Playing the Field — C.J. Pinard

An overachiever in uniform…Jace Lawless is an overachiever, a go-getter, and determined to accomplish everything he sets his mind to. After serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, and receiving his college degree, he's picked up by a popular minor league baseball team, all while continuing his service in the USMC reserves.When Jace meets a beautiful, breathtaking single mother named Miranda Cates, it takes him by surprise. Her shady past and beautiful little girl are the conundrum that both confuses and fascinates Jace. He can't tear his thoughts away from Miranda, and eventually he believes he can win her over with his dimpled smirk and witty charms.Once Miranda becomes his, the part of him she hated the most â€" the part he had kept secret from her for so long â€" rears its ugly head. Will Miranda lean on her friend Cara for support while staying by his side once he tells her that duty is calling… or will she decide she can't handle it and take her daughter and leave?Playing the Field is the 4th and final installment of the Duty & Desire series. Contains adult situations and minor scenes of war.