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Chasing Headlines: An enemies to lovers, fake dating baseball romance (Chasing Victory) Kindle Edition


They’re chasing the same dream. Too bad they’re not on the same team...

After a heated outburst ruins his major league baseball prospects, Breslin Cooper lands at Texas State Tech with a probation sentence and a bad rep. With obligatory therapy, campus rules, and scouts steering clear, his baseball career is on the thinnest of thin ice–in a West Texas desert.

Olivia "Liv" Milline lives and breathes the game—but thanks to her overprotective baseball-exec father, she’s banned from pursuing her dream of becoming a baseball scout.

Her workaround? Becoming a sports reporter on campus, and chasing stories behind the scenes.

When Liv sets her sights on the notoriously moody, attractive Breslin as her next big story, things spiral fast. He’s not talking, and she’s not backing down. But when trouble threatens his probation and baseball scholarship, Breslin might need Liv more than he wants to admit.

Enemies? Check. Chemistry? Explosive. A headline-worthy mess in the making? Absolutely.

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[Book One of a steamy new series. No cliffhanger—but plenty of sass, angst, and unresolved tension waiting to ignite in Book Two.]

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To Make it to the Majors,
he'll have to play by the rules
She's about to break them all.

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Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner: Fiction - Sports

Bookfest 2025, first place: Chicklit, Women's Fiction, and Multicultural Romance

Literary Titan Gold Book Award

International Firebird Book Award 2025: Sports Romance


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "
Smart, swoony, and full of heart!" - Independent Book Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A sexy, enemy-to-lover novel packed with crackling chemistry,
comic banter - oh, and a bit of sport. Highly recommended!' -
The Wishing Shelf

"...a
captivating romance brimming with witty dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and deep friendships." - The International Review of Books

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...lively, heartfelt, and deeply engaging..." -
Literary Titan

"With crackling chemistry, heart-racing tension, and a love story that slides headfirst into home, this romance is a grand slam." -
NewInBooks

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...
deeply emotional and incredibly relevant to a generation dealing with being seen, feeling vulnerable, and feeling pressured to do well... Fans of Mariana Zapata's slow-burn tension or the sports-driven angst of Kennedy Ryan will find much to admire here... Chasing Headlines is fresh, fierce, and full of promise." - The Book Revue

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This romance
made me laugh but also hit me with some heartfelt moments....a story full of second chances, chasing your dreams, and finding love when you least expect it, all set in the high-energy world of baseball." - Readers Favorite

⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...full of tension, banter, and undeniable chemistry."
- Independent Book Reviewer

From the Author

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I wrote the first incarnation of Breslin and Liv in 2006 as a short story called "Off the Record". It was an attempt to mentally escape while being forced to attend a Texas Rangers baseball game during August - in 100+ degree weather.

For those of you who have never been to an "open air" stadium in Texas in August, The Ballpark in Arlington was a giant group sauna complete with plastic seats that would melt your skin off.
  
I
wanted to be writing (crazy pants), and the Rangers, though the team during that era featured greats like Michael Young and Pudge Rodriguez - they were having a less than stellar season.

I love baseball, but
I did not want to go that day. I was dragged virtually kicking and screaming (internally, like a responsible, quasi-adult would - complete with scowling and huffing and general grumpiness). And since I was stuck open air baking for 3-4 hours, I decided to write a story in my head about a baseball player and a reporter. 

"Off the Record" was set much later in Breslin & Liv's trajectory, after they graduated college and moved on to their adult lives.

There was something about that story, I think. It wasn't the first romcom I'd written, but still, something was
different about it. Their banter and chemistry was so lively, I had a number of readers ask me to continue it.

Skip ahead fifteen years, and another short story finally escaped the brain; entitled "Curveballs & Ice Cream", it went back in time to their college days. This version of Liv and Breslin . . . stuck, grew roots, dug deep. I realized that I needed to know and explore their story before "Off the Record" if I was ever going to continue beyond it.

Which is how we wound up here...

Chasing Headlines is that exploration, the point in time where Liv and Breslin's story first began.

Thank you for reading. I really hope you'll enjoy it.

~Rose

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J. Rose Black weaves stories about redemption and the transformational power of love - with a few side-helpings of snark. Now an award-winning and Amazon Top 300 chart-topping author, Rose writes about broody alpha males and plucky, no-nonsense women ready to fight for what they believe in. Her novels have been praised for their realistic mental health representations, with narratives offering a unique balance of romance, humor and tougher, real-world issues.

When Rose isn’t deeply immersed in her latest manuscript, she’s working in cyber security and thwarting the next generation of internet bad guys. Out of the office, she’s #Shipping with friends over her favorite, swoon-worthy couples, heading to the gym to battle the great evil that is Unmovable Baby Weight, or complaining about her husband’s addiction to 3D printing. Also: nagging her children to eat something other than cheese.

