Off The Field — Kaithlin Shepherd

Duke Lancaster is the All-American football player adored by millions. As the Quarterback for the Denver Broncos, he devotes his life to football but as the single father of a 10 year old boy, his life revolves around being the best dad possible. When a scandal breaks and his son is put in the middle of media frenzy, Duke knows that he has to protect his son. When he hires Rachel Morris to tutor his son, the last thing he expected was for her to teach him something about love, life and compassion. Now, if only he could make her see that his life is more than camera flashes and football jerseys. Rachel Morris loves two things: being a teacher and being a mom to her deaf 8 year old daughter. Ever since her ex husband walked out on them, Rachel has dedicated her life to her daughter. When Duke Lancaster offers her a job to tutor his son, she knows she can't refuse. She expected him to be a self-centered, spoiled athlete, what she didn't expect was for Duke to be everything she'd ever want a man. The more time they spend together, the harder she falls but when the spotlight is turned on her family, she's not sure this life is for her. Sometimes the play of your life happens off the field….