After suffering a horrific injury that threatens to end his career, Baden Oulett is about to learn that sometimes a fresh start is just what the doctor ordered.
I worked my whole life to achieve one goal—play professional hockey. As part of the defending Cup champion Arizona Vengeance, I was living my dream until one split second decision destroyed it all. Instead of lacing up my skates and hitting the ice, I’ve spent my days in rehab and physical therapy just so I could walk again. When a coaching opportunity with the Pittsburgh Titans is presented to me, I find myself with a career I had never considered but which allows me to continue being part of the sport that I love.
While my injuries are physical, the same can’t be said for the woman I rescued. Suffering from wounds that can’t be seen, Sophie Winters has withdrawn from the world in fear and guilt. I didn’t know Sophie before that fateful night and have only met her once since, but I refuse to let her face her demons alone. Determined to be a friend, I support Sophie in the only way I know how… by simply being there.
Through our shared trauma, Sophie and I begin to find peace within one another. As we grow closer, what started as friendship becomes more intimate until our broken pieces become one. But can a love born of anguish endure, or will the pain of our past prove too much to overcome?
Sophie is a very lucky girl…
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Sophie,
If you told me a year ago that I would be where I am today, I would’ve called you a damn liar. I never could’ve imagined the turns my life would take. The pain. The suffering. The tragedy.
I wouldn’t trade them for anything, because they brought you to me.
I’m no stranger to hard work. As a professional hockey player, hard work is a part of my very essence. When I was faced with the very real possibility of never walking again, I did what I’ve always done—worked my ass off.
It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it brought you to me.
Starting a new career in a new city was so far out of my comfort zone, particularly given the tragic circumstances that led to it. I have days where I doubt my ability to coach these players to be the best versions of themselves on the ice.
There is no reward without risk, and it brought you to me.
You are the bravest, strongest, kindest person I’ve ever known. Being with you feels like being home. I am never more content, more at peace than I am when I’m with you. And if that meant I had to walk to hell and back to feel this way for the rest of my life, it was worth it.
Because that journey brought you to me.
And we’re right where we’re supposed to be.
Baden
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Sawyer Bennett is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and two big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.
Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series, the Last Call Series and the Wicked Horse Series. She also writes the Cold Fury Series for Random House.
Swoon!! Now I want to read Baden again. Baden deserves all the happiness.