[PRE-ORDER] Just Like That (The Kings, #4) by Lena Hendrix

Release Date: 9/29/2026

small-town romance • grumpy x sunshine • forced proximity • single dad • billionaire hero • found family • opposites attract

A reluctant single dad, his former love's sister, and a little boy who brings them together create the perfect recipe for irresistible tension in Just Like That. Lena Hendrix's fourth Kings novel is a spicy, emotional small-town romance filled with grumpy-sunshine chemistry, forced proximity, family dynamics, and a hero who discovers that love can completely upend even the most carefully controlled life.

The Vibe

JP King is the polished, grumpy billionaire at the head of the King family empire. He is used to being in control, so the unexpected arrival of a seven-year-old boy who may be his son is enough to turn his carefully ordered world upside down.

Hazel never expected to find herself responsible for helping JP navigate this new reality. She's unconventional, scatterbrained, and more than willing to challenge his rigid ways. JP, meanwhile, is the last man she should want, especially given their complicated connection through her sister.

Forced into close quarters as they figure out what comes next, JP and Hazel discover that their constant friction has an undeniable spark underneath it. Their banter, clashing personalities, and growing attraction create a romance that is as funny and tender as it is steamy.

Set in the charming coastal Michigan town of Outtatowner, Just Like That delivers the emotional warmth of found family alongside the delicious tension of a grumpy hero and the woman who refuses to let him keep everyone at arm's length.

Tropes & Tags

• Small-town romance
• Grumpy sunshine
• Opposites attract
• Forced proximity
• Single dad
• Sister's ex
• Billionaire romance
• Grumpy hero
• Quirky heroine
• Found family
• Family drama
• Coastal Michigan setting
• Emotional romance
• Banter
• High-heat romance

Books in Series (In Order)

• Just This Once, #1
• Just My Luck, #2
• Just Between Us, #3
• Just Like That, #4
• Just Say Yes, #5

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