The First Picture of Us: A Sweet Contemporary Christian Romance

Two Strangers.
One Love Story. She was done with love, until a single photo changed everything.

Leia Schaffer walked away from the life she thought she wanted. Calling off her wedding was the hardest decision she’s ever made, but deep down, she knew she deserved more than a love that left her feeling small. A year later, she’s settled into a quiet, predictable life in her small Texas town, content with her work at an animal rescue and Saturday mornings with her best friend. Love? Not on her radar.

Until a blindfolded photoshoot with a stranger turns her world upside down.

Graham McCawley wasn’t supposed to be there. Filling in at the last minute for a feel-good news article, he never expected the woman standing in front of him to steal his breath and shake his carefully built world. Strong, beautiful, and guarded—Leia is everything he was praying for.

As their unexpected connection deepens, Leia finds herself drawn to Graham’s quiet strength and genuine kindness. But opening her heart again means risking everything, especially when their photographs go viral, bringing unwanted attention and past fears to the surface.

Can they trust God—and each other—for a second chance at something real?

A slow burn romance with a meet-cute twist!

Perfect for fans of sweet, faith-filled romance with depth and emotional pull.

The First Picture of Us is a story of new beginnings, trust, and a love worth fighting for.