Deeply Loved Bayou: Simone & Nala's Story: The BR Bayou Series, Book 2

Simone Teagues has mastered the art of the public persona. As a high-scoring WNBA star for the Baton Rouge Bayou, she plays the role of the flirtatious "pretty girl" to hide the sting of past heartbreaks and the weight of her responsibilities as a devoted sister. Between maintaining her elite athletic career and anchoring her younger brother’s life, Simi doesn’t have much room for romance—until a new face steps into the team’s kitchen. Nala Haney is the Bayou’s talented, introverted private chef, a woman whose culinary genius is matched only by her shyness. Landing a job with her favorite team is a dream come true, but she never imagined her ultimate fantasy player, Simone, would set her sights on her. While Nala expected to keep things professional, a single spark between them sets off a fire that neither can extinguish. Deeply Loved Bayou is a crackling romance that bridges the gap between the thrill of the court and the quiet intimacy of the kitchen. With undeniable chemistry and a whirlwind connection, Simi and Nala learn that true love doesn’t always take time—sometimes, it just takes the courage to see the person behind the celebrity.