by Gina Azzi
“Yes!” Ollie fist pumps the air. In many ways, he’s grown and matured so much in the past year. Nearly twelve years old, he’s searching for more independence, trying whenever he can to eke out a little more freedom. But in other ways, he’s still a sweet little boy. One who loves to drop the marshmallows in the hot chocolate mugs. “Here you go, Maddie.” Ollie helps Maddie take a sip from the mug.
“Hot chocolate is my favorite,” Maddie gushes.
Ollie grins at her. “Mine too.”
I recline back in my chair, watching Ollie and Maddie decorate the tree. Charlie lays out a blanket for James to lay on and he crawls around, alternating between chewing on a teething ring and trying to eat the blanket. Zoe plops down and Charlie hands her a glass of wine.
“This is the fucking best,” my brother says next to me.
I nod, taking in the scene of my growing family, happy and healthy. Across the room, Charlie catches my eye and she smiles at me, her blue eyes glowing.
“I love you,” I mouth to her.
She blows me a kiss and I smile.
Eli’s right. This, right here, really is the best. In fact, it’s everything.
Thank you so much for reading! I hope you adored Charlie and Evan’s second chance romance! If you want to read the angsty start to Eli and Zoe’s Hollywood romance, check out Broken Lies!
Or, get your hands on my next release, The Sweet Talker, coming January 27. PreOrder Now!
I’ve sworn off hockey players. Until the pregnancy test turns pink.
Noah Scotch is revered in Boston, a veritable god on the ice. I’m a nerdy, newly minted college professor who would rather color code my planner than hit the club scene. Noah shouldn’t look at me twice but when he does, I falter.
Who can blame me?
The sweet talker with the deliciously chiseled abs and sinful chocolate eyes is a force. On and off the ice. One hot and intense night with Noah has me second guessing my lack of a dating life.
Friends with benefits? He offers, I dive in headfirst. Growing up in a hockey family, I know better than to get serious with a player.
But the more time I spend getting to know Noah, the more my intention to keep things casual rings false.
Now, I’ve got a hopeful heart and a baby on the way.
I just need to tell Noah. But when I do, will I end up with everything I never knew I wanted? Or on my own?
The Sweet Talker is a surprise baby, hockey romance in the Boston Hawks Hockey series. Noah and Indy’s story is now up for pre-order. Grab it here!
Also by Gina Azzi
Second Chance Chicago Series:
Broken Lies
Twisted Truths
Saving My Soul
Healing My Heart
Boston Hawks Hockey:
The Sweet Talker (Jan 27)
The Risk Taker (March 1)
The Faker (April 21)
The Kane Brothers Series:
Rescuing Broken (Jax’s Story)
Recovering Beauty (Carter’s Story)
Reclaiming Brave (Denver’s Story)
My Christmas Wish
(A Kane Family Christmas
+ One Last Chance FREE prequel)
Finding Love in Scotland Series:
My Christmas Wish
(A Kane Family Christmas
+ One Last Chance FREE prequel)
One Last Chance (Daisy and Finn)
This Time Around (Aaron and Everly)
The College Pact Series:
The Last First Game (Lila’s Story)
Kiss Me Goodnight in Rome (Mia’s Story)
All the While (Maura’s Story)
Me + You (Emma’s Story)
Standalone
Corner of Ocean and Bay
Acknowledgments
As with all books, there are so many thoughtful minds and caring hearts that put forth their best work. Evan and Charlie’s story was a struggle for me to get right and it wouldn’t have come to fruition without the support of some amazing people!
All my thanks to —
MPP, for your dedication, masterful juggling, constant support, but most importantly, your friendship. I adore you.
Becca Mysoor - plotting with you is my new favorite activity! Thank you for the listening ear and wonderful advice.
Rebecca Jaycox - Working with you is always the best! Thank you for your advice and insights and the time constraints under which you did it all!
Virginia Carey - so grateful to have “met” you this year and I can’t wait to work together on all the upcoming books!
Regina Wamba - this cover is all the heart eyes! Thanks for knowing what I’m striving for, even when I can’t explain it. XO
Candi Kane PR and Team - all my thanks and gratitude for spreading the word and sharing the love about Healing My Heart!
To all the bloggers, bookstagrammers, ARC readers, and romance lovers — THANK YOU! Thank you for your time, thank you for your love of this community, and thanks for taking a chance on me. It means the world.
To all the wonderful friends and connections I’ve made through this community — authors, bloggers, social media pals, readers — I see you! And after the wildness of 2020, I thank you for keeping me grounded and giving me a space to chat books, my favorite!
To my Home Team — Tony, Aiva, Rome, and Luna — you’re my whole heart. Thanks for encouraging me to dream and do. Love you.
Happy Reading!
XO,
Gina
About the Author
Gina Azzi writes Contemporary Romance with relatable, genuine characters experiencing real life love, friendships, and obstacles. She is the author of Second Chance Chicago series, Finding Love in Scotland series, The Kane Brothers series, The College Pact series, and Corner of Ocean and Bay.
A Jersey girl at heart, Gina has spent her twenties traveling the world, living and working abroad, before settling down in Ontario, Canada with her husband and three children. She's a voracious reader, daydreamer, and coffee enthusiast who loves meeting new people. Say hey to her on social media or through www.ginaazzi.com.
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