Carolina Carlyles Series by Ashley Mercier

Sixteen years ago, a senseless act of violence left a young girl orphaned and in the hands of relatives who cared about nothing but her money. After running away at age sixteen, Tate Carrin was forced to reinvent herself and build a new life away from everyone and everything she'd ever known. Vowing to never rely on anybody, especially a man, Tate was stunned at her reaction to Cameron, a young major league pitcher... moreSixteen years ago, a senseless act of violence left a young girl orphaned and in the hands of relatives who cared about nothing but her money. After running away at age sixteen, Tate Carrin was forced to reinvent herself and build a new life away from everyone and everything she'd ever known. Vowing to never rely on anybody, especially a man, Tate was stunned at her reaction to Cameron, a young major league pitcher. What will shock Tate further is Cameron's connection to her past and who she used to be. less

Love and family have always been connected in Mallory Carlyle's mind. When she met shortstop Denny Thatcher, she thought she'd met The One. But catching him half-naked with another woman broke Mallory's heart and ended that dream. Now, two years later, Denny and Mallory have reconnected against the wishes of her brother Cam... moreLove and family have always been connected in Mallory Carlyle's mind. When she met shortstop Denny Thatcher, she thought she'd met The One. But catching him half-naked with another woman broke Mallory's heart and ended that dream. Now, two years later, Denny and Mallory have reconnected against the wishes of her brother Cam. Will Mallory be able to forget the past and trust Denny with the heart he once broke? And how will Denny's own past come back to haunt the couple? In the bottom of the ninth, what will this fielder's choice be?(Author's note: Fielder's Choice is 58,000+ words. This is an edited version with a full epilogue that was missing from the original version) less

Once burned by love, Will Carlyle vowed to never let another woman into his heart. That was until he met a sweet trauma nurse who started healing him from the moment they met. Eve Morgan has had no luck in relationships. The daughter of an extremely critical mother, Eve must learn to believe in herself and in what she can offer a man, especially one like Will. Overcoming personal struggles and finding love in unexpected places, Will and Eve discover how different love can be this time around... moreOnce burned by love, Will Carlyle vowed to never let another woman into his heart. That was until he met a sweet trauma nurse who started healing him from the moment they met. Eve Morgan has had no luck in relationships. The daughter of an extremely critical mother, Eve must learn to believe in herself and in what she can offer a man, especially one like Will. Overcoming personal struggles and finding love in unexpected places, Will and Eve discover how different love can be this time around.(Author's Note: This Time Around is 73,000+ words.) less