Chad Gamble, all-star pitcher for the Nationals, is one of the best players on-and off-the field. And at this time, the notorious bad boy wants Bridget Rodgers. But with her lush curves and snappy comebacks, the feisty redhead is the kind of girl a man really wants to settle down with . and that’s the last thing Chad needs.

When the paparazzi capture them in a compromising position, Chad’s manager issues an ultimatum: tidy up his act or kiss his multimillion-dollar contract goodbye. To save lots of his career, his meddling publicist says he’ll have to convince everyone Bridget isn’t just his flavor from the week, but his girlfriend.

Being blackmailed into a fake relationship with Chad Gamble isn’t easy, especially when the sizzling physical attraction between them is usually undeniable. With a month to be on their arranged pretense, it does take every ounce of willpower they possess not to fall into bed jointly . . . or in like.