Breaking the Promise

Breaking the Promise
A Small-Town Hockey Romance
NHL star Jake Matthews returns to his hometown of Milford after a devastating playoff loss, seeking refuge from the media circus and his own self-doubt. He plans to lay low at his childhood best friend Connor’s family lake house for the summer. What he doesn’t expect is to find Connor’s little sister Emma—who used to follow them around with pigtails and scraped knees—now grown into a beautiful, independent woman running her own successful bakery in town.
Emma has harbored a secret crush on Jake since they were teenagers, but she’s also spent years resenting how he left town and barely kept in touch with Connor, who’s been struggling with his own failed hockey dreams. When Jake shows up acting like he can just slip back into their old friendship, Emma is determined to keep her distance and protect her heart.
But Jake is drawn to Emma’s warmth and the way she sees through his celebrity facade to the small-town boy he used to be. As they’re forced together through Connor’s well-meaning attempts to help his best friend heal, the attraction becomes undeniable. The problem? Connor has always been fiercely protective of Emma and made Jake promise years ago to stay away from her.
Now Jake must choose between his oldest friendship and the woman who might be his chance at finding home again—while Emma decides if she’s willing to risk everything for the boy who left her behind once before.
What readers are saying about Breaking the Promise:
“The perfect blend of small-town charm and sizzling romance. I couldn’t put it down!”
“Jake and Emma’s journey from childhood friends to lovers had me turning pages late into the night. The chemistry is off the charts!”
“A heartwarming story about finding where you truly belong. The perfect summer read!”
Fall in love with Milford and its charming cast of characters. One-click Breaking the Promise today and discover why sometimes the most important promises are the ones we need to break.