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Bo Crutcher is on the cusp of a major league opportunity, but his plans are upended when AJ, a son he never knew, shows up on his doorstep. To manage Bo’s growing media attention, public‑relations consultant Kim van Dorn is hired, expecting another brash athlete. Instead, she discovers a man willing to sacrifice everything for his son. Together, they navigate the pressures of baseball and familial bonds, learning that the greatest victories come from love and honesty rather than just the scoreboard.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Childress
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