num_pages: 248
description: She bears the scars of the past. He blames himself for things he cant control. Their defenses are up but in Cecy Robsons latest Shattered Past novelperfect for fans of Monica Murphy and J. Lynntrue love lands a knockout punch. Sofia Tres Santos remembers a time before her life went sour before her innocence was ripped away before she began punishing herself with risky behaviors and unworthy men. Now at twenty she just hopes shes ready to rebuild some of what she lost. One way or another it always comes back to her childhood friend and longtime crush Killian OBrien. As strong as Killian is Sofia has always been his one weakness. He knows Sofia has suffered and wants to ensure shes never hurt againnot like before and definitely not under his watch. When Sofia agrees to work at his mixed martial arts gym Killian seizes the opportunity to help and protect the sweet girl hes always cared for. And yet as he trains Sofia to defend herself using his hard-hitting MMA techniques hes drawn to the vulnerable beauty in ways he never expected. As Sofia grows stronger she also grows brave enough to open herself up to love. And along the way she challenges everything Killian believes to be true showing him that no matter how much he dominates in the ring the real battle is fought in the heart.
language: English
title: Once Pure
publisher: Loveswept