Deal Ends: 2025-06-30
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The last person nursing student Audrey Hawthorne wants as her senior clinical partner is Theo Sanders—the hockey star who ended her brother’s season with a brutal hit. She’s spent months branding him as the enemy, but when they’re assigned to the same ICU team, avoiding him isn’t an option.Theo has spent years hiding his struggles behind easy smiles and effortless charm. Off the ice, he’s the sole caretaker for his younger siblings, juggling responsibilities no one sees. Working alongside Audrey is his chance to prove he’s more than his reputation—and that he’s not the villain she thinks he is.But in the high-stakes world of the ICU, grudges don’t stand a chance against long shifts, late-night confessions, and the undeniable pull between them. As Audrey glimpses the man behind the jersey, the walls around her heart start to crack. The more she lets Theo in, the more she risks losing the only family she has left.Because forgiving him might mean choosing him—and that’s a game she’s not sure she can win.Theo, known for his easy smiles and sunny disposition, has always been misunderstood. Behind his cheerful facade lies a man struggling with heavy responsibilities—he's been the main caretaker for his siblings ever since his mother's stroke. When he learns he'll be working alongside Audrey, he sees it as a chance to prove he's not the villain she thinks he is.Forced proximity in the high-stakes environment of the ICU makes it impossible for Audrey to maintain her grudge. She discovers Theo's life off the ice is as complex and demanding as her own, filled with sacrifices and care for those he loves. Theo starts to break through her defenses, where they begin relying on each other for everything. But as their relationship deepens, can Audrey risk alienating the only family she has left?
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