Marek (Cold Fury Hockey #11) by Sawyer Bennett

When the Carolina Cold Fury’s hottest young star gets blindsided by an ex with a scandalous secret, it’s game on.

“One of the best voices in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne

Marek Fabritis is used to delivering blows, not receiving them. But when he gets tipped off by an anonymous email about his ex-girlfriend, the news leaves him ice cold—and it’s not because Gracen Moore is getting married to a total jerk. It’s the fact that Marek has a three-year-old daughter he never knew about. Now he’s going back home, not to play knight in shining armor but to make damn sure that no man takes what’s his. For the first time, there might be something more important than hockey.

Gracen Moore has always loved Marek. That’s why she let him go, so he could pursue a career in the NHL. And that’s why she never told him about Lilly. Only now does Gracen realize that she made an unforgivable mistake. But is that any reason for Marek to crash her wedding and make an epic scene? If the spark that still smolders between them is to be trusted, maybe. Still, Gracen’s not getting her hopes up. Because she knows better than anyone that appearances aren’t always what they seem. . . .

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4 Stars

I have been waiting for Marek's book, since that crazy shocker in Reed! And it did not disappoint. 

Marek always had it all -- the professional hockey career, "puck bunnies" (aka groupies), and traveling around and doing what he he loves. But there was that one special woman who he let go, so he can get where he is now. 

Gracen Moore loved Marek. Her plans were to finish college and spend her life with Marek. But he broke her when he told her he needed to move on without  her. That left Gracen and a surprise baby, Lilly, that she never bothered to tell Marek. Only because he made it clear he was done with her.

When Marek finds out about Lily, he brings them both back to his home. But it's far from a happy reunion. Marek tries to be a dad, but it's not easy when he's always angry. Angry at Gracen. They both try to deal with all the hurt and love that is still there, when raising Lilly. But it's not easy. 

Marek is a fantastic read in the Cold Fury series and I'm always looking forward for me. I can't get enough of this.