One Small Thing
by Erin Watt
Beth's parents have smothered her since her sister died. Then she falls for Chase, who has just got out of prison for her sister's death.
- Spice
- 2/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~368
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is One Small Thing?
One Small Thing is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.
- Steam: Behind closed doors
- Burn: Medium burn
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: First person, heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Sexual assault
- Bullying
- Slut-shaming
- Manipulation / gaslighting
- Death of a loved one
Our editorial notes, which may be incomplete. If something is a hard limit for you, check the author's own content notes too.
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One Small Thing: quick answers
How spicy is One Small Thing?
One Small Thing is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.
Is One Small Thing a standalone?
Yes, One Small Thing is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in One Small Thing?
One Small Thing features forbidden love, bad boy. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does One Small Thing have content warnings?
Our notes for One Small Thing include: sexual assault, bullying, slut-shaming, manipulation / gaslighting, death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after One Small Thing?
If you loved One Small Thing, try The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles, Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. They share its forbidden love and bad boy energy at a similar spice level.