The Pitch by Martina Dale

I nearly had it all: a successful football career, money flowing like a waterfall, and women dropping at my feet. I was living life to the max until some pretty harsh weather conditions ended my career and ruined the rest of my life.
I turned into someone I didn’t know and didn’t like and became the laughingstock of my family. They all expected me to knock up a hooker. I don’t blame them. I made a lot of mistakes.
My injury is getting worse. I’ve tried to cover it up and hide it from everyone, but I can’t hide anymore. If I leave it too long… Well, let’s just say that isn’t an option for me. Not when I’ve fought so hard to get back on my feet.
Just when I think the universe has a major grudge against me, she puts Brook Fielding back on my radar. I had the biggest crush on her. More than a crush. I was in love, but I didn’t do anything about it, because I knew she’d turn me down.
But I’m not a horny footballer anymore. I’m a grown man, and this time, I’m not going to let her get away.