{"title":"Books by Janisha Boswell","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781408734780","title":"Falling","description":"Welcome to North University!Wren Hackerly refuses to quit. Figure skating has always been her life, but after her ex humiliates her on the ice and her career hangs in the balance, she needs a comeback. With her college team's morale - and funding - crumbling, she has to find a way to keep people interested.    Miles Davis is North University's golden boy, famed for his hockey skills and movie-star looks. But after a team tragedy, he's the only one still struggling to bounce back, making it hard to care about the sport that once defined him.    When a bet-turned-date throws them together, they realise they might just be the perfect pair. A fake-dating pact could help Wren rebuild her reputation and Miles find his way back to the ice. But as Miles' kindness thaws Wren's frozen heart, and the line between real and fake begins to blur, will either of them admit to feelings that aren't just for show?Tropes:-Reverse grumpy x sunshine-Found family-Strangers \u0026gt; friends      \u0026gt; lovers-He falls first -One bed  Readers are FALLING hard for Wren and Miles...   'I absolutely love this book...I love Miles and Wren's love story they're literally perfect for each other!' Real Reader Review ★★★★★'Falling made me stupidly happy, so if you are in the mood for a fake dating sports romance...don't look further: THIS IS IT!! ?' Real Reader Review ★★★★★'I love Janisha's writing so much. I was laughing, crying, swooning and smiling while reading 🥺 I'm so love with Miles and Wren🥺💗 My favourite hockey romance ever!' Real Reader Review ★★★★★'Falling dives into what it means to learn to trust yourself and others when it comes to love...Cannot wait to read more of the NU books in the future!' Real Reader Review ★★★★★'I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down! I loved the banter and the sweetness! Miles is the type of boyfriend I want!!' Real Reader Review ★★★★★'I LOVE IT...I loved the plot twist and everything about it??' Real Reader Review ★★★★★'10\/10 I'm in love with this book...it's perfect for a romantic' Real Reader Review ★★★★★","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897378652533,"sku":"9781408734780","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408734780_c0788659-0131-407e-be85-d8127390d078.jpg?v=1786019517"},{"product_id":"9781408734841","title":"Our Secret Moments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to Drayton Hills!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The \u003cb\u003eSMUT WAS SMUTTING have mercy\u003c\/b\u003e!!' Real Reader Review, 5-stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine Fables\u003c\/b\u003e is a planner, fixer, and a firm believer in rules. Stick to the plan, follow the steps, and success is inevitable - at least, that's the idea. As a journalism major, good reviews mean everything, so when no one wants to take over the college football newspaper, she takes the opportunity by the horns. Or the helmet, I guess?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnor Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e, star quarterback of the Drayton Titans, only cares about one thing - his team. He's got the confidence, the charm, and, if you ask him, the biggest...ego in the league. But talking about anything beyond football? That's where he fumbles. Strangely, though, opening up to Cat feels easy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the two collide in more close-contact situations than they'd like, sparks fly - on and off the field. But there's one problem: Nora. Cat's best friend. Connor's sister. The one person the \u003ci\u003ecannot \u003c\/i\u003elet find out about their budding romance. If she does, will it ruin everything? Or are some rules meant to be broken...?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropes:\u003cbr\u003e-Childhood friends to lovers\u003cbr\u003e-Found family\u003cbr\u003e-Best friends brother\u003cbr\u003e-Sneaking around\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders LOVE Catherine and Connor...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I love the way \u003cb\u003eConnor treats Cat like a princess\u003c\/b\u003e, my favourite was when he helped her take out her braids and wash her hair!!!!!' \u003cb\u003eReal Reader Review, 5-stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eTHIS BOOK WILL HAVE YOU SMILING LIKE AN IDIOT\u003c\/b\u003e. I'm obsessed with the writing and the cuteness of Cat and Conner. Just read the book - you won't regret it! The spicy scenes were amazing too!' \u003cb\u003eReal Reader Review, 5-stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I love Cat and Conner's journey from friends to lovers...Not to mention the spicy chapters are sooo  I feel bittersweet that I've finished the book...\u003cb\u003ethis book is a 12\/10\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eREAD IT, you won't regret it\u003c\/b\u003e!!!' \u003cb\u003eReal Reader Review, 5-stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA great book with even greater characters\u003c\/b\u003e!!' 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