{"product_id":"before-we-came","title":"Before We Came","description":"Birdie\nHer funeral unraveled decades of secrets hidden from me—horrible secrets. This rabbit hole I’ve fallen down has revealed my past is much more sinister than I could have imagined. Everything I thought I knew has been a lie, and now there’s only one place for me to back to the people who have been searching for me all these years.\n\nOne of those people is my newfound brother’s best Lonan Burke, star defenseman for the Minnesota Lakes. His dirty talk and praise offer an easy escape as I shift into my new life. I’m ready to start anew with the ones who love me, but I’m not so sure I can settle down when I’ve just been set free.\n\nLonan\nShe’s back. We were kids the last time I saw her, but my innocent crush from childhood is full-grown now. And it’s not so innocent anymore. She’s a breath of fresh air from the series of one-night stands since being drafted into the NHL. I’ve only got one shot with her, and I’m not taking it for granted. I may give her the passion she’s been craving, but she’s the intimacy I’ve waited for my whole life.\n\nWhen her story hits the media, she needs a place to hide. I offer her sanctuary in my penthouse. For the first time, this frigid condo feels like a home, and she’s made me believe the future I’ve always wanted is within reach. For now, I’m willing to hold her hand during the day and pin them down at night. But I want more.\n\nThis 18+ spicy hockey romance features dirty-talking, praise, suspense, angst, second-chance love, forced proximity, and of course, a happily ever after.\n\nKidnapping, fatal car accident details. Childhood emotional and physical abuse are mentioned but not described in detail.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1964535050\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1964535050.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sloane St. James\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739563233341,"sku":"BVV.1964535050.G","price":327.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1964535050-0.jpg?v=1763672988","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/before-we-came","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}