A Whole New Ball Game — Stephanie Rose

When an unforgettable night with a hotshot baseball manager threatens to unravel Rachel's life, walking away seems impossible-especially when the one thing she can't afford is the very thing she wants most.Rachel Manning has her hands full working a demanding job at a PR firm and raising her teenage sister. The only time she makes for romance is in the hours she carves out writing steamy novels. Until she collides with her very own meet cute...Silas Jones, a recently retired baseball legend turned manager, is gorgeous, divorced, and carrying around enough regret to last a lifetime. One magical night with Rachel gives her a chance to forget her responsibilities while awakening something in him that he hasn't felt in a long time... if ever.When fate throws a curveball and brings them together again through work, he's ready to play for keeps. But a strict no-fraternization clause in Rachel's contract means being with Silas isn't just risky-it's forbidden. And she and her sister need every penny of that paycheck.Falling in love was never part of the plan. But for a once in a lifetime love, is it worth risking it all?Author's Note: A Whole New Ball Game is a steamy standalone romance with a punch-in-the-stomach meet cute, steamy times with a baseball jersey, and a cinnamon roll hero who is even better with his hands than he is with a baseball.