Books The Proposal  by Jasmine Guillory

"The Proposal" by Jasmine Guillory is a contemporary romance novel beginning with a public, unexpected marriage proposal at a Dodgers baseball game. The protagonist, Nikole Paterson, is proposed to by her boyfriend of five months on the stadium's jumbo screen, but she declines because they have never discussed marriage, and her name is even misspelled. The proposal and her refusal become a viral moment, drawing unwanted attention and criticism.

Carlos Ibarra, a handsome doctor who happens to be at the game with his sister, comes to Nik’s rescue, helping her escape the overwhelming situation. Nik and Carlos then embark on a casual, no-strings-attached relationship meant to be just a rebound for Nik. However, as they grow closer, their fling becomes more complicated emotionally.