The Boys of Baltimore Series by Linda Fausnet

Supposedly, I’m “too wild” to be offered a contract by my dream baseball team.I need a wife so they’ll think I’ve been tamed...Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve dreamed of playing for the Baltimore Bay Birds. I grew up idolizing those players, and I ached to wear the orange and black, representing my hometown and playing the game I love.But the team doesn’t want me.I’m one of the hottest players in Major League Baseball, but the Baltimore owner thinks I’m too much of a risk... moreSupposedly, I’m “too wild” to be offered a contract by my dream baseball team.I need a wife so they’ll think I’ve been tamed...Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve dreamed of playing for the Baltimore Bay Birds. I grew up idolizing those players, and I ached to wear the orange and black, representing my hometown and playing the game I love.But the team doesn’t want me.I’m one of the hottest players in Major League Baseball, but the Baltimore owner thinks I’m too much of a risk. All because I drink too much and might have trashed a hotel room or two in my day.Everybody thinks getting married means you’ve “settled down.”I figure I need a wife if I’m ever gonna have a chance at playing for the Bay Birds.I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that woman who poured hot coffee on me the day we met. Sweet, beautiful, and stable medical school student, Lyric Rivers. Future doctor.Also known as the future Mrs. Brady Keaton.First Pitch Swinging is the first book in a new, steamy sports romance series. No cliffhangers, lots of humor and heart, and a sexy HEA. less

I get to help people while working with a major league baseball team. My job is a dream come true, except for the nightmare that is Trace Ridgerton. The team’s catcher, he’s a cocky jerk who reminds me of the kids in high school who bullied me mercilessly. And for some reason, he’s got his eye on me. I’d gotten pretty good at avoiding Trace at every turn, but then I promised my favorite cancer patient a chance to meet the player of his choice... moreI get to help people while working with a major league baseball team. My job is a dream come true, except for the nightmare that is Trace Ridgerton. The team’s catcher, he’s a cocky jerk who reminds me of the kids in high school who bullied me mercilessly. And for some reason, he’s got his eye on me. I’d gotten pretty good at avoiding Trace at every turn, but then I promised my favorite cancer patient a chance to meet the player of his choice. Guess who he picked? I’ll grit my teeth and arrange the meeting, but if Trace does anything to hurt that boy, I will make sure he suffers. Sarah Asiago is a do-gooder who loves everybody. Except me. So far, she’s been utterly resistant to my charms. But she’ll give in eventually. They all do. Finally, I’ll get my chance to pounce on Sarah! Thank you, Cancer Kid… less

I never thought I would meet my celebrity crush, let alone save his life. I’m a huge baseball fan and I absolutely adore the Bay Birds' first baseman, Rusty Power. With his red hair and piercing blue eyes, the man is gorgeous. That, and I love his upbeat attitude and how grateful he seems to be about playing ball. Having a celebrity crush can be fun, but it can also be depressing. I’m about as plain as a woman could possibly be, so most men ignore me... moreI never thought I would meet my celebrity crush, let alone save his life. I’m a huge baseball fan and I absolutely adore the Bay Birds' first baseman, Rusty Power. With his red hair and piercing blue eyes, the man is gorgeous. That, and I love his upbeat attitude and how grateful he seems to be about playing ball. Having a celebrity crush can be fun, but it can also be depressing. I’m about as plain as a woman could possibly be, so most men ignore me. Even the fantasy of a man as incredible as Rusty noticing me is ridiculous. Baseball is my life. It always has been, and I still can’t believe I made it to the majors. Every day when I put on my Baltimore Bay Birds uniform was like a dream come true. Until one day when all that changed…I was walking on the warning track during batting practice when everything suddenly went black. The next thing I know some woman is frantically doing CPR on me. My eyes met hers for a second before the trainers pulled her away and rushed me to the hospital. I saved Rusty Power’s life. Thank God I knew CPR and had dashed onto the field during batting practice. Not only had I restarted Rusty’s heart, but I was at the hospital with him when he got the worst news of his life. He would never play baseball again. less