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'The Catcher and the Lie' - Print Release

Often times you hear authors talk about writing “the book of their heart”. What happens if the story kicking around in your chest contains a sports theme that sometimes sends editors running in the opposite direction? Well, in my case you write it anyway. Carefully.

In doing so the ‘book of my heart’ became the ‘book of my voice’. I wanted everyone, even those who might shy away from a baseball backdrop, to find a reason to curl up with this book. Ultimately, The Catcher and the Lie isn’t about baseball. It’s about falling in love when you least expect it and when you’re least prepared for it.

This debut release, a story I wasn’t sure I could sell, went on to claim third place in the New England Chapter of RWA Bean Pot contest for published authors. Here’s a teaser:

Abby McCabe loves the game of baseball but not the egos and antics of the men who try to score off the field. When one player works extra innings to change her mind, she’s forced to break her own rules about love.

After a year of personal and professional upheaval, Nick Valente is in the market for redemption not temptation. Getting involved with any woman, especially smart mouthed Abby McCabe, is simply not in this player’s game plan.

Experience, mostly bad, has convinced Abby McCabe that she has a special gift for finding men who can’t help falling out of love with her. Getting close to a man, especially one who plays the field professionally is sure to add another loss on her score sheet.

When things start to heat up between the two, fear of getting burned has each of them holding back. Fate and an unexpected surprise put two strikes in their relationship. With Nick on the bench, it’s up to Abby to turn the game around. Can she trust this man to deliver her a happily-ever-after? Will risking her heart prove to be the smartest move she’s ever made?

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