Bench Player

ALLISON

As Public Relations Manager for the Charleston Thrashers, I'm responsible for protecting the team's reputation. But after our right fielder gets sent to prison and we lose the World Series, my own reputation takes a huge hit. There's only one way I can save my job: by revamping Connor Whitman's tarnished ex-con image. Keeping my eye on the ball isn't a problem until I discover what's underneath his unkempt exterior—a man who's unexpectedly vulnerable and distractingly sexy. Now, my professionalism is sailing far into foul territory.

CONNOR

I've served my time, and now I'm determined to reclaim my spot in the Thrashers' outfield. Unfortunately, the new General Manager doesn't want an aging ex-con on the roster, so I have no choice but to go along with Allison's annoying scheme. Her bossiness drives me crazy—but so do her legs and her hair and her all-too-rare smiles. I can't afford to fall for anyone when my focus needs to be on baseball, but love is a game I've never played before, and for the first time ever, I'm out of my league.