Flannel and Flirting

Rivals and Romance #6

by Teah Kemp Weight

She stole his truck, he’s hoping to steal her heart.

Camille Blake

I don’t recommend stealing a truck as a way to meet hot guys, even if it’s effective. But with a festival to win and a long history of bad male relationships to overcome, finding a boyfriend and getting arrested aren't on my to-do list. A few weeks of flirting might be fun, though.

Except, my fickle heart yearns for more when it comes to Everett Thomas. Unfortunately, our time in Maple Ridge is short and doomed from the beginning because everyone knows long distance relationships hardly ever work—especially internationally.

Everett Thomas

After an ex-fiance tries to steal millions, would it be advisable to date a woman who stole your truck? Asking for a friend. Okay, it’s me. Can you blame me? The elite New York event coordinator Maple Ridge hired is beautiful, talented, and so compassionate. The kind of woman you bring home to stay. But she’s got a severe distrust of men, and I’ve got secrets I want to keep.

With our jobs forcing us together and our attraction to each other growing, the odds of my heart escaping unscathed are about as good as the town goat not eating my pants. Is it worth the risk?

The Rivals and Romance series is a closed-door, laugh out loud, swoony small town romance series complete with a crazy goat and even nuttier town traditions.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication October 6, 2026

Reviews

[Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee)]

This story had great fall vibes and lots of fun moments! I loved both of these characters they have great chemistry. I loved how Everett took care of her when she was injured. There are lots of silly moments in this story but there are also serious ones too such as Cancer, and parent abandonment. I really loved seeing them be there for each other in the tough situations. There was too much ogling and attention to Everett’s muscles/pecs for my taste. Some of this was done in a humorous way though. This story is the first contemporary by this author and she did a great job.
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Content: cancer, death, parent abandonment, ogling, kisses,

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

[Wendy]

This is the final book in the Rivals and Romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone, however, many of the characters crossover. And while you can technically read them in any order, you'll want to read this one last, as this book reveals who won the festival rivalry.

I really liked the books I read in the series, but I think this one is my top favorite. While Everett and Camille are opposites, they are perfect for each other. I felt that they were relatable as both of them had struggles, fears, and pasts that had them putting up walls, but they are both willing to see where things could go - even though the road had some bumps. And it was pure gold when Everett took care of Camille and then she was there for him when he needed her most!

I enjoyed their meet cute - when Camille accidently steals Everett's truck. I also enjoyed how they were able to joke with each other and although both of them had super awkward moments, they were able to laugh about it and not take it too seriously.

We also get some great side characters that bring their own sparkle and laughter to the story.

There are some hard moments and loss in this book, but Teah Kemp Weight handles them with care and had the families (chosen and by birth) coming together and being loving and supportive.

This is the first book I've read of Teah's and I am looking forward to more. I am super excited that it's been announced that this book is the start of a new series that hopefully will not only have more of Everett and Camille, but Derrik, Tabitha, Kate, and Michael because I have so many questions! I need to know what happens with Derrik and Tabitha and what is happening specifically with her. I need to know if Michael and Kate will start to have a romance or if they end up with someone else. So many questions that I hope will start to be answered in the new series!

I received an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Quotes:
"Is it too much to ask someone to love me for me..."

"...I no longer want to do it on my own. I want to be part of an us. To battle the world together, finding relief in strong arms when my own strength has failed me..."

"You are my person."

"Maybe it's better to take the risk before the chance passes me by."

[Barbara Hackel]

The final book in this delightful series was more intense than others before it, but it was a terrific combination of emotions, silliness, and moving on into the future. Yes it was extreme festival planning, subtle Karen pranks, family realities that dealt with sickness and death, wonderful friends, and true love. In other words, it was the best of times and the worst of times, but with friends and love all things were possible.
This six book series that was authored by six different writers flowed effortlessly from book to book. There was enough overlap between books that the reader could believe these two towns were were actually real. I liked the ending of this last book in the series because it doesn't really end the series. There's finality, but nothing that closes the door on the possibility that the Apple Fest and the Pumpkin Fest might return another summer. Each book was wonderful. This one was my favorite even though I cried...

[Michelle Houghton]

Author Teah Kemp Weight has finished off the Rivals to Romance Series with apple and pumpkin fall perfection. This is such a sweet kissing-only romance. I loved our leads. Both have been hurt in the past but are resilient and strong just wary to trust anyone with their heart. There is wonderful family, old and new friends in the supporting cast. Pete and Patrick are the perfect side characters (IYKYK). I enjoyed the inner dialogue of both leads, how our FMC can’t stop her vocal stream of consciousness when she is nervous or excited and our MMC’s dual inner monologue. Karen the goat plays havoc with this cast as well but is finally awarded to the winners in this series finale.
This is a standalone in an overlapping series, with 6 authors and 6 individual stories. I would save this one for last. Also Teah has introduced a few characters that we may get to visit in a future new series from her. Super excited to see a few more HEAs for this cast!

[Robin Henicksman]

This book is way more than five stars!!! Flannel and Flirting is the best book to end a great fall series. It has banter and swooning and the best lol moments. I was seriously laughing so hard my belly hurt. Camille is the event planner for Maple Ridge and Everett is just helping out with the event. When the two meet in an unexpected way; they become fast something’s when everything that goes wrong in word vomiting and trying to get over the hurt their exes caused. Camille and Everett find a way to make it work.
-I’m going to say it … I want Everett to be my man!!!!

[Jasmine]

What a great story! Constant entertainment from the very beginning. I laughed and cried SO much! Camille and Everett are adorable! Loved the happy ending. So happy to see the story continue in a new series and see happy endings for Kate, Michael, Derrik and Tabitha!

I liked this series a lot. It was unique and fun in the sense that every book covers the same fall festival event but from a different couples perspective. Every book was entertaining and funny.

[Deborah K DeLaVina]

A very interesting small town adventure involving 2 complete strangers who have come to town to help a town festival. Two cities competing for the best. The prize, a goat named Karen. The characters are all very different and interesting. It’s a great story! It is filled with a bit of humor, family, fun, romance, tragedy and past experiences that make it hard to trust.

[Lisa Young]

This book starts out funny and just keeps going; there are so many laugh out loud moments. I love how different yet alike Camille and Everett are. Both have legitimate fears that hold them back from trusting, but simply can’t stop the attraction. Get ready to laugh while you fall in love with the town and Pete and Pat and Karen!

[Molly Ann]

The epitome of a romcom. So much fun banter and shenanigans, I mean she accidentally steals his truck. Talk about a unique meet-cute. Not only is the romance sweet, but the hilarious small-town antics had me snorting with laughter.

[Laramee]

A sweet romance with all the Fall vibes.

TW: FMC mother's battle with Cancer is discussed throughout the book

I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.

[Brooke Losee]

Sooooo good! This is Teah's first contemporary, and she NAILED it. The banter, the swoon, the kisses—complete perfection. I loved everything about this one. All the fall vibes and gooey romance. Such an excellent way to end this series.