Yours to Keep

Man of the Year, Book Two

  • 🔥 Steamy, with explicit sex scenes. Readers 18+

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A golden-boy MLB all-star returns fresh off a devastating injury returns to his hometown for his 10 year reunion hoping to reunite with his high school sweetheart … only to find that he can’t stop thinking about his mouthy, outspoken ex lab partner.

Author Note: This is easily one of the easiest and most joyful writing experiences of my career. The story seemed to spill out of me, I couldn’t write it fast enough. The end result is a frothy, dare-you-not-to-smile smalltown love story. Also, for Lauren Layne superfans, Kelly and Mark make an appearance. IFKYK.

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“As always Lauren Layne does not disappoint! This was a well written, engaging story with a few twists and turns. I did not want to be this down. Olive was a unique and charming personality and Carter was a great counterpoint. Loved this book!.”

— Smexy Books

 More Info

  • • Genre: Contemporary Romance

    • Vibe: Small-town. Very light-hearted and low angst. If you want a fun, banter-heavy escape, this is it. The publisher calls it “flirty” and that’s a great word for this one.

    •  Heat Level: Steamy, with explicit sex scenes and adult language. Intended for readers 18+

    Featured Couple: Olive & Carter

    • POV: Alternating third person.

    • Tropes: Friends-to-Lovers

    • Reading Order: This is part of the Man of the Year series. You may enjoy reading the series in order (this is book two), but it’s not necessary.

  • • Publisher: Montlake (Amazon Publishing)

    • Original Publication Date: September 1, 2020

  • Pro baseball shortstop Carter Ramsey is about to be *Citizen* magazine’s Man of the Year, but the only title that matters to him is out of reach: World Series MVP. Benched by a recent injury, Carter retreats to his hometown to recover. His ten-year class reunion and a potential reconciliation with the sweetheart he left behind could be perfect distractions. Until another old acquaintance throws Carter a curveball.

    Olive Dunn admits that her former high school science partner is still a handsome charmer. But she wasn’t swayed then, and she won’t be swayed now. Because Olive remembers Carter’s little shortcoming: he tends to bail the moment it suits him, without a backward glance. Best to keep her feelings strictly platonic while he’s in town.

    Except the entitled boy she knew is a changed man: solid, reflective, and generous. As they ease back in to their familiar friendship, things take a surprising turn, and Carter and Olive must decide if what they have is a passing flirtation or a real shot at love.