She’s a city girl with a blog to write. He’s a hometown hero who gave up the big leagues. All it takes is one swing to change everything.
When Harper Lane is roped into Maplewood Grove’s charity baseball game, the last thing she expects is to catch feelings for the local coach with a past. But sometimes, a curveball is exactly what you need.
Harper Lane prefers road trips and blog posts over settling down—until her cousin ropes her into playing in Maplewood Grove’s annual charity baseball game. Humiliated at the plate and way out of her element, Harper’s ready to pack up and go… until she meets Jake: the gruff coach with a soft spot for the town, the game, and maybe even her.
Jake had a shot at the big leagues, but when life threw him a hard pitch, he chose family and small-town roots over fame. Coaching little league and helping at the community fundraiser is just another part of that life—until Harper stumbles into it, all snark and sparkle.
Forced to team up for Maplewood’s Pie Parade and charity game, Harper and Jake find themselves tangled in laughter, local gossip, and unexpected chemistry. But Harper doesn’t stay in one place long, and Jake has roots deeper than the ballpark fences. Can two opposites find a home base together?
🧩 Tropes & Themes:
When Harper Lane is roped into Maplewood Grove’s charity baseball game, the last thing she expects is to catch feelings for the local coach with a past. But sometimes, a curveball is exactly what you need.
Harper Lane prefers road trips and blog posts over settling down—until her cousin ropes her into playing in Maplewood Grove’s annual charity baseball game. Humiliated at the plate and way out of her element, Harper’s ready to pack up and go… until she meets Jake: the gruff coach with a soft spot for the town, the game, and maybe even her.
Jake had a shot at the big leagues, but when life threw him a hard pitch, he chose family and small-town roots over fame. Coaching little league and helping at the community fundraiser is just another part of that life—until Harper stumbles into it, all snark and sparkle.
Forced to team up for Maplewood’s Pie Parade and charity game, Harper and Jake find themselves tangled in laughter, local gossip, and unexpected chemistry. But Harper doesn’t stay in one place long, and Jake has roots deeper than the ballpark fences. Can two opposites find a home base together?
🧩 Tropes & Themes:
- City girl meets small-town guy
Forced proximity (team obligations)
Slow-burn chemistry
Found family vibes
Small-town antics
Baseball and baked goods
Second chance at dreams
Humor + heart
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Genre: Romance
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