King
A Pittsburgh Titans Novel
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Publisher Description
Jack Kingston is known for his dominant playing skills on the ice, but off, he’s a down-to-earth guy who values a true connection over a meaningless hookup.
I love being a member of the Pittsburgh Titans, even if my teammates are constantly ribbing me about women who they claim are throwing themselves all over me. Could I go for the easy lay? Sure, but that’s not my style. I’m more of long-term kind of guy. Instead, I’m going to keep doing what I do best—killing it out on the ice. Everything else will fall into place…eventually.
That time comes sooner than expected, in the most unlikely of ways. At the rink to watch our goalie’s kids play Peewee hockey, I meet Willa Montreaux and somehow, by the end of that interaction, I’ve offered to help her coach the Ice Pups. Altruism or were there other intentions in that offer? A little of both, if I’m being honest.
As the time I spend with Willa increases, I am absolutely certain I want even more. She’s gorgeous, sure, but that’s superficial. Willa is also funny, loving, determined and smart. SO smart. Doctor smart. Probably too intelligent for a jock like me, but that’s not going to stop me from shooting my shot.
Not looking for anything more than a fling and concerned that she’s too old for me, Willa doesn’t want to venture into anything serious. I’m willing to put in the work and give her the space she needs to come to terms with the fact that the connection we have is far more than physical. Willa and I are end game, but I’m willing to play into overtime if that’s what it takes to walk away with her by my side.
Customer Reviews
Continuing to love the Pittsburgh Titans!
Continuing to love the Pittsburgh Titans! This installment focuses on King and his journey to love. He sees Willa at the local rink where his teammate’s kids are playing on a local team, and when he sees how a parent isn’t treating her well, he steps in, and it changes everything between them. Willa was roped into coaching her niece’s hockey team after the original coach quit and she was previously an accomplished figure skater. Not knowing a think about hockey but wanting to make sure the kids have a good time playing and learning, she confronts a parent who is very demeaning towards his son and not listening to the rules she initially put in place. When King steps in, she has no idea who he is, and while she initially turns down his help to assist in coaching the team, she takes him up on things, especially with him being the first guy to spark her interest after her tumultuous marriage and divorce. I hated how Willa was constantly shutting King down and the prospect of a relationship between them, and ultimately that played a huge role in the breakdown of their relationship combined with what her ex-husband did to her. But I did love how determined King was to show her what could become of them regardless of their age gap. Can’t wait to see who’s next from the team to fall in love!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.