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Time Under Tension 
 

Book 1:  
Love in Lehigh Series 

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I am proud to announce that Time Under Tension, book one in my new series, Love in Lehigh, will release on

TUESDAY, 9/16 on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! 

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It's an unconventional hockey romance (shocker) with characters who you will root for despite not wanting to at times.

 

It will feature MF and MFM (with some sword crossing, because it's ALWAYS better that way!) 

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Widow. Recovering alcoholic. SA survivor. Estranged from her only child because of the secret she’s forced herself to keep from him.

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Though Vivienne “Mitch” Mitchell never could have imagined what her life would look like at 40, she’s determined to rediscover herself. It begins with a six-hour move closer to her 20-year-old son in an attempt to rebuild their relationship — a decision that unexpectedly leads her to a career as an assistant equipment manager for a professional hockey team.

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A natural caregiver, she quickly bonds with many of her new colleagues. Platonically, there’s Onni, the Finnish rookie she takes under her wing, and Z, the head equipment manager who becomes her confidant. Romantically, there’s Vinnie, the smitten defenseman she falls for despite her best efforts to resist, and Logan, the brooding goaltender claimed off waivers, who makes her question everything she thinks she knows about what she needs.

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Having spent her life focusing on others to avoid facing her own trauma, Mitch learns that with the right support system, healing isn’t just possible — it’s inevitable.

 

It just takes a little patience and a lot of time under tension.

Tropes and Trigger/Content Warnings: 

Tropes and Vibes:  

  • HIGH angst

  • Sports romance (hockey)  

  • Pro hockey players (goalie and d-man) x female equipment manager 

  • Hurt/comfort

  • Workplace romance   

  • Reverse age gap (older FMC by 15 years)   

  • He falls first/boy obsessed 

  • Witty banter 

  • Love triangle (MMF with swords crossing/bi-curious)

  • "Good boy" 

  • BDSM (role reversal and trauma play) 

  • Recovery rep (alcohol)

  • Mental health rep 

 

Trigger and Content Warnings:  

  • *Reference to sexual assault perpetrated by minors (described in slight detail via flashbacks. This is a major part of the plot) 

  • Reference to cheating (not between MC's) 

  • Reference to divorce  

  • Reference to a fatal car accident (death of a parent/spouse) 

  • Reference to suicide 

  • Reference to cancer 

  • Reference to infertility 

  • Reference to abortion

  • Reference to pregnancy loss

  • Strained parent-child relationship 

  • BDSM (role reversal and trauma play)

  • Physical assault  

  • Illicit drug use  

  • Alcohol use and alcoholism

  • Strong language, including homophobic language  

  • Explicit sexual content, including same-sex scenes and group

  • Anxiety/panic attacks  

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