First published 2024
Leigh Beth Stilton works as an EMT and has given up on Christmas. Her childhood was unstable. Her marriage was abusive. She sees tragedy every day at work. One winter evening, she reaches her breaking point and considers ending her life. Then she discovers a book called Bethel by J.D. Harper. His words speak to her pain in ways no one ever has. She reads everything Harper has written. When he comes to town for a book signing, she meets him by chance at a coffee shop. They connect immediately. He takes her to fancy dinners and on trips. For the first time, Leigh feels truly seen. But her past has taught her not to trust good things. When she learns that J.D. has been hiding something important, her world crashes again. Now both must decide if their connection can survive deception and whether Leigh can risk opening her heart one more time.
Genres: fiction, romance, christian-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Bethel
Period: Christmas
272 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence