Lilah Callaghan believes she was the lucky charm that propelled Ethan Brodie into professional hockey stardom. When they were teenagers, Ethan ended their relationship to focus on his athletic career, leaving Lilah behind in their small town. Eight years later, Ethan returns during the off-season to win her back, forced to reconcile his past decisions with his current reality as a professional athlete. The narrative focuses on their reignited proximity and the tension between Lilah’s desire for independence and Ethan’s attempt to reintegrate into her life while navigating the physical demands and public pressures of the NHL.
This book is for readers of contemporary romance who enjoy stories centered on professional sports and the second-chance trope. It appeals to those interested in how high-stakes athletic careers impact personal relationships and long-term commitment. Readers walk away with a depiction of how characters negotiate personal boundaries and shared history when one partner’s fame dictates the rhythm of their daily lives. It functions as a study of how childhood sweethearts adapt to adult versions of one another after significant time apart.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
