A star shortstop. A benched heart. A second chance sparked by fate—and a sassy pup.

David

I saw my brother and best friend fake-date their way to true love, but that’s not for me. As a single dad and the Smokies shortstop, my heart’s been out of the game since my wife passed. Love was a once-in-a-lifetime gift, or so I thought—until a familiar face stirs a spark I can’t ignore.

Cat

Betrayed by family,I’m done with love, thanks to a dad who taught me it’s a lie. My heart’s been locked tight since leaving the boy I loved. As the Smokies’ new Director...

A star shortstop. A benched heart. A second chance sparked by fate—and a sassy pup.

David

I saw my brother and best friend fake-date their way to true love, but that’s not for me. As a single dad and the Smokies shortstop, my heart’s been out of the game since my wife passed. Love was a once-in-a-lifetime gift, or so I thought—until a familiar face stirs a spark I can’t ignore.

Cat

Betrayed by family,I’m done with love, thanks to a dad who taught me it’s a lie. My heart’s been locked tight since leaving the boy I loved. As the Smokies’ new Director of Fan Experience, I’m focused on work, not Aunt Dottie’s marriage schemes. But when a certain single dad’s hazel eyes collide with mine, my past comes barking back.

Will a matchmaking daughter and tail-wagging chaos help David and Cat hit a homerun, or will old heartaches throw them a curveball?