Ghost Dance

Catherine Gayle

May 2016 · Tulsa Thunderbirds Book 3 · Bons Mots, Inc.

About this ebook

USA Today bestselling author Catherine Gayle presents another novel in the Tulsa Thunderbirds hockey romance series, a sexy spin-off from her emotional Portland Storm series.

He had it all.
And lost it in an instant.

The night Dmitri Nazarenko won hockey’s Holy Grail, he lost more than he ever bargained for. With a world of guilt weighing him down, Dima can never forgive himself for his tragic misjudgment. Turning his body into a shrine of past mistakes, he hides behind tattoos that memorialize his failures and a beard that masks his pain.

But London Hawke sees right through him. The fiery woman refuses to pity a man like him. No stranger to incurable injuries, London lets nothing stand in the way of living her life. Seeing an able-bodied man haunted by the ghosts of his past is a surefire way to trigger her annoyance, and that’s exactly what she finds in Dima.

When they face off, it becomes a battle of wills. Their constant bickering turns to an unavoidable dance between the sheets. But she won’t accept sharing a bed with the past for long. Will Dima learn to fight his demons, or will London leave him to dance with his ghosts alone?

The Tulsa Thunderbirds series reading order

1. Bury the Hatchet

2. Smoke Signals

3. Ghost Dance

4. Rites of Passage

5. Rain Dance

6. Dream Catcher - coming soon

7. On the Warpath - coming soon

The Tulsa Thunderbirds series is a spin-off from Catherine Gayle's Portland Storm hockey romance series. Storm fans can expect the same emotional backdrop and hot hockey action wrapped up in a sexier, edgier package.

KEYWORDS: hockey romance, sports romance, disability, wheelchair, athletes, jocks, alpha male, sexy romance, disabled but able, erotic romance

Ratings and reviews

Catherine Gayle’s Ghost Dance is a moving addition to the Tulsa Thunderbirds Series. Hockey star Dmitri Nazarenko was living the dream until a terrible mistake changed his life. He is unable to forgive himself. He meets sled hockey player London Hawke who challenges him both on and off the ice. Ghost Dance is a contemporary sports romance that is suitable for adult audiences. It primarily takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When I was in college, I lived with a couple of people that were on the wheelchair track/cross-country and basketball teams. They are amazing athletes and people that competed in the Paralympics. I have so much respect for them. Every time I worked out with them, they kicked my butt. Needless to say, I love that this story had sled/sledge hockey players in it. My roommate used to drive a lot, so I am familiar with the hand brake system in the cars that was mentioned in the story. Catherine Gayle does an excellent job describing the details that go with being in a wheelchair and playing a sport. I love the characters and plot. It is understandable why Dima has a hard time forgiving himself. I adore that he is the baby whisperer for Harper. It was a good outlet for him before London came into his life. I appreciated his relationship with Sergei Mironov and his mother. Being of Hungarian descent and first-generation American, I could relate to the similar Russian culture. London is great. I like that she played college hockey and how that worked into the story. I love how she challenges Dima and does not back down. Both characters are likeable and grow a lot throughout the story. The ending was a gripping transition into the next book in the series, Rite of Passage. I cannot wait to read it. If you enjoy sports romances with real-world issues, I highly recommend the Tulsa Thunderbirds Series. Catherine Gayle is an amazing writer whose books are difficult to put down. Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.

Ghost Dance is a heart-wrenching, emotional story. I've not sure I've seen two people more perfect for each other than Dima and London. London is loud and brash and pushy - everything Dima doesn't need in his life. He's punishing himself for something that happened years ago and his guilt is brought to the surface as he meets London, someone who hasn't let what happened in her life hold her back. They have an explosive, sexy, intense relationship - but steer clear of the deep emotional connection that she wants and he doesn't think he can give. As much as I liked London, I'm so glad that someone finally calls her on her hypocrisy and challenges her to examine her own emotional health. She needed to go through the process of self-discovery before she was ready to be completely with Dima. Dima has a sweet side to him that we see in his relationship with baby Harper and I loved seeing his scenes with her that were healing for both her AND him. Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What happens when you take a grumpy Russian hockey player and fiery woman who sees through the front that said hockey player has put up? An explosively good addition to the Tulsa Thunderbirds series! Dmitri Nazarenko is haunted by the guilt he feels over a poor decision he made years ago that not only affected his life, but that of one of his best friends. While he doesn't feel that he should have any good things in his life, and he hides behind his physical appearance, namely his facial hair and his tattoos. London Hawke has been through a lot herself over the last few years and for someone that could feel sorry for herself and shut down, she tries to live life to the fullest despite the challenges she faces. While she tries to come across as completely unaffected by the events of her past, there are lingering effects that only time will uncover and bring to the surface. The attraction between Dima and London is unmistakable, but neither one of them is about to give into it. They bicker, they snipe and they are both as hardheaded as they come. Once they finally give in to the passion that has been building between them, is it for the right reasons? Are they giving in to their attraction or are they using it as a way to escape the issues they both really need to be dealing with? Catherine Gayle has once again penned a story that touches on realities that are dealt with on a daily basis in the real world, has wonderful characters that have heart and deep down while they are flawed, they are really, really good people. This was a fantastic addition to the Thunderbirds series and after the epilogue that we were left with, I can't wait to read the next in the series!

About the author

Catherine Gayle is a USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty contemporary hockey and Regency-set historical romance novels and novellas, with more than half a million books sold. She’s a transplanted Texan living in North Carolina with two extremely spoiled felines. In her spare time, she watches way too much hockey and reality TV, plans fun things to do for the Nephew Monster’s next visit, and performs experiments in the kitchen which are rarely toxic.

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