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An illustration of several diverse cartoon characters, including men and women, with autumn leaves in the background. Text reads: "HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE Tampa Bay Hawks."
An illustration of a woman with curly dark hair, wearing a white crop top and denim shorts, against an autumn leaf background. Text quotes a character saying, "YOU DON'T HAVE TO PRETEND WITH ME, GOLDIE."
An illustration of a blonde man with tattoos, wearing a white Tampa Bay Hawks t-shirt and dark shorts, against an autumn leaf background. Text quotes a character saying, "I LOVE IT WHEN YOU CALL ME THAT."
An illustration of a dark-haired man with tattoos, wearing a grey Tampa Bay Hawks t-shirt and blue jeans, against an autumn leaf background. Text quotes a character asking, "YOU MADE FRIJOLES?"
An illustration of a woman with curly dark hair, wearing a white crop top and denim shorts, against an autumn leaf background. Text quotes her saying, "I MADE CORNBREAD, SAMMY, I CAN'T COOK TO SAVE MY LIFE."
An illustration of a dark-haired man with tattoos, wearing a grey Tampa Bay Hawks t-shirt and blue jeans, against an autumn leaf background. Text quotes him asking, "WHAT'S CORNBREAD?"
An illustration of a blonde man with tattoos, wearing a white Tampa Bay Hawks t-shirt and dark shorts, against an autumn leaf background. Text quotes Lucas saying, "I MADE IT." and explaining he found a recipe book.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Tampa Bay Hawks ✨

Thank you all for being here, for loving these characters the way you do. This dream of bringing them to life would have died without your love and support.

Special thanks to my street and ARC teams for helping get the word out and loving the stories that live in my head. I am so blessed to have you on my side.

Lost in his own grief but still teaches himself how to make your favorite meal for Thanksgiving…

We love a thoughtful man, and Lucas Monroe might just be the most thoughtful of all. 🥰

Add Melt the Ice to your goodreads TBR and pre0rder your ebook or paperback! ❤️

Melt the Ice, book one in the Tampa Bay Hawks series, releases January 13, 2026!

Tropes:

🩵It’s always been you

💛Black cat x golden retriever

🩵Hockey meets small-town romance

💛Childhood friends to lovers

🩵Forced proximity

💛Romantic suspense

🩵Dual POV

💛Found family

🩵Fade to black

#smalltownromancebooks #hockeyromancebooks #secondchanceromance #romanticsuspensebooks #childhoodfriendstolovers

2025/11/28 Edited to

... Read moreAs the holiday season draws near, the Tampa Bay Hawks series warmly invites readers into a heartfelt Thanksgiving celebration filled with love, tradition, and healing. At the center of the story is Lucas Monroe, a character whose thoughtful nature shines amid personal grief. Despite his struggles, Lucas teaches himself to prepare traditional dishes like cornbread and frijoles, honoring family recipes and memories, which adds depth to his character and highlights themes of resilience and connection. The story beautifully blends relatable elements such as grief, family legacy, and food, all wrapped within a small-town setting that complements the romance trope of childhood friends reunited. The dual point of view allows readers to intimately experience the emotional journeys of both protagonists, enhancing the narrative’s authenticity. For fans of hockey romance and romantic suspense, "Melt the Ice" promises an engaging blend of sports culture with heartfelt relationship dynamics, including forced proximity and found family themes. The inclusion of Thanksgiving celebrations and traditional recipes like Nana’s frijoles enrich the story’s cultural texture, offering readers warm, festive vibes alongside romantic tension. This novel’s emphasis on thoughtful gestures—like Lucas’s effort in preparing a favorite meal during tough times—resonates with readers who appreciate characters showing care in tangible ways. The hashtags #smalltownromancebooks, #hockeyromancebooks, #secondchanceromance, and #romanticsuspensebooks clearly target a niche audience looking for stories rich in emotional depth and genre elements. Adding "Melt the Ice" to your Goodreads TBR and preordering the ebook or paperback ahead of its January 13, 2026 release guarantees early access to an evocative journey through love, loss, and new beginnings. Whether you relate to the struggle of coping with grief or delight in sports-themed romantic tales, this book offers a heartfelt Thanksgiving experience that celebrates connection through tradition and heartfelt cooking.