“Avanzino has written a story of motherhood. Every word is one of love, of sacrifice, and of surprising depth. I absolutely adored it.” – Gretchen Archer, USA Today Bestselling Author of Double Knot

“A single mom’s journey toward self-respect—wrapped in the ultra-competitive world of peewee sports—that sparkles with wry humor and will keep you laughing and cheering for this mom-and-son team.” – Jackie Bouchard, USA Today Bestselling Author of House Trained

After losing her marriage, life savings, and waistline, Autumn Kovac is terrified of being hit by more heartache. So when her only child decides to try out for the football team, the overprotective, sports-illiterate mom has a near phobic reaction. But Zachary hasn’t smiled since his father left, and she’s desperate to make him happy (and doing nothing and hoping for the best hasn’t been working). She reluctantly enters a new world of youth competitive sports, full of overzealous coaches with Vince Lombardi dreams and fanatical parents trying to achieve vicarious glory.

Unexpectedly, Autumn begins transforming within this strangely addictive new culture, finding her voice, facing her past, tackling her fears…and uncovering the secret that’s been keeping her from her son. After meeting her ideal catch, she finds herself back in the dating game and discovers some fierce competition of her own. Will Autumn make it off the sideline? Can the underdog finally win?

Books in the Wake-Up Call Series

WAKE-UP CALL (#1)
FROM THE SIDELINE (#2)

Part of the Henery Press Chick Lit Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...