title: Hardball
author: Sykes, V.K.
description: Book One in the USA Today Bestselling Philadelphia Patriots Series
  Will she be willing to play his game?
  Dr. Holly Bell has finally achieved her dream: working as a cardiac surgeon at a prestigious children's hospital. She's totally dedicated to her patients, and she won't let anything or anyone get in her way. And a hot affair with a superstar athlete is most definitely getting in Holly's way.
  Nate Carter, star pitcher for the Philadelphia Patriots, has the world in the palm of his glove. He thinks he has everything he wants--until he meets the beautiful and brainy Dr. Bell. Nate is totally up for a hot, no-strings affair, and Holly turns out to be the hottest.
  But when a stalker goes after Holly, Nate has to risk everything, including his career, to protect the woman who means more to him than he ever thought possible.
  The award-winning Philadelphia Patriots Series
  Prequel: Fastball (Maddie & Jake)
  Book One: Hardball (Holly & Nate)
  Book Two: Bigger Than Beckham (Martha & Tony)
  Book Three: Curveball (Taylor & Ryan)
  Book Four: Payoff Pitch (Teddy & Noah)
  Book Five: Scoring Position (Kate & Nick)