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Ice Obsession: Brother's Best Friend Romance
You're dating your brother's best friend... but there's one tiny problem--he has no idea you've had a crush on him since you were twelve.
Get ready for a brother's best friend romance that will have you swooning!
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Get ready for a brother's best friend romance that will have you swooning!
Full blurb and finalized cover coming soon!
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2026
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February 25, 2026
I’m clearly in the minority here but this book was terrible
Let me rephrase the book itself wasn’t bad but Riley and Nathan I absolutely hated! Riley was beyond pathetic and Nathan I didn’t buy for a second he genuinely had feelings for Riley. I hate books where it’s ridiculously obvious that the MMC is only interested cause she’s hot and that was the case here. First off neither of them have seen each other in years but Riley recognized Nathan immediately, but Nathan had absolutely no idea who she was he had to hear it to find out cause she was hot and he was expecting someone with acne and braces, you know someone he’d find unattractive. And then pathetic miss Riley gets excited when Nathan flirts with her calling it “a gift from god” but he didn’t even know it was you, he thought he was flirting with a hot stranger he met on the street not his best friend’s sister, as soon as he found out he regretted it and apologized for hitting on her. Next he was constantly calling himself her brother, and in his words “it felt right”. Also he also considers her as an authoritative figure. You know like a teacher or parent. Nathan’s feelings were also very insta lovey, if you read this book you can see he never saw her as anything more than a sister than like 5 chapters later he’s suddenly falling in love with her and wants to be her boyfriend further confirming my belief that he most likely wouldn’t be interested if she didn’t glow up
Also I genuinely don’t think Nathan knows what real love is! Half way into the book while having dinner with Riley and her coworkers he pretty much says it not rational to know what love is at the age of 12 or 13 and that if your a grown up who’s still crushing on someone from when you were like 12 or 13 you should move on, he then later talks about gifts he got (that he didn’t know were from Riley) and said they were obsessive and said that if he ever met the person who has been obsessed wit him since they was 12 he’d be scared cause they sound like a psychopath and a stalker so not only is he constantly insulting Riley (although unintentionally cause he doesn’t know about her crush ) but he himself “fell in love with Riley” in the span of a week despite seeing her as a sister for half his life so how does he know he genuinely is love with her and it isn’t just lust? Even when he unintentionally insults her saying it’s psychotic to have a crush on someone that long and pretty much calls her a creep it does nothing to the plot, you know what she does when pretty much being called psychotic by him? NOTHING! She feels bad sure but a couple hours later their officially dating.
This dude clearly did not see her as anything more than a little sister and it’s very obvious throughout the book. But of course when he sees someone is interested that’s when he gets interested. I needed Riley to move on she pined for this man for over a decade and he honestly would never have looked twice at her if she still had braces and acne. I can confidently say Riley’s glow up was the only reason he fell for her
This is definitely a “she fell first and pathetically harder”
Also this book was unnecessarily long! It’s almost 70 chapters for what? She’s been obsessed with him for years it’s not liked she’d need much convincing, and Nathan “fell in love with her” in a couple days the story just dragged for no reason
Let me rephrase the book itself wasn’t bad but Riley and Nathan I absolutely hated! Riley was beyond pathetic and Nathan I didn’t buy for a second he genuinely had feelings for Riley. I hate books where it’s ridiculously obvious that the MMC is only interested cause she’s hot and that was the case here. First off neither of them have seen each other in years but Riley recognized Nathan immediately, but Nathan had absolutely no idea who she was he had to hear it to find out cause she was hot and he was expecting someone with acne and braces, you know someone he’d find unattractive. And then pathetic miss Riley gets excited when Nathan flirts with her calling it “a gift from god” but he didn’t even know it was you, he thought he was flirting with a hot stranger he met on the street not his best friend’s sister, as soon as he found out he regretted it and apologized for hitting on her. Next he was constantly calling himself her brother, and in his words “it felt right”. Also he also considers her as an authoritative figure. You know like a teacher or parent. Nathan’s feelings were also very insta lovey, if you read this book you can see he never saw her as anything more than a sister than like 5 chapters later he’s suddenly falling in love with her and wants to be her boyfriend further confirming my belief that he most likely wouldn’t be interested if she didn’t glow up
Also I genuinely don’t think Nathan knows what real love is! Half way into the book while having dinner with Riley and her coworkers he pretty much says it not rational to know what love is at the age of 12 or 13 and that if your a grown up who’s still crushing on someone from when you were like 12 or 13 you should move on, he then later talks about gifts he got (that he didn’t know were from Riley) and said they were obsessive and said that if he ever met the person who has been obsessed wit him since they was 12 he’d be scared cause they sound like a psychopath and a stalker so not only is he constantly insulting Riley (although unintentionally cause he doesn’t know about her crush ) but he himself “fell in love with Riley” in the span of a week despite seeing her as a sister for half his life so how does he know he genuinely is love with her and it isn’t just lust? Even when he unintentionally insults her saying it’s psychotic to have a crush on someone that long and pretty much calls her a creep it does nothing to the plot, you know what she does when pretty much being called psychotic by him? NOTHING! She feels bad sure but a couple hours later their officially dating.
