Carolina Waves Series by Tina Gallagher

Ten years have passed since Dan broke Sabrina’s heart and crushed her faith in men. Now he wants her back, but how will he get her to see beyond his old playboy persona to appreciate the man he’s become? After a serious injury, professional baseball player, Dan McMullen, requests that Sabrina Kelly, a physical therapist specializing in sports medicine, take charge of his therapy. Considering their history, Sabrina is hesitant to take the assignment, but decides to do so to further her career... moreTen years have passed since Dan broke Sabrina’s heart and crushed her faith in men. Now he wants her back, but how will he get her to see beyond his old playboy persona to appreciate the man he’s become? After a serious injury, professional baseball player, Dan McMullen, requests that Sabrina Kelly, a physical therapist specializing in sports medicine, take charge of his therapy. Considering their history, Sabrina is hesitant to take the assignment, but decides to do so to further her career. Day after day, Dan tries to convince Sabrina he’s not the same jerk he used to be, but Sabrina can’t forget how he’d hurt her in the past. Just when she thinks he might have changed, something happens to confirm her negative image of him. Eventually Sabrina gives in to his charm and they begin a physical relationship, but she guards the heart Dan had broken so many years ago. Before they have a chance at a real relationship, Sabrina must stop living in the past and judge Dan by his actions of today, not those of yesterday. less

Easy on the Eyes by Tina Rasalla conveys all the passion you’d expect to find between two people falling in love without detailed sex scenes or harsh language. If you’d prefer a steamier version, check out Waste of Handsome by Tina Gallagher. It portrays the same characters with the same basic stories, but with a little more heat. Tina Rasalla is Tina Gallagher’s sweet-romance pen name... moreEasy on the Eyes by Tina Rasalla conveys all the passion you’d expect to find between two people falling in love without detailed sex scenes or harsh language. If you’d prefer a steamier version, check out Waste of Handsome by Tina Gallagher. It portrays the same characters with the same basic stories, but with a little more heat. Tina Rasalla is Tina Gallagher’s sweet-romance pen name.He can bring the heat, but she’s a curveball he never saw coming…HannahMy plan is sound: Fix the major league ballplayer’s PR crisis, ignore the annoying crush I have on the cocky jerk. I’ve had a front-row seat for how he conducts his personal life for years, and I want nothing to do with it—no matter how weak he makes my knees. But my sound plan crumbles as I spend time with him and discover that maybe—just maybe—Jack Reagan’s more than a waste of handsome.JackBaseball is my life. I don’t have time for unnecessary drama. So when my ex-girlfriend publishes a tell-all book, I know I need Hannah Adams. She’s worked PR magic for my team in the past, and I need all the help I can get to repair my reputation. Once the job’s done, all I’ll be left to figure out is…when did Hannah turn into a woman who makes me want things—forever kind of things—I never wanted from any other woman?It’s the bottom of the ninth. Will Hannah and Jack go deep, or strike out for good? less

A Carolina Waves NovellaIt’ll take the perfect pitch to convince him to give her his heart…Kenny Hanover doesn’t do long-distance romance. Which means getting involved with a player’s sister is out of the question. Penny Montgomery's life is on the road, and her dreams are bigger than any one town could ever contain. So, he’ll just have to learn to ignore his desperate, hopeless attraction to her. Easy, right?Not so much.Pro softball player Penny Montgomery is at the top of her game... moreA Carolina Waves NovellaIt’ll take the perfect pitch to convince him to give her his heart…Kenny Hanover doesn’t do long-distance romance. Which means getting involved with a player’s sister is out of the question. Penny Montgomery's life is on the road, and her dreams are bigger than any one town could ever contain. So, he’ll just have to learn to ignore his desperate, hopeless attraction to her. Easy, right?Not so much.Pro softball player Penny Montgomery is at the top of her game. Her life is practically perfect. All that’s missing is someone to share it with. Kenny Hanover is the right man for the job. He’s smart, funny, and ridiculously sexy. Too bad he’s also averse to exploring their intense connection. But it shouldn’t be too hard to change his mind, right?She wishes.Can Penny convince Kenny to give love a chance? Or will his fear of striking out ruin their happily ever after?Throw Like a Girl is a Carolina Waves novella. It was first published in the Playing to Win anthology. It features a smart, sassy heroine, a hot hero, and friends-to-lovers romance. less

