In the Zone Series by Michele Shriver

Big league pitcher Killian Moss wants a family. What he needs is a steadfast woman who can handle long separations during the season. The kind of woman who will always be there for him and their children. Movie actress Lorna Richards is an independent, publicity-shy, single mom who hides in Texas whenever she’s not on a shoot. Home and family is everything to Lorna and when she meets Killian, it seems that they want all the same things... moreBig league pitcher Killian Moss wants a family. What he needs is a steadfast woman who can handle long separations during the season. The kind of woman who will always be there for him and their children. Movie actress Lorna Richards is an independent, publicity-shy, single mom who hides in Texas whenever she’s not on a shoot. Home and family is everything to Lorna and when she meets Killian, it seems that they want all the same things. The passion between them flares bright and hot, but when Lorna decides to pay back a favor for a man who saved her career – a life-altering favor – then Killian may have to cry foul and back away. Everything between them hangs in the balance as Lorna must choose between giving a new life to her best friend or losing her dream of love and a happy ending with Killian. less

International soccer star Jensen Dawes has lived a life filled with loss, finding his only true happiness on the pitch. Now, as the captain of the United States National Team, Jensen hopes to earn a major win. A World Cup Championship. After studying abroad, Nastia Petrova became fascinated with the Western world, although her heart belongs to her fellow countryman, Ukrainian figure skater Maksym Vasylyk, who has vowed never to leave their homeland... moreInternational soccer star Jensen Dawes has lived a life filled with loss, finding his only true happiness on the pitch. Now, as the captain of the United States National Team, Jensen hopes to earn a major win. A World Cup Championship. After studying abroad, Nastia Petrova became fascinated with the Western world, although her heart belongs to her fellow countryman, Ukrainian figure skater Maksym Vasylyk, who has vowed never to leave their homeland. Working as an English language interpreter during the World Cup, Nastia is in almost daily contact with the U.S. team, and its engaging young captain. Although Jensen makes his interest known, Nastia vows to remain true to Maks, until a terrorist attack at home leaves her questioning everything she trusts, including her heart. less

Dalton James grew up dreaming of the NFL, and how his dreams are coming true. As the number one draft pick, Dalton finds himself returning to his hometown as the anointed savior of the NFL’s newest franchise. The only thing that could be better would be if his best friend was still around to share with it. Caylor isn’t, but his little sister is, and she’s not that little anymore. Caytlyn Duhamel grew up palling around with her older brother and crushing on his best friend... moreDalton James grew up dreaming of the NFL, and how his dreams are coming true. As the number one draft pick, Dalton finds himself returning to his hometown as the anointed savior of the NFL’s newest franchise. The only thing that could be better would be if his best friend was still around to share with it. Caylor isn’t, but his little sister is, and she’s not that little anymore. Caytlyn Duhamel grew up palling around with her older brother and crushing on his best friend. Now Caylor’s gone, and Dalton is back—and he’s just as gorgeous as ever. Cayt tells herself she’s not interested, and Caylor wouldn’t approve, but the attraction is difficult to ignore. Can Dalton and Cayt bury the ghosts of the past and embrace a future together? less