
Body Check
Maria Luis · Blades Hockey #4
Divorced and thrown back together, an ex-wife photographs her hockey-captain ex-husband — and old feelings ignite.
Description
Eleven years ago, I married the hockey player who swept me off my feet in college.A year ago, we sat opposite each other and finalized our divorce.I’ve tried to move on.I’ve tried to forget him.But even when we were drowning at rock bottom, Jackson Carter has always owned my heart.From the outside looking in, we’re both doing just fine.He’s the beloved captain of the Boston Blades.I’m hustling my way to success with my photography business.Then Jackson comes crashing back into my world, netting me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that can take my career to new heights.Suddenly, I’m traveling with the Blades while desperately trying to keep my heart intact.Hotel rooms. One-on-one interviews. Cross-country flights. Everywhere I turn, Jackson is there, a temptation I’m barely able to resist.Until I stop resisting altogether.One heart-wrenching kiss. One forbidden touch. We may not be married anymore but one thing still hasn’t changed—Jackson is mine.And I’m forever his.BODY CHECK is a second chance romance with all the mutual pining/forced proximity vibes. No cheating or OM/OW drama. It's the fourth book in the Blades Hockey series but can be read as a complete standalone. If you're here for the swoons, Body Check will definitely be your jam.
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