Boone: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel

Sawyer Bennett

Jan 2024 · Pittsburgh Titans Book 11 · Big Dog Books, LLC · Narrated by Jeremy York and Stella Hunter

About this audiobook

Boone Rivers uses his fame and fortune as a professional hockey player to his advantage, but not in the way most people would think. Volunteering as often as his busy schedule will allow, Boone meets one brave young boy who turns his world upside down.

As a first-line right winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, I thrive on the thrill of the game. I live for the smell of the ice, the cheer of the crowd and the way my heart pounds whenever I step into the arena. But once I’m out of my skates, my focus is on giving back to the city of Pittsburgh.

It’s funny how life puts people in your path. I meet Aiden while visiting the children’s hospital and I’m struck by the strength and resilience of this 12-year-old kid fighting for his life. As my visits continue, we bond over video games and hockey until one day Aiden’s older sister walks into his room and I realize there might be a bigger purpose here.

Lilly Hoffman has the weight of the world resting on her slight shoulders. Aiden’s illness isn’t getting better, she’s at risk of losing her job and their father is looking for the answers to his prayers at the bottom of a liquor bottle. I find myself wanting to lessen Lilly’s burden and what starts as a simple act of friendship turns into so much more. As we grow closer, I can’t help but fall for this fiercely protective and independent woman with a tender heart and bruised but not yet broken spirit.

As we face a future of never-ending uncertainty, I vow to be Lilly’s source of strength and comfort. Lilly and Aiden have reaffirmed to me the importance of giving and receiving love unconditionally, even in the darkest of times. And no matter what happens next, no one can take that from us.

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Ratings and reviews

Where to start! I’ll start with my favourite bit. Boone. Boone is the nicest most genuine person ever! I loved him so much. I was so happy when he met Lilly, she needed his support, yet never expected it and never took advantage of him or his fame and money. They complemented each other so very much. Then we have Aiden. What to say. He was the bravest, sweetest soul I have ever had the pleasure of reading about. A beautiful story that dealt with so many emotional issues.

Im really not sure where to start or what to say to do the latest Pittsburgh Titans book justice. I have read every book in this series and every one of the players is very special to me but Boone Rivers has taken over as my favourite player and his story has touched my heart in so many ways. Boone spends his spare time visiting children at the local hospital and that’s where he meets a very special boy, Aiden is fighting leukemia for the second time.

Boone and Lilly's story is beautifully written, intense, passionate, and engaging. Boone is such a great man, caring, and supportive. Lilly is beautiful, smart, caring, and so strong. I liked their slow burn romance. Lilly's brother, Aiden, is a handsome and strong kid. The storyline is filled with drama, and romance. You will need tissues while listening to this beautiful story. Jeremy York and Stella Hunter did an outstanding job bringing this story to life.