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The Goal
432 pages
A steamy, tender sports romance about a fiercely independent woman learning to let a steadfast partner share the load.
What it feels like
This contemporary romance delivers a brisk, emotionally charged experience that balances sizzling heat with surprising tenderness. The atmosphere is steeped in the high-stakes tension of college ambition colliding with unexpected life changes, creating a mood that is both fiercely determined and deeply swoony. The narrative thrives on the contrast between a fiercely guarded, hyper-independent protagonist and a steadfast, supportive partner who refuses to be sidelined. As the story unfolds, the emotional texture shifts from stubborn resistance to a heartwarming surrender to vulnerability and trust. Written with accessible, banter-filled prose, it is a deeply satisfying read for anyone who loves watching a patient, devoted hero slowly dismantle the walls of a tough, goal-oriented heroine who is terrified of love.
- Mood
- steamy
- hopeful
- tender
- emotionally charged
- Tone
- earnest
- playful
- swoony
- determined
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected pregnancy · overcoming a difficult past · vulnerability and trust · ambition versus connection · accepting help
- The writing
- Accessible, emotionally direct, and laced with sizzling chemistry and witty banter.
- The arc
- Moves from fiercely guarded independence and unexpected shock to tender vulnerability and shared partnership.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love sports romances where a steadfast hero patiently melts the ice around a fiercely independent, ambitious heroine's heart.
Content notes
- unexpected pregnancy
- references to a difficult past
About the book
She’s good at achieving her goals...\ College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she’s willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change.
But the game just got a whole lot more complicated\ Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he’s fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn’t hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina’s heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he’ll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist. The Goal pdf
Description from Open Library.
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