He had all three of those things-and more-but he was starting to realize that college hockey was nothing like playing in the AHL.Īs Murphy slammed him hard into the boards, taking the puck as Markus slowly slid down to the ice, he was pretty sure he would never make it out of that rink alive.

It took guts, it took stamina, and above all, it took heart. One thing he was sure of was that hockey was hard it wasn’t some pussy-ass sport. Some might disagree, but he thought he was a pretty competent dude. I’ve helped people, I’ve made people smile, and I have way more friends than I ever realized I could. Funny thing is, I did way more than that. I can’t believe that I started this just wanting to write and make friends. This is number 20 for me, and I can’t believe it. The reader who has taken time out of your life to read my story. They're headed for a face-off at the altar unless they can confront their past and unearth the truth about what really happened on that fateful night.

Neither of them has been able to move on-and they're starting to wonder if they really want to. Now a professional photographer, Mekena finds herself in the same place at the same time with Markus to celebrate Lucy and Benji Paxton's wedding. Mekena Preston has been hurting since fleeing Nashville following the horror of Markus's betrayal with her sister. If only he could get Mekena to forgive him. When he arrives himself back in Nashville for a trial run on the Assassins, it feels like his life may be making a turn for the better. Add in the lingering guilt he has over the dramatic demise of his relationship with college girlfriend, Mekena, and he's a mess on and off the ice.īut the family of his heart, the Sinclairs, won't let Markus suffer any longer. Toiling away on a minor-league hockey team hundreds of miles away from home, he's watching his dreams of an NHL career fade away. Or connect with Toni on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more!Īlso make sure to join the mailing list for up to date news from the desk of Toni Aleo. Make sure to check out these titles and more on Toni’s website.

Trying to Score by Toni Aleo