Backfield Hearts: A Second Chance Romance

By J DiLorenzo

He left to chase a dream.
She stayed to build a life.
Neither expected love to still be waiting.

NFL star Jake Lawson returns to his hometown of Maple Creek for the first time in ten years, convinced he's only staying for a weekend. But the moment he locks eyes with Emily Carter-the woman he left behind-everything changes. Fame made him successful, but it never filled the space she once held in his heart.

Dr. Emily Carter has worked hard to create a steady, meaningful life in the town she loves. Jake's return threatens to unravel the carefully guarded walls she's built, stirring up old wounds, unresolved heartbreak, and feelings she never truly let go.

As sparks reignite and small-town gossip ignites, Jake must prove he's no longer the man who runs when things get hard. And Emily must decide whether risking her heart again is worth the chance at forever.

Backfield Hearts is a heartfelt small-town romance about second chances, first loves, and finding your way home when it matters most. Perfect for readers who love emotional reunions, slow-burn chemistry, and happily-ever-afters rooted in forgiveness and growth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GL8KRCLV
• ISBN13: 9798245923635
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"