Speed Dating Hating: A Sweet & Spicy Novella

by Ashley Snyder

Daisy tries to find love at a speed dating event at her local bar. When it goes horribly wrong, she’s convinced that romance doesn’t fit into her already busy life as a heart surgeon, one spent repairing other people’s hearts while keeping her own guarded. Determined to forget the night completely, Daisy drowns her disappointment in alcohol and, by accident, crashes a bachelor bar crawl.

Garrett is the last single man in his group of friends, and they are on a mission to find him a future wife. When Daisy unexpectedly crosses their path, Garrett is instantly attracted to her. She’s sexy, confident, single, and exactly the type of woman who makes his pulse race.

They share a steamy night, and the next day, Garrett invites Daisy into his world. One centered on speed, precision, and trust. She anticipates hating it as much as speed dating. Instead, she finds herself uncovering something she didn't realize she a man confident enough to let her take the lead, and patient enough to slow down when it truly matters.

Speed Dating Hating is a cozy, low-angst, sweet and spicy Valentine’s romance about racing hearts, heated nights, and a love that refuses to choose between ambition and desire.

Tropes You'll
Heart Surgeon FMC
Former Racecar Driver MMC
Meet Cute
He Falls First
Feel good, spicy romance
Standalone novella

111 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 9, 2026

About the author

Ashley Snyder is a self-published romance author from Erie, Pennsylvania, with roots in the Pittsburgh area. She discovered her love for writing passionate, emotionally charged love stories in 2024 and hasn’t stopped since.

Ashley’s stories are inspired by real experiences and emotions, giving her characters an authentic depth that readers connect with. If she could bring them to life for you, she absolutely would.

To follow her author journey and stay up to date on new releases, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @authorashleysnyder

Reviews

[Courtney Hastings · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this novella our FMC is a heart surgeon who is looking for love, but doesn't have a lot of time. So what better way to try, than speed dating? Big mistake. Except she runs into our MMC, the last single guy in his friends group. Drawn to each other they end up going back to her place for the night. She warned him that her job is important and takes up a lot of her time, and he accepts that - he thinks. But is it enough?

[Linda Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a cute spicey easy read with great characters and love how they meet!

[Cara Woodham · Rating 4 out of 5]

sweet and short

Short story with instant connection. The FMC got to have her cake and eat it. I also liked the side characters.

[Franki · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read!

[Jessica Hazeltine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong FMC and an extremely supportive MMC 👏 Daisy and Garrett were the definition of sweet and spicy, the spice was😏 but they had such a sweet deep connection that was instant but exactly what they both needed in life