Two rivals. One snowstorm. An unexpected spark.

Arabella

Returning to Bluefern to care for my father wasn’t part of my plan. But here I am, doing my best as the town’s new vet and trying to avoid Rafferty Moon, the one person who knows exactly how to get under my skin. We were high school rivals through and through, constantly competing to be the best. Now he’s the town doctor, and it feels like no time has passed—as if the years haven’t erased the tension that crackles every time we’re in the same room. But when a snowstorm traps us together, I start to see a different side of him, one that I can’t ignore. Maybe he’s not just my old rival; maybe there’s more to him than I ever allowed myself to see.

Rafferty

Arabella Collins. The name alone still stirs something up inside me, something sharp and undeniable. High school was a battlefield, and she was my biggest competition. Now she’s back, all fire and determination, caring for her father and running her vet practice, and somehow, we’re right back to butting heads. But as we’re forced together by circumstances neither of us can control, I begin to wonder if there’s more to her than I thought—more than the smart, ambitious girl I used to try to outdo. I start to see her warmth, her resilience, and suddenly, I want more than just a fleeting spark.

Clashing Moon by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson is a heartwarming story about letting go of old rivalries to discover a love worth fighting for. Perfect for fans of snowbound small-town romance, enemies-to-lovers, and second chances wrapped in the warmth of home.