Six years ago, Evan Alexander played first base for Richmond's minor league baseball team, the Rebels. His best friend on the team was pitcher Charlie Madison, a sexy man Evan couldn't help falling in love with. When he finally admitted his feelings, Charlie seemed to feel the same. But the season ended and Charlie left, breaking Evan's heart. Now the divorced father of a little girl, Evan has just started putting his life back together again. Then Charlie shows up, looking for a second chance. Can Evan give their relationship one more try? Or will his broken heart keep him from letting Charlie back into his life?

One More Try

The thought surprised him—the hope in the words terrified him. He had been ready to push Charlie away, he toldhimself that’s what he intended to do, and now…what? Now some part of him wantedto take his friend up on his offer? Some part of him wantedto try again?


I hope she’s dead wrong about him, Evan thought grimly, and I hope he’s right. I hope he’s matured enough and doesn’t walk out on me again. I don’t think I can stand that if he does.


Chapter 12