Blindsided: Renegades 7

Melody Heck Gatto

May 2017 · The Renegades Series Book 7 · Melody Heck Gatto

About this ebook

Sam Morris, the “surfer-boy” star of the Renegades, has hockey running through his veins. He lives and breathes the game. The only thing he’s crazier about is his family. Trina’s love saved him from himself after a season of losing and injuries. She was his life, his partner in crime, and his biggest fan. Adding their daughter to the mix gave him the perfect hat-trick in life. Hockey, love, and a family.
Trina Kidd Morris, sister of Renegades captain, Tyler Kidd, grew up in the world of hockey and knows how the players are wired. She understands the level of dedication the men put into the game. Her husband, Sam, applied the same single-minded devotion to bring her back to life after her devastating loss. He’s her hero, her love, and her best friend.
Sam and Trina are a match made in heaven. The love of a lifetime. Beautiful and blond, with a little mini-me, they are the picture-perfect family.
That is, until Sam is blindsided by a hit. When the ice cracks around him, his career is threatened. The lines become blurred between good choices and bad, and his fairytale marriage is on the line.
Trina pledged her commitment to Sam, but how can she remain at his side, when words cut deep and she’s forced to protect her family?
And after losing so much, can Sam win the fight for his family before his entire world falls apart?

Ratings and reviews

Blindsided is very well researched and entertaining. Sam really is blindsided by his injury, (as most people who get post-concussive syndrome are.) This book does a really good job of detailing what happens when you have a concussion that you don't "bounce back" from. Including what is basically a grieving process, starting with denial. Trina has her own denial about what's happening; luckily they have a strong support system, including progress team management. The discussion of the slippery slope of prescription drug abuse post injury is handled realistically. The specialized Post-concussive Physical Therapy is accurately described, as are the suggested non prescription migraine treatments. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fun read that will also give them some background on concussions and post concussion care. Basically anyone who is involved in a ( or has a loved one who is) contact sport, is in the military, rides a bike or skateboard.