Title: A Simple Hello
Series: Cooper Town Boys #2
Author: Lacey Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Small Town, Friends to Lovers, He Falls First
Sworn Off Relationships, Cinnamon Roll Hero
Release Date: April 14, 2026
Cade
When it comes to women, keeping things casual is my forte. What can I say, I like to live life to its fullest. Then I spot the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen at The Tipsy Lizard, and I know I need to get to know her. Like a moth to a flame, I’m drawn. The only issue is, she’s dating someone else.
So, the only choice I have is to give Oaklee my number and tell her to use it when she’s single.
To my surprise, that phone call came sooner than I expected. She’s just getting out of a relationship and isn’t looking for anything serious, which is right up my alley. Spending time with her isn’t a hardship, and sending little gifts to her office to say hello is a lot more fun than I would have imagined.
The problem is, I’m not sure I can keep her safely in the friend zone much longer.
Oaklee
Relocating to a small town was exactly what I needed. However, from the moment I arrived in Cooper Town, everything seemed to snowball. The jerk I was dating decided to cheat, leaving me in a new place with a new job and a support system of one to lean on.
Meeting Cade at a bar turned out to be more than just a casual happenstance.
Being around him is easy. He’s gorgeous, charismatic, fun, and always sends me little things to let me know he’s thinking of me. When I have to start working beside my ex, Cade kicks it into overdrive, showing me exactly how easy it could be to fall for a guy like him. Too bad he’s not looking for forever. Cade only wants right now.
Suddenly, my easiest hello might be my hardest goodbye.
5 Stars
Ms Black has pulled me in and wanting to go have a visit in Cooper's Town. This is Cade and Oaklee's story. It is full of surprises, buried emotions and finding yourself all over again.
Cade is known for being the fun loving charismatic brother. Loving the outdoors and always on the go. Never jumping into relationship territory but always willing to flirt and have a little fun. He loves his work and his family. Secretly yearning for a love like his parents have. One day he will find it but he's not pushing for it.
Oaklee is making a big step from the city to small town living, following her long time boyfriend and looking for the next steps. Only to find that he isn't in the same category as she is. Oaklee loves the small town and being closer to her friend. She loves her work, so she decides to stay and see what kind of life she can make here. A certain friendly fella, makes it a little easier.
Grab your copy and enjoy this friends to lovers story. As Cade will swoon you with his simple hello's and small gestures. To learning more about the outdoors and spending time with someone who actually puts you first for a chance. Will they find love when neither were looking for it?
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.
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