In the game of second chances, can they follow the rules?
When Ellis Ainsley runs into her charming, handsome ex, NHL player Liam Ruinsky, ten years after they split, she remembers why she fell for him. Now, their lives are worlds apart and though she knows they’d never work, the temptation is too much.
It was supposed to only be one night… until Ellis sees the positive pregnancy test.
Already a chronically ill woman juggling her health and career, Ellis needs to figure out how to tell Liam he is going to be a dad. And how can they co-parent, with their chemistry undeniable?
With turbulent families, overbearing coaches, and the media wanting a slice of Liam’s life, can he step up? And most of all, will they risk falling in love for a second time?
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This story brings together Ellis, a strong single mum and business owner living with fibromyalgia, and Liam, an NHL star who’s just returned home still carrying feelings for her. Their unexpected reconnection leads to a one-night stand, and when Ellis discovers she’s pregnant, both are forced to re-examine their past and whether they can build a future together.
What makes this book stand out is the honest and sensitive portrayal of fibromyalgia. Tegan Phillips doesn’t gloss over Ellis’s condition—she weaves it naturally into Ellis’s daily life and her pregnancy journey, giving readers both representation and realism. It adds layers to Ellis’s character while highlighting a condition rarely given space in romance.
At its heart, this is a second-chance romance full of warmth, love, and emotional vulnerability. Liam’s steadfast devotion—not just to Ellis but also to her son—makes him a standout hero. Ellis’s guardedness could be frustrating, and her character growth sometimes felt restrained, but her resilience as a mother shone through. With a supportive cast and a heartfelt happily-ever-after, this book delivers an uplifting and emotionally rich read.
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