Lori packed her hopes and optimism, gave Rusty her two-week notice, and pointed her truck toward the big city. The place where dreams came alive. She’d anticipated this moment for years. Saved every penny. Planned each detail. Now was the time. Unexpectedly, God added a man to her list of blessings. Not only was Anthony handsome, but he also showed genuine interest in Lori’s ambitions. Far more than Rusty ever had. God not only answered her financial prayers but added a little romance as well. Rusty’s life, on the other hand, crumbled. He depended on Lori not only to run the bar but to keep his heart beating. They’d been a team for years. How would he manage without her by his side? His confidence in convincing Lori to stay, however, evaporated the minute Anthony caught her eye. Would Lori’s desires blind her to Anthony’s true nature or would his business savvy elevate her aspirations? Would the dream of big city life overcome the heartache caused by separation from Rusty? Would Lori realize that not all worldly gains were blessings from God before the consequences impacted her life? Which man would stand beside her during the fall-out? Bench Warmers is a close-door, Christian romance. It is 100% human/0% AI. It is book three in the Burleigh romance series.