Boone: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel

Sawyer Bennett

Jan 2024 · Pittsburgh Titans Book 11 · Big Dog Books, LLC

About this ebook

Boone Rivers uses his fame and fortune as a professional hockey player to his advantage, but not in the way most people would think. Volunteering as often as his busy schedule will allow, Boone meets one brave young boy who turns his world upside down.

As a first-line right winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, I thrive on the thrill of the game. I live for the smell of the ice, the cheer of the crowd and the way my heart pounds whenever I step into the arena. But once I’m out of my skates, my focus is on giving back to the city of Pittsburgh.

It’s funny how life puts people in your path. I meet Aiden while visiting the children’s hospital and I’m struck by the strength and resilience of this 12-year-old kid fighting for his life. As my visits continue, we bond over video games and hockey until one day Aiden’s older sister walks into his room and I realize there might be a bigger purpose here.

Lilly Hoffman has the weight of the world resting on her slight shoulders. Aiden’s illness isn’t getting better, she’s at risk of losing her job and their father is looking for the answers to his prayers at the bottom of a liquor bottle. I find myself wanting to lessen Lilly’s burden and what starts as a simple act of friendship turns into so much more. As we grow closer, I can’t help but fall for this fiercely protective and independent woman with a tender heart and bruised but not yet broken spirit.

As we face a future of never-ending uncertainty, I vow to be Lilly’s source of strength and comfort. Lilly and Aiden have reaffirmed to me the importance of giving and receiving love unconditionally, even in the darkest of times. And no matter what happens next, no one can take that from us.

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Ratings and reviews

This was so beautifully raw, poignant and breathtaking! Boone loves to give back to his community besides playing professional hockey. He spends most of his off time visiting the cancer ward at the local children's hospital. This is where he found a connection with Aiden, a young patient battling leukemia. He also connects with his sister, Lilly, who selflessly visits Aiden daily, while trying to support their family, running the family deli. I loved Boone, Lilly and Aiden in this must read!

Wow! Im utterly speechless. Ms Bennett, I applaud your brilliance at writing what is without a doubt, the most outstanding book of the year. More people need to read your words. If I could give it 10 stars I would! This book though, will have you laughing but also shedding quite a few tears. Its a very emotional, heart wrenching story that will have you not wanting to put the book down! Hands down a masterpiece of feelings!

Boone spends his time giving back to the community and at the Children’s Hospital is where he meets Aiden, a young boy fighting leukemia and his older sister Lily. There were moments where my heart broke for Lily and everything that she is going through. She is such a wonderful sister and the love and support that not only Boone but the entire Titan family give to her was heartwarming. The partners and wives of the Titans once again added an additional layer to the story.