Ruled Out

Seattle Scorpions Series, Book 4

They think my greatest gift is my ability on the ice. But they're wrong.

I've been hailed as the guy who has it all when it comes to hockey. Powerful people have invested their time and money, determined to turn my potential into their reality.

The most influential of those people? Graham Jenkins, former NHL player and the General Manager of the Dallas Destroyers. The second he set eyes on me in the little leagues, he piled all his resources into my success. And when the Destroyers were awarded the first-round draft pick, he didn't hesitate to snap me up.

He thought I was the golden boy, the star that would make his team as successful as his playing career. Only I wasn't. Instead of unleashing my potential in front of the goal, he discovered my real talent—secrets. And I have many that I will never share. One for every scar disguised beneath the tattoos painting my body, along with the childhood memories either buried deep inside my broken mind or drowned out by empty bottles lining my kitchen counter.

There's only one secret I wish I didn't have to keep. She's also the addiction I know I'll never kick. A detox my heart could never survive since it only beats for her. And even years after we were torn apart, my fixation hasn't changed. Although neither have our circumstances—I'm still the broken boy, suffocated with trauma, and she's still Mia Jenkins, the good girl, and daughter of the man who offered me everything except his blessing to date her.

But one thing about addiction? It never seeks permission.

Ruled Out is a broken boy and good girl GM's daughter, second chance, forbidden love romance where he falls first and can't stay away. It includes spicy lessons, found family, a virgin FMC, and depictions of PTSD and mental health. For mature listeners.

©2025 Ruth Stilling (P)2025 Podium Audio

Broken

Jarman Day was perfect for Jesse. This story was already so emotional for Jesse's story and he brought all the pain through in his voice! I absolutely loved him and he made this character so special not just from the story itself but by his voice. I loved Callie and the way she gave so much love to Mia.

Emotional and amazing!!

This was so good! So emotional, raw but also such a beautiful love story with the best spice! Ruth strikes again!