The Heart of the Game — Pamela Aares

From USA Today Bestselling Author Pamela Aares comes THE HEART OF THE GAME, the sixth book in the Tavonesi family series featuring passion, mystery, and well-won love! Italian heiress Zoe Tavonesi's idyllic life has been turned upside down. Her grief-stricken father has uprooted the entire family to the California wine country, shattering Zoe's plans to open the art gallery her late mother always wanted. But when Cody Bond, the hot catcher for the Giants walks into her life and agrees to ride in her charity polo match, the intriguing American soon has Zoe reconsidering her plans and her dreams. Estranged from his family, Cody is determined not to screw up his career with relationships, especially when Zoe and the loving, tight-knit, aristocratic Tavonesis remind him of everything his dysfunctional American family isn't. Cody may be a master of control on the baseball field but his iron will can't shield him from the desire Zoe ignites. When a series of terrifying events threaten Zoe's life, Cody must swallow his pride and enlist the help of his estranged father, a former CIA operative, to protect her. But will Cody's inability to trust, and the criminals threatening to destroy Zoe's family, kill any future for the fiery passion they've discovered? Or will Zoe's love free Cody from the past, and help him believe in the power of love? Praise for The Tavonesi Series: “I highly recommend this series to any readers who love Nora Roberts or Bella Andre.” ~ Book Lover Reviews “More than just a romance, these stories show us that sometimes the best dreams are the ones we don't even know we are searching for.” ~ InD'tale Magazine “Aares' captivating stories and sizzling chemistry will make you cry, laugh and be on the edge of your seat rooting for love to prevail!” ~ SMA Reviews