Playing For Keeps

A love story a decade in the making

Professional soccer player Hunter McKinley is living the dream. But with fame comes temptation, and Hunter finds himself questioning if the life he's built truly aligns with his heart. A trip to his hometown brings him face-to-face with Jo Donahue—the woman who once saved his life and has haunted his dreams ever since.

Jo is dedicated to saving others as an EMT, but the weight of grief and lingering guilt threatens to pull her under. When Hunter re-enters her life, their lives intertwine in remarkable ways once more. But old wounds, new doubts, and a growing distance in their individual paths threaten to derail what they could have together.

Though their connection is undeniable, their journey is far from simple. When tragedy strikes, will they have the courage to trust in something bigger than themselves—and to embrace the love they've been seeking all along?

Temptation, faith, and romance come together in this Realistic Christian Romance series that tells stories of love, faith, and God, but don't shy away from tough subjects or physical attraction. Begin your journey with the Legacy Falls series now!

You'll love Playing for Keeps if you enjoy heartwarming, inspirational love stories; small town charm; slow-burn relationships; friends to more; soccer/sports romance; and faith struggles.

This novel is part of a larger series but can be read as a standalone.

Playing for Keeps explores healing, resilience & forgiveness but addresses difficult experiences that may be triggering for some, including steroid use and a minor character's suicide.

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