He let her go to chase a dream. Now he's back-broken, sidelined, and face-to-face with the woman whose heart he shattered. When NFL star Hakim Brown returns to his hometown of Sweetgum Meadows after a devastating knee injury, the last person he expects to see is Jada Davis-his first love and the one woman he's never stopped thinking about. But fate isn't done with them yet. She's his new physical therapist, and their sessions are filled with unresolved tension, unspoken regrets, and a chemistry neither of them can deny. Jada has spent years rebuilding her life and her heart after Hakim walked away. Now, treating the man who left her behind is the ultimate test of her professionalism-and her resolve. But Sweetgum has a way of stirring up old memories and second chances, especially when the lines between healing bodies and healing hearts start to blur. Set against the charming backdrop of Sweetgum Meadows-with its cozy diners, whispered town gossip, and the promise of new beginnings-Play by Play is a heartfelt, slow-burn romance about redemption, resilience, and the kind of love that deserves a second chance. As a heartwarming, sweet, clean romance novel set in the beautiful rural town of Sweetgum Meadows, Play by Play is a feel-good tale that will delight fans who enjoy sweet love stories.