Marek’s world is on the ice, Nicki’s is on the stage. But their worlds collide in one steamy night in Vegas…🌶️
Marek
Playing for the New Jersey Storm I know how to handle the heat – on and off the ice. But nothing compares to Nicki Sullivan. We collided in Vegas: One wild night, no strings and a spark I couldn’t shake. We went our separate ways, but I never stopped thinking about her. When I see she’s involved in an accident that nearly takes her life, I drop everything and drive to New York. She’s broken, shaken… but still the woman who set my world alight. So I bring her home with me — to recover, to breathe… and maybe, to see if that spark between us still burns.
Nicki
After the accident, I can’t face the music — or the world. The last person I expect to show up is Marek — sinfully hot, too good to be real, and suddenly my rescuer. I should push him away. Instead, I let him take me to his apartment, where everything feels dangerously safe. But it’s not just comfort — it’s him. The heat between us is impossible to ignore and being with him feels right. But I can’t hide away forever. Falling for him is a risk because this time the ice beneath us may just crack.
I’ve got one shot to prove I’m the right guy to take over the Poplar Springs vet clinic. No screw-ups. No distractions. Then Shannon Cafferty walks in. My best friend’s little sister isn’t so little anymore. She’s grown into a whip-smart, sharp-tongued knockout in boots and tight jeans—and she’s impossible to ignore. She needs help modernizing her operation. I need to win over the ranchers. Strictly business. Yeah, right. Every glance sparks. Every touch lingers too long. One kiss was supposed to get her out of my head. Instead, it lit a fuse. Now she’s all I want. But if I get this wrong, I won’t just lose her—I’ll break the one thing I was never supposed to touch.
SHANNON
The ranch is thriving under my brother’s leadership, and the trail riding program my sister handles is a huge success, but the horse breeding operation I run? It’s struggling. Badly. If I can’t turn things around, I’ll be letting the whole family down. Enter Declan Morris—my brother’s best friend, and the man I’ve secretly wanted for years. He offers help I can’t refuse. But being around him is dangerous. Every look pulls me in deeper, every touch threatens to burn through my defenses. Men don’t choose me. They never have. I’m the safe option. The one they lean on, not the one they fall for. So when he kisses me, it feels like a cruel kind of hope. And I refuse to fall for someone who might walk away.
Mary Sue Jackson delivers a heartfelt small-town romance in Unyielding, blending passion, family legacy, and second chances into an engaging, drama-filled read.
Declan, a dedicated veterinarian, is determined to prove himself worthy of eventually taking over the practice when his mentor retires. Shannon, equally committed to honoring her grandmother and mother’s legacy through the family’s breeding program, finds herself facing unexpected setbacks after her younger sister’s costly mistake. With their shared history and undeniable attraction, Shannon leans on Declan for help—but keeping things professional quickly becomes impossible.
What begins as simmering tension soon erupts into passion, yet both struggle to balance their personal feelings with their professional responsibilities. Just when it seems they’ve found their footing, outside conflicts—including Shannon’s long-time nemesis—threaten to tear them apart. The resulting emotional turmoil forces both characters to confront their own mistakes and decide whether their relationship is worth fighting for.
With its slow-burn romance, realistic conflicts, and a warm cast of supporting characters, Unyielding is a captivating story of love, resilience, and forgiveness. Fans of small-town romance will find this one both passionate and satisfying.
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