Flow

Maverick and Dove’s childhood to adulthood bond sets the foundation for a fake dating, close proximity romance, and Flow is the kind of story you fall into instantly. Their chemistry is electric, but it’s the vulnerability underneath that makes it hit. The flashbacks perfectly capture how deep their connection goes.Maverick's high pressure hockey career contrasts with Dove's quiet Louisiana life and the fight to save her family's land adds real stakes to the reunion. I love the peach orchard setting, the amazing friend group, and just enough drama with meddling families.The ending had me divided, but Maverick choosing love over fame still delivers a satisfying emotional payoff.While it was my first Tia Louise book, I never felt lost despite it being the third in the Bradford Next Generation series. Her backlist is now firmly on my TBR.Thanks to The Author Agency and Tia Louise for the ARC.