Heavy Hitter: A Novel By Katie Cotugno

Lacey Logan is an international pop star whose life is under constant scrutiny. With four chart-topping albums, she meticulously curates her public image to maintain privacy in a world that obsesses over every detail of her life. However, her seemingly perfect world shatters when she discovers her boyfriend's double betrayal—he's hiding a cocaine habit and a pregnant girlfriend. Feeling her control slipping, Lacey finds solace in an unexpected encounter with Jimmy Hodges, a baseball player whose glory days seem long past.

Jimmy, once a celebrated Rookie of the Year, is now a rugged, down-to-earth man who couldn't be more different from Lacey’s usual type. His unpolished appearance and laid-back attitude starkly contrast Lacey's glamorous world. Despite their differences, sparks fly between them as Lacey begins to question what she truly wants in life and love. Jimmy’s authenticity and grounded nature offer Lacey a glimpse of a simpler, more genuine life—one that might just be what she needs to reclaim control of her narrative.

As Lacey and Jimmy's worlds collide, they must navigate the challenges of their vastly different lifestyles, public expectations, and their own fears of vulnerability. Amidst the media frenzy, they find themselves daring to dream of a love that defies the odds and could give them both the fresh start they crave. Together, they might just discover that sometimes, the most unexpected pairings are the ones that make for the most enduring love stories.