Welcome to Mango Bay
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Say You'll Stay: An Angsty Baseball Romance of Heartbreak, Desire, and Forbidden Love (Mango Bay Book 1)
Mango Ball is baseball like you’ve never seen before. It’s fast, chaotic, full of dancing, and rules made by the fans.
Complete with a dancing umpire, Orbit the mischievous mascot, and players who prove anything can happen in Mango Bay.
Maren McCrae is a dancer, not a sports fan. But when the Mango Bay Moonshots hire her as their choreographer, she says yes anyway. The job is loud, chaotic, and terrifying for someone with anxiety… yet it’s also a critical step toward her dream of choreographing on Broadway.
Oscar Rodriguez is the Moonshot's grumpy shortstop and notorious bad boy. Still reeling after his longtime girlfriend, and former team choreographer, cheated on him, Oscar greets Maren with nothing but sharp edges. Their first meeting is a disaster. Their chemistry is undeniable.
As fan-driven rules blur the lines on the field and sparks fly off it, this workplace rivalry turns up the heat. Not only is Oscar spiraling toward redemption, Maren is chasing her future, and one surprise offer could change everything.
Content Warning:
Dear reader,
Thank you so much for picking up this story. I believe in meeting readers with honesty and care, so I want to take a moment to note a few moments that appear in these pages.
This book contains depictions of anxiety and moments where the main character experiences intrusive and lingering anxious thoughts. It also explores infidelity, the exploration of adult toys, as well as intimate moments that take place in a semi-public setting.
These elements are woven into the character’s journeys and emotional growth, but I understand everyone brings their own experiences to a story. Please take care of yourself and read at your own pace.
I am grateful you are here, and I hope this story finds you when and how you need it.
With love,
Harper Rae
This one hurts so good.
Sun-soaked days. Electric nights. And a love that might be worth the fall.
Welcome back to Mango Bay where the heat is relentless, the music is loud, and the players are impossible to resist. It’s baseball… but better.
Sloan Barrett knows what it takes to survive in a man’s world. As a former pro football kicker, she’s built her life on grit, talent, and never taking anyone’s crap. But when a career-ending injury sidelines her for good, everything she’s worked for comes crashing down. As if that isn’t enough, she discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her. The only problem? He’s also her boss, and escaping him might cost her everything.
Jax Calder has always been the easygoing one. The smiling, carefree pitcher everyone loves. The guy who dances without hesitation, lifts everyone up, and never lets the darkness show. But when his past baseball experiences haunt him, he realizes pretending is too hard.
According to her, they weren’t supposed to matter to each other.
Not like this.
According to him, this was exactly how it was meant to be.
What starts as an unlikely friendship with late nights, shared secrets, and quiet understanding, turns into something deeper. Something neither of them is ready for. Because while Jax falls fast and hard, Sloan is still picking up the broken pieces of her life, her grief, and her trust.
And love? Love was never part of her plan.
But in Mango Bay, where emotions run high and nothing stays simple, they’re grit is put to the test.
A messy, emotional newfound friends-to-lovers romance filled with grief, healing, and undeniable chemistry, because sometimes the hardest battles aren’t played on the field… but in the heart.
Content warning:
Dear Reader,
Before you begin this story, I want to offer a gentle note of care. This book explores themes that may feel tender or heavy for some, and your comfort always matters more than finishing any chapter.
Within these pages, you may encounter moments of sexual discovery, including guided exploration and brief elements of BDSM, as an inexperienced heroine learns about trust, desire, and her own voice. These scenes are written with emotional intimacy at their center, but may still feel intense for some readers.
This story also touches on the loss of a parent and the quiet, complicated ways grief can linger. There are references to a traumatic injury and the emotional impact that follows. You will also see the strain of a controlling work environment, and references to infidelity that occur outside of the central relationship.
Every element is included in service of the characters’ growth, resilience, and journey toward connection and self-understanding. Still, stories can sometimes meet us where we are most vulnerable, and I encourage you to move through this book at whatever pace feels right. Thank you for trusting me with your time and heart. I hope this story brings you not only escape, but moments of warmth, hope, and the reminder that healing and love can coexist, even in imperfect circumstances.
Friends to lovers… say less
She’s been his best friend for years. He’s been in love with her since the moment they met.
Everyone in Mango Nation knows Rikki and Mila. They’re two fearless catchers, master dugout banter, and during spring training are partnered in everything that makes Mango Ball unlike anything else baseball is known for. From dancing between innings, games, and unforgettable nights, they’re always side by side.
What Mils doesn’t know is that Rikki has been in love with her since high school.
He convinced himself she only had eyes for someone else, so he settled for being the best friend she deserved instead of the man he wanted to be for her.
But when a preseason surprise filled with nonstop chaos, viral moments, and the unforgettable Mango Nation at Sea cruise start to blurring the lines between friendship and something much more, Rikki begins to wonder if he’s been wrong about her feelings all along.
Because the lingering touches feel different. The stolen glances last a little longer. And the chemistry they’ve spent years leaving on the field becomes impossible to ignore.
Welcome back to a new side of Mango Bay.
Debut Series
Twist of Fate
Debut Series Twist of Fate
One devastating mistake shattered their future. Now the only thing standing between them and forever is the past they can't escape.
