Ready to take a chance on love again? Rachel Milligan fell head over heels...once. Then her happy world crashed in around her, leaving her reeling and wondering if she'd survive.That was three years ago. The pretty nurse has pulled herself up from the ashes and built a solid life for herself. As a nurse. As a volunteer. As a temporary foster mom.When ex-baseball sensation Derek Rossi shows up in Jackson Hole for much needed R&R, love is the last thing on the sexy superstar's agenda. With three broken engagements under his belt, he's pretty much given up on the whole happily-ever-after thing.Neither he nor Rachel is ready for romance. But they're not the only ones with skin in the game. When love blooms, thanks to Joy and the power of a perfectly aimed baseball, Derek and Rachel are forced to face their fears. Will they slide into home plate together? Or walk away?~Note: This story was originally published as The Christmas Proppsotion (as noted on the copyright page) It was updated (WOW-has technology changed in ten years!) as well as some of the writing was tightened and a name was changed. What hasn't changed is this is a heartwarming story that you're going to love!~