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Rise & Grind #3

Brewin' Up Trouble

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He’s a retired firefighter looking for some peace and quiet.

She’s a reporter looking out for her future.

Simone Sanders works for the Daily Brew , a small-town newspaper in Caribou Crossing, Alaska. It’s no secret that the owners are considering closing up shop, and Simone knows she needs a plan—something she can fall back on—when that time comes.

When she catches wind that a hefty reward is being offered for the return of a suitcase accidentally picked up at the airport, she’s eager to get her hands on it before someone else does. Not only would the recognition look good in the headlines, but the reward would provide her with the little nest egg she desperately needs.

Sam Rogers was only joking about relocating to Alaska after retiring with twenty years as a firefighter. But when someone presents him with a cash offer for his home, it’s simply too good of a deal to pass up. If he didn’t like it there, he could always move back, right?

Despite the harsh winter weather, it turns out Alaska isn’t so bad. Who knew he’d enjoy trading his turnout gear for flannel and mountain boots. Until he’s mistaken for someone else, someone that the authorities are looking for. To make matters worse, a meddling newspaper reporter isn’t willing to cut him any slack and refuses to believe him.

When the real person of interest turns themselves in, Simone feels terrible for wrongly accusing Sam. Can she convince him it was an honest mistake? Will Sam give in and meet her for a cup of coffee at Caribou Crossing’s favorite coffee shop?

From mugs to hugs, get ready to fall in love with Sam and Simone in Brewin’ Up Trouble. It’s a flannel and flirty mountain romance you won’t want to miss.

Part of the Rise & Grind collection.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2025

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Amy Stephens

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Amy Stephens is a USA Today and International Bestselling contemporary romance author. Born and raised in Alabama, she lives just minutes from the beautiful gulf coast beaches.

When she’s not busy writing, you’ll find her reading, going on cruises with her husband, or taking a road trip for a girl’s weekend getaway. She’s a huge sports fan, but she prefers watching the games at home where she can curl up on the couch with her feline fur babies.

Amy released her first book in 2014 and now has over twenty published works, from sweet and clean, rom-com, sports and firefighters, there's bound to be a hero for all of her readers.


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