Rose City Roasters Series by Kelly Reynolds

Bull Durham meets Ted Lasso (with a hint of the Savannah Bananas) in this opposites attract, baseball romcom set in smalltown Oregon. Three weeks ago, department store heiress and Southern society darling, Clarke Myers had it all, or so she thought. She followed the rules laid out by her mama, she bit her tongue unless explicitly asked for her opinion, and she never ever used foul language… except in her private thoughts... moreBull Durham meets Ted Lasso (with a hint of the Savannah Bananas) in this opposites attract, baseball romcom set in smalltown Oregon. Three weeks ago, department store heiress and Southern society darling, Clarke Myers had it all, or so she thought. She followed the rules laid out by her mama, she bit her tongue unless explicitly asked for her opinion, and she never ever used foul language… except in her private thoughts. It isn’t until after her botched bachelorette party, that Clarke decides that it's time to start living for herself. Nothing says “fresh start” quite like moving into a vintage trailer resort in the Pacific Northwest, and working for the MLB’s newest team. Between learning the ropes of her new position and dodging calls from her family, the last thing she’s looking for is a new relationship. But a fling with the baseball player next door might be okay, right? Soren "Sin" Sinclair might be one hell of a ball player, but all anybody seems to care about is the bad reputation that follows him from team to team. Random bar fights, disagreements with coaching staff, leaked d*ck pics—they call him “Sin” for a reason. He's determined to make the most of his time with the Rose City Roasters and that means no distractions. That is until he meets the blonde bombshell he’s working with—and living next door to—who also wants his help checking off every item on her naughty to-do list. Suddenly, a distraction doesn’t sound so bad after all. .. so long as they cut ties when the season starts. But getting each other out of their systems might be easier said than done. After all, there's nothing more appealing to a good girl than the bad boy next door. Hit it and Quit it. is the first book in the Rose City Roasters baseball series. This opposites attract romance between a mid-size, southern belle on a quest for her sexual awakening, and a grouchy, grizzled baseball player, features a sexy bucket list (or f*ck it list), lattes as a love language, an almost entirely LGBTQIA+ supporting cast of characters, a girl gang that plays Dungeons and Dragons, and lots of outdoor showers. less

The Savannah Bananas meet Stars Hollow in this small town, baseball romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. It’s not easy being “the single girl” in the friend group. Romance bookstore owner, Nessa Gibbs, loves love . . . in theory. Sadly, her real-life relationships never seem to measure up to the love stories she reads about, and at thirty-four, she’s decided to throw in the towel on dating altogether... moreThe Savannah Bananas meet Stars Hollow in this small town, baseball romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. It’s not easy being “the single girl” in the friend group. Romance bookstore owner, Nessa Gibbs, loves love . . . in theory. Sadly, her real-life relationships never seem to measure up to the love stories she reads about, and at thirty-four, she’s decided to throw in the towel on dating altogether. Between running her thriving business, organizing the upcoming Rose Festival, and leading a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, she’s got more than enough to keep her satisfied. But when she runs into her childhood best friend on the arm of the man who made their lives a living hell in high school, she panics, flinging herself at the first passing stranger who just so happens to be the rookie pitcher that’s been lusting after her for months. And now he doesn't want to let go. Nobody takes Jared Pink seriously . . . mostly because he’s never given them a reason to. It’s a lot easier to live up to his reputation as the Rose City Roasters’ hot shot pitcher and all-around goofball, then let somebody get to know the real doting brother, covert romance reader, and budding plant daddy (pun intended). He was fine with everybody taking him at face value, until he met Nessa, the buxom bookstore owner ten years his senior, who barely gives him the time of day. Now, he finally has a shot to prove that there’s more to him than boyish good looks and “that’s what she said” jokes, and he’s going to make the most of it by being the best fake boyfriend there ever was—one who puts the heroes in Nessa’s books to shame. There’s one flaw in Nessa’s plan, she didn’t realize when she asked him to fake their relationship that his feelings for her might be real. Pitches Be Crazy is the second book in the Rose City Roasters baseball series. This age gap, fake dating romance between a plus-size, mid-30s girlie who joins a romance bookstore and the golden retriever, rookie pitcher (and plant daddy) features small-town festival shenanigans, “let’s date, but no sex” vibes, an almost entirely LGBTQIA+ supporting cast of characters, a girl gang that plays Dungeons and Dragons, and NSFW limo content. less

