5"Lee Tobin McClain dazzles with unforgettable characters, fabulous small-town settings and a big dose of heart."--Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author

There's no better place to spend Christmas than on the Chesapeake Bay, where it's always the perfect season to start over.

Former police officer Paul Thompson has come to the little town of Pleasant Shores to heal his PTSD. The prescription involves volunteering, therapy and, most of all, a stable routine for his young son. Falling for Amber Rowe, however, would make that stability impossible. Even though she immediately bonds with little Davey, Amber's future is filled with uncertainty, and Paul can't bear to see his son love and lose someone else.

Amber got to know Paul's late wife while writing a book about cancer. In doing so, she learned a secret that could tear Paul's world apart. Keeping her distance is the best way to avoid unwittingly causing turmoil for a man she's come to care about more than she ever intended. But as Christmas draws near and their joint volunteer project develops, so does the depth of their feelings. And soon, Amber will have to choose between keeping a promise and committing to a risky love...

Don't miss Forever on the Bay, the next book in The Off Season series by Lee Tobin McClain, where safe harbor and new beginnings await on the Chesapeake Bay.

The Off Season Series
Book 1 - Cottage at the Beach
Book 2 - Reunion at the Shore
Book 3 - Christmas on the Coast
Book 4 - Home to the Harbor
Book 5 - First Kiss at Christmas
Book 6 - Forever on the Bay