Release: Back Against the Wall (Lindell Series #1) by Marie James with my review

Back Against the Wall

Series: Lindell Series #1

by Marie James

Release: February 15, 2024

Genre/Tropes: single dad, nanny/boss, a second chance at love, enemies to lovers, hockey star, small-town romance, steamy/spicy

Cover Designer: Qamber Designs

Cover Models: Michael Scanlon and Josie Fox

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195024077-back-against-the-wall

Blurb:

A small town, single dad, enemies to lovers romance.

Crawling back to this small town was never in hockey star Chase Woodson’s plans.

From hitting hockey pucks in front of thousands to selling urinal pucks at his father’s hardware store, coming back home is his worst nightmare.

But being a (newly) single dad of twin boys means making sacrifices. His boys need stability and his dad needs his help in the store.

Now he needs her.

Except, Chase has been the bane of Madison Kelly’s existence since high school.

She just so happens to be the only available nanny in town.

Besides, high school was ten years ago.

People don’t hold grudges that long, right?

Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

Universal: https://books2read.com/BackAgainstTheWall

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGY2PGZF

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CGY2PGZF

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGY2PGZF

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CGY2PGZF

Audiobook: https://bit.ly/49wFE8B

Read the Story Now from the author’s store:

https://f3a80c.myshopify.com/products/back-against-the-wall-ebook

Author Bio:

Marie James is a full-time author, mother of two boys, and wife of 18+ years. Dog Mom to four great danes: Maximus, Sassy, Kiki, and Hargid

She has spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. She is currently residing in a sleepy little town in East Tennessee.

Writing is her passion, and she absolutely loves being able to sit down and put all of her thoughts and emotions into her stories.

She loves dogs, coffee, making handmade cards, and reading steamy romance novels!

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was an interesting story. Madison was trying to obtain her freedom after losing everything because of a man. Chase wanted the best for his twins despite having to deal with his ex. Solution: Madison took on a nanny role as well as interior designer for Chase, and sparks flew. Misunderstandings, miscommunications, and past relationships interference tried to come between them. It was a fun and heart-wrenching journey at the same time, and I enjoyed it.