The Year We Hid Away follows the story of Scarlet and Bridger, two individuals with troubled pasts and deep secrets who find solace in each other's company at Harkness College. Scarlet, running from a traumatic home life and a scandal involving her father, seeks anonymity under a new identity. Bridger, once a carefree hockey player, now shoulders the responsibility of caring for his young sister while juggling multiple part-time jobs and a heavy school workload. As their friendship blossoms into a romance, they navigate the challenges of trust, secrets, and personal struggles, ultimately finding strength and support in each other.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for the book include themes of family trauma, abuse, substance addiction, and the psychological effects of those situations.
Has Romance?
The romance between Scarlet and Bridger is a central theme of the story, with a strong emotional connection and development.
From The Publisher:
Could you give up the love of your life to save the child who depends on you? I used to be like the other Harkness Hockey players, worrying only about the next game or the next party.
But that all changed the day I became my little sister’s protector. Only by keeping Lucy hidden and acing my course load will we survive the year. But then I meet Scarlet, who sees me as more than just a star athlete or a party boy. I fall hard for her.
But darkness follows Scarlet, too. When her past comes to light, so does a horrible truth: I can’t save everyone. But I’ll never stop trying. If you love a strong hero, a fierce heroine and the ivy-covered glamour of college life, dive right in to The Year We Hid Away.
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For fans of: Penny Reid, Sara Ney, Elle Kennedy, Kristen Callihan, Monica Murphy, Kendall Ryan, Julia Kent, Cora Carmack. Keywords: sports romance, hockey, Ivy League, new adult, college, secrets and lies, college hockey.
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