BLURB
Cannon West left his hockey playing days behind to care for his dying wife but has since found success on the other side of the bench. Now, as the youngest head coach in league history, he’s hoping to lead the Pittsburgh Titans to a winning season. The last thing he’s looking for is a relationship, but life sometimes takes us in another direction.
The Pittsburgh Titans are still working to move on from the tragic plane crash that forever changed the landscape of their organization. Having lost my wife, I know all about grief and the guilt of survival which makes me uniquely equipped to take this team to the next level. From the very first time I stepped inside the Titans’ arena, I knew I was exactly where I needed to be.
New to town, I’m still establishing my routine, but I have the most important aspect under control—the coffee shop where I stop on my way to the arena every morning. A strong cup of java and the gorgeous manager who I can’t help but chat up is quickly becoming my favorite way to start the day. But no matter how much I enjoy the blush that stains Ava Cavanaugh’s cheeks with my admittedly awkward attempt at flirting, I know it will never be more than brazen banter with a new friend. My job consumes almost all my time, and I know firsthand what that level of commitment can do to a relationship.
That doesn’t mean I’m not open to some fun. My career comes first, but Ava understands my boundaries. The only problem is that once I give into her temptation, the rules I set for myself become blurred, and my mixed signals hurt Ava—the one thing I promised I wouldn’t do. I’ve put myself in what seems to be an untenable situation, but I’ve faced those before. Now I need to find the strength to move past my fears, or risk losing my second chance at love with the woman who has stolen my heart.
“𝑰 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰’𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.”
ARC REVIEW
Cannon is the new head coach for the Titans and he has a lot to prove, but he is very capable of the job. The man lives and breathes his work and hockey. Ava works at a coffee shop that Cannon frequents and the two of them have done some flirting until Cannon finally takes the leap and asks her on a date.
The chemistry between Cannon and Ava is instant and these two just click. Cannon is up front with what he wants and that he doesn’t have a lot of time for much of a relationship, yet he knows that just one time isn’t ever going to be enough when it comes to Ava.
I absolutely adored these two. From their connection to the ups and downs of their relationship. Cannon’s past is a rough one, but I love that Ava was supportive and really was comfortable with him talking about it.
It is always great to see the previous couples, but also get an introduction to upcoming stories and I can’t wait for more of the Titans.
If you’re looking for an age gap, sports romance this is one to check out.
