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Thrown by a Curve

by Jaci Burton · Play by Play #5

2013 · 340 pages · National Geographic Books

Forced ProximityOffice Romance
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📖 12k+ readers on Goodreads

📚 Book 5 of a completed 5-book series

About this book

When a frustrated star pitcher lands on the injury list, sports therapist Alicia Riley finds herself in the difficult position of being the one person who can get him back in the game—and the one person he absolutely shouldn't want. The chemistry between Alicia and Garrett Scott is undeniable and electric, crackling every time they're in the same room, but crossing that line could derail both their careers. As Garrett pushes her professional boundaries and Alicia fights to keep things strictly therapeutic, they'll have to decide what matters more: playing it safe or taking a chance on each other. This is a steamy, fun dive into forbidden attraction that proves sometimes the best therapy is the person who drives you absolutely crazy.

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