The Year We Fell Down
After a life-altering accident leaves her in a wheelchair, a college hockey player finds an unexpected connection with Adam Hartley, another injured hockey player in her handicapped-accessible dorm. Bonding over shared experiences and video games, their friendship deepens, leading to an undeniable attraction. She grapples with her insecurities, wondering if Hartley can love her despite her perceived brokenness, while sensing his own hidden struggles.
This title is the first installment of The Ivy Years series and functions as a standalone story, meaning it can be read independently without prior knowledge of the subsequent books.
While this book is part of the Harkness College-based Ivy Years series, it is distinct from the author's later Brooklyn Hockey and Hockey Guys series, which feature different characters and settings.