Playing For Keeps

Sometimes God asks you to let go before He shows you what you're meant to keep.

On the soccer field, victory can come down to a single shot. In the back of an ambulance, life can come down to a single heartbeat. Both demand courage, quick decisions, and the willingness to trust when the outcome is out of your hands.

For years, Hunter McKinley has chased the dream of playing professional soccer—and finally, he has everything he ever wanted. But beneath the fame, pressure, and success is a man searching for something deeper—and struggling with temptation. EMT Jo Donahue has dedicated her life to saving others, but grief and guilt have left her questioning her purpose—and her faith.

When Hunter returns to Legacy Falls, he reconnects with the woman who once saved his life. As old friendship gives way to something deeper, they're drawn back toward God—and toward a love neither expected. But years of distance, temptations, complicated relationships, and two lives headed in different directions have left them with more obstacles than answers.

Then tragedy strikes.

With Jo's life hanging in the balance, Hunter races to her side, clutching the engagement ring. And suddenly, the future they were only beginning to imagine is slipping through their fingers.

Can Hunter and Jo surrender their fears, trust God's plan, and fight for the love that has been waiting for them all along?

Download Playing for Keeps today and discover that sometimes the greatest victory isn't found on the soccer field—it's found when you finally trust God with your heart.

Tropes: Soccer sports romance, small town romance, friends to more, second chance, professional soccer hero, EMT first responder heroine, life-altering moment, faith-based redemption arc, slow burn clean inspirational Christian romance.

What Readers Say:

"One of the best books I've read in awhile. Can't wait to read more by this author. I would recommend this book to everyone." ~ coyotecactus

"Great read. I love Jo and Hunter. I love how Hunter owned his lapse in judgements. Great characters!" ~ Teresa

Playing for Keeps is part of the Legacy Falls realistic Christian romance series but can be read as a standalone. It explores healing, resilience & forgiveness but addresses difficult experiences that may be triggering for some, including steroid use and a minor character's suicide.