The Baseball Star Stole His Almost-Girlfriend

Maya has spent years loving Jake, a childhood friend who keeps her close but never truly chooses her. One impulsive bottle of water changes everything when it reaches Ryan, the rival team’s star pitcher. Unlike Jake, Ryan sees her clearly, respects her openly, and never hides his feelings. As Maya learns to stop shrinking herself for other people, old loyalties crack, new sparks catch fire, and she discovers that real love should feel certain, gentle, and brave from the start.