The Penalty

Tyler Danvers is at the peak of his career as head football coach of the La Vista University Bobcats. His team is thriving, and his only daughter has decided to move in with him to finish college. Everything feels right for the first time in a while.

That is, until McKenzie strides into his office. She’s smart, determined, and his daughter’s new best friend. As a sport’s journalism student shadowing Tyler’s team for the semester, McKenzie is always around—at practices, at games, even at his house.

Tyler knows he shouldn’t be drawn to her, but the connection between them is undeniable.

He can’t have her. He knows that. She’s a student and worse, his daughter’s closest friend. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting what he can’t have.