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Betrothal or Breakaway

Audiobook
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Wait time: At least 6 months
0 of 2 copies available
Wait time: At least 6 months

Book three in the wildly popular D.C. Eagles Hockey Series!

Can Ford Remington—team captain of the D.C. Eagles—forge the future he wants?

Ford's love life isn't non-existent, it's just hopelessly one-sided. And the only woman he's ever wanted—his childhood best friend, Amber—doesn't reciprocate his feelings. So why bother dating?

When Amber's fiancé leaves her pregnant without health insurance, she's prepared to do it all alone—until childbirth causes complications with her heart and she needs minor heart surgery.

Ford proposes a plan: a quickie wedding, insurance for Amber and her baby girl, and two years of platonically wedded bliss.

But how will he let go when he's not only in love with Amber but also with her baby girl who now feels like his own?

And even worse, Ford might have to walk away sooner than he ever expected...

Betrothal or Breakaway is a dual POV, fade to black romance with lots of sizzle, but no spice.

This work of fiction contains mild language, depictions of child neglect, bullying (minimal), and the death of an animal (not descriptive). If you are sensitive to these subjects, please use these trigger warnings to make an informed decision about listening to this audiobook.

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    • Library Journal

      January 1, 2025

      The third installment in Brunner's "D.C. Eagles Hockey" sports romance series (following Flirtation or Faceoff) checks all the boxes. This gentle marriage-of-convenience romance follows neurodivergent Ford Remington, captain of the D.C. Eagles, who has pined after his childhood friend Amber for years. Amber hasn't reciprocated his feelings, but when she finds herself in need of heart surgery, Ford offers to marry her so she and her new baby can take advantage of his health insurance. Ford argues it's a win-win situation, as marriage would get his well-meaning parents off his back. However, as Ford comes to truly love Amber and her daughter, he realizes that he isn't sure if he will be able to let them go when their arrangement is up. While this is generally a lighthearted sports romance, it also touches on difficult subjects like child neglect, single motherhood, and a broken engagement. The dual narration provided by Alex Picard and David Bendena is captivating, imbued with emotional nuance and complementary pacing. VERDICT A heartwarming addition to contemporary sports romance collections, perfect for listeners who enjoy low-steam stories and authors such as Jenny Proctor or Allison Ashley.--Shannon O'Connor

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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