Ever Mine (Honey Mountain #2) – (No Spoilers)

Ever Mine is the second installment in Laura Pavlov’s Honey Mountain series, and it dives into a second-chance sports romance where heartbreak meets hope in the face of a major comeback. Published on June 23 2022, this story pairs sports psychologist Everly Thomas (the next sister in line) with hockey-star Hawk Madden, a man she once loved—and now must fix.

Setting & Author Context

The story returns to the snowy, mountain-lake town of Honey Mountain, where the Thomas sister clan continues to grow, each story anchored in friendship, family, and hometown roots. Laura Pavlov’s hallmark is weaving contemporary romance with emotional depth, strong friendships, and real characters who stumble, heal, and love. In Ever Mine, she blends the high-stakes world of professional sports with small-town warmth to create a fresh but grounded narrative dynamic.

Plot Summary (No Spoilers)

Everly Thomas has spent almost a decade avoiding her past, burying old memories and channeling her focus into her career as a sports psychologist. When she’s hired to help star hockey player Hawk Madden regain his edge, she suddenly finds the man she thought she’d left behind right in her path. Faced with old feelings, new pressure, and the chance to rebuild more than a career, Everly must ask: can love pick up where trust left off?

Characters & Themes

Everly Thomas — The third-oldest daughter of the Thomas family (after Vivian), she’s smart, guarded, and determined to prove she doesn’t need a crutch.
Hawk Madden — Once Everly’s first love, now her new client; handsome, competitive, and hiding his own scars beneath the ice.

Central themes include:

• Healing and forgiveness — tackling old wounds to embrace new beginnings.
• Identity beyond the game — how success and worth are tied to more than trophies.
• Sister-hood and legacy — the Thomas family remains the emotional backbone of the series.

Tropes & Reader Experience

Ever Mine is a second-chance romance with a sports-romance twist and a cozy, small-town setting.
Expect:

• Emotional stakes rooted in real loss and redemption.
• A mix of career pressure and personal vulnerability.
• The familiar comfort of the Honey Mountain setting, with new characters and higher heat.

If you enjoy series where each sibling’s love story builds on the family dynamics and where romance blends with real-life challenges, this one checks those boxes.

Continue the Honey Mountain Series

Read the Thomas sisters’ stories in publication order:

1. Always Mine (Vivian & Niko) — 2022
2. Ever Mine (Everly & Hawk) — 2022/2023
3. Make You Mine (Lucy & Cameron) — 2024
4. Simply Mine (Maya & Beck) — 2025
5. Only Mine (TBD sister & hero) — 2026 (expected)

Explore the full reading guide on the Laura Pavlov author page.

Reader Suitability

This is a great pick for readers who:

• Like second chance stories with emotional groundwork.
• Enjoy sports romance that still prioritizes character and heart over playing field drama.
• Appreciate a series-feel where past books enrich the world but don’t block reading entry.

Where to Buy

View “Ever Mine” on Amazon US .

FAQs

How many books are in the Honey Mountain series?
Five main books are currently listed.

Do I need to read Ever Mine immediately after Always Mine?
It’s best but not strictly necessary—each book features different sisters and their romance arcs.

What is the main trope of this book?
Second-chance romance with a sports (hockey) hero and female professional lead.

What age rating is appropriate?
Adult contemporary romance. There are emotional themes and implied intimate scenes, so it’s best for 18+.

Is the series standalone friendly?
Yes—while reading in order adds emotional depth, each book is designed to deliver a happy ever after on its own.

Related Recommendations

If you liked Ever Mine, you might enjoy:

• A sports-romance series with sibling arcs and small-town settings.
• A contemporary romance where healing and past lovers take centre stage.