Friends with Benefits meets Ted Lasso in this one-night-stand to lovers, gay baseball romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. If there's one rule every pro-baller knows, it's to avoid the press like the plague. That doesn't stop Johnathan "Tuck" Tucker, the Rose City Roasters' second baseman with a heart of gold (and a hard-on for carbs), from hooking up with Portland's hot-shot sports journalist one summer evening... moreFriends with Benefits meets Ted Lasso in this one-night-stand to lovers, gay baseball romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. If there's one rule every pro-baller knows, it's to avoid the press like the plague. That doesn't stop Johnathan "Tuck" Tucker, the Rose City Roasters' second baseman with a heart of gold (and a hard-on for carbs), from hooking up with Portland's hot-shot sports journalist one summer evening.  What starts as a one night stand quickly spirals into a series of steamy hook-ups between Tucker and the vegan-ish blond in khakis he can't resist. Getting involved with "the enemy" probably isn't the best idea, but a casual situationship couldn't hurt, right? As a sports journalist and podcaster, Brock Heller is used to being surrounded by buff dudes in tight pants, but none of them make him feel the way Johnny Tucker does. By all accounts, the two of them have nothing in common—whereas Tucker is a twenty-something chaotic ball of energy, Brock prefers the comfort of his home and luxurious bubble baths. And yet, their chemistry is the stuff dreams are made of . . . deliciously dirty, not-suitable-for-the-office dreams. Having a relationship with a pro-athlete could jeopardize his career, but as it turns out, Tucker might be worth the risk. Keeping things casual might be easier said than done, but as both Brock and Tucker know, the best things are often worth fighting for. All Bats are Off is a spicy MM novella (20k+ words) set in the Rose City Roasters universe. The events take place between the first and second books in the series. This one night stand-to-lovers romance between a thicc (with two c's) bisexual baseball player who loves bread almost as much as blowjobs, and a gay, long-haired sports journalist with a pierced peen, features drag queen Bingo, braiding hair as a love language, county fair food porn, hotel bathtub hook-ups, and an almost entirely LGBTQIA+ cast of characters. less

Major League meets Ted Lasso, with a hint of Three Men and a Baby in this age gap, surprise pregnancy romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. As social media director for the Rose City Roasters, Dani Bernal is no stranger to high-stakes pressure or hot men in baseball pants. She’s sharp, witty, and one-hundred-and-ten percent committed to keeping things professional—even when the team's gruff and guarded general manager makes her want to test every HR policy in the book. One night... moreMajor League meets Ted Lasso, with a hint of Three Men and a Baby in this age gap, surprise pregnancy romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. As social media director for the Rose City Roasters, Dani Bernal is no stranger to high-stakes pressure or hot men in baseball pants. She’s sharp, witty, and one-hundred-and-ten percent committed to keeping things professional—even when the team's gruff and guarded general manager makes her want to test every HR policy in the book. One night. That’s all it was supposed to be. That is until Dani finds herself staring down a positive pregnancy test. Suddenly, she realizes the real game has just begun. Between his daughter's obsession with The Great British Bake Off, a team gunning for back-to-back World Series titles, and a reputation for keeping his personal life tightly locked down, Brooks already has enough on his plate. Falling for the tatted-up pixie in combat boots was never part of the playbook, but no matter how hard he tries to resist, Dani crashes through his carefully ordered world like a line drive to the chest—messy, magnetic, and impossible to ignore. Brooks let Dani go once before, convinced it was for the best, but walking away from her a second time feels impossible. .. especially after he finds out she's carrying his baby. The bigger the stakes, the harder the fall—and this time, love might be the curveball neither of them saw coming. Addicted to Glove is the third book in the Rose City Roasters baseball series. This age gap, surprise pregnancy romance between a tatted-up, bisexual goth girl and a broody, vegan daddy (in all manners of the word) features sneaky sex, gratuitous baking content, sensual leg shaving, an almost entirely LGBTQIA+ supporting cast of characters, a girl gang that plays Dungeons & Dragons, and men who cuddle cats. less

Never Been Kissed meets Ted Lasso (but make it baseball) in this neighbor-to-lovers, brother's teammate romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. After two decades of living in her brother's shadow, Bella Pink is determined to start fresh and build something that finally feels like hers... moreNever Been Kissed meets Ted Lasso (but make it baseball) in this neighbor-to-lovers, brother's teammate romcom set in the Pacific Northwest. After two decades of living in her brother's shadow, Bella Pink is determined to start fresh and build something that finally feels like hers. Since moving to Rose City—home of Major League Baseball's newest addition, the Roasters—she's found a solid circle of friends who love every bit of her curvy, neurospicy self, launched her honey business, Comb Sweet Comb, and even started dating again. Unfortunately, her recent run of bad dates looks less like romantic potential and more like a highlight reel of red flags . . . or a future Dateline episode. Enter Bennett King, her brother's teammate and her new next-door neighbor. Bennett sees straight through Bella's carefully curated “I’m fine” routine and makes her want things she definitely didn’t schedule into her color-coordinated calendar. Bennett is used to being "the exception. " As the only deaf catcher in major league baseball, he’s staked his career—and mental health—on preparation, routine, and always staying in control. Except when it comes to Bella. Whether he's ready or not to admit it, Bennett’s been gone for his teammate's little sister since the night she outbid half the city for him at a charity bachelor auction. She’s too young, too inexperienced, and too off-limits . . . but the closer she gets, the harder it becomes to remember why staying away from her was ever an option in the first place. Catch Got Your Tongue is the fifth book in the Rose City Roasters baseball series. This neighbors-to-lovers, brother's teammate romance between a plus-size, neurospicy beekeeper and the cinnadom, deaf catcher next door features a virgin heroine who's eager to experiment, grown men tasting wedding cakes, anxiety and autistic representation, an almost entirely LGBTQIA+ supporting cast of characters, and NSFW phone calls. less