Dropped Third Strike (Portland Pioneers #1) (30 page)

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Behind in the Count

A Portland Pioneers Novel

By Micah K. Chaplin

Derek Beaman had it all – a career in baseball, a marriage with his high school sweetheart, and a newborn daughter. When he suffered an injury that sent him into a downward spiral, he lost it all. After a break and some time to recover, he gets a second chance at his Major League Baseball aspirations with the Portland Pioneers. His future as a pitcher is bright, but he’s still contending with the demons of his past. 

Zella Hansen is pursuing her lifelong dream of a career in baseball management. Her role in the Pioneers’ front office introduces her to Derek. Zella soon realizes her feelings are more than just an admiration of his talent, but Derek’s history may be enough to end the game early.

About the Author

Micah K. Chaplin lives in Des Moines, Iowa, where she works in the exciting world of insurance and spends many weekends running 5Ks, making fast runners look good. She’s also a lifestyle blogger who occasionally gets caught dancing by herself to good music, drinks locally-brewed beer, and has strong feelings for the Texas Rangers. Her other published works include
You’ll Never Know
,
A Promise Worth Breaking
, and
Riffs of Regret
.