Healthy Scratch
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Lauren laughed. “The way you think like I do—or else read my mind—is pretty scary.” She placed her hand against his cheek. “Your family—I never want their feelings to get hurt.”
He turned so he could kiss her palm. “If we tell them before we leave, they’ll send us with their blessings. And they can keep a secret. Besides, if the wedding's here or in Vancouver, the paparazzi could get crazy.”
“You mean the nasty puck bunnies?”
“Good point. We didn’t exactly keep a low profile today. Another reason to elope.” He pulled her closer and kissed her. “Romantic, simple, nothing to get stressed…”
“…or overwhelmed.” Lauren’s eyes sparkled. “You know what happens when I get overwhelmed, Marty.”
She takes off, disappears…nope, not happening. “Babe, if you think you'll get overwhelmed in the next few days, I’m not letting you out of my sight. Even if I need to use handcuffs.”
He watched Lauren’s eyes dance with sudden mischief. “Why, Mr. Martin, I do like the way you think. Maybe you should keep those handcuffs handy—just in case. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed right now.”
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Books by Robyn M. Ryan
This Piece of My Heart
Clearing the Ice, Book One
A Hockey Romance
She wasn’t looking for love.
Struggling to live up to the high expectations of overprotective parents and a hefty family name, Caryn Stevens only wants one Summer of Fun before she focuses on finishing her college degree. She knows her destiny—to lead her dad’s multi-million dollar business. But that plan changes forever one day when she runs into—literally—sexy and single professional hockey player, Andrew Chadwick.
But love came looking for her.
Sparks instantly fly between the two, and Caryn can’t resist his charms as she discovers that Andrew has a reputation for winning—both on and off the ice. One of the most eligible singles in Toronto, Andrew could have any woman he wants, and he’s got Caryn in his sights. But, when Caryn’s parents disapprove of the match and threaten to disinherit her, and his hockey team trades him to a new city, it may take more than love for the couple to survive this penalty play.
This Piece of My Soul
Clearing the Ice, Book Two
A Tampa Suns Hockey Romance
They believe love conquers all.
One of pro-hockey’s golden couples, Andrew and Caryn Chadwick live in the limelight reserved for elite professional athletes. On their second anniversary, Andrew receives an unexpected contract offer to join the Tampa Suns. As they look forward to a new adventure, neither foresees an event that challenges their love and threatens their marriage.
Until it doesn’t.
A sudden and senseless accident threatens Andrew’s life and inexplicably drives a wedge between the couple. Shattered by the incident, paralyzed by fear that it could happen again, Caryn finds herself at odds with her husband and unable to provide the support he needs—at the time he is most vulnerable.
As their perfect world crumbles, each makes choices that take Andrew and Caryn further apart. Distrust, fears, and secrets construct walls. This Piece of My Soul follows the joint and separate paths the couple navigate as each hopes to rediscover the love that can conquer all.
This Piece of Our Being
Clearing the Ice, Book Three
A Tampa Suns Hockey Romance
She no longer believes that love conquers all.
He questions his convictions.
Alone, each faces an uncertain future.
However, Fate has other ideas.
Just as Fate placed their lives on a collision course five years ago, Andrew and Caryn Chadwick’s paths cross once again in Toronto after a four-month separation. Despite Andrew’s assurances that he wants to repair their marriage, Caryn is wary, not certain she can trust him, and struggles with doubts and questions about his relationship with a member of his Rehab Team. Wracked with guilt, Andrew questions his determination to return to the Tampa Suns hockey team, and he seeks to convince Caryn their marriage will survive.
Fate intervenes with a gift at the worst possible moment.
Caryn can hide this secret for only a short time, but is Andrew capable of pushing his needs aside when he discovers the truth? Can she risk her heart and soul once again? This Piece of Our Being follows Andrew’s and Caryn’s journeys through a fragile reconciliation. Both vow to place honesty at the center of their future. But, will the secrets revealed heal their marriage or drive them further apart?
The conclusion to the Clearing the Ice trilogy, This Piece of Our Being delivers Andrew and Caryn’s Happily Ever After, but the path to reconciliation is rocky and missteps prove costly.
**Please note: For your best enjoyment please be sure to read THIS OF MY HEART and THIS PIECE OF MY SOUL before this book.**
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About the Author
Chicago born, honorary Atlanta native, Parisienne at heart. Proud 60’s Flower Child. “Fearless” barrier-breaker for female sports journalists and minor league “batpersons.” While at UGA, scored PR internship with Atlanta Flames NHL team, during its first season. Interviewed future MLB and NHL Hall of Fame members, published in a variety of print media. Wife, mom, PR professional, and finally, 35 years later, published author. Two Westie grand-dogs pretty much run the household.
As do many writers, Robyn chooses to write using a pseudonym—hers is a combination of her sons’ names, a contribution from her youngest nephew.
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