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A small-town stepbrother romance by Brooke O’Brien about a girl trying to stay in control and the grumpy hockey player who still remembers the night she ran—and what it did to him when she didn’t look back. I never expected to see Willow Anson again—not after the way she left. No warning. No goodbye. No explanation. She was the girl who got under my skin. The one who kissed me like she meant it… and disappeared like none of it mattered. I’ve spent every day since convincing myself it didn't. Now she’s back in Rixton, staying at her family’s lodge while her dad recovers from surgery. And thanks to our parents’ surprise wedding, we’re stuck under the same roof. She’s off-limits. My new stepsister. But the way she looks at me says she remembers everything. And the tension between us? It’s anything but frozen. I’ve trained my whole life to handle pressure—on and off the ice. The last thing I need is a distraction in the middle of a season that’s already falling apart. Games are being thrown. Players are faking injuries. And Willow’s holding on to the photos that could expose everything. They’re watching. Threatening. Waiting for us to slip. But I’m not just playing defense anymore. I’m fighting for the truth. For my team. And for the girl I never stopped wanting.
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Click the FOLLOW AUTHOR button to be notified of Brooke's new releases! USA Today Bestselling author Brooke O'Brien writes steamy and swoon-worthy new adult romances. She's best known for her sports and rock star romances. Brooke believes a love worth having is worth fighting for, and she brings this into her stories where her characters risk it all for love. When she isn't writing or falling in love with a new book boyfriend, you can find her spending time with her family, cheering on her favorite sports teams, listening to ASMR, or binge-watching the latest true crime documentary. She loves rockin' a comfy hoodie with leggings and believes the best days include a good nap. If you're new to Brooke and are wondering where to start, visit authorbrookeobrien.com/booksbybrooke and download the reading order guide. Brooke loves connecting with readers and hopes you'll join her on her social pages or reader group to stay in touch. Connect with Brooke: www.authorbrookeobrien.com/follow Facebook » facebook.com/authorbrookeo Instagram » instagram.com/authorbrookeobrien TikTok » tiktok.com/@authorbrookeobrien Threads » threads.net/@authorbrookeobrien Reader Group » facebook.com/groups/brookesbookbabes Influencers, join my Hype Team » authorbrookeobrien.com/hype Subscribe to Brooke's newsletter for updates on... » Upcoming releases, sales, and pre-orders. » Sneak peeks on cover reveals, excerpt, and teasers. » Details on upcoming book signings and events To sign up, visit: authorbrookeobrien.com/newsletter Brooke O'Brien is represented by Two Daisy Media. For all subsidiary rights, please contact Savannah Greenwell at info@twodaisy.com.
