Someone From Christmas Past (Laurel Ridge)

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 belief. But their reunion stirs up old wounds and an undeniable spark. 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. 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. 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? A heart-pounding Christian romance set in the Smoky Mountains, Someone from Christmas Past is a story of redemption, faith, and the enduring power of love. Perfect for fans of: inspirational fiction, adorable children, and small-town holiday stories. View Less