Playing for Keeps Series by Lauren Fraser

Jaxon Dahl is everything Lia had ever dreamed of. Successful, handsome, committed. Marriage should have been the answer to the life she’d always dreamed of. But six years in and unfortunately, it’s not all smooth sailing. Somewhere along the way, she got lost.It’s time for drastic action to get this marriage back on track. And what’s more drastic than fulfilling a few fantasies? This will either be the jumpstart they need or the final nail in the coffin... moreJaxon Dahl is everything Lia had ever dreamed of. Successful, handsome, committed. Marriage should have been the answer to the life she’d always dreamed of. But six years in and unfortunately, it’s not all smooth sailing. Somewhere along the way, she got lost.It’s time for drastic action to get this marriage back on track. And what’s more drastic than fulfilling a few fantasies? This will either be the jumpstart they need or the final nail in the coffin.How did she allow herself to become invisible? Well, no more. less

Book 2 in the Playing for Keeps Series - Available for sale April 28, 2022She’s off-limits, but this pro-baller has never been one to follow rules. Kendall Graves has been in love with her brother’s friend for as long as she can remember. Unfortunately, he’s never felt the same about her. She’s always just been his buddy’s annoying little sister. Until now... moreBook 2 in the Playing for Keeps Series - Available for sale April 28, 2022She’s off-limits, but this pro-baller has never been one to follow rules. Kendall Graves has been in love with her brother’s friend for as long as she can remember. Unfortunately, he’s never felt the same about her. She’s always just been his buddy’s annoying little sister. Until now. When professional baseball player, Pete Saunders, agrees to let Kendall stay with him while she’s in town, it never occurred to him she’d tempt him to break bro-code. Rule number 1- don’t touch your friend/teammate’s sister. Rule number 2- see rule number 1. But this Kendall is a whole lot different from the awkward little sister he remembered. This Kendall is sexy, stacked, and so freaking smart. It’s enough to tempt anyone. And what his buddy doesn’t know won’t hurt him. Casual he can do. Relationships? Not a chance. True love is just some crap people tell themselves so they don’t have to be alone. He’s not about to blow-up his whole life over something temporary. So why can’t he stop thinking about her?** This is a standalone book in the Playing for Keeps Series. No cliffhangers* less

Sliding into home isn’t easy, sometimes it’s a fight to stay on the bag. Single mom, and tattoo artist, Kia Kamen finally has her act together. Sure, it might be an illusion, but it feels like a pretty good one. Until a chance encounter with Jeff Smith proves it was all a lie. She’s not even close to having it all together. But what’s a girl supposed to do when her one-night stand from six years ago shows up as her son’s T-ball coach? Blurt out he’s the father, of course... moreSliding into home isn’t easy, sometimes it’s a fight to stay on the bag. Single mom, and tattoo artist, Kia Kamen finally has her act together. Sure, it might be an illusion, but it feels like a pretty good one. Until a chance encounter with Jeff Smith proves it was all a lie. She’s not even close to having it all together. But what’s a girl supposed to do when her one-night stand from six years ago shows up as her son’s T-ball coach? Blurt out he’s the father, of course.As centerfielder for the San Diego Hawks, Jeff ‘Smitty’ Smith is used to being put in pressure situations. He just never expected that to mean needing to come in clutch as a father. Being a single dad, he could figure out, getting Kia to take a chance on them is proving to be a little more challenging. Thank god, he’s a competitive guy, who doesn’t know the meaning of the word quit. But how does he convince Kia it’s not a game to him? This professional athlete is ready to play for keeps. less