Binding Arbitration, Chicago Sports Romance Book 2

by Elizabeth Marx

Overview

Through the corridors of the Windy City's criminal courts, single mother Libby Tucker knows exactly how far she'll go to save her cancer-stricken son's life. The undefeated defense attorney is prepared to fight, but the cost of this victory requires revisiting old heartaches.

Seven years ago, Libby had a one night stand with Aidan Palowski that ended in a pregnancy and him deserting her at their college graduation. Libby has worked her backside bare for everything she's attained, while Aidan has been indulged since he landed in a pile of Gold Coast money. Libby fears asking Aidan to live up to his biological duty could jeopardize the only thing the jock worships: his celebrity baseball career. But when Aidan learns about his son's desperate need, it pricks open the wound he's carried since he abandoned Libby and the child.

All Libby needs is a little anonymous DNA, but Aidan wants to recapture all he lost the day he walked away from her. There's more to settle between Aidan and Libby than heartache, redemption, and forgiveness because Libby might not be able to save her son without sacrificing her own heart.


"Marx's romance is full of twists and turns, some expected, and some not, with an emotionally complex central conflict, lively ... characters and a carefully drawn Chicago setting." ~Kirkus Reviews

"A story that entices every emotion. But my biggest warning here is make sure you have tissues handy cause there are some real heart wrenching parts too." Kirstie

"One of the most moving reads ever! ...in the mood for an emotional rollercoaster, this is the book for you!" Rhonda D

"With an intense undercurrent of love and sensuality, plus a really intricate and stunning plot, this one's a winner." Mallory Anne-Marie Haws

"...equal parts heart-tugging and steamy--strictly for romance enthusiasts." ~Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013658196
Publisher:	Elizabeth Marx Books
Publication date:	11/06/2011
Series:	Chicago Sports Romance , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	477
Sales rank:	267,529
File size:	647 KB

About the Author

Windy City writer Elizabeth Marx brings cosmopolitan flair to her fiction, which is a blend of romance and fast-paced Chicago living with a sprinkle of magical realism. In her past incarnation she was an interior designer--not a decorator--which basically means she has a piece of paper to prove that she knows how to match and measure things and can miraculously make mundane pieces of furniture appear to be masterpieces. Elizabeth says being an interior designer is one part shrink, one part marriage counselor and one part artist, skills eerily similar to those employed in writing.
Elizabeth grew up in Illinois and has also lived in Texas and Florida. If she’s not pounding her head against the wall trying to get the words just right, you can find her at a softball field out in the boonies or sitting in the bleachers by a basketball court. Elizabeth resides with her husband, girls, and two cats who’ve spelled everyone into believing they’re really dogs.
Elizabeth has traveled extensively, but still says there’s no town like Chi-Town.

You can visit her website www.elizabethmarxbooks.com or contact the author at

Editorial Reviews

"..equal parts heart-tugging and steamy--strictly for romance enthusiasts."

"Marx's romance is full of twists and turns, some expected, and some not, with an emotionally complex central conflict, lively (though at times infuriating) characters and a carefully drawn Chicago setting."

Kirkus Reviews

5 Stars
“What didn't I love about this book??? After reading Cutters vs. Jocks, I picked this up immediately and read it in one day. I couldn't put it down. Libby and Aiden's story is just so bittersweet, I can't think of enough good things to say about it. If you haven't gotten this yet, GO GET IT! Binding Arbitration is one of my favorites of the year so far and is already in my re-read pile!”

Autumn Review

5 Stars Powerful
"Where Cutters Vs Jocks is about fear, love and mistakes of the young, proud and selfish; Binding Arbitration is about forgiving, loving and overcoming fear. Both are about love, pain and loss but on a much different level."

"There is so much to this story: the profound quotes at the beginning of each chapter, the cycle of fathers abandoning their children, forgiveness and blame, the disease of leukemia, family expectations, death and anger, an

blog - Book Runner

5 Stars Powerful
“Where Cutters Vs Jocks is about fear, love and mistakes of the young, proud and selfish; Binding Arbitration is about forgiving, loving and overcoming fear. Both are about love, pain and loss but on a much different level.”

“There is so much to this story: the profound quotes at the beginning of each chapter, the cycle of fathers abandoning their children, forgiveness and blame, the disease of leukemia, family expectations, death and anger, an

Book Runner

5 Stars Not what I was expecting, yet so much more than I was expecting!!
"I was expecting a cutesy chick-lit book judging by the blurb and the cover of this book. First it was deliciously long, I love long books, sometimes with an e-book you do not know the length until it is downloaded. Second, I loved the first person perspective, which I usually do not care for, told by each of the characters. Third, it was meaty!! This book had so much to it. It had it's funny moments, tender mo

blog - Erin Thompson

5 Stars Not what I was expecting, yet so much more than I was expecting!!
“I was expecting a cutesy chick-lit book judging by the blurb and the cover of this book. First it was deliciously long, I love long books, sometimes with an e-book you do not know the length until it is downloaded. Second, I loved the first person perspective, which I usually do not care for, told by each of the characters. Third, it was meaty!! This book had so much to it. It had it's funny moments, tender mo

Erin Thompson

5 Stars
"What didn't I love about this book??? After reading Cutters vs. Jocks, I picked this up immediately and read it in one day. I couldn't put it down. Libby and Aiden's story is just so bittersweet, I can't think of enough good things to say about it. If you haven't gotten this yet, GO GET IT! Binding Arbitration is one of my favorites of the year so far and is already in my re-read pile!"

blog - Autumn Review