The Game Changer Series
From award-winning author Julia Blake comes a fast-paced romance that offers the perfect mix of competition and passion in the dog-eat-dog world of professional football and sports media. Rachel Pollard has never been a push-over. Thatâs why sheâs a superstar in the world of sports management, making a name for herself with a shrewd eye for overlooked talent. She certainly isnât taking any chances with her latest NFL draft prospect, Kevin Loder, whoâs poised to shake up the league. But when Nick Ruben, a tenacious sports reporter who also happens to be the crush who ignored her all through high school, picks up the scent of a long-buried story, Rachel suddenly finds herself playing defense for the first time in years. Nick usually doesnât strike out with women, but his always-dependable charm isnât getting him anywhere with Rachel or the interview he needs to save his job from his networkâs impending layoffs. He knows heâs pressing hard, but sheâs pushing back just as muchâitâd almost be fun if his career wasnât on the line. But after weeks of begging and finally striking a deal for an exclusive, Nick is surprised to realize he wants their relationship to be anything but professional. Now he has to figure out a way to save his job without hurting hers, and to make the girl he overlooked in high school believe heâs worth a shot at love.