Penn Navarro is the best player in the league—unstoppable on the ice, untouchable off it. But the moment the game ends, so do the celebrations. Because no amount of goals, no number of wins, can silence the demons that haunt him.
Hockey is my life. It’s what I was born to do. That’s not ego talking, just fact—I’ve spent years honing my skills, earning my place among the elite. But talent doesn’t erase my mistakes, and no amount of success will make me forget the damage I’ve done. It’s why I keep my distance from my teammates, because if you never let anyone in, you’ll never get hurt. Or those are the lies that I tell myself.
Mila Brennan represents the darkest parts of my history. She’s a ghost I’ve tried to bury, the reminder of everything I’ve lost. When she shows up in Pittsburgh looking for me, I know nothing good will come of it, because our sins don’t stay forgotten. They fester, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, and Mila’s arrival means my time is up.
The past isn’t just knocking at my door—it’s kicking it down, crumbling all the walls I’ve built around myself in the process. And when the danger comes for us both, I’m forced to do the one thing I swore I never would. Let her in.
Review:
Finally, Penn’s story! I feel like we’ve been waiting forever to find out what his deal was…fortunately, it was absolutely worth it!
Because of what was happening, Penn ended up being a bit of a sports romance/romantic suspense crossover–with some bonus Jameson Force Security cameos as well–zero complaints here! There were also a lot of throwbacks to events in previous series books, so for that reason it’s probably not the best book in the series to start with–though I’m always a fan of reading all the books in this series anyway, because…hockey 😉
I loved watching Penn open up to–well, everyone here! His relationship with Mila was all kinds of sweet–and hot as heck–and I *loved* watching the Titans family open up and accept him as their own, as they’ve wanted to do all along. And OMG, the new guy–it was so much fun seeing Penn interact with him, and I absolutely cannot *wait* for his book!
I listened to the audio version of this one, and it was nicely performed by both narrators. Definitely recommend!
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
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