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by Brooke R. Bonomi (Author)
Janie Ridley has always believed in keeping her word. So when she and her soccer teammates made a pact to lose their virginity before turning seventeen, she swore she'd follow through. Now, with Christmas Eve-and her seventeenth birthday-just days away, Janie finds herself caught between loyalty to her friends and a growing conviction that her promise may cost her something far more precious: her self-worth, her values, and her faith. Haunted by the memory of her mother, a fallen soldier in Afghanistan, and trying to make sense of life with her distant, duty-bound military father, Janie yearns for belonging, love, and clarity. She misses the warmth of family, the feeling of being truly known-and loved for who she is. When a new boy at school unexpectedly shows her kindness, and her heart begins to flutter, Janie starts to wonder if true love might be worth waiting for after all. As the pressure mounts and her teammates push harder, Janie finds herself questioning not just her vow, but her beliefs. What if God is real? What if love means more than just following the crowd? What if honoring your body is a way of honoring the people you love-and the One who made you? The Christmas Eve Club is a heartwarming and powerful look at peer pressure in high school, identity, and the strength it takes to stand for what you believe in. Perfect for fans of romance books for teens and books for high school girls, this deeply moving novel weaves together military family stories, grief, friendship, first love, and conviction. If you're searching for inspirational books about faith or the best Christian romance novels that deal with books about peer pressure in a relatable and redemptive way, Brooke R. Bonomi's debut novel is a must-read. Will Janie keep her promise-or find the courage to rewrite it? This Christmas Eve, everything will change.
