{"product_id":"anti-freeze-a-new-zealand-snowed-in-novella-paperback","title":"Anti-Freeze: A New Zealand snowed-in novella - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephanie Ruth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe storm of the decade is heading her way, and Marie is underprepared in every possible way...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSolo-mum Amy-Marie Stirling has turned a new leaf and is behaving herself, doing her son's rugby coach a huge favour by turning up as his plus-one to a mid-winter charity gala-in sequins, no less. So why is fate throwing everything but the kitchen sink at her? Could it get any worse than sharing silver-fox Coach Steve and her fine-dining experience with an unexpected ex at the table? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy, yes. Yes it could. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuddenly, this all-expenses-paid trip to Taupō for the longest night of the year is looking like a who's who of Marie's past misdemeanours, and the weather is not playing ball for a quick escape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteven Ford had a simple plan to keep his hands to himself... After all, his fake-date is just that. Pretend. But Marie's been getting under his skin on the sideline all season, and now the honey-blonde bar owner is holed up in his room-sharing her most personal secrets-the last thing he finds himself concentrating on are the rules. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eANTI-FREEZE is a prude (him) vs player (her) forced proximity novella connected to Stephanie Ruth's Boutique Series, set in beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each book stands alone, but reading them in order provides a deeper experience. Intended for readers who enjoy their slow-burn, feel-good romance on the steamy side, and promising a happily ever after. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthors note: Although this novella ends in an HEA, it also contains references to domestic abuse (historical, from child's point of view), the grooming of a teen (historical), the trauma associated with teen birth (historical), and the emotional distress associated with choosing to give a child up for adoption (ongoing and on-page). You will also find on-page alcohol consumption and references to alcoholism, plus steamy open-door consensual sex between full-grown adults.\u003cbr\u003e* Please note that the legal age for consensual sex in Aotearoa is sixteen (historical, in this case) and read at your own discretion.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSign on to Stephanie Ruth's newsletter to receive bonus short stories set in the same world at www.stephanie-ruth.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377659732275,"sku":"9781067064464","price":27.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/L4NXRAFHMt9781067064464.webp?v=1779326042","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/anti-freeze-a-new-zealand-snowed-in-novella-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}