When Victoria Steele wakes up in a San Diego hotel room with a handsome baseball player beside her, she knows she's made a terrible mistake. At forty-one, the bestselling author with a meticulously planned life never expected a one-night stand with Chase Bennett—the charming twenty-eight-year-old relief pitcher for the San Diego Flamingos—to upend her carefully constructed world. Chase sees it differently. From the moment he spotted Victoria in the VIP suite, something about her poised demeanor and sophisticated confidence captivated him. One magical night together only confirmed what he their chemistry is undeniable. But Victoria has built her career around careful planning and avoiding impulsive decisions—exactly the kind that led her to Chase's bed. With a demanding book tour ahead and her professional reputation to protect, she's determined to write off their encounter as a momentary lapse in judgment. A positive pregnancy test changes everything. Now Victoria must decide if she's brave enough to rewrite her own story to include both a surprise baby and a younger man who's playing for keeps. And Chase needs to prove that his commitment to their future isn't just rookie enthusiasm but a lifetime game plan. Sometimes the curveballs life throws at you lead to the home run you never saw coming.