Natalie Hart has sworn off love and basketball. All sports, for that matter. Her pro-athlete husband cheated on her-and she's not sure she'll ever be ready to give her heart again. Now she's single and working at a children's charity, and it's not just event planning that has her putting in overtime. Local football celebrity Michael Jones is organizing a gala affair with Natalie. And the sexy jock has made it crystal clear he'd like to kick off with seduction. But can Natalie let down her guard and fall for another professional athlete? Michael Jones is used to women falling at his multimillion-dollar, cleat-covered feet. But Natalie is giving him a run for his money. With the vulnerable beauty arousing his fierce protective instincts-and a desire neither has the power to resist-Michael is ready to let his playboy past go. If Natalie's willing, together they can surrender to their future. Body, heart and soul.