There were few bright spots in MLB Relief Pitcher Christian Knight's life, and Mama Peaches was one of them. When she requests his presence at her neighborhood bachelor auction, he agrees-under one condition. His participation must be kept under wraps. He may be one of the best "closers" in the league, but the last thing he needs is a media circus. Unfortunately, the persistent woman who wins his company is a reporter. She stands for everything he tries to avoid, but their instant connection and her undeniable beauty are slowly breaking through his exterior whether he likes it or not.One night, one goal. That's all sports journalist Ashton Joy (A.

J.) Cook needs to land the exclusive interview of her dreams. She's worked overtime to earn respect and interviewing the mysterious baseball player is an opportunity too delicious to pass up. Using her sly reporter skills, A.J. arranges the auction's winning bid for Christian. Yet, the man behind the legend is infuriating in more ways than one. Their explosive chemistry is giving her whiplash and soon, A.

J. must decide between doing what's best for her career or following what she feels in her heart.