The Anti-Social Season

Title: The Anti-Social Season
Genre: Romance
Series: First Responders (Harlequin Afterglow) #2

Relationship Status: Doesn’t Get More Complicated Than This

In this offbeat holiday romantic comedy, an overworked firefighter turned social media coordinator and a librarian with an unrequited crush break a few rules in the company handbook…

For Thea Martinelli, burnout is real. After working as a firefighter for the Emergency Services Department over the last ten years, she can’t stomach any more close calls. Just when she’s ready to hang up the hose for good, she’s offered an out: stay on as the station’s new social media coordinator. It’s a move that would keep her on the squad and off the truck—if she makes it through the probation period.

Basically, she needs to learn everything there is to know about social media…fast.

Librarian and social media coordinator Simon Osman is shocked to learn his new responsibilities include showing Thea Martinelli—his high school crush—the ins and outs of digital engagement. And the fact that she doesn’t even remember him? Not helpful. Still, this could be his chance to finally turn his part-time role into something long-term.

But as the chaos of the holiday season unfolds, Thea and Simon find that the closer they work together, the hotter their attraction burns. Yet giving in to these feelings could mean giving up their careers. Are they willing to risk everything they’ve worked toward…for each other?

Cover illustration: Hattie Windley

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Praise for The Anti-Social Season:

“The second book in Buck’s First Responders series manages to be both cozy and sexy; a perfect romance for the holiday season"
--Booklist

“The Christmas season heats up in Buck’s steamy second First Responders romance (after Fake Flame)... Sex scenes sizzle while the pressures of the holiday season keep the plot moving swiftly. Readers will cheer for Simon to find happiness with the girl he never forgot.”
--Publisher's Weekly

“Buck’s opening novel in her “First Responders” series, Fake Flame, was a treat. Fans of that novel will certainly want to read this.”
--Library Journal