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244 global ratings

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Customers find this romance book engaging and captivating, with genuinely funny banter that keeps them interested throughout. The story features a passionate enemies-to-lovers dynamic, and customers appreciate its fast pacing and relatable characters. They describe it as a memorable read with lots of emotion, making it a great choice for baseball fans.
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27 customers mention entertainment value, 27 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book entertaining and engaging, keeping them interested throughout, with one customer particularly enjoying the enemies-to-lovers dynamic.
...between the characters is electric, and the storyline is both fun and engaging. I loved how it tackled real issues while keeping a lighthearted tone....Read more
"Chasing Headlines" by J Rose Black is a fun and steamy enemies-to-lovers comedy about college baseball....Read more
...issues, the witty dialogue and character development make this an engaging read.Read more
...of chasing your dreams despite obstacles, making it not only an entertaining read but also a motivational one.Read more
23 customers mention story quality, 21 positive, 2 negative
Customers find the book's story completely captivating, particularly appreciating its encouraging narrative about chasing dreams, and one customer describes it as a fun baseball tale.
...Great story and enjoyed the characters.Read more
...Rating: 5 Stars What a terrific read! Such an interesting plot and I loved the chemistry between Liv and Breslin/Coop....Read more
...baseball so a lot of the baseball talk fell short on me, but the story was good and I learned a few things about baseball....Read more
...characters felt real, the tension was well-crafted, and the plot kept me turning pages late into the night....Read more
22 customers mention romance, 22 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as engaging with top-notch passion, and one customer notes it's a fun contemporary enemies-to-lovers story.
Chasing Headlines by J Rose Black was engaging and blended ambition, romance, and the pressure of public scrutiny....Read more
...It’s more than just a hot romance, it’s a redemption arc wrapped in witty dialogue and swoon-worthy tension....Read more
...Not only does it include a beautiful love story, but it also incorporates an encouraging story of chasing dreams, going through struggles, and...Read more
Chasing Headlines is a delightful romance that had me hooked from the start!...Read more
20 customers mention humor, 20 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its genuinely funny banter and playful tone.
...dynamic was fun and fast-paced, with just the right mix of angst, humor, and heart to keep me hooked.Read more
Chasing Headlines is sharp, witty, and full of energy. Breslin and Liv clash in every way possible, yet the sparks between them are undeniable....Read more
This was such a funny, engaging romance. I loved the witty, humorous banter between characters....Read more
...Despite these issues, the witty dialogue and character development make this an engaging read.Read more
18 customers mention pacing, 14 positive, 4 negative
Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting how the characters' struggles feel authentic.
...I loved how real their struggles felt—nothing was easy, and they had to work through things like family expectations, past mistakes, and self-...Read more
...The banter is sharp, the chemistry is off the charts, and the story moves fast....Read more
...The enemies-to-lovers dynamic was fun and fast-paced, with just the right mix of angst, humor, and heart to keep me hooked.Read more
A fun contemporary romance of enemies to lovers. Slow in the beginning and I think it was because the story was bogged down by a lot of baseball...Read more
18 customers mention readability, 18 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it's particularly enjoyable for baseball fans.
...Chasing Headlines, was a great read, like stepping into a fully formed world, with such an entertaining cast of characters!...Read more
...comedy, family problems and baseball. A great book to not have to get emotionally invested in or make you think. Easy and enjoyable!Read more
...Author: J Rose Black Rating: 5 Stars What a terrific read!...Read more
...Highly recommended book.Read more
12 customers mention character development, 12 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the entertaining cast of characters.
...on, but instead I found myself really enjoying the banter, character development and the pacing was fine even though it was over 500 pages....Read more
...It felt real, and I appreciated that. If you love sports, strong characters, and stories about finding your way, this one’s for you.Read more
...The characters felt real, the tension was well-crafted, and the plot kept me turning pages late into the night....Read more
...slow-burn enemies-to-lovers dynamic with its rich storytelling, dynamic characters, sprinkled with emotional stakes....Read more
10 customers mention emotional content, 10 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book emotionally engaging and relatable, with one customer describing it as a passionate enemies-to-lovers tale that speaks to their love for baseball.
This story pulled me in right away with its fast pace and emotional depth....Read more
...It is full of energy, chemistry, incredible dialogue, and heartfelt moments. Overall, this is a book I truly enjoyed.Read more
...enemies-to-lovers dynamic was fun and fast-paced, with just the right mix of angst, humor, and heart to keep me hooked.Read more
...and the dialogue, whether witty, sarcastic, or deeply emotional, was natural and believable....Read more