Caught in a Loop

The Skaters of Sequoia Valley #3

by Tomi Tabb

I’m Ava Brown, and I’ve never been great at taking risks—especially when it comes to love. After years of harboring a crush on my best friend Dylan, I finally work up the nerve to tell him how I feel. Only, it does not go well.

With my ego bruised and my heart officially wrecked, I throw myself into running my vet clinic. Dating? Absolutely not. I’ve got more important things to worry about, like how to bring in new clients.

But then a late-night emergency involving a muddy cat introduces me to Fernando, a guy who has a sexy Spanish accent and is alarmingly good-looking. Helping him out starts as a one-time favor, but somehow, we keep crossing paths.

When I take my first vacation in years to Spain to clear my head, guess who turns up again? You guessed it—Fernando. What was supposed to be just a fun road trip quickly turns in to me suggesting a fake relationship in order to get his matchmaking aunts off his back.

I told myself I wouldn’t fall for one of my friends again, but my heart has other ideas. I’ve always played it safe, but falling for Fernando might be the biggest—and best—risk I’ve ever taken. Is it still a risk if it feels exactly right?

Kindle Edition

Expected publication September 23, 2025

About the author

Tomi is a self-proclaimed caffeine addict who is more than excited to be able to share the inner workings of her mind with you through her characters.

She writes romance with a focus on royalty and sports.

When she's not working, Tomi loves to hunt for pumpkin flavored foods and watch home renovation shows.

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Reviews

[Randi Sampson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute read! Ava and Fernando got off to a rather interesting start--- with lots of animal questions and a minor cat emergency for the pets he was watching for his friends. From there, they keep running into each other in the most unexpected of places. They had great chemistry and form a quick bond, but she's had a recent rejection after confessing feelings to her best friend and he had some heartbreak in his past that kept him from pursuing love again. That certainly doesn't stop his meddling family from trying to push it on him though... so when they end up traveling in Spain together, she suggests they fake a relationship to keep his aunts from their matchmaking ways! I couldn't help but enjoy these two together. They definitely seemed to find themselves in a lot of mishaps, keeping the smiles coming throughout the story, but I also just loved their easy friendship... and of course, seeing them go from friends to more! It was a pretty quick romance... but it felt very natural and not at all rushed. If you love animals, fake dating, meddling family and just a hint of holiday cheer, this is certainly one to check out!

Caught in a Loop is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is the third book in the Skaters of Sequoia Valley series. I had not personally read the previous books in this series and found I was able to enjoy it just fine as a standalone.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

[LESLIE J (mrsj_readsbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Tomi Tabb for my complimentary eARC of Caught in a Loop.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.

In a word, this book was ~~~~ Adorable.
Ava and Fernando meet under the funniest of circumstances, but at the end of the day, he is a stand up guy.
I needed something short and sweet to keep my mind occupied and this one did the trick.
It's a nice vacation to Spain and Portugal with a hunky leading man. I know where I want to go for my next vacation!
It is funny and tender and full of love and family.

Even though it's book 3 in the The Skaters of Sequoia Valley, you can read it is a standalone. I have not read the previous books and I was able to jump right into the story.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite one! And I love Fernando. Super cute and heartwarming.. Endearing, adorable characters!