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Pace Martin, a celebrated pitcher whose career is winding down, faces a new challenge: keeping his focus on the game when a strong‑willed, honest writer enters his life. She sees past his defenses and brings a fresh perspective to his world of baseball.
Their unlikely connection compels Pace to confront deeper doubts and aspirations, all while navigating the pressures of a high‑stakes sport on the brink of change.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jill Shalvis
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