Falling Stars by Lex Martin is now live!
Falling for the guy who broke my heart years ago wasn’t on my to-do list when I snuck into his condo.
Maverick Walker was my best friend, my safe place—the boy I trusted with my whole heart—until one reckless kiss in high school ruined everything. Now, he’s an NFL football player, and I’m a struggling small-town hair stylist, newly single and expecting a baby. With my ex gone and someone vandalizing my business, my life feels like it’s crumbling beneath me.
When my best friend Paige suggests hiding out in Maverick’s swanky condo to regroup while he’s recovering from an injury in New York, it seems like a lifeline.
Except he comes home. Unexpectedly. When I’m half-dressed.
Now I’m stuck in his orbit again, unprepared for the way he still makes my heart race. Maverick is charming, ridiculously hot, and as off-limits as ever. But I have bigger problems than his smoldering smile—like figuring out who’s targeting me and why they won’t stop.
As the threats escalate, so do Maverick’s protective instincts. But with his life in New York and mine in Texas, our worlds couldn’t be further apart. And yet, with danger closing in, his arms are the only safe haven I have left.
But how do I let him protect me without risking my heart again—when loving him feels as out of reach as a falling star?
Falling Stars is a single mom, forced proximity, friends to lovers romance with second chance vibes. If you enjoy charming cowboys, sassy heroines, or secretive small towns, this book is for you!
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Meet Lex Martin
Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she hopes readers love but her parents avoid.
She's always been obsessed with writing, starting in elementary school when she would pen short stories and make her father read them. (Afterward, he'd have to take her tests, but he was a good sport and did them without complaint.) In high school, when she wasn't playing basketball, she wrote emo poetry and worked on the school newspaper.
She later became a nationally-certified high school English teacher and freelance journalist but decided she'd rather write romance novels than tests or city hall articles.
Lex loves coffee, rom coms, pen hoarding, planners, and college football.
She married her almost college sweetheart (they met right after graduation), and she's still obsessed with him, especially when he writes her songs.
She currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband, twin daughters, and their bunny. Drop her a line. She loves hearing from readers.
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This one started out a little shaky and I was really worried I wasn't going to love it. Which would seriously suck because Lex Martin is so talented, and I've adored every book she's written. And although I assumed it was going to end in a happily ever after for Baylee and Maverick, I really wasn't ready to watch him break Baylee’s heart.
Luckily for me while it started off with me cursing various people it was all in ways that I could understand. Plus when Maverick realises what he wants, that man sets out to not just get it but to prove that he owns it. And yet Baylee still knew exactly what she needed and wasn't afraid to put in boundaries and make sure she stood up for herself.
Leo was of course the absolute cutest and I loved that Baylee put him first without compromising herself. Let's be honest, despite Maverick being hot af, Baylee was the star of the story for me. And Maverick complimented her perfectly. The twists and turns had me guessing the whole way through. I couldn't predict anything. Although now that I've said that I did read a lot of this book poolside with a drink or two so …..
And now we impatiently wait for the next book. I can't wait to see the next Walker brother fall and catch up with the rest of the family.
Lex Martin has revealed the covers for Falling Stars!
Releasing July 24, 2025
Cover Designer: Najla Qamber Designs
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Falling for the guy who broke my heart years ago wasn’t on my to-do list when I snuck into his condo.
Maverick Walker was my best friend, my safe place—the boy I trusted with my whole heart—until one reckless kiss in high school ruined everything. Now, he’s an NFL football player, and I’m a struggling small-town hair stylist, newly single and expecting a baby. With my ex gone and someone vandalizing my business, my life feels like it’s crumbling beneath me.
When my best friend Paige suggests hiding out in Maverick’s swanky condo to regroup while he’s recovering from an injury in New York, it seems like a lifeline.
Except he comes home. Unexpectedly. When I’m half-dressed.
Now I’m stuck in his orbit again, unprepared for the way he still makes my heart race. Maverick is charming, ridiculously hot, and as off-limits as ever. But I have bigger problems than his smoldering smile—like figuring out who’s targeting me and why they won’t stop.
