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Leaving Oxford Southern Hearts Series ~ Book 1

Escaping home to Oxford, Mississippi, seemed like a good idea. Until it wasn’t.

A year after a tragic accident in Los Angeles flipped her world upside down, advertising guru Sarah Beth LeClair is still hiding away in her charming hometown of Oxford, Mississippi. And she may well be stuck there forever. Suffering from panic attacks, she prays for healing. Instead, her answer comes in the form of an arrogant football coach and an ugly puppy.

Former celebrity college quarterback Jess McCoy dreamed of playing pro football. One freak hit destroyed his chances. Although he enjoys his work as the university’s offensive coordinator, his aspirations have shifted to coaching at the highest level. His plans of moving up are finally coming together—until he falls for a woman who won’t leave town.

As the deadline for Jess’s decision on his dream career looms, the bars around Sarah Beth’s heart only grow stronger. But it's time to make a decision about leaving Oxford.
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  1. Book 1 of 4
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"Southern humor and charm shine through in Leaving Oxford, with characters you'll feel like you've always known and a theme eternally relevant." - Misty M. Beller, Christian historical romance author.

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The author expertly tackles the emotional gamut as her heroine struggles to overcome her panic attacks and attempt to start over. With deep poetic and inspiring prose, Ferguson brings forth a love story that will inspire and enrapt readers." - Romantic Times Review~~~"This is a beautifully written Christian book that never gets preachy. The characters are genuine and could be one's next door neighbors. They are in real situations that take depth to work through." InD'tale Magazine


---"Southern humor and charm shine through in Leaving Oxford, with characters you'll feel like you've always known and a theme eternally relevant." - Misty M. Beller, Christian historical romance author.

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Thank you for your time and resources you spent on this little book. My one desire is that you know God loves you more than you can ask or imagine. He can use you in your weakness. He can use you wherever you are, whatever you're going through.Blessings in Him who is able!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Southern Sun Press LLC (April 22, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997482206
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997482201
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.84 x 8.5 inches
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Janet W. Ferguson is a Christy Award finalist, Maggie Award and the FHL Readers Choice Award winning author of realistic inspirational fiction. An avid reader, she loved books so much she found a job as a librarian. Then she turned that love of story into writing faith-filled novels with characters who feel like best friends. You’ll laugh and cry as the quirky heroes and heroines chase their happily ever after.

Janet and her husband live in Mississippi where they say y’all a lot, and she forces him to visit the beach as often as possible. They have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a cat that allows them to share the space.

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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
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It was a very good read from beginning to end filled with a few ups and downs, but ending with a happy ending👍💚💜❤️🩵
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4.0 out of 5 stars faith based fictional journey
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Janet Ferguson has created characters who have struggles and their faith moves them forward. The characters are not perfect but move forward reminded of Gods grace. Reminds reader life with God is one of trusting Him and surrounding oneself with fellow believers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
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God blesses those who overcome. This was a great story about a couple who against all odds got together and were blessed with God in their lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
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I love the reminded to let God be God; That my weakness and disability don't disqualify me from service to God and to others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Natural Southern Dialog
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018
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I rated this book five stars because I loved it and it felt personal to me. For me, it's so much more than just the story line. First, I'll start with the plot, it felt fresh, not your typical contemporary Christian romance. The main characters had major "worldly" issues that a lot of CF tends to stay away from, (that may just be how I see it). The characters are really well drawn. Sara Beth and Jess are the main characters. Loved them both. I liked that while Sara Beth had anxiety it wasn't in every, single chapter. She dealt with it but it didn't consume the plot. There was a lot going on but it was not hard to follow. There are a lot of characters too. I liked the southern dialog. It's much more natural than some of the other books I've read set in the South. The SEC, Alabama and Ole Miss mentions are fun. The spiritual insights are beautifully done. I liked the romance. I wanted to hurry it along at times but I think the author paced it perfectly. The title and cover are also perfect for this novel. I loved the ending and I'm sure after posting this review I'll think of more I wanted to say. I hope the next book is just as good. I know its about Dylan, and I enjoyed him. (finger's crossed)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good story line
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I enjoyed the storyline, characters, and “clean content.” Sarah Beth LeClair had a life-altering year and emotional paralysis holds her captive. Coach Jess McCoy enters the picture. Can he help her stability return?
Flawed but changing with grace seems to sum up the characters. I expected the plot to end halfway into the story. Could the author weave the final portion into the first? Probably. It takes courage to put a first novel before the public. I feel sure subsequent books—and she has them—will get tighter, stronger.
Although I’m grateful for Christian/universal themes, I did find it preachy in that the spiritual language was cliche.
I read the book with KU but enjoyed it enough to download the second.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wondeful story
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I I got to enjoy getting to know Sarah Beth and Jeff Love story. I can relate to Sarah Beth in same issues of life. I like how Ms.Janet Ferguson highlighted on mental health such like anxiety disorders and what people are experiencing.
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Abigail Li
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
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Love this book. Love Jess and Sarah Beth’s romance story. This book starts with Sarah Beth teaching and Jess comes into the classroom with one of his players. Sarah Beth struggles with major anxiety. Throughout this book as Sarah Beth tells Jess what happened to make her this anxious, the readers get to go back a couple years to when it happened. If you are looking for a Clean Christian romance, this is the book for you. Such an amazing story of healing. Worth the read.
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Sarina
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant read
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2018
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It's the first book I read from this author. I enjoyed reading it. It wasn't that this book kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time. It was easy to put down but it stayed on my mind and it was pleasant to return to the book whenever I had time. I would say it isn't a typical page turner but the story flows nicely and is very enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic start to series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2017
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This was a brilliantly told story, filled with faith, passion and drama. I was gripped from the first page and could not put this book down. We're not told immediately what Sarahs problem is, and even when we are, we don't yet know the reason behind it. Janet Ferguson draws the reader into life in Oxford, bringing people together through God and the circumstances he places them in. Jess is a real hero, flawed yet passionate. The love story between him and Sarah develops beautifully through the novel. I can't recommend this highly enough, especially if you're looking for a Christian read which doesn't hold back from showing sinners redeemed by grace.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-written romance that is tender and mature
Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2017
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I love a contemporary romance that I can really sink my teeth into. Especially when it's well written. And that perfectly sums up this first novel in Janet Ferguson's Southern Hearts series. By the time I got to the end of this novel, these characters truly felt like friends. I was totally invested in their stories - even the secondary characters like Nick and Jill - and I can't wait to see more of them in the books to come.

The romance is tender and mature. I love a guy who knows when a girl's worth waiting for - even when she feels broken on the inside - and Jess's patience and friendship with Sarah Beth was beautiful to watch. One of my favourite moments in the book is when Jess finally asks Sarah Beth on an official date. She tells her best friend Jill, a little stunned, and Jill snickers, "You've been dating for months, silly. You just choose to pretend otherwise." And it's true. It's such a beautiful observation of the way their friendship develops and deepens through the book, before they finally get to that first kiss... *sigh*

Janet W. Ferguson definitely has a new fan :-)
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Quite enjoyed.
Great Christian fiction.
Recommended.
(No cliff hanger, which is appreciated, but I can't wait to read #2...!)
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Sheila
5.0 out of 5 stars Facing your fears
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2018
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Likeable believable characters. I enjoy the way the characters seek to live their Christian faith without it being intrusive to the story. It is part of who they are and how they make their decisions. I would read more by this author.
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