A Carolina Waves Novella He let her go once. He’s not about to make that mistake again…AbigailJimmy Chavez was my first love. Our story was supposed to end in the perfect happily ever after. Instead, he dumped me and left to live out his fantasies as a pro baseball player.I had no choice but to move on. But I never forgot—and I certainly never forgave.Now he’s back, annoyingly sexy as ever. He’d better just stay out of my way, because this town is not big enough for the both of us... moreA Carolina Waves Novella He let her go once. He’s not about to make that mistake again…AbigailJimmy Chavez was my first love. Our story was supposed to end in the perfect happily ever after. Instead, he dumped me and left to live out his fantasies as a pro baseball player.I had no choice but to move on. But I never forgot—and I certainly never forgave.Now he’s back, annoyingly sexy as ever. He’d better just stay out of my way, because this town is not big enough for the both of us. JimmyMy one regret in life is how I handled things with Abigail. She deserved so much better. I had reasons for everything I did, but that doesn’t make it right—and it won’t make her hate me less.But now that I’m back in town, I’m going to do everything I can to make amends. And if I’m really lucky, I’ll be able to convince her to give me a second chance.Winning back the love of his life won’t be easy. Good thing Jimmy hasn’t ever been one to back down from a challenge…Crazy Love is a Carolina Waves novella. It was first published in the Snowed Inn anthology. It features a smart, sassy heroine, a hot hero, and second chance romance. less

He pushes people away. But she’s not the type to let anyone push her around…TreyI screwed up. I let my issues affect my pro baseball career and nearly lost everything. Getting called up to pitch for the Waves is the ultimate second chance. And I can finally focus on becoming a better…me. Romance is nowhere on my agenda.But tell that to my heart, which goes crazy every time fate throws a certain pink-haired beauty into my path... moreHe pushes people away. But she’s not the type to let anyone push her around…TreyI screwed up. I let my issues affect my pro baseball career and nearly lost everything. Getting called up to pitch for the Waves is the ultimate second chance. And I can finally focus on becoming a better…me. Romance is nowhere on my agenda.But tell that to my heart, which goes crazy every time fate throws a certain pink-haired beauty into my path.NoriAfter our ride share meet cute (not), I thought I’d never see Trey again. That was fine with me, because he was just like every rich boy I’d ever met—including my ex-fiancé. Cocky jerks like him have no place in my life.Forgetting about him would be easier if we didn’t keep running into each other, though. And if he was a lot less sexy…Together, they’ve got enough emotional baggage to fill a ballpark. Can they overcome it all—or will their happily ever after end in a swing and a miss? less

Play Like a Girl details the full happily-ever-after for Penny Montgomery and Kenny Hanover, the hero and heroine in Throw Like a Girl, but it can be read as a standalone novella.Who knew that happily ever after was just the beginning?PennyI knew my life with Kenny would be amazing—and I was right. We spent an entire blissful year in our happy little love bubble and it was perfect.But now that my pro softball career has kicked into high gear again, everything is more difficult... morePlay Like a Girl details the full happily-ever-after for Penny Montgomery and Kenny Hanover, the hero and heroine in Throw Like a Girl, but it can be read as a standalone novella.Who knew that happily ever after was just the beginning?PennyI knew my life with Kenny would be amazing—and I was right. We spent an entire blissful year in our happy little love bubble and it was perfect.But now that my pro softball career has kicked into high gear again, everything is more difficult.If I’m going to give my best performance at the Olympics, I need to be in top shape physically and mentally. Right now, I’m not. Something’s got to give.I just need to decide what to sacrifice—my career, or my epic romance.KennyFalling for Penny was never part of my plan.Her life is on the road while mine is with the Caroline Waves. Logically, I knew getting involved with her was a bad idea.Too bad my heart had zero interest in logic.Because now, I’m all in. I love her, and there’s no going back.But the whole long-distance thing is harder than we ever imagined.Unless something changes, I’m afraid there might not be an us for much longer.For Kenny and Penny, there’s no middle ground…unless they’re willing to risk it all and swing for the fences. less

Will their shot at happily ever after be a homerun, or a foul ball? There’s only one way to find out…LeoI was living the good life.Between my pro baseball career, full dating life, and supportive (if somewhat intrusive) family, I had everything I’d ever wanted. Love was not in my master plan.Then I saw her.I never believed in love at first sight, but Anjannette Peach made me reconsider. I know she’s The One.Now I just have to convince her of that... moreWill their shot at happily ever after be a homerun, or a foul ball? There’s only one way to find out…LeoI was living the good life.Between my pro baseball career, full dating life, and supportive (if somewhat intrusive) family, I had everything I’d ever wanted. Love was not in my master plan.Then I saw her.I never believed in love at first sight, but Anjannette Peach made me reconsider. I know she’s The One.Now I just have to convince her of that. Should be easy for a guy like me, right?If only…AnjannetteThe last thing I need is a new man in my life.My pole dance fitness studio keeps me way too busy to worry about romance, anyway. Hell, I don’t even miss sex anymore.At least I didn’t. Until he showed up.Leo Marakis is dangerously tempting. I’d love nothing more than to spend hours tangled in sweaty sheets with the sexy ballplayer.So, what’s holding me back? That’d be my poor, scarred heart.Not that it really matters. I mean, there’s no way he’s as sincere as he seems…right? less