Defending
A Fresh Start Hockey Romance
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4.7 • 9 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Much to my utter dismay, the Portland Icehawks chose me in the expansion draft, and now my estranged father is my hockey coach. No one on the team knows he's my dad. They think he’s a distant relative I don't get along with. They’re right about that last part. We hate each other. He blames me for the death of my sister, and I blame myself, too. He's unfairly targeted me, and his constant criticism is destroying my confidence and my game.
The only thing I look forward to is my time working with the underprivileged, especially with one feisty, attractive female, but neither of us do relationships because those require trust and commitment, and we're too scarred to take the risk.
Can we conquer our demons so I can rescue her from the streets, and she can rescue me from my past before we're beyond saving?
Customer Reviews
Ticked all my boxes
Defending is an emotional, heartfelt, entertaining journey that will appeal to all sports romance lovers and it’s a wonderful addition to the series. Grady Jefferson has just been chosen in the expansion draft to be the newest member of the Portland Icehawks. This team is not where he wants to be because his estranged father is the coach and keeping this a secret and his father constantly criticising him only adds to the pressure of his rookie season and it’s not long before he is doubting his talent and his life in the NHL. Aspen is the girl who brings light into Grady’s life and it’s not long before this pair realise they have so much in common but neither of them are looking for a relationship so what happens when spending time together has feelings coming into play….will they find strength together. This is a beautifully written journey about love, strength and hope, it’s about learning to trust and overcoming life’s challenges, it has wonderful characters and I was captivated in their story.
Entertaining
This is the second book in the latest series from Jami Davenport and was a great addition to the series. When Grady is chosen in the expansion draft to be the latest member of the Portland Icehawks he is unhappy; his father who he has nothing to do with, is now his new coach.
No one knows of their close relationship, they think they are distant relatives and that’s how Grady wants to keep it. However with his father constantly criticizing his play, he soon finds himself doubting himself and his position on the team.
I really liked Grady and felt for him as he struggled with guilt over the death of his sister. Meeting Aspen, an artist is one of the bright spots that has happened recently, along with his work with the homeless.
Neither of them is looking for a relationship, in fact it’s the last thing either of them need however sometimes fate puts a person in your life for a reason. I was quickly drawn into Grady and Aspen’s story. It touched on a number of harsh realities in life and those were handled with dignity,
Defending is a story of courage, of love and hope and of overcoming the challenges that life often throws in your path. It was well written and I look forward to reading more in the series.