Five years ago, former NHL star Oliver Paxton ended his relationship with physical therapist Devin in the worst possible way—right when her chronic illness flared and she needed him most.
Now he’s accidentally moved to her tiny island town, coaching hockey at the school where she works. His career-ending wrist injury has humbled him. He’s having panic attacks.
He finally understands what it means to live with invisible pain. Despite everything, Devin finds herself helping him—even as she keeps her guard up.
But when Oliver starts receiving threatening messages and mysterious accidents plague the hockey team, they realize someone doesn’t want him in town.
His shattered wrist might not have been an accident after all.
As danger escalates, Devin must decide if she can trust the man who once broke her heart—especially when her overprotective family is determined to drive him away for good.
Can two people who’ve already failed each other find the courage to try again, or will the shadows from Oliver’s past destroy their second chance?
????? Lenna Phoenix writes small town romance with chronic illness representation, light suspense, and heroines who prove strength isn’t just physical.
For readers who believe love heals, even when life doesn’t play fair.
