The Greatest Gift

Description

Independent, thirty-something Kallie Molloy enjoys a nice life in sunny San Diego, California, but when her world begins to unravel quickly and very unexpectedly, she’s left flailing. When a previous contact reaches out with an unlikely job offer from a professional soccer club in Minnesota it stirs up some past emotions. Moving halfway across country wasn’t really her ideal plan, but with limited options, a leap of faith might provide the fresh start she needs.

A tragic night sent Chris Bedford’s life into a tailspin several years earlier. Overwhelmed by the constant, plaguing reminders of that life, he quietly skipped town in the middle of the night with his young daughter, trading small town charm for the anonymity of big city life in Chicago. As he struggles with parenting his now teenage daughter, he contemplates moving closer to the only other family she has, nearer to her roots. Back to the place he thought he’d left behind for good.

Retired attorney, Stanley Beckham, occupies his days operating The Study, a bookstore-coffee shop inspired by his late wife. He’s managed to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and serving an eclectic mix of customers has kept his mind sharp, but recent soul-searching has brought more questions than answers. He thought he was honoring his lost love but maybe he’s just marking time.