Knox was everything Ana knew to avoid-- overconfident, magnetic, the kind of man who didn't chase... because he didn't have to. He saw through every wall she built and made her want things she swore she didn't need.
What started as electricity turned into something neither of them were prepared for.
Then everything fell apart.
When an accident forces Ana to relive the moments that buit and broke them, she's left wondering if love is enough to survive the damage they've caused.
Because Knox never stopped loving her.
He just didn't know how to fight for her.
And this time, there might not be another chance.
Knox was everything Ana promised herself she'd never fall for—cocky, irresistible, and the kind of man who never had to chase anyone.
Until her.
She built walls high enough to keep everyone out, but Knox slipped through every crack, making her believe in a future she never thought she deserved.
What began as undeniable chemistry became the kind of love that changes everything.
Until one devastating mistake destroyed it.
Now, after a life-altering accident forces Ana to confront the memories she's spent years trying to bury, she's faced with an impossible question:
Can love survive after trust has been shattered?
Because Knox never stopped loving her.
He just never learned how to fight for the woman who mattered most.
And this time, losing her could be forever.
Content Warning- This story contains elements that may be triggering, including a brief depiction of potential opioid addiction as well as cheating. However, the depiction of addiction is accompanied by themes of recovery, healing, and the supportive love of those around the character. Character actions of personal accountability, remorse, and self-reflection follow the brief encounter of cheating.
Fall in Love again.
Meet Blake & Luke.
She's always been off limits. He's finally done pretending he doesn't want her.
One reckless night with the wrong man, Blake is done chasing love. Done believing in forever. Done being the girl who always ends up with a broken heart. Then she crashes—literally—into Luke.
Her best friend's older brother.
Twelve years older. Freshly divorced. And the one man she's wanted for years but never let herself have.
Luke has spent his entire life doing the responsible thing. But after a marriage built on settling instead of love, he's finished denying what he wants.
And what he wants... is Blake.
Giving in means risking everything—the friendship that made them family, the people they both love, and the fragile life Luke has only just begun rebuilding.
Walking away would be the smart choice.
Too bad neither of them has ever been able to forget the spark between them.
Because this time, Luke isn't letting her go without a fight.
Content Warning:
Before you step into this story, I want you to know that it holds deep emotions, messy love, and characters who are trying to heal in their own imperfect ways. Throughout their journey, you’ll find angst and emotional pain tied to both past and present heartbreak, as well as the complicated process of learning to trust and love again.
This book also explores intimacy, including sexual exploration with toys, as the characters discover themselves and each other in new ways. There is a physical altercation between two characters, moments shaped by grief and loss, and family conflict that makes love feel both fragile and fiercely worth fighting for.
If any of these themes are tender spots for you, please take care of yourself as you read. This story is filled with love, resilience, and healing—but only you know what feels right for your heart. No matter what, you are not alone.
Fake? Not a chance.
Meet April & cash.
She blames him for breaking her best friend's heart. Now she's sharing a bed with him for an entire week.
April has spent years hating Cash Easton. As far as she's concerned, he's the man who shattered her best friend's heart and nearly ruined one of the happiest days of her life. Cocky, infuriating, and unfairly attractive, Cash is exactly the kind of man she knows better than to trust.
Until a destination wedding in Jamaica leaves them with no escape.
One week. One room. One bed. Pretending to be a couple is supposed to solve a problem—not create one.
But behind Cash's cocky smile is a man April never expected. One who listens. One who protects. One who looks at her like she's worth fighting for.
The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to hold on to the version of him she's hated for years.
April has secrets she's never shared.
Cash is determined to tear down every wall she's built.
Because sometimes the person you swear you'll never forgive is the one you never saw coming.
Falling could change everything.
Content Warning:
Before you begin, I want to offer a gentle heads-up about some of the themes explored in this story. This book contains emotional and intimate content that may be difficult for some readers, including:
Infertility and the emotional impact surrounding it
Characters grappling with inexperience and vulnerability around intimacy
Public play (sexual content in semi-public settings)
A scene where a sex dream transitions into real sexual activity while both characters are in a sleep-heavy or semi-conscious state
These elements are handled with care, but I recognize they may not be for everyone. Please take care of yourself and read at your own comfort level.
Mistletoe? How about lights.
Fall in love with Ana and Knox all over again.
One night.
One playful dare.
A spicy spin on hide and seek.
Knox,
The stockings are hung, the lights are low,
The kids are gone so it’s time for show.
A hint of lace, a playful dare,
A "reindeer game"… one we can share.
A clue in your pocket, one more by the bed,
The last leads to where our fire once led.
Follow the trail, unwrap what you see,
And maybe you’ll find the gift is... me.
—Ana
Content Warning:
Dear Reader,
Welcome to a spicy little holiday escape where the cocoa is hot, the games are naughty, and the emotions run just as deep as the snowdrifts!
Before you dive in, here’s a little festive forewarning:
This story contains steamy moments that include playful sex games (yes, there may be christmas lights involved), intimate photos, and some holiday drinks that pack more than just a punch—they come with side effects. Amid the sparkle and spice, the story also gently explores the emotional complexities of life and love after kids, because even Santa needs a moment to reflect now and then.
This book blends heat with heart, laughter with longing, and yes—plenty of adult cheer. Please proceed with caution, you’re the most important part of Christmas.
With holiday mischief,
Harper Rae