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Between Bases
✨ Seven months. That’s all it was supposed to be. It was never meant to be this. ✨
Between every game, every flight, every win and loss—there are moments nobody sees.
Cassie Bennett does.
As a sports photographer newly arrived in Denver, she’s made a career out of capturing the quiet intimacy hidden beneath professional baseball. The exhausted smiles. The grief behind good games. The humanity between bases.
Theo Maddox has spent years making sure nobody looks too closely at him.
The Denver Outlaws’ star first baseman keeps his world small, controlled, and carefully guarded—until Cassie crashes into it with sharp wit, endless warmth, and a habit of seeing things he’d rather keep hidden.
Over one unforgettable season, friendship blurs into something far more dangerous as they navigate grief, healing, family, and the terrifying vulnerability of being truly known.
Because sometimes the greatest love stories aren’t found beneath stadium lights—
but in the quiet moments between them.
Between every game, every flight, every win and loss—there are moments nobody sees.
Cassie Bennett does.
As a sports photographer newly arrived in Denver, she’s made a career out of capturing the quiet intimacy hidden beneath professional baseball. The exhausted smiles. The grief behind good games. The humanity between bases.
Theo Maddox has spent years making sure nobody looks too closely at him.
The Denver Outlaws’ star first baseman keeps his world small, controlled, and carefully guarded—until Cassie crashes into it with sharp wit, endless warmth, and a habit of seeing things he’d rather keep hidden.
Over one unforgettable season, friendship blurs into something far more dangerous as they navigate grief, healing, family, and the terrifying vulnerability of being truly known.
Because sometimes the greatest love stories aren’t found beneath stadium lights—
but in the quiet moments between them.
646 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2026
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October 17, 2026
Beneath the Stars….By The Stars
“Between Bases” is Ashleigh’s debut novel and the first book in the “Rocky Mountain City Series.” This beautiful and captivating story is seen through the lens of camera…capturing the good, the bad and the ugly of the players and the game. Mostly though, Cassie captures the heartbeat, the raw passion and the essence of the game, the players, the staff and the fans.
Cassie Bennett, an Australian photographer, has been employed by the Denver Outlaws Baseball team as their personal team photographer. They wanted someone to capture the “true nature of the sport.” For Cassie, people fall in love with game for what happens between the bases….the way a pitcher taps his glove twice before every throw….the way a first baseman quietly pats a runner’s back after a rough strikeout…teammates leaning against railings shoulder-to-shoulder like they’ve done it a thousand times before….the moments the cameras usually miss. “That’s the romance of baseball. Not just the game itself, but the people inside it.”
Theo Maddox is first baseman for the Denver Outlaws Baseball team. From the first moment they first met, not knowing who each was, something clicked between them….”The dark-haired man rolls his eyes immediately, and I smile despite myself. There’s something strangely easy about them. Familiar almost. Like slipping briefly into a conversation already halfway started.” Theo is not someone that smiles easily….he keeps his world small, controlled, and carefully guarded. That is until Cassie crashes into his world….breaking down his barriers. She is casual and easy going in a way that confuses Theo’s professional brain. Gradually, their relationship blurs from being professional, to friendship, to falling in love….with neither party wanting to think about what happens to them being together when the season finishes and Cassie heads home to Australia. How does she say goodbye to the city, the team and most of all, the man she loves….without ripping them both apart?
“I stare without meaning to. She doesn’t look like she belongs to the chaos inside. From what I can see, there’s no clipboard, no stiffness to her posture. No one’s calling her name or hovering around her. She’s just there, carving out her own space on the diamond.”
There is never a dull moment. Once I started reading, I could not put this book down! At times you will laugh, you will cry, get angry and frustrated - most of all, you will love the twists! This book will charm “the pants off you” and leave you going back for more. Most of all, this story will make you smile. This story has fun, laughs, intrigue, twists that you do not expect, and physical attraction. Most of all, you will fall in love with Theo and Cassie.
“I don’t know how to leave this. I don’t know how to say goodbye to Theo without feeling like I’m ripping pieces of myself apart in the process. The worst part is knowing they all made space for me here so naturally. They just loved me without condition or expectation. Theo doesn't really hide from me anymore. Not emotionally, not after every everything. When something matters, he lets me see it. And apparently, my falling apart matters.”
