Summer Rush Series by Cheryl Douglas

Tenley is done with men. She’s been used, abused, and discarded. Trust is a four-letter word to her, one to be avoided at all costs. She’s all for having fun with men who know the score. One night. Maybe two, but that’s her limit. So, what happens when she meets a hotshot pitcher who tells her one night will never be enough? Rowan loves a challenge. He wouldn’t have made it to the big leagues if he wasn’t tenacious. But he’s never had to fight for a girl before... moreTenley is done with men. She’s been used, abused, and discarded. Trust is a four-letter word to her, one to be avoided at all costs. She’s all for having fun with men who know the score. One night. Maybe two, but that’s her limit. So, what happens when she meets a hotshot pitcher who tells her one night will never be enough? Rowan loves a challenge. He wouldn’t have made it to the big leagues if he wasn’t tenacious. But he’s never had to fight for a girl before. If anything, he’s used to fighting them off. But Tenley is different. She’s throwing up obstacles at every turn and he can’t figure out why. She’s falling for him, he can feel it, and their chemistry is off the charts. But with that be enough to chase her demons away? less

Losing her twin brother in a car accident in high school rocked Dani’s world. Not only because she lost her brother and best friend, but because the love of her life was behind the wheel and deemed responsible for the accident. She took one last look at Maceon across a crowded courtroom years ago and assumed she’d never see him again. But she was wrong. Maceon Phillips, or Ace, to the legions of baseball fans who thought of him as a demi-god, didn’t know the man behind the mask... moreLosing her twin brother in a car accident in high school rocked Dani’s world. Not only because she lost her brother and best friend, but because the love of her life was behind the wheel and deemed responsible for the accident. She took one last look at Maceon across a crowded courtroom years ago and assumed she’d never see him again. But she was wrong. Maceon Phillips, or Ace, to the legions of baseball fans who thought of him as a demi-god, didn’t know the man behind the mask. They had no idea he was harbouring a deep, dark secret. He’d never been able to get over the pain of causing his best friend’s death and he knew it was finally time to make amends… with the only girl he’d ever loved. less

Chase Miller has few regrets in life, but when his ex-wife calls to tell him their daughter is missing, his world stops turning. Suddenly he’s overcome with regrets. He resents the days and nights he’s spent away from his little girl because of the game. But more than anything, he regrets walking away from his family… and his wife. Jayda swore she’d never turn to her ex again. When he chose baseball over his family, she washed her hands of him. For good. But she needs him now more than over... moreChase Miller has few regrets in life, but when his ex-wife calls to tell him their daughter is missing, his world stops turning. Suddenly he’s overcome with regrets. He resents the days and nights he’s spent away from his little girl because of the game. But more than anything, he regrets walking away from his family… and his wife. Jayda swore she’d never turn to her ex again. When he chose baseball over his family, she washed her hands of him. For good. But she needs him now more than over. He’s the only one who can feel her pain. Jayda’s convinced she’s lost everything. She can’t lose her daughter too. less

Ethan was a stupid kid when he dumped Grace. Baseball had to come first, or so he thought. By the time he realized he was an idiot to let her go it was too late. She’d replaced him. And he’d had to live with that, watching another man live the life that should have been his, with the woman he loved. But now Grace was a free agent again and it was time for him to make another play for the girl who got away. Grace knew how long it took to get over Ethan the first time... moreEthan was a stupid kid when he dumped Grace. Baseball had to come first, or so he thought. By the time he realized he was an idiot to let her go it was too late. She’d replaced him. And he’d had to live with that, watching another man live the life that should have been his, with the woman he loved. But now Grace was a free agent again and it was time for him to make another play for the girl who got away. Grace knew how long it took to get over Ethan the first time. Her heart had never really healed. So when he returned to their hometown after a failed engagement and started showing an interest in her again, her walls went up. She had to protect herself. To prevent him from sneaking back into her bed… and her life. But was she fighting a losing battle, trying to shut down the only man she’d ever really loved? less

Dec Madsen’s a big league baller, living the good life. Doesn’t have many regrets, but one’s been doggin’ him every damn day… the girl he blew off when she told him she was pregnant. Four years since she miscarried, and he knows she hates him, but he’s still desperate for a chance to right his wrong. Dr. Marika Boyd doesn’t have time for lies, worthless promises or boys masquerading as men, so when Dec walks back into her life, she shoots him down... moreDec Madsen’s a big league baller, living the good life. Doesn’t have many regrets, but one’s been doggin’ him every damn day… the girl he blew off when she told him she was pregnant. Four years since she miscarried, and he knows she hates him, but he’s still desperate for a chance to right his wrong. Dr. Marika Boyd doesn’t have time for lies, worthless promises or boys masquerading as men, so when Dec walks back into her life, she shoots him down. He told her what he thought of her years ago. Now it’s her turn to have her say. To hurl every vile name she knows at him because he deserves it. But when he starts to show her a softer side, she begins questioning everything she thought she knew about the one-night stand who turned her world upside down. less

Loran thought he had it all. A huge professional baseball contract, a championship ring, respect and admiration. Then he met Bella. She was the one thing missing from his life. But a one night-stand that rocked him, sent her packing. She wouldn’t take his calls or respond to his texts. He knew he’d made a huge mistake the night they spent together, but could he convince the girl of his dreams to forgive and forget? Bella wasn’t big on commitment and she hated players... moreLoran thought he had it all. A huge professional baseball contract, a championship ring, respect and admiration. Then he met Bella. She was the one thing missing from his life. But a one night-stand that rocked him, sent her packing. She wouldn’t take his calls or respond to his texts. He knew he’d made a huge mistake the night they spent together, but could he convince the girl of his dreams to forgive and forget? Bella wasn’t big on commitment and she hated players. The only thing she hated more than players? Jealous, possessive men who thought they owned her. Even though their attraction was off the charts, Loran checked every box on her no-no list. He claimed he was sorry, he’d changed, wanted another chance. But smart girls don’t risk a heart that’s already been broken. less