A stormy night changes their lives forever... In LOVE BATS LAST, (Tavonesi Series, #1), the baseball diamond isn't the only field for all-star player Alex Tavonesi; he also runs his family's prestigious vineyard. What he can't seem to run is his love life. He's closing in on the perfect vintage and the perfect game, but so far the perfect woman has eluded him. Veterinarian Jackie Brandon is eluding her aristocratic past and memories of a soccer star who jilted her just before their wedding. She devotes herself to a marine mammal rescue center on the northern California coast, where hundreds of seals and sea lions are washing up dead. A chance meeting in a midnight storm brings Alex and Jackie together to rescue a stranded whale. Watching her work, he realizes she's the passionate, courageous woman he thought he'd never find-he just has to overcome her deep distrust of jocks. Jackie's passion and courage lead her to discover what's killing the sea mammals. The culprits want to silence her, and Alex is the only one standing in their way. "What will he sacrifice to save the woman he loves?" Get ready for the entire Tavonesi series: author Pamela Aares. Love Bats Last (Book 1) Thrown By Love (Book 2) Fielder's Choice (Book 3) Love On The Line (Book 4) PRAISE for LOVE BATS LAST "Sure to thrill fans of modern romantic fiction. If you love Bella Andre and Susan Elizabeth Phillips, you'll love the series Heart of the Game " -EarthLoving Lens "A new star in the romance world " -New York Times bestselling author E. Alexander "My favorite reads are spin-off series by authors like Nora Roberts and I'm happy to find another author I love reading as much." -Julie Martin Wallace "I didn't want to put this book down, but did when reality interrupted. The sizzle between Jackie and Alex and the suspense kept me wanting more." -Julie, GoodReads.com reader "Triple Crown, Ms. Aares This story has so many levels that all weave together beautifully. From the moment readers start tuning the pages, there will be no putting this story down until love bats last -Julie Caicco, InD'tale Magazine AUTHOR Pamela Aares is a USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance novels. Her contemporary series, The Tavonesi Series, explores the lives, loves, friendships and sizzling romances of the Tavonesi family. Her popularity as a romance writer continues to grow with each new book release, so much so, that the Bay area author has drawn comparisons by reviewers to Nora Roberts. Pamela Aares writes romance books that she loves reading, particularly those that entertain, transport and inspire dreams while captivating and tugging at the heart. She takes her readers on a journey with complex characters in both contemporary and historical settings who are thrown in situations that tempt love, adventure and self-discovery. Before becoming a romance author, Aares wrote and produced award-winning films including Your Water, Your Life, featuring actress Susan Sarandon and NPR series New Voices, The Powers of the Universe and The Earth's Imagination. Pamela loves to hear from readers You can contact her via her website www.PamelaAaares.com.