Just Don’t Fall

This was my first book by Emma St. Clair, and I almost finished it in one night.  I stayed up until after midnight reading it! I didn’t want to put it down—but I have 3 kids to homeschool. So I did the grown up thing and slept, but trust me-it was under protest! 

This first book in the Sweater Weather series was the perfect introduction to Harvest Hollow. 

Logan has been labeled hockey’s “bad boy,” and Parker is everyone’s favorite social media content creator. And they have a past together. Not a romantic past-at least not on Logan’s side. But one conversation with Parker’s dad changes things. 

There’s fake dating, brother’s (former) best friend, hockey, a gala, sweet gifts (hello, Fancy Chair!), a never been kissed storyline, nicknames (I loved these!), grand gestures, and the best protective hockey team that feels like family. 

Logan was so thoughtful and kind, but not at all a pushover. I loved the scene at the gala. It showed that he respected Parker and her decisions without making them for her, but also let the other guy know that he wouldn’t be backing down (or away from Parker). 😍 

I enjoyed that we got to see different sides of Parker. The “Boss”—in command and so sure of herself. Then the vulnerable side-the one not so sure that Logan would want her. Parker was a great character! 

The chemistry between the two main characters was everything you want in a romance. The banter. The amusement. The tension. The almost kisses. Everything. 

I’m so glad this was my first introduction to Emma St. Clair. I will be reading more! 

Content warning: Sweet closed door romance. One pretty descriptive almost kiss. Parental neglect. 

About the book: 

Before Logan Barnes was hockey’s hottest bad boy, he was my brother’s best friend … and my first crush. Oh, yeah--and the guy who ghosted me and broke my teenage heart.

Now Logan is back in Harvest Hollow, but not willingly. Recovering from an injury (and some bad press), he’s stuck playing for our minor league team.

Which means I’ll be working with him almost daily.

As the hockey team's social media manager, it’s my job to wrangle all the guys into filming TikTok trending videos. But Logan doesn’t want to be wrangled.

Turns out … neither does my heart.

Because my old crush never died.

And when Logan becomes my accidental fake boyfriend, those old feelings flare hot enough to melt the ice.

But this is all totally one-sided. Totally fake. Isn't it?

No matter what signals he seems to be giving me or how real things start to feel, I know Logan’s not home for good.

I survived Logan leaving me once. But this time, I’m not so sure my heart will recover …

Just Don't Fall is a small town, closed door hockey romcom with all the fake dating, brother's best friend vibes. You'll get smoking chemistry and characters to root for but NO spice. (Yes, you read that right--a low spice hockey romance.) Perfect for fans of sports romance who want a less heat.

Tropes: 

• Hockey
• Fake dating
• Brother’s best friend
• Childhood crush
• Slow burn
• Workplace
• Never been kissed FMC
• Closed door/kissing only

Author: Emma St. Clair 

Title: Just Don’t Fall 

Publication Date: August 31, 2023

Series: Sweater Weather