{"product_id":"9781501155123","title":"First Step Forward","description":"Pro-football player Cooper Lowry is off the field and into some trouble—in the form of a very alluring, very free-spirited apple orchard owner named Whitney Reed—in the first installment in Liora Blake’s all new Grand Valley series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter eight seasons playing pro-football, Cooper Lowry knows all the right answers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Is he stubborn, short-tempered, and impatient? \u003ci\u003eYes\u003c\/i\u003e. Are jersey chasers more trouble than they’re worth? \u003ci\u003eAbsolutely\u003c\/i\u003e. Has he ever imagined a life beyond the game? \u003ci\u003eNope\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cooper has built an enviable career—the result of staying focused, working hard, and keeping his head on straight—even as his body takes the brunt. So when a hard hit during a Sunday home game leaves him in a dazed heap on the field, it’s nothing more than another day at the office. The only thing that’s different about this Sunday is a chance encounter with a certain fascinating, beautiful free-spirited woman. And some sternly-worded instructions from his coach to take a little time off and give his body the TLC it craves—before he does lasting damage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whitney Reed is a few months away from losing the organic fruit orchard she bought three years ago in the tiny town of Hotchkiss, Colorado. At the time, she was just looking for a place to get lost. Instead, she found a home, somewhere she could finally put down roots. Now foreclosure is knocking on her door—along with a grumpy, gorgeous football player who might be just what she never knew she needed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A charming love story for romance and sports fans alike, \u003ci\u003eFirst Step Forward \u003c\/i\u003eis a sexy, heartwarming romp perfect for readers of Jennifer Probst, Kristan Higgins, and Julie James.","brand":"Pocket Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172484661488,"sku":"9781501155123","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781501155123_p0.jpg?v=1763707075","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781501155123","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}