Inside the Penalty Box

S.L. Sterling

Jan 2024 · Vancouver Dominators Book 1 · S.L. Sterling

About this ebook

I kept my nose clean. Bad publicity was the last thing you wanted, and I’d had my share since my last breakup went public. We’d also just lost our last five games.

The boys and I decided to head to the islands for a little R&R. I’d never been so happy for a break. That was where I saw her. She didn’t seem to recognize me, which made it better, so I made my move. We didn’t exchange names or numbers. We shared one carefree night, that was all I wanted and that was all it was supposed to be.

A few months later, regret from that night had almost eaten away at me. I hadn’t been able to get her out of my mind. I wouldn’t say I fell in love with her, or maybe I did. All I knew was that night was the closest I’d ever come to insta-love and I wanted more but we’d had our fun. Yet, I was still mentally kicking myself for at least not getting her name.

We're about to head into the playoffs when I return home and that is when the universe decides to bring us back together in one of the worst places ever. Only this time won’t be like the last, I decide I won’t let her slip through my fingers. This time, I’ve promised myself nothing, and all bets are off.

Ratings and reviews

4 1/2 stars. Aurora and Dylan started off hot with a one-night stand. Life got more complicated when they came face to face later. I enjoyed Dylan as he ignored most of the influences around him so that he could continue getting to know and love Aurora. Aurora's past kept her hesitant, but I was glad when her head and heart won out. With many factors that could have separated them, I loved how they did not break up because of them. There were steamy moments and a few tearful moments.

What happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico or does it? When Aurora learns that her new step brother is Dylan, the man she had a fling with in Mexico, she is shocked. 
However the heart wants who the heart wants and their feelings have them crossing the line. worth it. The chemistry was intense, the banter witty and I am looking forward to reading more in the series.

About the author

S.L. Sterling was born and raised in southern Ontario. She now lives in Northern Ontario Canada and is married to her best friend and soul mate and their two dogs.

An avid reader all her life, S.L. Sterling dreamt of becoming an author. She decided to give writing a try after one of her favorite authors launched a course on how to write your novel. This course gave her the push she needed to put pen to paper and her debut novel "It Was Always You" was born.

When S.L. Sterling isn't writing or plotting her next novel she can be found curled up with a cup of coffee, blanket and the newest romance novel from one of her favorite authors.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, sunny destinations, spending quality time with family and friends and of course reading.