Coach's Shadow Trilogy Series by Monica DeSimone

Eight years ago, Derrick Henderickson chose his career over his heart, not just hurting the woman he loved, but breaking her completely. Zoey McEvoy was left shattered. Piece by piece she’s rebuilt herself to become the strong, independent woman she is today. Now the Sexy Bad Boy of the NFL is back. And he’s determined to reclaim her heart. Zoey barley survived losing him once, she’d be decimated if he walked away again... moreEight years ago, Derrick Henderickson chose his career over his heart, not just hurting the woman he loved, but breaking her completely. Zoey McEvoy was left shattered. Piece by piece she’s rebuilt herself to become the strong, independent woman she is today. Now the Sexy Bad Boy of the NFL is back. And he’s determined to reclaim her heart. Zoey barley survived losing him once, she’d be decimated if he walked away again. With so much on the line, does Derrick stand a chance of winning the Second Half? less

After Claire McEvoy’s first attempt at love was shattered by devastating violence, she built walls, barriers, and obstacles to protect herself from everyone, including her family. She learned to cope by devoting her entire life to taking care of everyone else’s needs and happiness. Jackson Alexander knows all of the past ugliness that occurred, and although he has loved Claire since she was fifteen years old, he always settled for the friendship that she offered... moreAfter Claire McEvoy’s first attempt at love was shattered by devastating violence, she built walls, barriers, and obstacles to protect herself from everyone, including her family. She learned to cope by devoting her entire life to taking care of everyone else’s needs and happiness. Jackson Alexander knows all of the past ugliness that occurred, and although he has loved Claire since she was fifteen years old, he always settled for the friendship that she offered. Now, twenty-three years later, he is back and getting the chance he always desired. Claire still finds it impossible to let any man into her life, but he won’t be deterred. This time he is not letting her push him away. Even if it means getting a flag on the play for encroachment, Claire will ultimately be his. less