Back in Play
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Publisher Description
In this scorching-hot spin-off of Lynda Aicher's bestselling Wicked Play series, a weeklong fling turns into so much more.
For Minnesota Glaciers captain Scott Walters, skating on a bum knee—and self-medicating to keep skating on it—is all part of the game. That the painkillers he's eating prevent him from having meaningful relationships is just one more sacrifice in a lifetime of them. He's worked too hard to let his image be ruined by injury or dependency, so he hides the pain and fakes the rest—a girlfriend would only complicate matters.
High school teacher Rachel Fielding never needed a man in her life, but she also never intended to grow old alone. When she meets Scott while visiting her brother, she's intrigued to find herself wanting him in her bed. For hours at a time, as often as possible. Scott is a giver, and just the memory of his attentions is enough to drive her crazy. Anything long-term is out of the question, though—the pills she finds in Scott's house indicate he's struggling with a lot more than growing older in a young man's game.
When what starts out as a what-the-hell weeklong fling turns into Scott and Rachel exploring each other outside the bedroom, Rachel hesitates. But Scott asks for her support to break his addiction, and hearing him admit his secrets has her ignoring her own rules—until he breaks her heart. With the Glaciers refusing to renew his contract and his future with Rachel uncertain, Scott has some big decisions to make and a lot to prove—especially to himself.
Book two of Power Play
99,000 words
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Aicher's memorable second Power Play sports contemporary (after Game Play) highlights the romance between an aging hockey player and a high school calculus teacher. While Rachel Fielding is visiting her brother in Minneapolis, she meets famed hockey player Scott Walters at a wedding reception. Their slow dance attests to an instant attraction, and Rachel is thrilled when Scott calls her a few days later to suggest dinner. Their date leads to a week of desire and sex, but Rachel knows that she must return to her home in Atlanta. She's certain that a long-distance relationship won't work, even with the most loving, considerate, sexy man she has ever met. After she uncovers his darkest secret, she is committed to staying by his side as he faces his demons. Aicher's romance is both sensual and moving as Rachel and Scott decide what is most important in their lives and build a future for their relationship.
Customer Reviews
Two can play this game...
This is the story of Scott and Rachel who click so quickly at a friends wedding! He is trying to decide whether to retire from hockey, or keep skating on a bum knee. Rachel knows her time with him is limited. She has to be back in Atlanta soon to teach her class.
Scott wants to make some sort of play for her. He has not been this interested in anyone in such a long time. He has secrets he cannot share and has such a hard time trusting. Can he open up to her and finally get past the pain?
Rachel has been hurt before. She does not do long distance relationships. She is just not sure she can let Scott go. It is not helping that her brother is trying to come between them also.
Scott cannot take anymore from the stress of the negotiations and tells Rachel everything. She helps him find his way and he begins to feel whole again. Then he turns back to hockey and she feels betrayed.
Can love heal all wounds? The chemistry between them is explosive! The friendship was also needed. He only seems to need her. With Rachel he can get through anything. Or can he? Going home will make a difference this time, since he may be going home alone.
This is the 2nd book in the Power Play series, by Lynda Aicher. Her characters from the Wicked Play series are also featured in this book. We get to see some character development for previous books and it makes us have the *feels*!
***This ARC copy was given free from Netgalley.com and the publisher for review purposes. My honest opinion does not reflect Netgalley, nor its affiliates.