The Other Side of Wild

Lindsey Saenz

When you hear about deathbed confessions, you think of life advice, expressions of love, or heartfelt apologies. That wasn’t the case for me. My father used his last breath to tell me I’d never make it in my field of work. How could I be enough for anyone when I wasn’t enough for him? I should quit while I’m ahead, he said.

His words lit the torch to be the best Sports Journalist I could be. To make it to the top would mean I proved him wrong on this side of the grave. When my boss offers me the opportunity of a lifetime, I jump in with both feet.

I enlist the help of The Tampa Bay Hawks Hockey team, who I’m covering this season, to help me pull off the event my future depends on.

Finding a group of people who accept me as I am in the process wasn’t in the plans; neither was falling for the man with a pure heart, kind smile, and demons that rival my own.

When push comes to shove, can we pull this off, or will we all drown?

More Details

IAC Main Tropes:

Slow Burn, Found Family

Detailed Tropes:

Hockey, He Falls First, Sports, Strangers to Lovers, Cloed-Door

Representations in This Book:

Mental Illness

Age Groups:

Adult

Spice Level:

Level 2

Available Formats:

Paperback, eBook

Content Information:

Level 2

Depression, Panic Attacks, Narcissistic Abuse by a parent (off-screen), Death of a parent (before the book begins), Character is dealing with grief and regret, A physical slap in the face of a main character

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About the Author

Lindsey Saenz

I am a novelist passionate about crafting fade-to-black romances that offer readers comfort, hope, and emotional depth. My journey as a writer began in childhood, when I filled journal pages with adventurous stories I'd later bring to life with my friends—often as a daring secret agent saving the world.

Today, my writing is inspired by the emotional intricacies of relationships and the beauty they bring to life. While I enjoy a good spicy romance, her work takes a unique approach, focusing on the mental and emotional journeys of love and connection. With a thoughtful balance of humor and heart, my stories tackle important issues like mental health while still leaving readers with a sense of warmth and optimism.

My books resonate with readers who appreciate romance with less spice, nostalgia, and moments of levity amidst heavier themes. My goal is to create stories that provoke thought and emotion while providing a safe, healing space for readers to process their own experiences.

While my books are closed door/fade-to-black style, most of them do have cuss words. :)

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