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Before the Ball Drops: The Sweet
This Christmas, will they swing for forever or strike out on love?
When headstrong college student Holly Lane’s meticulously planned life collides with MLB heartthrob Connor Lawson during a batting practice gone awry, more than sparks fly. With a shattered bat and an unexpected connection, Holly finds herself swept off her feet in a whirlwind romance that feels as exhilarating as a home run.
Fast forward sixteen months, and Holly is nervously preparing to introduce Connor to her family for Christmas. But beneath the twinkling lights and festive cheer, anxiety looms. Holly can’t shake the feeling that this picture-perfect holiday could unravel, shattering her heart and her family’s dreams of a future with Connor.
As laughter fills the air and they explore the magic of her small-town winter wonderland, Connor carries a secret that could upend their future. With every stolen kiss and tender moment, the clock ticks down to a New Year’s Eve that could change everything.
When Holly learns the truth, she’s left to question whether their love can survive the curveball fate has thrown their way. In a race against time, Connor challenges Holly to step up to the plate and make the ultimate Will she swing for the fences, embrace a future with him and score a happy ending before the ball drops at midnight? Or will the pressures of the season leave them out cold?
Dive into Holly and Connor’s Christmas romance, filled with heart-melting moments and a chemistry that’s bound to leave readers breathless.
When headstrong college student Holly Lane’s meticulously planned life collides with MLB heartthrob Connor Lawson during a batting practice gone awry, more than sparks fly. With a shattered bat and an unexpected connection, Holly finds herself swept off her feet in a whirlwind romance that feels as exhilarating as a home run.
Fast forward sixteen months, and Holly is nervously preparing to introduce Connor to her family for Christmas. But beneath the twinkling lights and festive cheer, anxiety looms. Holly can’t shake the feeling that this picture-perfect holiday could unravel, shattering her heart and her family’s dreams of a future with Connor.
As laughter fills the air and they explore the magic of her small-town winter wonderland, Connor carries a secret that could upend their future. With every stolen kiss and tender moment, the clock ticks down to a New Year’s Eve that could change everything.
When Holly learns the truth, she’s left to question whether their love can survive the curveball fate has thrown their way. In a race against time, Connor challenges Holly to step up to the plate and make the ultimate Will she swing for the fences, embrace a future with him and score a happy ending before the ball drops at midnight? Or will the pressures of the season leave them out cold?
Dive into Holly and Connor’s Christmas romance, filled with heart-melting moments and a chemistry that’s bound to leave readers breathless.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 7, 2025
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December 21, 2025
Not completely sweet
This book is not 100% sweet or closed door. While it doesn’t have extensive details, it has enough details that I wouldn’t consider this a sweet romance. Despite that, I loved Connor and Holly’s meet cute.
He Is a baseball player. She hates baseball. When her friend asks her to come to a baseball game so she is not alone, Holly doesn’t want to but goes for her friend. She brings her homework and when the baseball player, Connor tries to talk to her she doesn’t even know he is talking to her until her friend tells her.
This book is not 100% sweet or closed door. While it doesn’t have extensive details, it has enough details that I wouldn’t consider this a sweet romance. Despite that, I loved Connor and Holly’s meet cute.
He Is a baseball player. She hates baseball. When her friend asks her to come to a baseball game so she is not alone, Holly doesn’t want to but goes for her friend. She brings her homework and when the baseball player, Connor tries to talk to her she doesn’t even know he is talking to her until her friend tells her.
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