Betting Pool Pact: Sweetwater Ridge

Grant Maddox thought he was just coming to Sweetwater Ridge for a simple story - a quaint piece on small-town charm. But what he got was far from boring. A chance encounter with a pie-wielding matchmaker, a town obsessed with betting on love, and an abundance of peach preserves all make for a chaotic and unexpected visit. And at the centre of it all is Abby Hartley, the sharp-tongued queen of matchmaking drama. She has no time for arrogant city journalists, especially not one who accidentally ruins her shirt. But when she's forced to be Grant's liaison, their witty banter quickly turns into undeniable sparks. From wild peach fights to a very public "Couples Trivia Showdown", it seems that even the town's notorious betting board is rooting for them. But when a scandalous article exposes the town's quirky romance rituals and puts Abby's business on blast, Grant must fight for a second chance. Can a cynical reporter win back the heart of the woman who tolerates him "aggressively"? Or will Sweetwater Ridge's juiciest betting pool predict a heartbreak hotter than a fresh-baked cobbler? If you enjoyed the charming chaos of "The Hating Game" by Sally Thorne, you won't want to miss this hilarious enemies-to-lovers romance.