The Rivals of Casper Road

by Roan Parrish

Overview

He’s in it to win it

Until he falls under his neighbor’s spell.

Bram Larkspur’s rugged, sexy looks belie his fear of all things horrifying. But as Casper Road’s newest resident, he’s excited to join the annual Halloween decorating contest. The competition is keen, especially from six-time champion, architect Zachary Glass. But when enigmatic Zachary sparks a prank war, it’s game on—until one sizzling kiss turns these rivals into allies. Now only one thing scares Bram: how quickly he’s losing his heart to Zachary.

From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

Garnet Run

Book 1: Better Than People
Book 2: Best Laid Plans
Book 3: The Lights on Knockbridge Lane
Book 4: The Rivals of Casper Road

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780369733344
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Series:	Garnet Run , #4
Sold by:	HARLEQUIN
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	596,348
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Roan Parrish lives in Philadelphia, where she’s gradually attempting to write love stories in every genre. When not writing, she can be found cutting her friends’ hair, meandering through the city while listening to torch songs and melodic death metal, or cooking overly elaborate meals. She loves bonfires, winter beaches, minor chord harmonies, and self-tattooing. One time she may or may not have baked a six-layer chocolate cake and then thrown it out the window in a fit of pique.

Editorial Reviews

09/26/2022

Parrish’s sweet but shallow fourth Garnet Run romance (after The Lights on Knockbridge Lane) leaves readers wanting more. As the new man in small-town Garnet Run, Wyo., Bram Larkspur is charmed by the welcome he receives from neighbors, all except for Zachary Glass, the six-time winner of their street’s Halloween decoration contest. Zachary doesn’t appreciate Bram’s attempts to disrupt his morning routine with small talk. He’s content to spend his days working from home as an architect and his nights designing for the contest using the creativity his day job doesn’t value. When it becomes clear that Bram will be Zachary’s only true competition for this year’s contest, Zachary can no longer contain his temper and accidentally incites a prank war between the two. But as they volley, the men begin to get to know each other and their animosity turns to friendship—and then something more. Parrish keeps things surface level as she packs in the plot, including a half-baked story line about Zachary’s missing sister, leaving little time to dig deeper into her delightful characters and their connection. Readers will wish for more substance, but there’s still enough charm here to please series fans. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly