Riverbend Raptors Series by Sasha McCallen, Kimber Alexander

Starting over is never easy, but you never know who you're going to meet when you do…MollyThanks to the inheritance from my grandparents, I could finally follow my dreams of opening my own bakery. After finding the perfect location in a new town, near a brand new baseball stadium, I moved right into the apartment above the shop. On my first night out, I met the most amazing guy. I couldn’t stop thinking about his green eyes or our immediate connection... moreStarting over is never easy, but you never know who you're going to meet when you do…MollyThanks to the inheritance from my grandparents, I could finally follow my dreams of opening my own bakery. After finding the perfect location in a new town, near a brand new baseball stadium, I moved right into the apartment above the shop. On my first night out, I met the most amazing guy. I couldn’t stop thinking about his green eyes or our immediate connection. Little did I know how that one night would change my life forever.TylerI was finally healed from the injury that almost ended my career before it began and would finally get the chance to play minor league ball. I went out with my new roommates on my first night in town and met the most stunning woman. We had an amazing night, but when I woke up the next morning, she was gone. I was determined to concentrate on my dream of playing professional baseball, but she was always in the back of my mind, and I’d never stop looking for her.This is the first book in a duet about Molly and Tyler and so readers are prepared it does end in a cliffhanger. The second book will be out soon, hopefully in the spring of 2024. There is an accidental pregnancy from a one-night stand but no other triggers.There is also a clean version of the same book available, for those interested. It is called Cupcake Curveball by Grace Tilney. It is a closed-door version of this same book. I wrote this so my daughter and mom could safetly read my book! less

5:22 p.m.“Hi, you’ve reached Molly. I’m not available right now, so please leave a message after the beep. If you’re wanting to make an order at Batter Up, please call 555-5378. Thanks, and have a great day! Go Raptors!”beep“Molly, they are making me play baseball tonight. I know I won’t be able to play well at all. I need to hear your voice and know that you’re okay. I love you so much, and I know in my heart that you’re okay. I would know if you weren’t, right? Oh, god. You have to be okay... more5:22 p.m.“Hi, you’ve reached Molly. I’m not available right now, so please leave a message after the beep. If you’re wanting to make an order at Batter Up, please call 555-5378. Thanks, and have a great day! Go Raptors!”beep“Molly, they are making me play baseball tonight. I know I won’t be able to play well at all. I need to hear your voice and know that you’re okay. I love you so much, and I know in my heart that you’re okay. I would know if you weren’t, right? Oh, god. You have to be okay. You’re my everything, baby. You and our baby have to be okay. My manager did say I can have my phone with me in the dugout since these are special circumstances, so call whenever you get cell service back. Hunter said he’ll have his phone on, too, so you call him if for some reason I’m batting or something and don’t answer. His number is 555-8998. I love you so much.”This is book 2 of a duet and can NOT be read as a standalone. Please read Batter Up! first. Trigger warnings in this weather related natural disaster, death of minor characters from natural disaster (off page), minor character hospitalized in critical condition, adoption (in the past), pregnancy, premature childbirth, and a minor character becomes deaf (on page).There is also a cleaner version of the same book available, for those interested. It is called Catching Dreams by Grace Tilney (same author, different pen name). It is a closed-door version of this same book. less