“Where have all the good men gone?”Single mom Emma Swenson desperately needed a new start — so she escaped to small town Bayfield, Ontario, where her unhinged ex can’t possibly find her.With a four-year-old daughter to raise, the waitress doesn’t have time to play games. But the same day Emma swears off men altogether, she meets temptation himself. Jack is tall enough to climb, built like an … is tall enough to climb, built like an athlete, and maybe secretly rich. Even better? He’s heart-meltingly good with kids.
But Emma knows to stay away from players with reputations for breaking hearts. Besides, what her daughter needs is a strong father figure … not another “bad boy.”
So why won’t Jack take no for an answer? And who is he, really?
“They can have my body, but they’ll never have my heart again.”
Hockey star Jack Hathaway stunned the sports world when he walked out on a life of fame — and never told a soul why. No one in the tranquil lake paradise of Bayfield knows about his hockey past. And that’s just the way the former captain likes it.
But the latest girl to catch his eye isn’t looking for a fling. A striking blonde with a troubled smile, Emma puts her adorable daughter first — and the single mom won’t let the secretive athlete into their lives unless he proves himself worthy.
Can the muscular millionaire with a broken heart learn to love again?
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Comeback is a 53,000 word small town hockey romance. This standalone novel is the second book in the Dallas Devils series. Narrated in dual POV. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA always guaranteed!
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Emma is a single mother who is escaping a violent ex with her little girl called Mackenzie. She and Mack end up at Nicole’s house, her cousin. While standing in line at a food truck Mack, who only talks to Emma because of trauma, does talk to Jack. He was a pro hockey player who ran away after the death of his best friend, one of the players. A gorgeous single mother. A cute little girl. A very handsome hockey player. A best friend. An affair. A violent ex. A restraining order. Danger. Friends. And love.
Emma and Mackenzie have escaped a tough relationship and are back in Bayfield, connecting with family. Life hasn’t turned around for them yet, but a chance encounter with Jack gets Mackenzie talking again. There was instalove for all three of them.
This story is sweet and moving.
A captivating read from beginning to end! An exciting storyline that leaves you breathless wanting more! Sexy steam filled chemistry! Emotionally heartfelt, enjoyable and fun! One heck of a twisted, intense rollercoaster ride! An amazing must read!
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This was a great quickish read that lets you get hooked on the characters as well as invested in their past and future, Mack is the cutest wee thing and the way everyone tries to make a hard situation work draws you in even more. Emma and Jack dance around the attraction for a bit due to not everyone being happy about Jack, things then start to ramp up both good and bad that has you wanting to shake Jack, kiss Mack and chew you nails while seeing if things will work out well for anyone!
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Jack is a former NHL hockey player and captain of the Dallas Devils who was betrayed by the two people he trusted the most. Jack flees to a small town where no one knows who he is and uses woman and sex to escape the pain caused by his ex-fiance and best friend. Emma is a single mom who waitresses to support herself and her daughter while living with her cousin after fleeing her abusive ex. Emma is worried about her daughter, Mack, who only speaks to Emma and suffers from severe separation issues. Jack spots Emma one afternoon and his interest is peaked. Emma is stunned when Mack speaks to Jack. Jack finds that he is intrigued by Emma and Mack. Emma and Jack are attracted to each other, and the chemistry is smoking hot. Emma’s cousin warns her about the gossip around town about Jack. Emma tries to resist Jack’s pursuit, but Jack won’t take no for an answer. Can Jack open up about what drove him away from his life as an NHL hockey player? Can Emma trust that Jack will be there for her and Mack? Can Jack be the man Emma needs him to be for her and Mack? What happens when 2 people from Jack;s past show up to confront him? Will Jack show up when Emma needs him the most? What happens when Emma’s ex shows up? I really enjoyed Comeback by June Winters. Comeback is a sweet love story with great characters who will make you laugh out loud one minute and scream in frustration the next. I would definitely recommend getting Comeback by June Winters.
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Excellent hockey romance with suspense. The characters are so well developed that both Jack and Emma are realistic. Emma is a struggling single mom trying to care for her little girl. Jack is a pro hockey player who walked away from his team after a tragedy. Ms. Winters made the story interesting, believable and enjoyable. I received a complementary copy of this book via Booksprout and chose to write a review.
June Winters hits it in the net with COMEBACK, the second book in the Dallas Devils series. Former Dallas Devils captain Jack Hathaway secretly retired in Bayfield, Ontario. He meets single mom Emma Swenson and her four-year-old daughter Mackenzie, reminding him of the life he used to dream of. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult readers.
I had been looking forward to reading this story ever since finishing book one in the series, DATE WITH A DEVIL. In the first book, Jack’s mysterious disappearance after a teammate’s death was initially mentioned. June Winters does a great job unfolding Jack’s story and explaining his need to vanish.
June Winters does a great job with her character development. I like Jack and Emma. They both suffered emotionally after being betrayed by people they trusted or should have been able to rely on; neither plan on opening themselves up to another again. I like Mackenzie’s role in the story. She’s an adorable little girl. I appreciated how the three of them grow and heal through the story.
I enjoyed the plot. I love how Jack, Emma, and Mackenzie first meet. I like Nicole’s crystal observations. I thought it was clever how both Jack’s and Emma’s pasts played a part in this novel. COMEBACK is skillfully written and entertaining. It is the perfect addition to the Dallas Devils series. I recommend this book to people that enjoy sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.