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful love story, with all the ups, the downs, the friendship, the heartaches and most of all, what love can overcome. From page to page, chapter to chapter, from cover to cover - you will enjoy this beautiful story! This book will not disappoint! Highly recommended 😊
“Between Bases” is Ashleigh’s debut novel and the first book in the “Rocky Mountain City Series.” This beautiful and captivating story is seen through the lens of camera…capturing the good, the bad and the ugly of the players and the game. Mostly though, Cassie captures the heartbeat, the raw passion and the essence of the game, the players, the staff and the fans.
Cassie Bennett, an Australian photographer, has been employed by the Denver Outlaws Baseball team as their personal team photographer. They wanted someone to capture the “true nature of the sport.” For Cassie, people fall in love with game for what happens between the bases….the way a pitcher taps his glove twice before every throw….the way a first baseman quietly pats a runner’s back after a rough strikeout…teammates leaning against railings shoulder-to-shoulder like they’ve done it a thousand times before….the moments the cameras usually miss. “That’s the romance of baseball. Not just the game itself, but the people inside it.”
Theo Maddox is first baseman for the Denver Outlaws Baseball team. From the first moment they first met, not knowing who each was, something clicked between them….”The dark-haired man rolls his eyes immediately, and I smile despite myself. There’s something strangely easy about them. Familiar almost. Like slipping briefly into a conversation already halfway started.” Theo is not someone that smiles easily….he keeps his world small, controlled, and carefully guarded. That is until Cassie crashes into his world….breaking down his barriers. She is casual and easy going in a way that confuses Theo’s professional brain. Gradually, their relationship blurs from being professional, to friendship, to falling in love….with neither party wanting to think about what happens to them being together when the season finishes and Cassie heads home to Australia. How does she say goodbye to the city, the team and most of all, the man she loves….without ripping them both apart?
“I stare without meaning to. She doesn’t look like she belongs to the chaos inside. From what I can see, there’s no clipboard, no stiffness to her posture. No one’s calling her name or hovering around her. She’s just there, carving out her own space on the diamond.”
There is never a dull moment. Once I started reading, I could not put this book down! At times you will laugh, you will cry, get angry and frustrated - most of all, you will love the twists! This book will charm “the pants off you” and leave you going back for more. Most of all, this story will make you smile. This story has fun, laughs, intrigue, twists that you do not expect, and physical attraction. Most of all, you will fall in love with Theo and Cassie.
“I don’t know how to leave this. I don’t know how to say goodbye to Theo without feeling like I’m ripping pieces of myself apart in the process. The worst part is knowing they all made space for me here so naturally. They just loved me without condition or expectation. Theo doesn't really hide from me anymore. Not emotionally, not after every everything. When something matters, he lets me see it. And apparently, my falling apart matters.”
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful love story, with all the ups, the downs, the friendship, the heartaches and most of all, what love can overcome. From page to page, chapter to chapter, from cover to cover - you will enjoy this beautiful story! This book will not disappoint! Highly recommended 😊
Review of advance copy received from Author
6 ⭐️
This book…
Found Family- got it
Love that spans across oceans- got it
Sports- got it
Emotional heartbreak- got it
Phone throwing- yes in abundance
I haven’t read a sports book that’s captured me like this since Windy City.
The way it hooks you in, holds your hand and takes you on an adventure.
The imagery was just absolutely stunning, the sports was explained in a way even a novice would understand.
The way you’re made to feel as part of the group.
Side characters that leave lasting impressions!
Harry “The Jet” Jetson will always be my favourite!
Everything about this was perfection, I sobbed into my coffee, I practically threw my phone (onto soft surfaces of course)
I read the final chapters clinging onto the kitchen bench for emotional support, only to sob like a child and immediately scream at the author for playing with my feelings like that.
She laughed… of course.
If you have not added this to your TBR you are seriously missing out!
This book…
Found Family- got it
Love that spans across oceans- got it
Sports- got it
Emotional heartbreak- got it
Phone throwing- yes in abundance
I haven’t read a sports book that’s captured me like this since Windy City.
The way it hooks you in, holds your hand and takes you on an adventure.
The imagery was just absolutely stunning, the sports was explained in a way even a novice would understand.
The way you’re made to feel as part of the group.
Side characters that leave lasting impressions!
Harry “The Jet” Jetson will always be my favourite!
Everything about this was perfection, I sobbed into my coffee, I practically threw my phone (onto soft surfaces of course)
I read the final chapters clinging onto the kitchen bench for emotional support, only to sob like a child and immediately scream at the author for playing with my feelings like that.
She laughed… of course.
If you have not added this to your TBR you are seriously missing out!
July 5, 2026
I was given an ARC in return for honest review.
