Heather Fueger
Avery Abrams is a former elite gymnast whose sights were set on the Olympics until an injury ended those dreams. She slid into depression all while battling the demons that raged in her head thanks to years of abuse courtesy of her coach, Dimitri. The words he used made her feel worthless and less than which caused her to be listless and to not have any true direction in her life. Not only that, but her closest friend, Jasmine, not only went on to win medals and find fame, but she also married the coach that had been so emotionally abusive. Following the breakup with her boyfriend of four years, she heads back to her hometown hoping she can get her feet back under her. Once back home, she receives a phone call from Ryan, a former Olympic gymnast himself, asking if she would be willing to help coach a young girl named Hallie who has her own sights set on the Olympic games. Not only is Avery not sure she's cut out to coach, she's also not sure she can work with Ryan, a guy she had a crush on during their adolescence. It isn't until she gets a stark reminder of what she left behind that she realizes this coaching gig could be the best step forward she could take. While Avery and Ryan fight the sparks that are flying between them, they are also dealing with a huge scandal that is rocking the gymnastics world and also the young lady they are working with. This book showcased second chances, advocating for yourself, learning from mistakes and never giving up. I was immersed in the world of gymnastics very quickly in this book and I enjoyed it all. I would highly recommend picking this one up!