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Thrown By A Curve is the fifth erotically charged book in the Play-By-Play series from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Perfect for fans of Lori Foster, Maya Banks and Jill Shalvis.

This player has a few surprise moves... Alicia Riley''s love for her job as a sports therapist for the St Louis Rivers baseball team is tested when she has to work with star pitcher Garrett Scott. Out of the line-up with an injury, he''s short-tempered, hard to handle, and every solid inch, a man.

At first the only demand he makes is that Alicia get him ready to pitch. That is, until the hot sparks fly and Garrett figures there''s no better therapy than sex. Alicia''s tempted to oblige Garrett just about anything, but with their careers at stake, one bad move and it''s game over for them both.

Want more sexy sporting romance? Don''t miss the rest of this steamy series which began with The Perfect Play. And check

Trade Review
It's the perfect combination of heat and romance that makes this series a must-read * Heroes and Heartbreakers *
Plenty of emotion and conflict in a memorable relationship-driven story * USA Today *
Strong characters, an exhilarating plot, and scorching sex . . . You'll be drawn so fully into her characters' world that you won't want to return to your own * Romantic Times *
A beautiful romance that is smooth as silk . . . leaves us begging for more * Joyfully Reviewed *
A strong plot, complex characters, sexy athletes, and nonstop passion make this book a must read * Fresh Fiction *
Hot, hot, hot! . . . Romance at its best! Highly recommended! * Coffee Table Reviews *
[She] has a way of writing intense scenes that are both sensual and raw . . . Plenty of romance, sexy men, hot steamy loving, and humor * Smexy Books Romance Reviews *
A wonderful contemporary erotic romance that I recommend! * The Romance Dish *
Spy the name Jaci Burton on the spine of a novel, and you're guaranteed not just a sexy, get-the-body-humming read, but also one that melds the sensual with the all-important building of intimacy and relational dynamics between partners * Romance: B(u)y the Book *
The characters are incredible. They are human and complex and real and perfect * Night Owl Reviews *
Jaci Burton's books are always sexy, romantic, and charming! A hot hero, a loveable heroine, and an adorable dog-prepare to fall in love with Jaci Burton's amazing new small town romance series * Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author *
Passionate, inventive...Burton offers plenty of emotion and conflict * USA Today Happy Ever After Blog *
Jaci Burton's stories are full of heat and heart * Maya Banks, New York Times bestselling author *

Thrown By A Curve PlayByPlay Book 5

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 02/01/2014
      ISBN13: 9781472215499, 978-1472215499
      ISBN10: 1472215494

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Thrown By A Curve is the fifth erotically charged book in the Play-By-Play series from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Perfect for fans of Lori Foster, Maya Banks and Jill Shalvis.

      This player has a few surprise moves... Alicia Riley''s love for her job as a sports therapist for the St Louis Rivers baseball team is tested when she has to work with star pitcher Garrett Scott. Out of the line-up with an injury, he''s short-tempered, hard to handle, and every solid inch, a man.

      At first the only demand he makes is that Alicia get him ready to pitch. That is, until the hot sparks fly and Garrett figures there''s no better therapy than sex. Alicia''s tempted to oblige Garrett just about anything, but with their careers at stake, one bad move and it''s game over for them both.

      Want more sexy sporting romance? Don''t miss the rest of this steamy series which began with The Perfect Play. And check

      Trade Review
      It's the perfect combination of heat and romance that makes this series a must-read * Heroes and Heartbreakers *
      Plenty of emotion and conflict in a memorable relationship-driven story * USA Today *
      Strong characters, an exhilarating plot, and scorching sex . . . You'll be drawn so fully into her characters' world that you won't want to return to your own * Romantic Times *
      A beautiful romance that is smooth as silk . . . leaves us begging for more * Joyfully Reviewed *
      A strong plot, complex characters, sexy athletes, and nonstop passion make this book a must read * Fresh Fiction *
      Hot, hot, hot! . . . Romance at its best! Highly recommended! * Coffee Table Reviews *
      [She] has a way of writing intense scenes that are both sensual and raw . . . Plenty of romance, sexy men, hot steamy loving, and humor * Smexy Books Romance Reviews *
      A wonderful contemporary erotic romance that I recommend! * The Romance Dish *
      Spy the name Jaci Burton on the spine of a novel, and you're guaranteed not just a sexy, get-the-body-humming read, but also one that melds the sensual with the all-important building of intimacy and relational dynamics between partners * Romance: B(u)y the Book *
      The characters are incredible. They are human and complex and real and perfect * Night Owl Reviews *
      Jaci Burton's books are always sexy, romantic, and charming! A hot hero, a loveable heroine, and an adorable dog-prepare to fall in love with Jaci Burton's amazing new small town romance series * Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author *
      Passionate, inventive...Burton offers plenty of emotion and conflict * USA Today Happy Ever After Blog *
      Jaci Burton's stories are full of heat and heart * Maya Banks, New York Times bestselling author *

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