Between Bases by A.L. Jamieson is a refreshing, emotionally charged sports romance that hits a home run with its unique premise. Instead of the typical sports romance setup, we get to see the game through the lens of Cassie, an Australian photographer determined to capture the raw passion and heartbeat of American baseball.
When she crosses paths with Theo and the Outlaws, the chemistry is instant, but it's the ticking clock element that really drives the stakes of this book. Jamieson does a fantastic job building the tension around Cassie's looming departure back to Australia. You can feel the weight of the ticking clock as the Outlaws' season winds down, making every moment between Cassie and Theo feel incredibly high-stakes.
Between Bases by A.L. Jamieson is a refreshing, emotionally charged sports romance that hits a home run with its unique premise. Instead of the typical sports romance setup, we get to see the game through the lens of Cassie, an Australian photographer determined to capture the raw passion and heartbeat of American baseball.
When she crosses paths with Theo and the Outlaws, the chemistry is instant, but it's the ticking clock element that really drives the stakes of this book. Jamieson does a fantastic job building the tension around Cassie's looming departure back to Australia. You can feel the weight of the ticking clock as the Outlaws' season winds down, making every moment between Cassie and Theo feel incredibly high-stakes.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A reminder to always pay attention, between the bases.
A. L. Jamieson is my newest automatic read! Between Bases is a beautiful story of people's most important moments. The big things? The parts you let everyone see? The face you put on for those around you? That's the easy part. It's those quiet moments, the ones that are meant just for you, or, more fun than that, the moment meant just for one other person, the moments that happen "Between Bases". That's the good stuff. And A. L. Has flawlessly delivered those moments, big and small in such a beautifully written way.
It's a story of two people falling in love, sure. But it's also so much more!
A. L. Jamieson is my newest automatic read! Between Bases is a beautiful story of people's most important moments. The big things? The parts you let everyone see? The face you put on for those around you? That's the easy part. It's those quiet moments, the ones that are meant just for you, or, more fun than that, the moment meant just for one other person, the moments that happen "Between Bases". That's the good stuff. And A. L. Has flawlessly delivered those moments, big and small in such a beautifully written way.
It's a story of two people falling in love, sure. But it's also so much more!
Review of advance copy
Sport love story. 🧡
This book is not the typical sports themed romance, it is actually equal parts sports and romance not alot of romance with some sport on the side.
It is written in a way that even if your not knowledgeable in baseball you can still follow along and can picture yourself there.
Every character is loveable and feels like family.
The romance is slow burn and sweet, the banter is funny and I really want to know what happens next.
As someone who loves sports photography for the "inbetween moments" I not only loved reading such a sweet story I really enjoyed reading a character who feels like I do when it comes to capturing sports moments.
Definitely enjoyed this one.
This book is not the typical sports themed romance, it is actually equal parts sports and romance not alot of romance with some sport on the side.
It is written in a way that even if your not knowledgeable in baseball you can still follow along and can picture yourself there.
Every character is loveable and feels like family.
The romance is slow burn and sweet, the banter is funny and I really want to know what happens next.
As someone who loves sports photography for the "inbetween moments" I not only loved reading such a sweet story I really enjoyed reading a character who feels like I do when it comes to capturing sports moments.
Definitely enjoyed this one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow.
The first thing that comes to mind. This was an amazing pop of the cherry to sports romance for me. Now for someone who has no idea on anything sports related at all, this was an easy read. The characters have amazing depth and description and are incredibly relatable. I 100% recommend this book to anyone who wants a good sports romance read.
I am not going to give any spoilers, but read it (with aggressive/positive enforcement)
The first thing that comes to mind. This was an amazing pop of the cherry to sports romance for me. Now for someone who has no idea on anything sports related at all, this was an easy read. The characters have amazing depth and description and are incredibly relatable. I 100% recommend this book to anyone who wants a good sports romance read.
I am not going to give any spoilers, but read it (with aggressive/positive enforcement)
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review!
This book... I can't even explain how much I loved it! The writing is beautiful and it hooks you in from the very first chapter! Cassie is such a great representation of australia and the way her and Theo grow in their relationship is just beautiful!!
Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves sports in general.
This book... I can't even explain how much I loved it! The writing is beautiful and it hooks you in from the very first chapter! Cassie is such a great representation of australia and the way her and Theo grow in their relationship is just beautiful!!
Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves sports in general.
June 18, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! I fell in love with the characters and just could not put it down. I enjoyed the grumpy x sunshine vibes and just how obsessed Cassie and Theo are for each other. I highly suggest you grab this book and settle in for a wonderfully wild ride!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sports, romance & found family?? I couldn’t get enough of this!!
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