Playing With The Mountain Man
(2026)(The second book in the Mountain Men of Wattle Creek series)
A novel by Rebecca Barber
After a career-threatening injury, professional baseball star Cody Lucas retreats to a quiet mountain town to recover—and escape the spotlight.
The last thing he expects to find is Tillie Hooper.
The hardworking diner owner has long since given up on happily-ever-afters, but there's something about the charming stranger who keeps showing up with a smile and an excuse to stay a little longer.
As sparks fly, both keep their secrets close. Tillie doesn't know Cody is one of the biggest names in baseball, and Cody has no idea she's a single mom with a son who means everything to her.
But in a town where everyone knows everyone, secrets can't stay hidden forever—and when the truth comes out, they'll have to decide if what they have is worth the risk.
A swoony small-town romance filled with slow-burn chemistry, hidden identities, and a love story worth fighting for.
Genre: Romance
The last thing he expects to find is Tillie Hooper.
The hardworking diner owner has long since given up on happily-ever-afters, but there's something about the charming stranger who keeps showing up with a smile and an excuse to stay a little longer.
As sparks fly, both keep their secrets close. Tillie doesn't know Cody is one of the biggest names in baseball, and Cody has no idea she's a single mom with a son who means everything to her.
But in a town where everyone knows everyone, secrets can't stay hidden forever—and when the truth comes out, they'll have to decide if what they have is worth the risk.
A swoony small-town romance filled with slow-burn chemistry, hidden identities, and a love story worth fighting for.
Genre: Romance