Sunday, September 21, 2025

The Christmas Playbook by Lisa Carter

Book Details: 

Title: The Christmas Playbook

Author: Lisa Carter

Publisher: Love Inspired

Release Date: November 25, 2025

Pages: 208  

Genre: Sports Romance/Religious Romance

Book Description:

When the goal is love
it’s time to break the rules…


When her football coach father has a sudden heart attack, Maddie Lovett finds help from an unlikely source: her high school crush, Tanner Price. Back in town to care for his mother, former star athlete Tanner agrees to step in temporarily. As he leads the team to the state championships, Maddie’s support helps him see her as more than just the coach’s daughter. But when a family crisis occurs, Tanner knows his time in Truelove is limited. With his Christmas departure quickly approaching, can Maddie convince him to stay...for more than just football?

My Thoughts: Touching Story

This is a wonderfully touching story that had me on a bit of an emotional roller coaster, where I was smiling one minute and holding back tears the next. 

Although Maddie and Tanner have a history, their reconnection and the pacing of the development of their relationship were perfect. Blended into the romance are faith and some realistic situations that were dealt with. There is also a lesson on how great an impact our caring and attention can have on others. 

For me, an added plus came from the conversations among the characters. They had me pausing to reflect and take to heart the message their words carried. These elements added even more to this beautiful story. It is definitely one that should be added to your must-read list. 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author: Lisa Carter

Writer. Book Lover. Avid Gardener. World Traveler.

Lisa Carter is the Publishers Weekly bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books. She writes the contemporary Truelove Matchmaker romance series with Love Inspired. She also writes romantic suspense—best described as “Sweet Tea with a Slice of Murder.” When not hard at work on her next fictional adventure, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. A native North Carolinian, she has strong opinions on barbecue and ACC basketball.


 
 

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