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A Sidelined Christmas
Christian Christmas romance
A Sidelined Christmas
A career-ending injury sends professional football player Jahleel Walker back to Peachwood Bay, where recovery means facing strained family relationships as well as an uncertain identity beyond the game. He reconnects with Bebe Gordon, the high-school sweetheart he left behind and who is now raising her daughter after a divorce. Working together during the Christmas season gives them a chance to confront old hurt without pretending nostalgia can erase it. Warm and redemptive, this holiday romance suits readers who enjoy injured athletes, single mothers, hometown reunions, and second chances that require accountability before celebration.
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Faith and Christian themes · Emotional conflict · Romantic attraction and kissing
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Editor’s Red Pen
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Blackberry Mule
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A bright, refreshing sip suits a wintry evening with a book.
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