This dude clearly did not see her as anything more than a little sister and it’s very obvious throughout the book. But of course when he sees someone is interested that’s when he gets interested. I needed Riley to move on she pined for this man for over a decade and he honestly would never have looked twice at her if she still had braces and acne. I can confidently say Riley’s glow up was the only reason he fell for her
This is definitely a “she fell first and pathetically harder”
Also this book was unnecessarily long! It’s almost 70 chapters for what? She’s been obsessed with him for years it’s not liked she’d need much convincing, and Nathan “fell in love with her” in a couple days the story just dragged for no reason
February 22, 2026
3.75 🌟
I loved it but it had a couple of things that just didn’t sit right. First, the constant problems that Nathan would do that wouldn’t be addressed UNTIL the end where it wasn’t that important anymore really bugged me. And how quick Nathan fell for her. Like with the other books in the series, at least one of the characters took their time falling in love. Whilst Riley already loved him and he fell within the first 10 chapters. AND THERE’S 67! So. But it wasn’t bad. I HOPE that Max and May have a book!!!!
I loved it but it had a couple of things that just didn’t sit right. First, the constant problems that Nathan would do that wouldn’t be addressed UNTIL the end where it wasn’t that important anymore really bugged me. And how quick Nathan fell for her. Like with the other books in the series, at least one of the characters took their time falling in love. Whilst Riley already loved him and he fell within the first 10 chapters. AND THERE’S 67! So. But it wasn’t bad. I HOPE that Max and May have a book!!!!
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February 28, 2026
This was my least favorite book of the series, I did not like either lead. At least it wasn’t another fake dating trope, so glad about that.
February 20, 2026
I was ecstatic to see that the next book in this series had come out!! I love this world and small town that Lia has created and that each character has their own backstory and emotional growth arc.
Riley and Nat were meant to be from the start whether they realized it or not 🥹 I loved that they found their rhythm together and their places in life and their passions.
I’m excited to see what happens next with May 👀
Riley and Nat were meant to be from the start whether they realized it or not 🥹 I loved that they found their rhythm together and their places in life and their passions.
I’m excited to see what happens next with May 👀
March 14, 2026
Well, this was fine. I enjoyed the characters, but I had hoped for the stakes to be higher, kind of? Nathan was too in love too quickly in my opinion and though I like that Riley was able to come to terms with her situation and be happy in the place she is currently in, I had also hoped for there to be more about her background and the issue that led her to the current point. Nate also ignoring his pain is something that can be triggering for some people, so be aware of that. The whole situation with the ex being the ‘third-act-conflict’ (kind of) was also something I did not enjoy. However, I liked the friendships - between the guys, between the girls, and all of them together - and also the flair of the little town. It also has a female main character working in a field in which women are underrepresented and often not taking as seriously, which I also liked. All in all, I think if you want a quick and easy, kinda fluffy, read, this is a good fix for that. But it definitely will not stay in my mind for all that long.
March 9, 2026
My favorite town lucky Falls
I absolutely love everything about all of this towns characters! They are all uniquely charming and funny. I love that the women are strong and fierce in their own way and i absolutely love the side characters. You know the ones that don’t have thier own book but the town could not be the same with out them. Betty was a favorite this round and i wish we got to see a little bit more of her. I would totally rate this higher if i had more. idk i just felt like i didn’t really know these characters that well. I felt like we zoomed right in and were missing a few chapters. It was still a lovely read and i enjoyed myself but just al wish there was more. excited to see Max and Mays story!
