Third Base

by Heidi McLaughlin

Overview

From the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl
EVERY GAME HAS RULES. HE'S ABOUT TO BREAK THEM... Since becoming a major league baseball player, I've learned a few hard lessons. Like never give out your home address on social media (sorry, Mom). Never shoot your mouth off without thinking . . . and never, ever let your personal life interfere with your game. But then I saw her - sitting alone behind the enemy dugout, watching me - and I just had to meet this girl.

Now I know that Daisy Robinson has her secrets, but there's something about her that drives me crazy. Maybe it's her innocence, her absolutely amazing knowledge of baseball, or just the fact that she is so unbelievably beautiful. I have to take it slow. Prove to her that the rumors about me are just that - rumors.

Daisy might be my ultimate lifetime win. . . if I don't get hit by the curveball that's coming my way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455598236
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	04/04/2017
Series:	The Boys of Summer , #1
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	437,206
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper beagle/Jack Russell, Buttercup, a Highland West/mini schnauzer, Jill, and her brother, Racicot. When she's isn't writing stories, you'll find her sitting court-side at her daughters' basketball games.

Editorial Reviews

03/13/2017
McLaughlin’s second Boys of Summer contemporary sports romance (after Home Run) is as irresistible as an ice pop on a hot day. Told completely from the point of view of the hero, Major League Baseball player Ethan Davenport, it allows a frank examination of the different ways that men and women fall in love. When Ethan, who plays for the mythical Boston Renegades, first spots innocent Boston University student Daisy Robinson, it’s love at first sight. Sure, he’s slept with half the women in the Boston area, but Daisy is different. As he’s falling for her, Ethan becomes ever more irritated by an anonymous blog that explores all the most private details of his life. When he finds out Daisy is behind it, the shock may prevent this jock from ever opening his heart again. At the beginning of the book Ethan seems like a callous womanizer, as the story evolves he is revealed for who he really is: an imperfect yet thoughtful guy who adores his three-year-old niece and everyone else in his family, a man who will do a favor for an elderly friend and not think twice. Daisy is adorably flawed and incredibly loyal. McLaughlin’s strong characters, skillfully plotted story and authentic baseball lore will leave readers eagerly awaiting the third book, out in May. Agent: Marisa Corvisiero, Corvisiero Literary. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

"4 Stars! The vibrancy of youth shines in this novel about baseball that non-sports enthusiasts will enjoy for the sweet love story and the relationship Daisy and her grandfather share. Tissues may be necessary."—RT Book Reviews

"Heidi McLaughlin has done it again! Sexy, sweet and full of heart, Third Base is a winner!"—Melissa Brown, author of Wife Number Seven

"If you're looking for a book with a baseball playing bad boy with a reputation for living outside the box, and a love story to melt even the coldest of hearts, Third Base is going to be your ticket."—Ashley Suzanne, author of the Destined Series

"Third Base hits the reading sweet spot. A must read for any baseball and romance fans."—Carey Heywood, author of Him

"Third Base is sexy, witty and pulls you in from the first page. You'll get lost in Ethan and Daisy, and never want their story to end."—S. Moose, author of Offbeat

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