The USA TODAY bestselling follow-up to Peyton Corinne's "unputdownable and unforgettable" (Bal Khabra, author of Collide) TikTok sensation Unsteady follows hopeless romantic Ro and player-on and off the ice-Freddy as they forge an unexpected bond that slowly turns into a life lesson in self-worth and the healing quality of love.
Matt "Freddy" Fredderic is all smiles-at least on the surface. On the ice, he's the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed and a potential future in the NHL. But in the classroom, he's barely scraping by on a 2.0 GPA, retaking failed classes and struggling with a rough mix of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Now tied to an NHL contract upon graduation, Freddy needs help to pass biology with a professor he has a tumultuous past with.
Ro Shariff is a hopeless romantic with terrible luck in love-and now, Freddy's newly assigned tutor. Trying to convince herself that she's very happy with her on again/off again boyfriend, Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to late-night phone calls and a deep understanding of each other's hidden pains, a real friendship strikes up between them.
And, inevitably, a wistful secret pining hidden by them both. Ro can't stop thinking about her first kiss her freshman year with Freddy-a spine-tingling moment that Freddy doesn't seem to remember. Meanwhile, Freddy can't let go of Ro's drunken heartfelt confessions from the night she doesn't remember.
While Freddy is determined to protect Ro from his reputation and prove to her how worthy of love she is, Ro wants to show Freddy that despite what others have led him to believe, he's worth more than just his body. Together, with gentle affection and true admiration, they will show each other how easy it is to love the right person, no matter their flaws. Peyton Corinne is a USA TODAY bestselling author of romantic fiction with high emotional vulnerability, angst, and heart. She has been telling stories since before she could read, and has never stopped pursuing a life in writing and authorship. If she's not currently dreaming up new worlds and characters, Peyton is at home making another cup of coffee, listening to new music, or reading every type of romance she can get her hands on. Visit PeytonCorinne.com and follow @PeytonCorinneAuthor on Instagram and TikTok for more. "Narrators Caitlin Elizabeth and Bradley Ford delight listeners in this heartfelt college hockey romance...Elizabeth's lively, youthful tone showcases Ro's vulnerabilities and timidness, while Ford's warm, inviting tone conveys Matt's protective and charismatic demeanor. Both narrators add subtle nuances to their performances to express intimate emotional moments." "Earnest, raw, and sexy, Unloved brims with tenderness and heart. In her sophomore novel, Corinne delivers the college romance of my dreams. This is more than a love story, it's a journey of self-discovery, a beautiful coming-of-age, and a song about healing and being seen for all those pieces you hide. To be loved really is to be seen, and I guarantee you'll find pieces of yourself in Ro, Freddy, and the rest of the gang at Waterfell." "Peyton Corinne's storytelling is unmatched! Unloved is an angsty, sexy, emotional journey that left me breathless." "Unloved is a gorgeous coming-of-age story about finding love where you least expect it. Emotional, raw, and full of poignant lessons about seeing and being seen even when we think we don't deserve it-Corinne is a force to be reckoned with." "Peyton Corinne delivers another slap shot with this college hockey romance. A love story brimming with well-rounded, nuanced characters that keep you hooked and wanting more-with the signature Peyton Corinne heartache wrapped in a happy ending." "Achey and deeply sweet, with heaps of profound moments, Unloved will chip away at your heart but lea
