Jami Davenport: Take me out to the ballgame … for romance
Best-selling author Jami Davenport, whose latest release is Down by Contact, loves athletic heroes. Hmm, maybe that's the "duh" statement of the day, because what self-respecting romance reader doesn't? Her Seattle Lumberjacks Football Series has been a big hit with readers, but she also loves her some baseball heroes. Here, she highlights some of her faves …
Jami: Spring is in the air. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining in between rain showers, and nature is waking up from its winter slumber.
I love football, and those of you who've read my Seattle Lumberjacks Football Series already know that. But I love baseball and my boys of summer, too. Despite my Seattle Mariners' less-than-stellar performances in the past several seasons, my hope for a winning season springs to life in April just like the flowers in my garden.
In celebration of spring and baseball, I have some great baseball romances guaranteed to hit it out of the park. Even better, each of these books is part of an ongoing series, so you don't have to stop with just one.
Save My Soul (Kemmons Bros. Baseball Series No. 1) by Elley Arden
What makes Jordon Kemmons special? What's not to love about a bitter, divorced baseball agent who finds true love?! Seriously, Jordon is special because he's serious about his career and as a former professional baseball player, he's even more serious about the careers of the men he represents. Beneath all that cold, calculative business acumen is a man who is desperate to be loved by a woman who accepts him body and soul. : )
Pitch Perfect (Cricket Creek Series) by LuAnn McLane
Cameron Patrick is the kind of guy that trouble just seems to follow around and keeping his nose clean is essential for him to get a second chance at a baseball career. But when some not-so-nice guys are harassing a waitress just trying to do her job, Cam throws caution to the wind and comes to her rescue.
Going Deep (Mustangs Baseball Series) by Roz Lee
Keeping Carrie blindfolded and in the dark as to his identity suits Major League catcher Jason Holder just fine while he figures out if being a Dom really is his thing. With the media circling like vultures as he works to get his career back on track, the last thing he needs is a sex scandal if things don't work out.
Just when he's got it all under control, a new kind of scandal from an unexpected source threatens everything, and Jason soon finds out that what you don't know can hurt you.
Thrown by a Curve (Play by Play Series) by Jaci Burton
Garrett Scott is a star pitcher who is recovering from an injury. He's dedicated and determined and, of course, the type of guy who doesn't know how to fail, so he puts all of his trust in Alicia, the young sports medicine specialist who assures him she'll have him back on the pitching mound in time for the new season.
Sweet Spot (Richmond Rogues) by Kate Angell
James "Law" Lawless is the star second baseman for the Richmond Rogues, the wildest group of free swingers ever to barnstorm their way through the big leagues. So when he hooks up with a seductive stranger at a costume party, it feels like he just hit the winning run of the World Series.
To find out more about Jami and her books, you can visit her website, jamidavenport.com.