[PRE-ORDER] Just Say Yes: Deluxe Edition (The Kings, #5) by Lena Hendrix

Release Date: 11/24/2026

small-town romance • rugby romance • ex's best friend • forbidden romance • he falls first

Sometimes the person you should never fall for is exactly the one who makes it impossible to resist.

MJ has spent plenty of time being the good girl, but her carefully controlled world is about to be shaken up by Logan Brown, a charming Olympic rugby player with a confident smile, undeniable chemistry, and one very inconvenient connection to her past. As attraction turns harder to ignore, MJ finds herself facing a temptation she never expected.

The Vibe

Warm, spicy, and packed with small-town charm, Just Say Yes brings readers back to the close-knit world of Outtatowner, Michigan for a romance filled with banter, chemistry, and plenty of emotional heart. MJ is relatable and refreshingly vulnerable, while Logan's confident, flirtatious personality makes him an irresistible match for her.

Their relationship is fueled by forbidden attraction and the delicious tension of wanting someone who feels off-limits. Logan's patience and persistence create a romantic dynamic that balances heat with tenderness, while MJ's journey gives the story an emotional depth beneath all the sparks.

With an Olympic rugby player hero, a small-town setting, found family, and a romance built around irresistible chemistry, Just Say Yes is a satisfying choice for readers who love contemporary romance with plenty of heat, heart, and humor.

Spice Level

•  🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️  (5/5)

Tropes & Tags

• Small-town romance
• Sports romance
• Rugby romance
• Ex's best friend
• Forbidden romance
• Friends-to-lovers
• He falls first
• Inexperienced heroine
• Flirty hero
• Protective hero
• Found family
• Close-knit community
• Contemporary romance
• Spicy romance
• Emotional 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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