Heartstrings and Helmets

About the book

Welcome to Hawthorne, Texas, where many former residents are drawn back to their hometown's slower pace and strong family values, ultimately finding lasting love and happiness.

In Hawthorne, a man who has achieved fame and fortune and a woman who has experienced heartbreak and despair are given a second chance at love after years of being apart...

As a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, West Sutherland decides to retire at the peak of his career in search of a quieter life back in Hawthorne, his hometown. He is offered a coaching position by his former high school coach and mentor, joining the Hawks' coaching staff next season. His return home leads him to Kelby Blackstone, the girl he has never been able to forget.

Kelby Blackstone had married her college sweetheart, a NFL player who struggled with injuries, leading to a reliance on alcohol and drugs. After divorcing him, she moved to Dallas to start anew, until she receives distressing news about her father's health.

Even though West and Kelby decided to go their separate ways after high school, meeting each other again in Hawthorne after fourteen years reignites feelings they had never fully resolved. They decide to explore their connection further, discovering that their shared past and old friendship have evolved into deep love for one another.

However, the path to love is never without challenges, as they navigate obstacles in their professional lives while finding strength in their mutual devotion to their hometown and each other.

Will West and Kelby be able to seize this second chance at lasting happiness?

Discover the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston's Heartstrings and Helmets, the first installment in the Hearts in Hawthorne series. This romance guarantees no unexpected breakup in the final act!