RITA AWARD FINALIST
She bears the scars of the past. He blames himself for things he can't
control. Their defenses are up, but in Cecy Robson's latest Shattered
Past novel - perfect for fans of Monica Murphy and J. Lynn - true love
lands a knockout punch.
Sofia Tres Santos remembers a time before her life went sour, before her
innocence was ripped away, before she began punishing herself with risky
behavior and unworthy men. Now, at 20, she just hopes she's ready to
rebuild some of what she lost. One way or another, it always comes back
to her childhood friend and longtime crush, Killian O'Brien.
As strong as Killian is, Sofia has always been his one weakness. He
knows Sofia has suffered and wants to ensure she's never hurt again -
not like before, and definitely not under his watch. When Sofia agrees
to work at his mixed martial arts gym, Killian seizes the opportunity to
help and protect the sweet girl he's always cared for. And yet, as he
trains Sofia to defend herself using his hard-hitting MMA techniques,
he's drawn to the vulnerable beauty in ways he never expected. As Sofia
grows stronger, she also grows brave enough to open herself up to love.
And along the way, she challenges everything Killian believes to be
true, showing him that no matter how much he dominates in the ring, the
real battle is fought in the heart.
