PREORDER The Troublemaker - Dugout Darling Collector's Edition

When pre-ordering you will be charged at checkout, but the books will not ship until the end of July/early August 2026.

This special edition features rose gold foiling and a retro type cover in a mass market (4.25 x 7 inch) size.

Book four in a new baseball romance series, The Dugout, from USA Today Bestselling Author Piper Rayne.

A fake marriage deal was never in my life’s plan.

Especially not to Easton Bailey.

Chicago Colts flashy shortstop.
The kind of man built for a good time and allergic to forever.
And the one who just slid a ring on my finger… on paper.

It’s supposed to be simple.
A mutually beneficial arrangement.
I play nanny to his son. He plays husband to my family.

No emotions. No complications. And absolutely no falling for each other.

Turns out pretending to be a family is the fastest way to break every rule we set.

Because he watches me like it was never just a deal.
Because he trusts me with the person who matters most.
Because the more we pretend, the less fake it feels.

And now the man who was never supposed to stay is the one I can't lose.

Tropes:

• baseball romance
• mutually beneficial deal
• single dad X nanny
• fake marriage
• surprise baby
• only one bed

Customer Reviews:

"I was SOBBING by the end of this book and with that epilogue?! I was unwell in the best way possible 🥹❤️ " - Fernanda, ARC Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The emotional depth caught me off guard in the best way.” – Alexia, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Every sweet moment felt earned, every emotional scene hit exactly where it needed to, and the chemistry between Easton and Hadley was undeniable.” – InkedSirenXO, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