An Informal Christmas: Informal Romance, #1

By Heather Gray

Rylie Durham is used to dealing with all sorts of people and situations in her role as a Child Life Specialist at a local hospital.

Why, then, does Zach York bring out the worst in her? After all, he's there to donate toys to the children she loves. 

Could it be that she sees a kindred spirit in him? Rylie knows a thing or two about hiding a bruised heart from the world… and the danger inherent in blaming God for the hurt. 

With December's approach, Rylie enlists Zach's help for a special undertaking — a Christmas formal for one of the pediatric units. As they work together on the project, she hopes to show him that, even when it's painful, love is worth the risk…

• Language: English
• Publisher: Heather Gray
• Release date: Nov 13, 2015
• ISBN: 9781524241582

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