiobook at 17%

[Rai]

This was surprisingly good.

[DarkLadyKat]

Good audio received as an ALC . I enjoy my Romance this was more spice than plot for me but the audio was done really well and it was enjoyable for the genre.

[Kiare_books3]

Erotic! Exciting!
The characters... wow, pure fire!
The story was so great and exciting with every page I read.
Excellent read