What do you think?
Rate this book
Fall for the Grumpy Cupid
Valentine's Release
Cedar Falls Rookies is a steamy small-town hockey rom-com series where cocky AHL players are masters on the ice—but lose their footing when they meet a town with no boundaries, independent women who drive them crazy, and chemistry so intense it sends jerseys flying.
Cedar Falls Rookies is a steamy small-town hockey rom-com series where cocky AHL players are masters on the ice—but lose their footing when they meet a town with no boundaries, independent women who drive them crazy, and chemistry so intense it sends jerseys flying.
479 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2026
About the author
Emma Bloom
19 books44 followersEmma Bloom is a Kindle Best Seller in contemporary romance with expert-level romance instincts—hitting the sweet spot of equal parts swoon-worthy, heartfelt, and oh-so-very steamy.
Emma crafts romances that fans of billionaires, off-limits relationships, and age-gap love stories can’t resist. With a knack for grumpy-sunshine pairings, alpha protectors, and curvy virgin heroines, her books take readers on steamy journeys where opposites attract, enemies become lovers, and heroes fall hard, all with a little dash of humor.
By day, she’s a savvy day trader before most people have even had their coffee. But once the numbers are crunched, she switches gears, letting her heart lead. That’s when the magic happens, as she pours her passion into writing love stories that captivate and enchant her readers.
Living in Colorado where the crisp mountain air and golden sunsets provide the perfect backdrop for dreaming up steamy love stories, Emma draws inspiration from nature's beauty for her writing, and enjoys the Rockies sunshine with her family.
Emma crafts romances that fans of billionaires, off-limits relationships, and age-gap love stories can’t resist. With a knack for grumpy-sunshine pairings, alpha protectors, and curvy virgin heroines, her books take readers on steamy journeys where opposites attract, enemies become lovers, and heroes fall hard, all with a little dash of humor.
By day, she’s a savvy day trader before most people have even had their coffee. But once the numbers are crunched, she switches gears, letting her heart lead. That’s when the magic happens, as she pours her passion into writing love stories that captivate and enchant her readers.
Living in Colorado where the crisp mountain air and golden sunsets provide the perfect backdrop for dreaming up steamy love stories, Emma draws inspiration from nature's beauty for her writing, and enjoys the Rockies sunshine with her family.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
July 4, 2026
letting Cedar Falls help you find yourself
Elias and Gabby have ended up in Cedar Falls because it was a safe place to land. Both for different reasons. They come and find family in teammates, coaches, coworkers and coffee shop co-owners that are her best friends from childhood. The banter and one liners are top notch. There’s so much depth. The found family is supportive and even when they don’t have the whole story they know the person underneath and trust them. Elias is the still silent type that analyses everything. Gabby is the sunshine in the room that diffused everything with kindness and joking. They both have learned to find their place and stay small and manageable within it. However, both of them still see the heart of the matter in every room. They start to realize that what your face shows is not always what your heart holds. So they both work to get to the heart of what they want out of life when they stop living small.
Elias and Gabby have ended up in Cedar Falls because it was a safe place to land. Both for different reasons. They come and find family in teammates, coaches, coworkers and coffee shop co-owners that are her best friends from childhood. The banter and one liners are top notch. There’s so much depth. The found family is supportive and even when they don’t have the whole story they know the person underneath and trust them. Elias is the still silent type that analyses everything. Gabby is the sunshine in the room that diffused everything with kindness and joking. They both have learned to find their place and stay small and manageable within it. However, both of them still see the heart of the matter in every room. They start to realize that what your face shows is not always what your heart holds. So they both work to get to the heart of what they want out of life when they stop living small.
July 11, 2026
Gabby and Elias' Story
The third book in the series features the enigma center, Elias Cross and one of the owners of the local coffee shop, Gabby Hart.
Elias is the quiet, strong 31 year old hockey center. He is completely controlled and the reason for his silence is eventually disclosed. He slowly falls in love with Gabby.
Gabby is one of the three owners of The Daily Grind. She is also a nursing intern, rooming with the sister of the FMC of the first book in the series, Jane Cooper. Fortunately Jane returns in this book.
The book is longer than it needs to be. Gabby is too cute and sarcastic as a defense but it was enough to move my rating from 5 to 4 stars. I look forward to future books about the players.
The third book in the series features the enigma center, Elias Cross and one of the owners of the local coffee shop, Gabby Hart.
Elias is the quiet, strong 31 year old hockey center. He is completely controlled and the reason for his silence is eventually disclosed. He slowly falls in love with Gabby.
Gabby is one of the three owners of The Daily Grind. She is also a nursing intern, rooming with the sister of the FMC of the first book in the series, Jane Cooper. Fortunately Jane returns in this book.
The book is longer than it needs to be. Gabby is too cute and sarcastic as a defense but it was enough to move my rating from 5 to 4 stars. I look forward to future books about the players.
July 2, 2026
awesome
I love the Cedar Falls Series. Characters are charismatic., funny and totally enjoyable. There are a few characters in this series that hopefully get their books. Emma Bloom delivers every time.
I love the Cedar Falls Series. Characters are charismatic., funny and totally enjoyable. There are a few characters in this series that hopefully get their books. Emma Bloom delivers every time.
July 4, 2026
Love Emma Bloom’s Books
Another great Cedar Falls Hockey book. Elias and Gabby definitely brought the spice, character chemistry and complicated storyline. Love all the back characters showing up in this series
Another great Cedar Falls Hockey book. Elias and Gabby definitely brought the spice, character chemistry and complicated storyline. Love all the back characters showing up in this series
July 29, 2026
Choppy Writing
Story was good and the spice was excellent. However, the writing was very choppy and often made this difficult to read. I realize that the choppiness often occurred during the banter but where it wasn’t banter, it threw me off a bit.
Story was good and the spice was excellent. However, the writing was very choppy and often made this difficult to read. I realize that the choppiness often occurred during the banter but where it wasn’t banter, it threw me off a bit.
September 21, 2026
Loved it
I've become addicted to Emmas books. So good, great stories, enough caring spice and laughter. Start the journey with Cedar Falls, it's amazing.
I've become addicted to Emmas books. So good, great stories, enough caring spice and laughter. Start the journey with Cedar Falls, it's amazing.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews