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The Christmas Catch
Christian Christmas romance
The Christmas Catch
A career-ending injury sends NFL receiver Jahleel Walker home to Peachwood Bay, Georgia, where tension with his father makes recovery even harder. He unexpectedly reunites with Lucille 'Bebe' Gordon, the high-school sweetheart he abandoned to pursue football and who is now raising her daughter Hope alone after divorce. Helping plan their church's Christmas celebration gives them time to confront the hurt between them and consider whether the people they have become could build something new. Warm and hopeful, this holiday novella suits readers who enjoy second chances, injured athletes, single mothers, church festivities, and romances where a homecoming requires accountability as well as nostalgia.
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Faith and Christian themes · Emotional conflict · Romantic attraction and kissing
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Ginger Pear Fizz
A bright, refreshing sip suits a wintry evening with a book.
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- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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- Garnish: None.
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