Ridiculously perfect read! A hint of danger, a sinfully sexy and possessive hockey player, a sassy on the run bride, a heartwarming found-family vibe, so much sexy and fun banter, with just enough emotional baggage to wreck you, and it's written flawlessly with a can't get enough plot. Roxanne Tully has completely nailed it with this book!' @karisbookstodevour, 5*
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When Pepper Woods left Hideaway Springs nearly a decade ago, it was good riddance.The polished homecoming queen and class president was far too 'city girl' for my likes, anyway.
I barely even noticed when she got engaged to the President's son.
Now, she's back in town. And she's just walked into my father's inn, with a veil tucked under her arm.
I should walk away. I've got hockey practice in an hour and she's the last person I need distracting me. So why does she wind up pressed against me on the back of my motorcycle?
And how have I ended up as her fake fiancé?
TROPES:
🏒 Small Town Romance
💍 Runaway Bride
🏒 Hockey Player
💍 Fake Engagement
🏒 One Bed
💍 Grumpy x Sunshine
The Runaway is the first book in the sweet, steamy and highly addictive Hideaway Springs series.
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Readers can't get enough of the Pepper and Chase's story! 💘
'One of the most wonderfully written and emotionally charged love stories you'll ever read. I cannot remember the last time I smiled, laughed out loud, sobbed like a baby and rooted so freaking hard quite the way I did during this absolutely amazing story. It truly is 'Chefs Kiss'. Roxanne Tully has once again exceeded all my expectations!!!' Reader Review, 5*
'Tempers run high, and tension runs hotter! The banter is 👏 👏 and the slow burn is worth every page' Reader Review, 5*
'Fake engagement, one bed, a hockey player, and a runaway bride? Yes, please. This small-town romance has the perfect mix of humor, angst, mystery, and spice' Reader Review, 5*
'Roxanne Tully absolutely nails yet another phenomenal book and start to a series!' Reader Review, 5*
'Amazing read!!! Roxanne sucks you in from beginning to end!! This story was beyond good and a must read!!! 5 stars!!' Reader Review, 5*
'A slow burn, full of snarky, flirty banter and a sweet chemistry with a side of dirty talking alpha thrown in' Reader Review, 5* Roxanne Tully grew up in New York City, where she studied theatre and screen writing. Her passion for storytelling started very young - even if it never made it on paper. Now, she writes contemporary small-town romances with strong, realistic heroines, steam, banter and a healthy dose of angst. When Roxanne isn't writing, she enjoys baking, jogging with her golden-doodle, and practicing flirty banter with her real-life male hero. The first book in the sweet, steamy and highly addictive Hideaway Springs series. Author is based in Florida, USA. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Laura Pavlov and Catherine Cowles. Tropes: Small Town Romance Runaway Bride Hockey Player Fake Engagement One Bed Grumpy x Sunshine We repackaged the Hideaway Springs series in paperback and eBook on the 13th January 2026, making audiobooks available at the same time -- for the first time.
