# If I Can't Have You: A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance (Trickle C, Vol. 1

By **Aitken Elena**

- ISBN-13: 9781989685679
- Publisher: InkBlot
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 286
- Published: 13 Mar 2023
- Language: en
- Categories: Romance, Sports, Literature & Fiction, Small Town Romance, Friends to Lovers

## About this book

If I Can't Have You: A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance (Trickle Creek) Volume 1 is a contemporary romance set in a quiet mountain town. The story follows Charli Carlson, a woman struggling with self-worth and a lifelong crush on her best friend. Symon Scott, a two-time Olympic medalist, returns to Trickle Creek after a career-altering injury. This sports romance explores the tension between a woman who has always felt second best and an athlete facing an uncertain future.

As Symon settles back into his hometown, he begins to see Charli through a new lens. This small town romance focuses on the transition from friendship to love while Charli works to overcome her insecurities. The plot centers on whether Symon will prioritize his relationship with Charli this time or return to his previous patterns. This literature and fiction title examines healing, ambition, and the pursuit of a happily ever after.

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