Sometimes life’s biggest curveball isn’t on the field—it’s the person you never saw coming. I’m one bad decision away from losing the career I love—and his name is Max Callahan. He’s got a surly attitude, survives on takeout and fried food, and has absolutely no desire to be in Colorado playing for one of the worst teams in the league. As the team’s nutritionist, I don’t get the luxury of mistakes. So when the most stubborn, infuriatingly attractive player refuses to follow my plan, I should keep my distance. But now I’m stuck with him on flights, in dugouts, and far too close for comfort. Max is a distraction I can’t afford. A risk I shouldn’t take. And the only man who sees past the walls I’ve spent years building. The smarter choice is to walk away, because the rules are there for a reason. And being caught with him could cost me everything. But with every look, every touch, I care a little less about the cost. Between playful nicknames, explosive chemistry, and a growing connection neither of us can ignore, I’m quickly discovering that the line between hate and desire is dangerously thin. And when it all comes crashing down… will Max be a lesson learned, or the best mistake I’ve ever made?