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Synopsis
"Becca can handle his rambunctious twins in the classroom. But teaching Zane to open his heart would take a Christmas miracle? Zane Lawrence doesn?t need anything but the family dairy farm and his seven-year-old twin boys for his life to be complete. The single dad works hard all day and chases the boys around the farm all night. His life is a little chaotic ? but there?s a delicate balance to it. So when a pretty young teacher at the boys? school tries to interfere with some big ideas about their education, Zane isn?t about to let her throw their world off-kilter. After all, she?s new to the school and Sugarville Grove. And it?s bad enough that she?s meddling in his business, but the fact that he?s desperately attracted to her makes him furious with himself. New teacher Becca Hawthorne sees the Lawrence twins struggling despite their potential and reaches out to their dad right away, excited about her first opportunity to make a real difference. It's crystal clear how much Zane Lawrence loves his boys, so Becca doesn?t expect him to be so offended at her attempts to help. Anyone can see that the man has deep wounds, but his reaction to her feels almost personal. She?s not about to let it stop her from fighting for his kids, though. When he finally relents, Becca is sure that her dealings with the single dad are over. But for some reason, she suddenly finds herself bumping into Zane Lawrence at every turn. Whether it?s the store, the post office, or the flurry of holiday events in town, she can?t seem to stop seeing the handsome cowboy everywhere she goes. Did Santa send these lonesome souls a pair of holiday matchmakers for Christmas? And how long can they keep denying what seems so obvious to everyone else before they finally surrender?" -- Cover, p. [4].
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Is Sweet Surrender appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A wholesome small-town Christmas romance with minimal sensual content (closed door/fade to black). The hero is a widowed single father working through grief, which may be emotionally mature for younger teens.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of spouse.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy sweet, heartwarming holiday romances will appreciate the small-town setting and the relationship between a protective dad and a caring teacher.