The Penalty Box

Can a jock and a nerd find true love together?

Everyone from Didsbury High remembers Katie Fisher as the dumpy brainiac from the poor side of town.

Everyone from Didsbury High remembers Paul van Dorn as the school hockey star and heartthrob.

But now they're facing off -- and matching up in more ways than one. Katie's lost the pounds, added some self-confidence, and become a drop-dead gorgeous sociology professor.

And since a series of concussions put an end to Paul's pro hockey career, his star has dimmed. Now he hits the ice as a coach. But he's still got the hometown crowd behind him as the owner of a bar called The Penalty Box.

Paul is reliving his glory days. Katie wishes she could put those years behind her.
And the battle of wills that ensues just might knock love right out of the game.



The Penalty Box by Deirdre Martin
 

 

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Praise for The Penalty Box...

"It will make you think even while you laugh and cry.. a crowd pleaser. You won't want to miss the PENALTY BOX."
—Patti Fisher, Romance Reviews Today

"Scores a goal with this reader....Deirdre Martin proves once again that she can touch the heart and the funny bone with her latest contemporary romance."
—Sarah W, Romance Junkies

"Martin scores another goal with another witty, emotionally true-to-life, and charming hockey romance."
—Maria Hatton, Booklist

 

"Fun, fast rinkside contemporary romance...What begins as an undercover affair blossoms into a life-changing relationship as Paul and Kate discover that living in the present beats living in the past. Martin scores with this witty blend of romance and family dynamics."
—Publishers Weekly

"Ms. Martin always delivers heat and romance, with a very strong conflict to keep the reader engaged. THE PENALTY BOX should be added to your 'must read list.' ”
—Contemporary Romance Reviews

"An engrossing read...left me cheering at the end!"
—Annabelle Andrews, Joyfully Reviewed.Com