Beck Daines has everything he needs—at least that's what he wants everyone to believe.
As the starting first baseman for the Blues, he has his dream job, amazing friends, and, while he's a romantic at heart, watching his friends find the love they deserve is more than enough. However, love for himself is an idea he's benched for good. After his mother was diagnosed with Early-OnSet Alzheimer's, Beck stopped planning a future that could fall apart. No feelings and no forever loves to potentially forget, zero exceptions. That is, until Jensen James. The tattoo artist feels like lightning in a bottle, and Beck can't help but reach for her spark. Jensen may play as if she doesn't feel the jolts herself, but when she needs a place to stay, Beck's is the only option. The living arrangement is temporary—just as their attraction to each other has to be. Beck doesn't want love, and Jensen doesn't want a relationship to control her, so why not let the lightning strike? The spark will surely fizzle… but once it hits, letting go might be impossible. Tropes include: baseball romance; black cat x golden retriever; roommates with benefits; she falls first/soft for him; mental health rep MMC; found family; no third act break up.
