Pick Your Battles: A Small-Town Romance

Jemi Fraser

Jul 2025 · Heroes To The Core Book 2 · Jemi Fraser

About this ebook

Some battles you just can’t win…

Ford is the youngest of eight brothers. After retiring from the army, he rejoins the family’s construction business, only to find there isn’t a space for him. He wants more. When a buddy offers a chance, Ford takes it. Now he’s got a whole apple farm to fix up.

But the real battle? Keeping his thoughts—and his hands—off his buddy’s little sister.

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Pick Your Battles is the second book in Jemi Fraser's Heroes To The Core romance series. Each of these small-town romances can be read as a stand-alone, although they are best enjoyed in order. The book contains a touch of danger, some strong language and sexy times. Enjoy the read!

Ratings and reviews

Ford & Jolie bring sweetness, laughter, & warmth as we watch the farm & their connection blossom. Their natural chemistry unfolds in a delightful slow burn, filled with smiles and tender moments. Just as you're lulled into the charm of their sizzling romance bam! suspense and danger strike when you least expect it. What follows is thrilling action, packed with heart-pounding fights and daring rescues. The love between siblings shines throughout, leaving you eager for the next story to unfold.

I loved this book. And the series had been the best. When out of the army and at a loss, Ford takes on an apple orchard but can't get his best friend's sister Jolie out of his mind. These two had the chemistry and connection to make this story fantastic. They knew what they wanted but as usual they were initially in denial, well Ford was. So well done I enjoyed the connection and the simple plot with fantastic characters. Loved it!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout a

I love how happy Jolie is and how she loves her family and the land and her work and going on adventures. I love how Ford is all in on helping his friend Knox bring his family's newly inherited apple farm to life. I love more how he goes all in on Jolie too. It is a slow burn and it has tons of details and so much love and talk and fun and love. It has some emotion and some action and tons of hard work. Theirs is my favorite story so far of this series but I can't wait for Amber's story and th

About the author

Jemi Fraser writes small-town romance filled with hope, heart, humour, and a touch of danger. Her stories combine her love of mystery with the satisfaction of a Happy Ever After.

Love is always worth the risk.