Crystal Bay University Series by Hailey Dickert

SophiaAfter being abandoned by the closest people in my life, I made a promise to myself: Don’t let anyone in and you won't get hurt.Then I went against my better judgment and allowed myself to fall in love. I was tricked into thinking he was my sunshine, but in a single unforgivable moment he became a dark, unrelenting cloud over my head who ruined me completely... moreSophiaAfter being abandoned by the closest people in my life, I made a promise to myself: Don’t let anyone in and you won't get hurt.Then I went against my better judgment and allowed myself to fall in love. I was tricked into thinking he was my sunshine, but in a single unforgivable moment he became a dark, unrelenting cloud over my head who ruined me completely. Being at Crystal Bay University has allowed me to move forward from the shadows that lurk back in my small hometown, but even after meeting someone new, I can't outrun the dark storm that seems to follow me everywhere I go.ElijahI was the big man on campus.Everything in my life was going exactly according to plan until a wrecking ball reminded me that there’s more important things than touchdowns, booze, and pretty girls. In the darkest time of my life, I felt lost and defeated until the moment my eyes landed on her. She was everything I never knew I wanted. A glimpse of sunshine in the darkness. There was just one little problem. She didn’t trust in love, and she definitely didn’t trust me. But I’m a patient man, and she’s worth waiting for. Soon she’ll realize that I want every part of her–the darkness, the light, and the shadows in between. I’m already hers whether she likes it or not.No returns, no refunds. *This will be the first book in a the Crystal Bay University series by Hailey Dickert. Releases June 2023.* less

Sometimes it pays to be naughty…This cheerleader’s been dreaming of a white Christmas—but thanks to wild weather and grounded planes, I’m stuck doing my holiday to-do list (of the sugar and spice variety) without a snowflake in sight.After an airport run-in with my team’s football coach, there’s hope I may not have to do it alone. Coach Buzzkill, aka James Porter, definitely needs a break from his routine, and my little scavenger hunt could do the trick—if he’ll let it... moreSometimes it pays to be naughty…This cheerleader’s been dreaming of a white Christmas—but thanks to wild weather and grounded planes, I’m stuck doing my holiday to-do list (of the sugar and spice variety) without a snowflake in sight.After an airport run-in with my team’s football coach, there’s hope I may not have to do it alone. Coach Buzzkill, aka James Porter, definitely needs a break from his routine, and my little scavenger hunt could do the trick—if he’ll let it.But his boundaries have me worried I won’t check off the naughtier items… until his best friend shows up, ready to join the merry mischief.Santa baby.This holiday novella is the second installment in the Crystal Bay University Series by Hailey Dickert. less

Noah CarusoI’ve always been a five-year plan kind of guy. I got through college with minimal distractions, maximum touchdowns, and zero relationships. Then I met Charlotte Benson, the woman who made me believe in wishes, and a strict set of rules was added to my routine.Rule One: Don’t Touch CharlotteThis one was difficult from the start but made impossible once she accidentally told her ex we were dating. (Spoiler alert: we weren’t.)Rule Two: Don’t Think About CharlotteThat was easy... moreNoah CarusoI’ve always been a five-year plan kind of guy. I got through college with minimal distractions, maximum touchdowns, and zero relationships. Then I met Charlotte Benson, the woman who made me believe in wishes, and a strict set of rules was added to my routine.Rule One: Don’t Touch CharlotteThis one was difficult from the start but made impossible once she accidentally told her ex we were dating. (Spoiler alert: we weren’t.)Rule Two: Don’t Think About CharlotteThat was easy.Until she got to know the real me. Learning things I hadn’t even shared with my closest friends. Secrets that if brought to the surface, could be dangerous, even deadly.Rule Three: Don’t Text CharlotteTurns out I’m pretty bad at rules. Who knew??Rule Four: Definitely Don’t, Under Any Circumstance, Kiss CharlotteWhen that rule was ignored, I thought it would destroy me, but instead, I began to wonder if this fake dating fling could turn into something real. Then, two words changed everything:“I’m pregnant.”Releasing May 8, 2025. This is the third novel in the Crystal Bay University series by Hailey Dickert, and can be read entirely as a stand alone.Tropes:Sports Romance (Cheerleader x Quarterback)Family SecretsFriends to LoversHints of Fake DatingHe Speaks ItalianSpicy LessonsAccidental PregnancyForced ProximityFun Facts & Flirty TextingContent Warnings (Spoilers): Consensual Explicit Sexual ContentAlcohol ConsumptionVulgar LanguagePregnancy (mmc is not the father)Murder (on page)Graphic Physical ViolenceLight BondageDomestic ViolenceDomestic Abuse (from parents)Guns & Gun ViolenceMention of Drugs less