This book title Holiday Hostilities (Cyclones Christmas, #2)

books by Katie Bailey

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It’s the most hateful time of the year… There’s only one thing Olivia Griswold hates more than her brother’s best friend, Aaron Marino.The NHL’s favorite playboy has hordes of adoring fans, but to her, he’s still the cocky jerk she’s loathed since high school.But when Aaron hears Olivia’s spending the holidays with her roommates from hell, he offers her a place to escape to.His place, to be exact.In return, all she has to do is be his date to his hockey team’s Christmas gala. It seems simple enough, but Olivia soon discovers that sleeping behind enemy lines is a dangerous game—especially when the enemy looks like that.Olivia knows she’s playing with fire, but she won’t let herself get burned again.And they do say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer… The story’s development reflects careful planning, with each event building upon what came before. This sense of progression gives the narrative direction and purpose, ensuring that readers remain invested throughout the book. The author’s approach to storytelling highlights the importance of context and buildup. Key moments feel impactful because they are supported by prior development rather than sudden shifts.