Vancouver Tridents Series by Julia Jarrett

I live by one simple my daughter and baseball are all that matter. Until I get traded to the same team my unforgettable vacation fling works for.I wanted Willow Lawson from the first second I saw her, and once we gave in to temptation on the sunny beaches of Hawaii, I knew I’d never forget her.But our fling was meant to be just that. A hot vacation hookup and nothing more. After all, she’s got a rule Never date a baseball player... moreI live by one simple my daughter and baseball are all that matter. Until I get traded to the same team my unforgettable vacation fling works for.I wanted Willow Lawson from the first second I saw her, and once we gave in to temptation on the sunny beaches of Hawaii, I knew I’d never forget her.But our fling was meant to be just that. A hot vacation hookup and nothing more. After all, she’s got a rule Never date a baseball player.When my agent lands me the deal of a lifetime with the Vancouver Tridents, it seems like the perfect move.Until Willow walks into the conference room on my first day, and I realize maybe this time, our rules were meant to be broken. less

I’m the bad boy of baseball. And she’s the good girl who’s meant to repair my image. Falling in love with my pretend girlfriend is not part of the plan…My life is a mess. My career is in serious jeopardy because of one stupid decision that had disastrous results. I’m stuck on the injured list, for who knows how long, and losing endorsements because of my reckless behaviour... moreI’m the bad boy of baseball. And she’s the good girl who’s meant to repair my image. Falling in love with my pretend girlfriend is not part of the plan…My life is a mess. My career is in serious jeopardy because of one stupid decision that had disastrous results. I’m stuck on the injured list, for who knows how long, and losing endorsements because of my reckless behaviour.It’s only a matter of time before my team decides I’m too much trouble to keep aroundThe last thing I should be doing is swooping in to rescue a perfect stranger from some jerk at a bar - because of course a photo gets taken of her in my arms.Now the last shot I have at holding onto everything that matters, is a curvy redhead who has no idea who I am and isn’t all that impressed by the mess I’ve thrown her into.For some reason Sadie agrees to help me, and now I’m forced to spend time with a woman who might be the only person to see the real me. A lot of time. Even more so when she moves into my apartment.With every fake date we go on, her warmth and smiles start to chip away at the ice around my heart. But what can I offer a woman like her? I’m nothing but a reckless asshole and a cocky baseball player with a past I’d rather no one knew about. I don’t let people get close to me, I don’t do relationships.But when our arrangement comes to an end, I can’t bring myself to walk away.How can I convince my fake girlfriend to give me a real chance when the secrets from my past won’t stay hidden? less

I’m the oldest virgin in major league baseball. And I’m in love with a woman who’s about to marry someone else.Listen. It’s not like I planned to still be a virgin at twenty-eight. Or to fall in love with the team trainer, who apparently would rather date a guy who wears polo shirts instead of baseball pants.But life doesn’t always go according to plan.When I first laid eyes on Lark Miller, I knew she was something special. Unfortunately, so did her boyfriend.For years I kept my feelings hidden... moreI’m the oldest virgin in major league baseball. And I’m in love with a woman who’s about to marry someone else.Listen. It’s not like I planned to still be a virgin at twenty-eight. Or to fall in love with the team trainer, who apparently would rather date a guy who wears polo shirts instead of baseball pants.But life doesn’t always go according to plan.When I first laid eyes on Lark Miller, I knew she was something special. Unfortunately, so did her boyfriend.For years I kept my feelings hidden. I accepted my role as best guy friend, and focused on my career. My priority needs to be securing another contract with the Vancouver Tridents so I can help my parents retire. I can’t afford any distractions.But then the day comes that Lark shows up at my door, and tells me she’s ended her engagement. Not only that, but she’s broken up with polo shirt guy.And then she kisses me.My fantasy becomes my reality. Lark wants me. Me. She’s perfect, we’re perfect, everything is perfect. I’ve got the woman of my dreams, and the best part is she understands how important baseball has to be for me right now.But remember what I said about life not going according to plan?My name is Dan “Monty” Montgomery: Formerly the oldest virgin in baseball, and now the newest expectant father. less