My name is Parker King, and I am in love.

Except Scout Davison barely knows I exist.

Therefore, I do what any sensible guy does when he’s trying to get a girl’s attention, I ask her out.

Except I’m too late.

Thanks to the job offer on the New York Lions Social media team, Scout’s focus is on work, so while pining for her I focus on making her my friend instead. Friends first, date later.

Or at least I thought.

The more time we spend together though, the harder it becomes for both of us to deny our feelings.

And when a new company policy makes it almost impossible for us to give in, we find ourselves falling for one another.

Now all we need to do is keep our relationship a secret until after the playoffs, and avoid Coach breathing down our necks.

The Strike Zone is a dangerous place to stay, but we’re going out swinging.