Welcome to Catβs Paw Cove, Floridaβan enchanting seaside town and favorite tourist destination. But thereβs something unusual about the locals, both human and feline. The popular Shipwreck Museum might just take you back in time, and the historic Sherwood House holds secrets, old and new.
Adopt a furever friend at the Cove Cat CafΓ©, treat yourself to a psychic reading at Eye of Newt metaphysical shop, pick up a special trinket from Black Cat Antiquities. And donβt be surprised if you find your heart in the magic of Catβs Paw Cove.
Event Planner and earthly Cupid Tori Sutherland enjoys nothing more than playing matchmaker for lonely hearts. Too bad Tori will never find her own happy-ever-after because the only guy she ever loved moved on years ago.
Heath Castillo managed to escape his dysfunctional family for a career in major-league baseball. His only regret was not acting upon his desire for his best friend. When an injury threatens his livelihood, Heath has no choice but to face the ghosts of his past.
When long-buried passions ignite, Heath and Tori consider taking a chance on love. But will the forces that kept them apart in high school destroy their budding romance before it even begins?
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Review
"Her Homerun Hottie is a friends to lovers tale that will put a smile on your face. This book is high energy non-stop action that will have you rooting for the home team." Donna Antonio - In My Humble Opinion Blog "Such a fun addition to this series!" Rebecca Goss - Goodreads
"I loved this romantic, sexy, hilarious and suspenseful story. Adored Tori & Heath and all the other characters and cats, in this story. I highly recommend this story and looking forward to the next in this fantastic series. " Betty - Goodreads
From the Inside Flap
She combed her fingers through those impossibly thick curls and met his gaze. "What? Do I have something on my face?"
Had he been staring at her? Of course he had.She seemed completely oblivious to her charm. He touched the tip of her nose."This is all that's on your face. Did I mention how great you look?"
A rosy flush settled on her cheeks, and her eyes darkened with...desire? They were sliding into dangerous territory. Change the subject. "So tell me about the town's anniversary celebration. Kudos on getting the contract to handle that."
Tori rolled her eyes. "I almost lost it to...well, it doesn't matter. I did get it, and it could really put Cat Town Events on the map, which would allow me to finally pay my mother the rest of the money she loaned me to start the company." Her expression relaxed. "You have no idea how amazing that's going to be for me."
As far back as he could remember, Tori's parents had controlled her in some way,shape, or form. When he and Tori were kids, her mom had chosen all of Tori's clothes, and her father had made sure that she didn't hang out with the wrong type of kids--kids like Heath. The only reason that their friendship had bloomed was the fact that his mother had been the Sutherland family's maid, and every summer, she'd brought Heath to work with her.
Those lazy summer days had been the best of Heath's childhood--wandering in the woods and on the beach near Tori's house, pretending they were Captain Planet and the Planeteers. The time had given Heath a blessed respite from his father's physical and verbal assaults.
When the waitress returned with their drinks, Heath insisted upon paying the tab.
Tori huffed. "Fine, you win. But that'll be the last thing you'll pay for while you're in town. Pretty much everybody in Cat's Paw Cove is really excited that you're the guest of honor."
"Is that right?" Too bad he was going to disappoint them.
Tori nodded. "And I'm responsible for making sure you show up at each of the events."
He swallowed.
Man up ,asshole, and tell her you're not staying.
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Or was he?Everyone had baggage from their childhood. Granted his was heavier than some, but it could have been a lot worse. And he'd promised his agent he'd make this public appearance, the first of several he had lined up. If he were forced to retire from baseball--which was a real possibility very soon--he'd have to do lots of gigs to raise his stock and get some lucrative endorsement deals.
And then there was Tori. He could so easily get lost in those emerald-colored eyes and her silky skin. But he couldn't allow her to see how he felt about her.
She was counting on him. If the shoe was on the other foot, she'd never run out on him.She was his friend, damn it, and he couldn't let her down.
Yeah, this was going to be difficult, but he had to stay.
She set her hand over his. "You okay?"
Their gazes locked and a zing of electricity ricocheted between them, charging the atmosphere with sexual tension.
He scrubbed a hand over his face, trying to break the spell. "Yeah, sure. I got up really early. Guess I'm just tired."
Her eyes lingered on his mouth, and she bit on her bottom lip. Could she be thinking about kissing him just as much as he was her?