The Rulebreaker

Piper Rayne

May 2026 · The Dugout Book 3 · Piper Rayne Incorporated · Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Willa Jaymes, Connor Crais, Sean Masters, JF Harding, Austin Stone, CJ Bloom, Erin Mallon, and Meg Sylvan

About this audiobook

I’m the coach’s daughter. Falling for one of my father's players was never the plan.

Especially not Decker Davis.

Chicago Colts third baseman.

Dependable. Steady. The guy everyone trusts.

And the man who’s spent years keeping his distance—especially from me.

We have history. The kind that ten years and a thousand miles can’t touch.

So, this time, I promised myself I'd be smarter.

No getting attached. No blurred lines. And definitely, no falling.

He broke every last one within the first week.

Because Decker doesn’t just show up for me. He shows up for my daughter.

Because he fits into our lives like he was always meant to be there.

Because he looks at me like I was never something he wanted to lose.

And suddenly, the walls I've spent years building don't feel nearly as solid as they used to.

But if I let him in, I’m not just risking my heart—I’m risking hers too... and I already know what losing him costs.

I won’t let my daughter pay that price.

Ratings and reviews

The Rulebreaker is a standout third installment in the Dugout Series. Decker and Penelope’s story is a trope-lover’s dream, featuring a "brother’s ex" dynamic, the coach’s daughter, and a heartfelt single-mom storyline. ​The "he loved her first" chemistry makes this second-chance romance feel incredibly earned. I highly recommend the audiobook; the narrators did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. If you’re a baseball fan looking for a fun, emotional read, don't miss this one.

I was so emotionally invested in Pen & Decker from the start. I adored Hazel’s shenanigans & friends. Her grit & determination had me grinning every time she was on page. Ripley’s mentoring Decker & their solid relationship, ❤️. Pen & Davis: slow burn never felt so good, that’s for sure! With a full cast audio, this book can’t be missed. Led by the amazing Teddy Hamilton & Willa Jaymes, other voices include Meg Sylvan, Sean Masters, Connor Crais, JF Harding, Austin Stone, CJ Bloom, & Erin Mallon

🎧 This series, on audio, is a must!! The full cast brings this to the next level. Each narrator really embodies their perspective characters and brings so much personality to their performance. It’s such a fun listen I didn’t want to turn it off for anything. The fact each narrator is playing the same character through the course of the series really helps for those that like to binge a whole series.