Game Stopper – Jacqueline Snowe (1)

Mac leaned in over the screen, flipping through updated medical logs, his lips pressed into a flat line as he scanned the timestamped documentation. Every few seconds, his finger paused over a detail—flagging it for memory. William sat off to the side, calm and composed as always, but the legal packet in front of him was open, his highlighter already making tracks down the margin.

The tension in the room wasn’t combative. It was quiet and heavy, a pressure I knew all too well. Everyone here had a role, and mine had changed again. “Sloane.” Booth nodded once, then gestured toward the mounted screen. “We need you to be the one to deliver the update to the team.”

I couldn’t have heard him correctly. I was new, a nobody. “You want me to address the entire roster?” “Yes.” His voice didn’t waver. “Because this isn’t a medical update. It’s a mental shift. The players deserve someone who understands the weight of it and can speak to the bigger picture.”

Mac didn’t look up from his tablet. “You’ve been in every meeting, every review, every compliance session. You’ve seen the trajectory. You’ve written the protocols. They need to hear this from someone who understands the stakes—and who’s earned the right to speak plainly.” William, still seated, closed his folder. “It’s not about PR. It’s about leadership. And whether you want to admit it or not, they listen when you talk.”

Mac finally glanced up. “You didn’t witness what happened, Sloane. You managed it. Kept it from becoming worse. That fucking matters.” His words landed harder than I expected. Not as a compliment— but as a confirmation. They weren’t asking me to soften the blow. They were asking me to lead it. “We’ve drafted a few talking points for the League and any local media inquiries,” Mac added, sliding the tablet toward me. “You’ll help us shape the language.

We want your input.” I stepped closer to the screen, reading through the language slide by slide. The phrasing was sharp. Direct. Hayes’s name wasn’t used once. The focus stayed on safety. Staff protection. Commitment to health and mental performance standards. It was good. Professional. Neutral enough to pass League scrutiny but strong enough to carry a message.

Edited by: Katherine McIntire Cover design: Qamber Designs No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. OceanofPDF.com Chase your dreams and ignore the noise. OceanofPDF.com Dear Reader, This story contains health issues and medical scenes that I tried to keep realistic and true—however, if there are any mistakes, they are my own. I couldn’t have written this story without consulting my favorite nurse friend, who helped me carve out Oliver’s journey.

I also want to mention that there are some themes here that could be triggering to some. There are mentions of estranged family members, addiction, a panic attack and neglectful parents. Please read with care. OceanofPDF.com CONTENTS Blurb: 1. Sloane 2. Oliver 3. Sloane Chapter 4 5. Sloane 6. Oliver 7. Sloane 8. Oliver 9. Sloane 10. Oliver 11. Sloane 12. Oliver 13.

Sloane 14. Oliver 15. Sloane 16. Oliver 17. Sloane 18. Oliver 19. Sloane 20. Oliver 21. Sloane 22. Oliver 23. Sloane 24. Oliver 25. Sloane 26. Oliver 27. Sloane 28. Oliver 29. Sloane 30. Oliver 31. Sloane 32. Oliver 33. Sloane 34. Oliver 35. Sloane 36. Oliver 37. Sloane Epilogue Acknowledgments About the Author Also by Jaqueline Snowe OceanofPDF.com BLURB: Being the face of a franchise should feel like a dream. Instead, it’s a countdown.

Oliver James finally earned his spot as the Rampage’s starting running back, but hiding a heart condition isn’t exactly a sustainable game plan. The pressure, the secrets, and the constant fear—his career is one hit away from disaster. Enter Dr. Sloane Mercer. The team’s new mental performance coach—brilliant, confident, and absolutely untouchable. She’s here to keep players steady, not fall for one of them. Especially not him. Their chemistry is instant. Their connection? Impossible to ignore. But in a world where control means everything, letting someone in could cost them both the careers they’ve worked their whole lives for.

He’s not supposed to need her. She’s not supposed to want him. And if either of them slip, the fallout won’t just break the rules— it could break them both. OceanofPDF.com R 1 SLOANE un with Rampage. The Chicago Rampage’s team slogan covered the brick wall in black-and-white paint, and my pulse quickened with excitement.

The silhouette of a wild beast hung beneath it, the same image on my new polo, backpack, and cute custom Vans I had made for my new role. Custom shoes were a key part of my personality, and knowing I could wear them here every day was a huge win.

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