Auntee's Reviews > Off Sides

This was a really sweet, touching story about a Boston college senior (Ryan Burnham), son of a prominent U.S. Congressman, captain of his hockey team, and future NHLer. Ryan meets a girl from the 'opposite side of the tracks'--sweet Danny Cross.

Due to some truly heartbreaking circumstances, Danny has been forced to give up her scholarship at Julliard, works as a waitress in a diner, goes to college part time, and volunteers her time in a homeless shelter. When Ryan meets her at the diner one late night when she's serving him and his friends, he is impressed by her wit and smarts when she puts his ex girlfriend in her place after some nasty put downs. This beautiful girl with the purple tipped hair and facial piercings intrigues him. He's got to get to know her, no matter if it will freak out his ultra-conservative family. And he does get to know her, and their story develops into one sweet, yet sexy read!

I loved Ryan. He was the perfect beta hero, almost too mature for his young age. I couldn't believe how sweet he was, given his upbringing. he was just awesome with Danny, supportive and caring and damn he was sexy too!

And Danny, what an awesome young woman. The perfect woman for Ryan. Sweet, caring, smart, with a tremendous spirit and plenty of guts. I was totally convinced of their love for each other (it happened in a matter of weeks) and knew each would do anything for the other. A truly selfless love. Well done, Sawyer Bennett! 4 1/2 stars