He left to save himself and returned to find his purpose.
Professional hockey player Gabe Moody has spent years keeping his life tightly controlled, both on the ice and off it. There's a reason he bears such nicknames as Ice Man and Gabe the Glacier. He wears a tough facade and is cool under pressure. When an injury sidelines him just before Christmas, he reluctantly returns to Evergreen Ridge, the small town he vowed he’d never return to because of the painful memories it holds.Melody Jarman is used to juggling responsibilities. As a librarian, hospice volunteer, and organizer of the town’s annual fundraising gala, Welcome to Christmas, she pours her heart into serving others. But when the gala’s guest of honor pulls out at the last minute—and she suddenly finds herself caring for her young niece—Melody is stretched thinner than ever.
Gabe is the last person she wants to ask for help—the boy-next-door who broke her heart years ago. But with no other option, he might just be the reluctant hometown hero everyone is looking for. As the preparations for the gala draw closer, old wounds resurface, and faith is put to the test.
Gabe and Melody must confront the fears they’ve long avoided and decide whether to let the past define them or trust that God is making all things new.
A heartfelt small-town romance about faith, second chances, and discovering that love is worth the wait.
Genre: Inspirational
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