Author Description

Can love return from a Christmas past? After a painful divorce, Elise Raines moves to the quiet mountain town of Laurel Ridge, determined to rebuild her life for herself and her young daughter, Amelia. Planning her cousin' s Christmas wedding seems like the perfect distraction...until Jaxson Bleu, her childhood sweetheart and now a country music superstar, returns to town. The boy she walked away from is back, his heart transformed by newfound <b>belief</b>. But their reunion stirs up old wounds and an undeniable <i>spark</i>. <br> When Elise discovers a mysterious, silent child in the roadside brush, their lives take an unexpected turn. As they race to uncover the boy' s identity, Elise and Jaxson are drawn into a dangerous web of secrets that threatens their safety and the fragile trust they' re starting to rebuild. <br> Jaxson never expected to face the woman who broke his heart, but as they work together to protect the child, he realizes his journey isn' t just about redemption; it' s about proving he' s finally the man Elise always deserved. Yet Elise harbors a secret of her own, one that could shatter their second chance before it even begins. <br> With danger closing in, can they find the courage to forgive, the strength to protect the innocent, and the faith to fight for a love they were always meant to share? <br> A heart-pounding <b>Christian romance</b> set in the Smoky Mountains, <i>Someone from Christmas Past</i> is a story of redemption, faith, and the enduring power of love. Perfect for fans of: <br> inspirational fiction, adorable children, and small-town holiday stories.