Home Field — Laurie Winter

One year after her husband is killed in action, Julie Ellis is back in her in her hometown and focused on raising her young son. Then Reagan Harrison bursts into her life -- a cocky, charming linebacker who leaves her off balance.

As a successful, professional athlete, Reagan believes he has it all. But after meeting Julie, he finds every excuse in the book to spend time with her. Despite his best efforts not to fall too hard, Reagan envisions a future with Julie, along with the little boy he's come to love as his own.

While Reagan's protective love begins to mend Julie's spirit, she can't suppress her continued deep devotion to her late husband's memory. And when a letter arrives from beyond the grave, Reagan resolves to provide her with the answers she desperately needs to heal. Now Julie must choose either to keep her heart closed off or remove the lock and fight for a future with Reagan. Can a second chance at true love be just as sweet?