As the threats escalate, so do Maverick’s protective instincts. But with his life in New York and mine in Texas, our worlds couldn’t be further apart. And yet, with danger closing in, his arms are the only safe haven I have left.
But how do I let him protect me without risking my heart again—when loving him feels as out of reach as a falling star?
Falling Stars is a single mom, forced proximity, friends to lovers romance with second chance vibes. If you enjoy charming cowboys, sassy heroines, or secretive small towns, this book is for you!
Preorder your copy today!
Amazon US: https://bit.ly/4kSxAVJ
Amazon Worldwide: https://amzn.to/3YWmjek
Meet Lex Martin
Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she hopes readers love but her parents avoid.
She's always been obsessed with writing, starting in elementary school when she would pen short stories and make her father read them. (Afterward, he'd have to take her tests, but he was a good sport and did them without complaint.) In high school, when she wasn't playing basketball, she wrote emo poetry and worked on the school newspaper.
She later became a nationally-certified high school English teacher and freelance journalist but decided she'd rather write romance novels than tests or city hall articles.
Lex loves coffee, rom coms, pen hoarding, planners, and college football.
She married her almost college sweetheart (they met right after graduation), and she's still obsessed with him, especially when he writes her songs.
She currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband, twin daughters, and their bunny. Drop her a line. She loves hearing from readers.
Connect with Lex
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STEALING HEARTS
Lex Martin
Release Date: January 30
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Blurb:
A
marriage of convenience might save his ranch, but will it break her heart?
I don’t
remember a time when I didn’t love Rhett Walker, which is complicated since
he’s ten years older and my brother’s best friend. After a falling out, we
didn’t speak for years—until today, when he found me sleeping in my car, threw
me over his shoulder, and dragged me “to safety.”
He’s grumpy
and overprotective and even more handsome than I remembered. I’m shocked to
learn he’s in trouble. Someone is sabotaging his ranch, which is thirty days
from foreclosure. He needs a loan from a friend who won’t extend the funds
unless he’s married. Only Rhett’s now a single dad with no plans to fall in
love again.
When his
brother suggests I marry Rhett for health insurance so I can rehab an injury,
my first reaction is hell no. I can’t afford to catch feelings for someone who
won’t see me that way.
But spending
time at the ranch reminds me how much is at stake—the family business, the
welfare of Rhett’s children, and the happiness of a man I’ve always longed
for.
Rhett says
we’ll keep things platonic in private, even though I’ll be sleeping in his bed.
He refuses to mix business with pleasure.
Except when
the lights go out in his bedroom, our chemistry is too explosive to contain.
Would it be
so bad to fall for Rhett? Or will he steal my heart all over again?
One thing’s
for sure—the clock is ticking on our divorce.
Stealing
Hearts is an age gap, marriage of convenience, single dad romance. If you enjoy
grumpy cowboys, sweet but sassy heroines, a family of rowdy brothers, and
secretive small towns, this book is for you!
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Meet Lex Martin:
Lex Martin
is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the
Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she
hopes readers love but her parents avoid.
She’s always
been obsessed with writing, starting in elementary school when she would pen
short stories and make her father read them. (Afterward, he’d have to take her
tests, but he was a good sport and did them without complaint.)
In high
school, when she wasn’t playing basketball, she wrote emo poetry (that won
awards, go figure) and worked on the school newspaper.
She later
became a nationally-certified high school English teacher and freelance
journalist but decided she’d rather write romance novels than tests or city
hall articles.
Lex loves
coffee, rom coms, pen hoarding, planners, and college football. She married her
almost college sweetheart (they met right after graduation), and she’s still
obsessed with him, especially when he writes her songs.
She
currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband, twin
daughters, a bunny, and their new puppy. Drop her a line at lex (at)
lexmartinwrites.com. She loves hearing from readers.
Lex is
represented by Kimberly Brower of Brower Literary & Management.
