My world is falling apart all around me, even though it's supposed to be perfect. My best friend is dead and the government won't tell me anything. He went into the Army Academy three years ago, promising to return soon. There has been no contact, until now: a horrid letter announcing his death as if it is an achievement. All I want to know is how he is dead if there isn't any war to die in. But that doesn't seem to have an answer anyone can give. Or wants to give. I think the medicine is messing with my head. They say I'm ill, but I feel fine. Except for the hallucinations. I'm not even sure that's what they are; they seem too real. And he's everywhere I turn. Who to trust has become my largest emotional dispute. Who can you trust if you can't even trust yourself? And if that's not enough, I think my mother is hiding something from me. Then they took her away. Maybe the System's not as perfect as it's made out to be. Maybe my mother's not the only one with secrets...

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USA Today bestselling author Catherine Gayle presents another novel in the emotional Portland Storm hockey romance series. He’s becoming a Game Breaker on the ice. With the playoffs right around the corner, Nate “Ghost” Golston is focused on only one thing—getting the Portland Storm to the Finals so he can finally hoist the Cup. But when opposing teams’ fans start getting under his skin, he can’t ignore the ridicule that’s suddenly all over the Internet. With each degrading word slung over the boards, he strains to keep his focus on the ice. Now, everything he’s worked for is in jeopardy. She’s facing off with the Game Makers. Stunning sports reporter and aspiring filmmaker Anne Dennison is determined to use her smarts to get ahead in a male-dominated career. Producing a behind-the-scenes web series brings Anne up close and personal with skilled, sexy Nate. Sparks fly, putting her plans in danger. For Anne to succeed, she has to capitalize on Nate’s struggles. Wanting to be together, they know they must bend for each other before one of them breaks. If they can’t, it’s Game Over. The Portland Storm series reading order: 1. Breakaway 2. On the Fly 3 Taking a Shot 5. Light the Lamp 5. Delay of Game 6. Double Major 7. In the Zone 8. Holiday Hat Trick 9. Comeback 10. Dropping Gloves 11. Home Ice 12. Mistletoe Misconduct 13. Losing an Edge 14. Game Breaker 15. Defensive Zone 16. Power Play 17. Neutral Zone 18. Free Agent - coming soon 19. Journeyman - coming soon 20. Sleigh Bells & Slap Shots - coming soon The Portland Storm series is a hockey romance series, but it is about a lot more than just hockey. Serious themes are explored in each book, including rape, cancer, addiction, miscarriage, molestation, grief, and many others. If you have triggers, please be aware that some or all of these books could contain material which would trigger you. Even if you don't have triggers, consider this your tissue warning. You could ugly cry while reading them. KEYWORDS: sports romance, hockey romance, athlete, tearjerker romance, multicultural romance, emotional romance, racism, family, sexism, jock

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