BOOK INFORMATION
By: Jami Davenport
Releasing
October 21, 2016
Cedrona Enterprises
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BOOK SUMMARY
This
long-awaited story of the third Wolfe brother introduces the Seattle Skookums
baseball team.
Zeke Wolfe, the man who’s written off
his entire family, rescues a young woman and three children on a stormy Seattle
night. Before he knows it, he has an instant family and a fake fiancé he’s
certain he doesn’t want.
Paisley Madison dreams of having a
real home for herself and her sister's children. When a handsome baseball
player drops into her life, she knows a gift when she sees one and hires
herself as his assistant.
As their business arrangement turns
into something much more personal, Paisley and Zeke's pasts threaten to destroy
their precarious hold on a future together. Can they conquer their demons and
find love, or will they run from their pasts and abandon their future together?
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EXCERPT
Paisley
startled awake early. She bolted upright and winced when her back protested.
Ignoring her whiny body parts, she blinked several times and squinted,
attempting to get her bearings. The morning sun cast beams of light across the
room and over the sleeping children. Last night flooded back to her in a rush
of confusion and hope.
Being
drenched. The hot baseball player. The old, creepy house. The pizza.
Checking each
child to make sure they were all still asleep, Paisley rose, stretched, and
padded out of the bedroom in her bare feet. The place didn’t look so creepy in
the daylight. In fact, despite the obvious neglect, it was beautiful. She took
her time exploring each room, except the closed door to Zeke’s room.
Zeke. Holy
mother of all creation, he was hot. And he was wealthy. She wasn’t a gold
digger by any means, but he had the money to pay her for a job well done, which
had her wheels turning. She believed in making wine out of any beer that life
threw her way. She’d keep her hands off and prove her value to Zeke. He needed
someone to manage his life and battle the dust and spiders staking their claim
on this grand old house.
He needed
her.
Zeke’s house
wasn’t just a house; it was a mansion by her standards. Much to her delight, it
was perched on a hill among older homes overlooking Seattle and the water. She
couldn’t wait to explore the stately old neighborhood. What she could see from
the windows indicated the other homes were well kept, unlike Zeke’s. His yard
needed as much work as the inside. She’d tackle that project, too.
Yeah, the
poor man really needed her, and she’d make sure he knew it.
The house had
seen better days and was in need of updating and TLC, but the potential shone
through like an unpolished diamond among common rocks, and the view was
priceless.
Last night’s
deluge gave way to a partially cloudy morning with patches of blue sky. Rays of
sun bounced off drops of rain on the leaves of nearby trees. The sun lit up the
large expanse of water below. She hadn’t a clue whether it was part of the
ocean or something else.
A few rooms
in the house were stacked with boxes. Stray pieces of furniture were placed
here and there. Zeke didn’t appear to have much in the way of personal
belongings. She added shopping for furniture to her assistant to-do list. She’d
create a design for each room with an overarching theme among them. Judging
from the age of the house and the style, she’d opt for mission style, one of
her favorites.
Paisley
rubbed her hands together in glee, excited and ready to get started with her
day. The kids could help. On Monday, she’d need to enroll them in a local
school despite their lack of an actual home. During her nosy explorations she’d
found a temporary option. The daylight basement level of this house had been
converted into an apartment. It had big windows looking into the backyard and
down the hill.
Perfect for
her and the kids, and perfect for keeping them out of Zeke’s hair.
Now to work
on selling her worth to Zeke. Her strict adherence to maintaining a positive
outlook in all situations—last night being an exception—would serve her well.
Zeke was a busy athlete just starting the season. Baseball players played over
one hundred and fifty games a year, not counting playoffs. He’d be gone a lot
to away games.
He absolutely
needed her. Oh, yes, he did. She skipped up the stairs, singing a nonsensical
happy song the kids loved. Cracking the door, she checked on them again. They
were dead to the world. She couldn’t resist a glance into the room Zeke slept
in. His suitcase was open on top of a rumpled comforter, but true to his word,
he’d left early this morning. She’d heard his SUV as it backed out of the
garage.
With a big
grin on her face and a bounce in her step, she started her chores in the
kitchen, giving it a thorough scrubbing after finding cleaning supplies under
the sink. Later, she’d unpack dishes and put them in the cupboards.
The kitchen
was beautiful under all the grime and dust. It’d been remodeled recently and
had gorgeous wood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances
with a professional stove and oven. The previous owners must have run out of
money during the kitchen remodel. The backsplashes were missing and the walls
were unpainted, as if someone had stripped off layers of wallpaper, then left.
She stood
back, hands on hips, and surveyed her work. The kitchen was gleaming.
Everything was in its place.
Zeke would be
pleasantly surprised.
CAT'S REVIEW
"Bottom of the Ninth" by Jami Davenport. This is Zeke and Paisley's story and a heartwarming tale it is. I adored Paisley. Despite having some hardships in life, her outlook is bright and she is a smart and strong woman that is filled with love and laughter. Zeke, despite being known as "Mr. Clean", comes across a bit harsh but, as we learn his history, it comes to life his hard learned lessons and is understandable. The two together were exactly what the doctor ordered! The sparks fly, yes, but it's the emotional connection that got me and wouldn't let go. The storyline is one of anguish and hurt and some really deep pain yet it also shines with hope and love too. There is more than just the sports theme too, I enjoyed the old house makeover as well as the inclusion of the kids too. Children in a story always make my heart sing, especially as they melt the heart of one of the characters as these three do. Ms. Davenport has written this tale that is emotionally gripping yet had me smiling and chuckling at times too. I couldn't put it down. Having read the previous books, it was a joy to reconnect with those characters as well and Ms. Davenport did a wonderful job of bringing it all together. I believe this is my favorite in the series, although the previous stories also grabbed hold of my heart too. (received copy for honest review)
★★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
USA Today Bestselling Author Jami
Davenport writes sexy contemporary and sports romances, including her two
new indie endeavors: the Game On in Seattle Series and the Madrona Island
Series. Jami's new releases consistently rank in the top fifty on the sports
romance and sports genre lists on Amazon, and she has hit the Amazon top
hundred authors list in both contemporary romance and genre fiction multiple
times. Jami ranked Number Seven on Kobo's Top Ten Most Completed Authors, an
honor bestowed on the year's "most engaging" authors based on an
average page completion rate by their readers.
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