: Billed as a steamy rom-com, it’s a quick, "over-the-top" read intended for fans of safe but high-heat romances. Reader Takeaways
If you’re looking for a steamy, fast-paced escape, by Olivia Sinclair (2021) is a spicy contemporary romance that takes the "dad's best friend" trope to a whole new level. The Hook: When Your Secret Diary Becomes a Bestseller Busted by Olivia Sinclair
The story follows a young woman who turns her lifelong crush on her father’s best friend, , into a successful career as an indie romance author. The catch? Every one of her "fictional" heroes is based on him—down to a very specific, private tattoo that eventually blows her cover. What to Expect : Billed as a steamy rom-com, it’s a
: The meta-element of the heroine being an author herself. The catch
: The tension of dating someone strictly "off-limits".
: This is a classic "Dad's Best Friend" and "Age Gap" romance. It also features "Forced Proximity," as the two eventually find themselves sharing a remote cabin.