{"product_id":"2940148266297","title":"Love Bats Last","description":"A stormy night changes their lives forever...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe baseball diamond isn't the only field for all-star player Alex Tavonesi; he also runs his family's prestigious vineyard. What he can't seem to run is his love life. He's closing in on the perfect vintage and the perfect game, but so far the perfect woman has eluded him.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVeterinarian Jackie Brandon is eluding her aristocratic past and memories of a soccer star who jilted her just before their wedding. She devotes herself to a marine mammal rescue center on the northern California coast, where hundreds of seals and sea lions are washing up dead.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA chance meeting in a midnight storm brings Alex and Jackie together to rescue a stranded whale. Watching her work, he realizes she's the passionate, courageous woman he thought he'd never find--he just has to overcome her deep distrust of jocks. Jackie’s passion and courage lead her to discover what's killing the sea mammals. The culprits want to silence her, and Alex is the only one standing in their way. What will he sacrifice to save the woman he loves?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet ready for the entire Tavonesi series by award-winning author Pamela Aares.While each book can be read as a standalone, you may enjoy all the books in the Tavonesi Series: \u003cbr\u003eLove Bats Last (Book 1, Alex and Jackie) \u003cbr\u003eThrown By Love (Book 2, Chloe and Scotty) \u003cbr\u003eFielder's Choice (Book 3, Alana and Matt) \u003cbr\u003eLove On The Line (Book 4, Ryan and Cara)\u003cbr\u003eAim for Love (Book 5, Sabrina and Kaz) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE for LOVE BATS LAST \u003cbr\u003e“Sure to thrill fans of modern romantic fiction. If you love Bella Andre and Susan Elizabeth Phillips, you’ll love the series Heart of the Game!” —EarthLoving Lens \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A new star in the romance world!” —New York Times bestselling author E. Alexander \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“My favorite reads are spin-off series by authors like Nora Roberts and I’m happy to find another author I love reading as much.” —Julie Martin Wallace \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I didn’t want to put this book down, but did when reality interrupted. The sizzle between Jackie and Alex and the suspense kept me wanting more.\" —Julie, GoodReads.com reader \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Triple Crown, Ms. Aares! This story has so many levels that all weave together beautifully. From the moment readers start tuning the pages, there will be no putting this story down until love bats last! —Julie Caicco, InD’tale Magazine","brand":"SeaStar Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078924255472,"sku":"2940148266297","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148266297_p0.jpg?v=1763699231","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148266297","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}