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Atlas by Sawyer Bennett is a profoundly moving addition to the Pittsburgh Titans series, offering an emotional journey through grief, resilience, and the beautiful unpredictability of found family. Narrated with incredible heart by Jeremy York and Kirsten Lee, this story centers on Atlas Karolak and Maddie St. James, two people who couldn’t be more different but are bound together by the devastating loss of their best friend, Gray. When Gray loses his battle with cancer, he leaves behind his young daughter, Grace, and a final wish that Atlas and Maddie serve as her joint guardians.
Book Description
As a star left-winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, Atlas Karolak thrives on the ice but keeps his personal life uncomplicated. That all changes when tragedy strikes, pushing him into an unlikely partnership that tests his patience, challenges his heart, and threatens to rewrite everything he thought he knew about love and family.
Playing professional hockey wasn’t just a dream, it was the only one that ever mattered. I’ve worked my whole life for this career, and now that I’m playing for the Pittsburgh Titans, I’m exactly where I want to be. My life feels complete.
Losing my best friend to cancer shatters me in ways I didn’t see coming. And as I’m trying to figure out how to say goodbye, I’m blindsided again—because he’s named me and Maddie St. James as joint guardians of his daughter.
Maddie and I… we’re not friends. We’re barely acquaintances. If I’m oil, she’s water, and we’ve never managed to mix without friction. But for the sake of a little girl who’s already lost too much, we need to find neutral ground and figure out how to co-parent.
Are we capable? I’d like to think so. Are we scared out of our minds? Without a doubt. Can we put our differences aside and work together? Honestly, it depends on the day. But when stress turns into stolen glances, which turn into nights we can’t take back, our partnership gets a whole lot more complicated.
Because what started as obligation is starting to feel a lot like forever.
About Sawyer Bennett
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.
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My Thoughts
Atlas by Sawyer Bennett is a profoundly moving addition to the Pittsburgh Titans series, offering an emotional journey through grief, resilience, and the beautiful unpredictability of found family. Narrated with incredible heart by Jeremy York and Kirsten Lee, this story centers on Atlas Karolak and Maddie St. James, two people who couldn’t be more different but are bound together by the devastating loss of their best friend, Gray. When Gray loses his battle with cancer, he leaves behind his young daughter, Grace, and a final wish that Atlas and Maddie serve as her joint guardians.
The transition from acquaintances who barely tolerate one another to co-parents is handled with such caring hands. Maddie, a social worker who grew up in the foster care system, is fiercely independent and guarded, having spent her life without a permanent safety net. Watching her walls slowly crumble as she uproots her life to move in with Atlas in Pittsburgh feels incredibly organic and earned. Atlas, a star left-winger who thought his life was complete with hockey, suddenly finds himself as the steady anchor Maddie and Grace never knew they needed.
Sawyer Bennett masterfully balances the heavy themes of PTSD and loss with an undeniable, explosive chemistry. What begins as a strained obligation—marked by "oil and water" friction and salty attitudes—gradually shifts through stolen glances and shared vulnerability. The natural progression from verbal sparring to a deep, restorative connection is both intensely spicy and emotionally healing. The narration perfectly elevates this transformation, capturing the raw strength of two people burdened by dark pasts trying to build a future together.
With the supportive Titans family as a backdrop, this book beautifully explores whether the scars we carry will break us or become the very thing that binds us together. It is a story full of heart and depth that I simply could not put down. Whether you are a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking for a stand-alone tale of healing and unexpected love, Atlas is a deeply satisfying read that will leave you smiling through tears. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and highly recommend grabbing it as soon as possible.
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