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Benched
2020
First Published
3.56
Average Rating
271
Number of Pages
"This book pulls at your heartstrings while keeping your blood pumping!"~ Amazon ReviewerShe's my friend's little sister.But I've ached for her for years... and I won't be denied.What does the star center for the Minnesota Caribou professional hockey team do in the face of the ultimate betrayal?Right, I've sworn off women because I caught my fiancée with my brother. Now, they're both dead to me.They represent an ache so deep I might never recover.I've never known a goal I couldn't score - or a girl I couldn't score with.Until I see her curled up in a sexy ball in my hospital room.She's off limits.Julia Wales is lush, smart, more determined than I am, and one hundred percent taboo. For the first time in my life, I want someone I can't have.She's the successful business owner who obeys every rule. I'm the guy who breaks them.Not since my injury have I shown a woman my scars.Until now... and there's no going back.***********BENCHED is a full-length steamy sports romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Colleen Charles. It has a small-town feel, a second chances theme and an ex you'll want to throw headfirst into Lake Superior. It's the first book in the gripping MINNESOTA CARIBOU hockey series but can be read as a standalone."Seriously Riveting!" ~ Goodreads Reviewer
Avg Rating
3.56
Number of Ratings
3,055
5 STARS
27%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
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2 STARS
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Author

Colleen Charles
Colleen Charles
Author · 87 books

After 26 years in Corporate leadership at a Fortune 500, I discovered people within the organization lacked integrity. I’d always known deep in my soul that I was trying to fit a square peg in to a round hole since I’m the typical creative type. I miss my staff but I don’t miss the corporate world. It’s been said that the Universe will let you know if something isn’t right for you. The first time, it will hit you with a pebble. Then a brick. Then a boulder. Let’s just say that I got flattened. When my fifteen pound toy dog, Nigel, was threatened, I knew it was time to say goodbye. It’s true. Here’s what I found within the first thirty days of being free. Writing stories from my heart that readers love means more to me than working myself in to an early grave for people who only care about their bottom line. My heart has never been more full and my soul has never been more satisfied. I’ve never worked so hard in my life but it doesn’t even feel like work. It’s worth it. All of it. Because it’s about the joy that’s found within the journey. The highs and the lows because I get to write stories for all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, enjoying and recommending the stories that I write. When you share my work with others, nothing is more rewarding. Your word of mouth is my very best friend … that, and your reviews. There is nothing more important to me than all of you. I love to hear from my readers and answer all communications personally. You can find me at:

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