I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Well Aware by Lani Lynn Vale Series: Don't Date Him #9
on September 8, 2026
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A one-night stand, agreed on by both parties, was supposed to be just that. One night.
The next day, when Magnolia Baker walked in to the first practice for her last season of professional soccer with the Cowgirls, she expected it to go pretty smoothly. She was a veteran player, nothing surprised her anymore.
At least, until her one night stand walks through the door.
Her new boss, Beaufort Vanderbilt.
The man that set her blood on fire, and made words stutter from her mouth.
For eight months, they fight the connection, acting like they don’t feel a thing for each other.
Then tragedy hits Beau’s life, and she forgets that she’s supposed to remain professional. She forgets that she’s supposed to be the player and him the owner.
Lines are crossed, and soon, they can’t hide a thing from the people around them.
But Beau’s only partial owner of the team she desperately needs to play to remain hidden from her previous life. The other half-owner is dead set on tearing them apart, and making an example out of her. An example that will be a bright, shining warning flag to all future players to never follow in her footsteps.
Not if they want to ever play professional soccer again.
Addictive, angsty goodness! Vale is on fire with delivering delectable characters, meaningful happily ever afters and family life galore with her Don’t Date Him series and I’m totally here for it. This one centers around pro soccer player Magnolia Baker and biker high school teacher/turned CEO Beaufort Vanderbilt. She’s living life for her late sister and he’s wishing he could get rid of his nightmare. Both characters have a strong back story and family drama following them everywhere they go, so watching them casually hook up, then become so meaningful to each other while juggling life and turmoil was a lot of fun. He’s sweet, sincere and sexy as all get out. She’s determined, diligent and delightfully head over heals quickly. Great characters, combustible chemistry and lots of angst that they make it through beautifully. Loved every minute of them and looking forward to more to come in the series!
