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The Hotshot

By: Piper Rayne
Narrated by: JF Harding, CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton, Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Erin Mallon, Willa Jaymes, Meg Sylvan, Austin Stone
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Raising my cousin’s three kids wasn’t in my five-year plan.

Actually, it wasn’t in any plan.

One minute I’m a single labor and delivery nurse living a quiet life and the next, I’m navigating guardianship hearings, meltdowns, and homework I’m pretty sure requires a math degree.

Enter Hayes Carlisle.

My best friend’s older brother.

Chicago Colts newest catcher.

And the man I once kissed and immediately pretended I didn’t.

So, when the custody battle I’ve been dreading becomes a reality, I shouldn’t be surprised that Hayes swoops in with a wild idea—a fake relationship. According to him, pretending we’re together will polish his image and prove to the court I’m not taking on an instant family alone.

But pretending to be Hayes’ girlfriend is a terrible idea.

Because he remembers how to make me laugh.

Because he looks at me like our kiss wasn’t a one-time mistake.

Because the kids start asking him to read bedtime stories.

Because my heart starts wanting things my life doesn’t have room for.

I can manage the chaos. I can fight for these kids.

But pretending not to fall for Hayes Carlisle?

That might be the one thing I can’t do.

©2026 Piper Rayne Inc. (P)2026 Piper Rayne Inc. Contemporary Sports Heartfelt
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I love the Nest series, so to carry on with the Dugout has made me very happy. The full cast narration brings the professional baseball players story to life.
I’m a little bit in love with Hayes, how he steps in when Leyton is struggling with guardianship of her cousins three children.
The children almost outshine the adults. I especially love Monroe and how Lincoln changes his allegiance with the baseball players. When Lake acts as therapist to Leyton it made me lol.
Leyton has issues from her childhood and finds it hard to trust men but Hayes works hard to overcome these.
Finally a secret phone brings heartache but eventually happiness.
Ruby is perfect once again and sorts the boys out as usual.
I can’t wait to find out Callie’s dilemma in the next book. Thank you Piper Rayne for carrying on my favourite book tropes

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Thoroughly enjoyed this story - just the right amount of spice. J F Harding and C J Bloom were excellent as lead narrators and I'm sure there's going to be some marvellous banter between all characters going forward,
Not forgetting Ruby - looking forward to more appearances!!

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