Wrapped in Heat: An Evergreen Falls Novella

by Té Russ

Taryn returns to her hometown of Evergreen Falls after losing her job, only to discover that her childhood best friend—and secret crush—Dorian is back too. Sparks fly as old feelings resurface, but with so much time and distance between them, can they turn a second chance into something real?

Genres: Novella

101 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2025

Reviews

['The Book Queen' · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Holiday treat in the Summer

Taryn was forced to move back home to Alaska after she lost her job in California. Alaska sounds really cold yet, this story was steamy and hot. Taryn and Dorian were childhood friends who drifted apart. After many years they were both back in Evergreen just in time to host and coordinate the Jingle Mingle, and to fall in love, again. I recommend this sizzling summer treat.

[JazzReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book

This was a cute novella. I love the pace and I found the couple to be really cute. overall enjoyed this book.

[Toya Davis-Stokley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute friends to lovers read. Taryn and Dorian lost touch after high school and end up back in their hometown. Old feelings pick right back up, as soon as they see the other. A leap of faith made for a beautiful love story.

[Whit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will this short and sweet story give Taryn and Dorian the happy ever after, they deserve?

Taryn is back home in Alaska, after losing her job as a successful event planner. Will Dorian, Evergreen Falls Airline pilot and owner, be able to convince her to remain in Alaska and build a life with him? Absolutely loved this beautiful story!

[Kristal Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrapped in heat

This was a cute and sweet small town romance novella. I really liked that this couple was able to find their way back to each other and experience the love they had developed for each other as teens.

Tè always has me wanting to visit her small towns and I’m looking forward to seeing what else will come from Evergreen Falls.

[Lee Holden, E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Great read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Taryn and Dorian were friends since first grade. They both left their hometown for college, and pursued careers on different coast. Taryn and Dorian reconnected years later. Their attraction was instant. This is their journey to the forever love , they always shared but never admitted.

[Marcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.

I can always count her Te'Russ for a good heartfelt book. I enjoyed this friends to lovers. The chemistry was top notch. I love that it was no back and forth, they took a leap of faith. Great read.

[SL Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed it

Another great read by this author! Loved Dorian and Taryn’s reunited love story and glad they finally admitted how they felt.

[WellReadRuby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super Cute!

A charming small-town holiday romance! Perfect for this time of year! It is Novella November, and this is a cute add if you need a super sweet second-chance romance.

[Shameka Erby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taryn and Dorian