Kade
I hardly see Lacey during baseball season, but the All-Star break is finally here.
Four days. Four uninterrupted days with my wife.
No cameras. No road trips. No reporters. Just us, a locked bedroom door, and a chance to remember what it feels like to breathe again.
Until one phone call changes everything.
Suddenly, the future we planned together is hanging by a thread, and the woman I love is being pulled farther away from me with every passing second. No matter how hard I fight for us, I can feel her slipping through my fingers.
And this time, love might not be enough to hold our marriage together.
Lacey
My contract is up, and I promised Kade we’d finally start a family.
But when an unexpected opportunity lands in my lap, the dream I’ve chased my entire life is suddenly within reach again.
The problem?
If I take it, I could lose the man who means everything to me.
Baseball has always been part of who I am. So has Kade. Choosing between them feels impossible, yet the longer I avoid the decision, the more damage I cause to the life we built together.
Now I’m terrified that chasing one dream may cost me the other.
Dare to Embrace is a sports romance about Kade and Lacey’s future as they embark on major life decisions. Be prepared for all the feels, a tortured hero, a strong heroine, and a happily ever after in this angsty, emotionally driven new adult romance.
Reading Order:
1. Dare to Kiss
2. Dare to Dream
3. Dare to Love
4. Dare to Dance
5. Dare to Live
6. Dare to Breathe
7. Dare to Embrace
Praise for The Maxwell Series:
"S. B. Alexander once again fills her characters with raw emotions and their journey is filled with tough decisions and heartwarming endings. Lacey and Kade have overcome so much and there are not many roadblocks that can stop them from moving forward. A wonderful addition to the series." The Overflowing Bookcase
"This story had me feeling all the feels. I have been waiting for this storyline for Kade and Lacey since the beginning and I couldn't have asked for a better and heartwarming ending." Goodreads Reviewer
"I have loved Kade and Lacey's story right from the start they have been through so much together and this book just made the story even better. I just hope there is more, their story just has so much love and emotion in it you cannot help but get sucked in." Goodreads Reviewer
"Please excuse me while I wipe away my happy tears, because this book has made me feel all the feelings. If you love the Maxwells, then this book is the perfect little treat to get you back into the lives of Kade and Lacey because let's face it we all want to know what's up." Goodreads Reviewer
"Dare to Embrace is passionate and emotional. I started crying without actually realizing! If you've read through their previous ups and downs, I'm sure you'll enjoy this read too!!" Goodreads Reviewer
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S.B. Alexander is an award-winning author of sports romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. She writes emotionally rich, character-driven love stories featuring strong heroines, unforgettable heroes, and high-stakes journeys that blend passion, family dynamics, action, and intrigue—always leading to a hard-earned happily ever after.
Her paranormal romance novel The Hunted received a 2022 International Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal, and her books are known for immersive worlds, long-form romantic arcs, and deeply rooted emotional stakes. Whether writing elite athletes, military heroes, or dangerous immortals, S.B. brings heart, heat, and authenticity to every story.
A U.S. Navy veteran, former high school teacher, and corporate sales executive, S.B. draws on her background to infuse her work with discipline, resilience, and realism. Military themes run through many of her stories and remain close to her heart, shaped by both her own service and that of her late husband.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys sports—especially baseball—and can often be found on the golf course chasing the elusive hole-in-one.
She lives by the motto: “Life is too short to waste. So live every moment like it’s your last.”