Casualty of Love — Faye Morgan

Six years ago, Jenna lost her husband—on Christmas Eve Still reeling from the tragic loss, Jenna Dixon struggles to make a good life for herself and her young son. With the holidays upon her, Jenna must try to hold it all together for herself and her child despite painful memories and regrets plaguing her. This year, though, she plans to turn their lives around; she applies for a loan. The new bakery business she's planned will support her and her willful son, Jayden. But she's denied the loan and it seems like everything starts falling apart again. Lance Donovan returned home from a tour of duty in Afghanistan to discover stunning news. His marriage is falling apart, but he agrees to let his—soon to be—ex-wife stay… for now. Barely able to get his breath and struggling with the still-fresh grief of losing his best friend, he decides it's time to reconnect with his late friend's wife. The two rekindle their friendship—but something's changed between them. She seeks refuge in his arms, he finds peace in hers. Will her son accept him? Can he learn to trust again? Will this be the holiday they heal and discover a new beginning?