For the Love of the Game Series by Alex Washoe

Daisy Flowers is a one-time college pitching phenom whose career was sidelined by misogyny and transphobia. For over a decade she's toiled away in the minor leagues, doing any job she can to stay in the game she loves. But her heart has grown bitter, and every fastball she throws is fueled by rage. When the Majors finally give her the call, she has only one dream left: to take on the entire baseball world and leave it scorched and ruined in her wake... moreDaisy Flowers is a one-time college pitching phenom whose career was sidelined by misogyny and transphobia. For over a decade she's toiled away in the minor leagues, doing any job she can to stay in the game she loves. But her heart has grown bitter, and every fastball she throws is fueled by rage. When the Majors finally give her the call, she has only one dream left: to take on the entire baseball world and leave it scorched and ruined in her wake. Jonas Sutton, in his third season in the Majors, is a talented player who has never quite lived up to his potential. Struggling to break through, but thwarted by the secret he can never reveal. Daisy's arrival, in the midst of a pennant race, with everything on the line and the bright glare of the spotlight burning all the time, ignites tempers and passion. She's prepared to fight every inch of the way for the glory she deserves, and Jonas desperately wants to stand by her side. But no matter how powerfully he's attracted, Jonas knows Daisy is the fuse on the explosion that could blow his world apart. less

Tricia Brinker feels like she’s been fighting her entire life. On the cusp of a new beginning, she’s juggling work, study, and caring for her teenage daughter. To the world, she projects an image of breezy confidence, but she’s hiding a secret that could send her life spinning out of control. Decker Ashford once knew Olympic glory, but when a tragic accident outed her as trans she was stripped of her medals... moreTricia Brinker feels like she’s been fighting her entire life. On the cusp of a new beginning, she’s juggling work, study, and caring for her teenage daughter. To the world, she projects an image of breezy confidence, but she’s hiding a secret that could send her life spinning out of control. Decker Ashford once knew Olympic glory, but when a tragic accident outed her as trans she was stripped of her medals. For years she’s been trapped by her pain, unable to commit fully to the sport she can’t let go. When she meets Noelle, Tricia’s daughter, it awakens all her old demons. Noelle, a world-class runner, is tired of fighting to be accepted as a trans athlete. Now she’s determined to race on her own terms – and she wants Decker to coach her. None of them have room in their lives for new relationships. But could three difficult, determined people be part of one found family? Is it possible love has finally caught up with them? Racing Hearts is a grumpy/sunshine opposites attract romance. Contents warnings for encounters with transphobia and bigotry and for depictions of mental health issues. less