Now a Major Motion Picture! He broke her heart once, and it’ll take every gameplay in his book to get her back. Christmas is supposed to be the happiest time of year. But for single mom Annika Marshall- who’s been betrayed by every man she’s ever loved- Christmas doesn’t mean what it once did. All she wants is to make it through the season without having a complete meltdown. Which includes … through the season without having a complete meltdown. Which includes staying far away from her Alma Mater’s newest celebrity head football coach- who also happens to be her first love- Jesse Winchester.
Jesse screwed up when he fell for the money and glitz of a big football contract and left Annika behind. Now, having blown out his knee he’s back in snow-packed Colorado and the last person he expected find still there is the one woman he’s never gotten over.
Determined to win Annika back Jesse uses every play in his game book, and even a little help from some kids, to get her to see she’s not only worthy of being loved, but that Christmas wishes really do still come true.
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Oh my stars!!!! I absolutely love, love, loved this book! I’m a fan of Rebekah’s writing anyway, but this was so different from her other books that while I was curious and looking forward to reading I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but any expectations were completely blown out of the water!!!
Jesse is a pretty down to earth guy, even with his fame, who has returned to a town with special memories for him. Annika is a single mom who has taken some tough knocks over the years, and is having a hard time this holiday season. With a little help, and a bit of Christmas magic, just maybe Jesse and Annika will be able to find some happiness this year.
Highly recommend!
This is a delightful, second-chance novella where you think you know the story, but you really don’t. Jesse has returned to his college town as an injured sports celebrity, determined to do some good and win back the woman he stupidly walked away from many years ago. She resists, but with help from a surprising source, Jesse begins to make progress. If you want to read a book in one sitting and smile when you finish, this is the one.
Annika is a single mom with a great career. Things are going just fine and suddenly her first love is back in town.
Jesse had a great NFL run until he injured his knee. Now taking a position as a coach at his old college seems like a great idea. Just a bit surprised to see his Anna his first week, and very determined to get her back after all these years.
I loved this story. Anna and Jesse are wonderful together, but miscommunications seem to keep getting in their way. TJ is a wonderful little boy and I cried more than once reading this.
Lover Come Back/My Christmas Angel
Dealing with loss is always hard, but especially at the holiday season when joy, not sorrow, is the prevailing emotion. This charming, funny, tender, and emotional tale is a perfect story for any romantic.
Touching Christmas Second Chance Story!!
Young love is broken when Jesse leaves to join the NFL. Annika tries to move on, gets married, but that ends in divorce and raising her young son in a townhouse. Fifteen long years later, Jesse is hurt badly enough to end his career, and come back to complete his college education – at the same college Annika teaches.
Annika has had her heart broken by multiple people, but the worst by Jesse; Even now in his thirties Jesse still had the same effect on girls he always had. Whenever he strolled into a room they primped, and smiled, and giggled. She’d been content to stand at his side and let them look knowing at the end of the day his heart belonged to her, and she was the one he went home with. She’d opened herself up to him in ways she never had before, or since. Annika swallowed hard. And the way she never would again either.
Son TJ is routing for Jesse – as he wants his mom to be happy. A young blond girl keeps giving Jesse advice at important crossroads. Will this be enough to win back Annika’s heart?
Emotional, heart-wrenching and beautiful story of love and redemption.
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Amazing second chance romance. Absolutely loved this story and the characters. Definitely a must read Christmas romance!!
Have a tissue handy for this day-long YA late-year read. I read an ARC and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
Anika and Jesse used to be engaged until he made it to the big times in the NFL. He left her behind and later on got hurt. While he was away, she got married and had children. Jesse comes back after 15 years and a hurt knee that did not allow him to play professional football anymore. He runs into Annika first thing and discovers she is a divorced mother. Anika meets the woman that is always around Jesse, her name is Cassie. It seems as if Jesse wants to rekindle what they had…but she does not get involved with someone taken. Both Jesse and Anika relive the past and their love is once in a lifetime. How can they be together though when Jesse has another female? What was once a tragedy in Annika’s life turns out to be the blessing they both need to fulfill their wildest fantasies and love. This book is a heartwarming love story with just a touch of paranormal added in. It is a fast-paced read, and contains romantic, endearing, and lovable characters. I absolutely loved the story, characters and the twists added! Rebekah Ganiere proves once again a flawless writer that can write a great book in any genre! I received this book for free and am leaving a voluntary review. Trust me you will not want to miss this one!
I love this book. Such a heartwarming story and so well written. I enjoyed watching Jesse and Annika reconnect and realize they belonged together. I love how TJ and Lizzie help orchestrate their reconnection during Christmas which has tragic memories for Annika.
Such a wonderful 2nd chance book. I love the characters. A very wonderful book.