The Next Best Fling, Librarians in Love By Gabriella Gamez

In this spicy and charming debut romance, Marcela Ortiz, a librarian nursing a long-time crush on her best friend, finds herself unexpectedly entangled with Theo Young, ex-NFL player and older brother to the man she has secretly loved for years. When Theo drunkenly reveals his intention to confess his feelings for his brother's fiancée at an engagement party, Marcela intervenes, diverting him to her place to sleep off his intentions. However, their arrival together at a family brunch sparks rumors of a hookup, which they decide to use as cover to mask their own heartbreak and unrequited desires.

As Marcela grapples with unrequited love and Theo navigates complicated family dynamics, their no-strings-attached arrangement evolves into something deeper. Late-night conversations and steamy encounters reveal a potent attraction neither anticipated. They explore their simmering chemistry in unexpected places, from library aisles to Marcela's bed, blurring the lines between rebound and genuine connection.

Their relationship, built on mutual distraction and physical attraction, becomes increasingly complex as they confront messy familial entanglements and buried secrets that threaten to unravel everything. Despite their initial agreement to keep emotions out of their arrangement, Marcela and Theo find themselves caught in a whirlwind of feelings that challenge their understanding of what they truly want.

Filled with witty banter, heartfelt moments, and sizzling tension, this debut romance navigates themes of heartbreak, healing, and the transformative power of unexpected love. As Marcela and Theo discover the depths of their feelings for each other, they must confront their own fears and insecurities to determine whether their rebound can evolve into something real and lasting. 📚❤️