Buckeye

<p><em>From international bestselling author Casey Morales . . .</em></p><p><strong>A traded player a children's home and a love to defy all odds.</strong></p><p>Climbing the ladder of professional baseball is hard. As one of the only openly gay players in the league Nick Dunlap's path is rockier than most.</p><p>When Nick is traded mid-season despite a team-leading batting average everyone knows his open secret is to blame.</p><p>He flies to Ohio in hopes of a fresh start but finds so much more.</p><p>On his second day in Columbus Nick agrees to visit a non-profit whose mission is to counsel children and families. Speeches are made balls are signed and before the day ends Nick meets Ethan a troubled eight-year-old boy who hasn't spoken in months.</p><p>Nick's heart yearns to aid the lost boy.</p><p>Then he meets Dr. André Martin a French psychiatrist with flowing salt-and-pepper hair and kind smile. André has been on the staff of the non-profit for over twenty years and questions Nick's sincerity thinking he is little more than a grandstanding player looking for photo ops.</p><p>Until Nick returns the next day . . .</p><p><em>Buckeye </em>is a heartwarming story of a man finding love in the most unexpected places. Themes include found family hurt/comfort an age gap romance children in need and so much more.</p><p><strong>If you enjoyed <em>Red White </em>and <em>Royal Blue</em> and <em>Call Me By Your Name</em> you'll love <em>Buckeye</em>.</strong></p><p>Note: There are themes and scenes depicting the lives of children and adults with troubled pasts. Some overcome their challenges while others struggle.</p>