I absolutely love everything about all of this towns characters! They are all uniquely charming and funny. I love that the women are strong and fierce in their own way and i absolutely love the side characters. You know the ones that don’t have thier own book but the town could not be the same with out them. Betty was a favorite this round and i wish we got to see a little bit more of her. I would totally rate this higher if i had more. idk i just felt like i didn’t really know these characters that well. I felt like we zoomed right in and were missing a few chapters. It was still a lovely read and i enjoyed myself but just al wish there was more. excited to see Max and Mays story!
March 26, 2026
Adorable closed door romance
This book is so sweet! If you are looking for a simple lovely easy read romance, this is it! The two main characters are so funny and sweet and their love story is so fun to read! I love the dual POV and their cute obsession with each other over time. Such a great hockey story! I love that you learn a lot about the other characters since the series is intertwined.
This book is so sweet! If you are looking for a simple lovely easy read romance, this is it! The two main characters are so funny and sweet and their love story is so fun to read! I love the dual POV and their cute obsession with each other over time. Such a great hockey story! I love that you learn a lot about the other characters since the series is intertwined.
April 7, 2026
j’ai cru que je l’allais le dnf
il était tout simplement interminable
au début le rythme est bon, puis il s’éternise et la fin est bâclé
j’ai mis carrément plus d’une semaine pour le finir
et pour parler de l’histoire, la romance est bizarre,
je suis mitigé par rapport à Nathan, qui finalement ne fait que la sexualiser
pour au final qu’il n’y ait aucun smut
elle mérite mieux
il était tout simplement interminable
au début le rythme est bon, puis il s’éternise et la fin est bâclé
j’ai mis carrément plus d’une semaine pour le finir
et pour parler de l’histoire, la romance est bizarre,
je suis mitigé par rapport à Nathan, qui finalement ne fait que la sexualiser
pour au final qu’il n’y ait aucun smut
elle mérite mieux
April 8, 2026
it took me so long to get through this book I wasn’t a fan of the start it just felt like it did a whole 360 and he was like she’s my sister and then the next page i love her it just hurt my brain BUT i will say the plot and the characters and the rest of the book was amazing and I enjoyed it so much toward the end✨✨✨
March 19, 2026
Riley and Nat
Another great story, loved meeting and understanding Riley and Nat's characters. Low spice, but the character development makes up for that. I felt all sorts of emotions, and can't wait till the next story comes out!!!
Another great story, loved meeting and understanding Riley and Nat's characters. Low spice, but the character development makes up for that. I felt all sorts of emotions, and can't wait till the next story comes out!!!
May 4, 2026
Cute
The story premise is good and it’s a cute story but there are so many odd things. It’s like the author’s first language is not English or something. There are lots of inconsistencies in the books.
But they’re a cute easy read.
The story premise is good and it’s a cute story but there are so many odd things. It’s like the author’s first language is not English or something. There are lots of inconsistencies in the books.
But they’re a cute easy read.
May 4, 2026
Nathan and Riley
Love the story the characters, the bunter.
Love the struggles, the dedication and I love Riley plan for Layla, that was one of my favorite scenes. However I would really love if this series had a smut version. That would be perfect!
Love the story the characters, the bunter.
Love the struggles, the dedication and I love Riley plan for Layla, that was one of my favorite scenes. However I would really love if this series had a smut version. That would be perfect!
March 1, 2026
2.75 Stars ⭐️
March 5, 2026
i think the book was alright. based on what i see on tiktok, maybe i had a higher expectation? but i love the friendships in this small town and how they support each other!!
March 6, 2026
Didn't like the characters. Couldn't finish the book
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March 14, 2026Dnf ag 71%.
I just can’t. Nothing is happening! Plot twist was so obvious.
I like the mc pair but it’s not worth it when the plot isn’t moving forward.
I just can’t. Nothing is happening! Plot twist was so obvious.
I like the mc pair but it’s not worth it when the plot isn’t moving forward.
March 16, 2026
Book is too long for a story below average enjoyment while the actual plot was rushed, unimpressive & parts didnt seem relevant
April 4, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Difícil leer con mis intrusive thoughts but no estuvo tan mal aunque más pero x
Estoy teniendo un soft spot por el hockey romance
Difícil leer con mis intrusive thoughts but no estuvo tan mal aunque más pero x
Estoy teniendo un soft spot por el hockey romance
April 16, 2026
It’s not for me. It was a bit boring, a bit predictable.
Story was okay, and I just wanted an easy read and it was that.
Story was okay, and I just wanted an easy read and it was that.
April 18, 2026
3.75 stars
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