Tucker is a college hockey player known for his defensive reliability and quiet nature, while Sabrina is a hardworking student balancing multiple jobs and law school ambitions to escape her difficult upbringing. After a single night of casual intimacy, an unexpected pregnancy forces the pair to navigate their vastly different futures. Tucker wants to be an active father and partner, but Sabrina is hesitant to let anyone derail her strict professional goals. The plot centers on their domestic negotiations, the physical challenges of pregnancy during senior year, and Tucker’s persistent efforts to prove he can be a supportive fixture in her high-pressure life.
This book serves readers who enjoy the collision of sports culture and high-stakes academic ambition. It appeals to those interested in the accidental pregnancy trope handled with a focus on communication and emotional maturity rather than high drama. Readers see a relationship built on practical support and shared domestic responsibilities. They walk away with a story about balancing professional drive with personal vulnerability and the logistical realities of starting a family before a career begins.
Practical, inward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
Insights from The Goal
Unexpected pregnancies in books usually feel like a disaster. Here, it feels like two people just trying to find a new path together.
“I didn't plan for this.”
Sabrina’s ambition is so intense. She thinks she has to choose between her law degree and her baby, which feels very real.
“I’ve got you.”
Tucker isn't the typical loud hockey player. He’s quiet and steady, which is exactly what Sabrina needs to feel safe.
The scenes with Tucker’s mom show where he got his heart. Having a supportive family changes everything when life gets messy.
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks, Incorporated
- ISBN
- 9781775293965
- Language
- EN
