Dirty Slide

This standalone novella is a sports romance about two athletes who are rivals on the field. Lauren Blakely, a New York Times bestselling author, wrote it with KD Casey, who is newer to publishing.

The narrator lives by two rules: play fair, and don't let anything pull her focus. That second rule gets tested by the star player of the opposing team, who has flirted with her in low, teasing murmurs every time the two teams meet. He's known for brief romances that don't last, and she wants something real, so she holds him at arm's length. Then, in the most important game of the season, he pulls off a steal of second base right in front of her, and a heated kiss after the game makes staying away far harder.

The story asks whether one reckless moment is worth the risk to her career and her composure.