Connect with Lex Martin:
This book
felt like one big Easter egg; all these previous couples sprinkled all the way
through like icing on a cupcake. I started reading this and did not want to put
it down for a second. Obviously, I love Lex Martin's writing, she's an
instant one click author. So, I am pretty confident going in that I'm going to
put it down happy.
It felt like
every box was checked. Age gap, single father, fake marriage, brothers’ best
friend, and so much more. Plus, I got all the feels for both characters. And
can I tell you, sitting poolside on a Disney Cruise is not the place to tear
up. The looks I got.
Poor Paige
had gone through it all. And despite her very low self-worth and lack of expectations
of others she was still fighting and still smiling. I wanted a little something
to go her way so badly, every time her step mum popped up, I was hoping for a
bus to fall on her leaving Paige with her mother's home. But I think I'm just a
little vengeful. And instead, Paige got her revenge with a beautiful happy ever
after.
Rhett took
way too long to pull his head from a certain piece of his anatomy. I honestly
think he needed to grovel harder. In fact, he was kind of a disappointing hero,
for parts of the story. By the time he was ready to stand up and fight for
Paige I was already hoping someone was going to swoop in. Luckily Paige was
awesome and didn't need saving. And Rhett pulled it out at the end.
The ending
was cute and sweet. I could have done with a little more of some things being
tied up. But I was happy that Paige got what she wanted and I'm dying for the
next book in the series. I think we might get some more Paige and Rhett along
with some fireworks from Mav and Baylee.
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BLINDSIDE BEAUTY
BY LEX MARTIN
Release Date: September 26th
Genre/Tropes: Sports Romance / Single Dad /
Enemies to Lovers Vibes / Football Player/Nanny Romance / Bookworm Heroine /
Close Proximity / Small Town
BLINDSIDE BEAUTY by Lex Martin is NOW
LIVE!!
Make sure to grab this all-new single
dad/nanny, enemies to lovers, small town football romance TODAY!!
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My
football player ex cheated on me, so the last thing I need is to fall for
another quarterback. Especially when he’s still mourning his baby mama who
tragically passed away.
After I
accidentally plow my car into Nick Silva’s bumper, I can’t blame him for not
hiring me to be his daughter’s nanny, but I’m still salty about it. I need the
money to go on a trip of a lifetime, one my ex didn’t want me to take.
The worst
part is Nick just moved in next door.
I’m sure he
associates me with my dirtbag ex—his former teammate—so I try to avoid my
neighbor whenever possible.
But when his
new babysitter gets locked out of the house, leaving Nick’s four-year-old alone
inside, I attempt to rescue her by breaking in through a window.
Unfortunately,
I have a wardrobe malfunction and end up flashing my goodies to the whole
neighborhood, Nick included.
Because of
my embarrassing heroics, Nick’s now convinced I’d be a great nanny.
The trouble
with football players is they’re very persuasive, so I agree to take the job
but immediately regret it.
Who needs to
see a gorgeous, shirtless man jumping rope and doing push-ups in gray
sweatpants? Who wants to watch a sexy, single dad snuggle his little girl and
read her bedtime stories? Who enjoys working closely with a walking, talking
thirst trap every single day?
Fine. I do.
I want all of that, but I already swore I’d never date another jock after the
last one stomped all over my heart, so this bookworm needs to play it safe.
But rumor
has it Nick has a new girlfriend, which helps me maintain appropriate
boundaries.
Because I
won’t be blindsided by another quarterback again.
Blindside
Beauty is an
angsty nanny romance featuring an adorkable, accident-prone bookworm and a
struggling, grumpy single dad. If you enjoy close proximity, enemies-to-lovers
vibes, opposites attract, small towns, and college football, you’ll love this
steamy final addition to the USA Today bestselling series Varsity Dads.
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About the Author:
Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she hopes readers love but her parents avoid. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist who’s lived all over the country, she currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband, twin daughters, and their bunny. Drop her a line. She loves hearing from readers.
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