The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh

The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh is described on the cover as "a sweet holiday novella." I have to admit every year, I look forward to the latest Christmas novellas as they are usually quick and uplifting reads. This one is exactly that.

NFL Wide Receiver Jahleel "Jay" Walker injures his knee at a big football game and returns to his hometown to heal. Bebe Gordon is back in her hometown with her daughter, Hope, following a divorce. At one time, Jay and Bebe were an item but Jay left town to follow his football dream. Can they heal from past hurts and forge a new relationship?

It is fun to watch Jay and Bebe renew their relationship in The Christmas Catch. At the same time, both characters have some challenges. Bebe has an ex-husband who wants nothing to do with his daughter and has a new wife. Jay is struggling with a relationship with his father and healing old wounds with his dad. He also has a knee to heal and is wondering if he will heal enough to be able to play football again. 

There is also a spiritual element in the book as the couple works with other church members to put on a community Christmas celebration. I thought their struggles seemed real. The relationship did move kind of fast but the couple was already well acquainted with each other too, which made it make sense. I am not a big football fan but I could follow all of that easily. I also enjoyed the secondary characters in the family members and friends. The Christmas Catch was indeed a quick and enjoyable holiday read.

I received a copy of this book from Revell through Interviews & Reviews. All opinions are my own.

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